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Fatih United Methodist Church 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Parkj, IL 60462

Faith United Methodist Church invites the community to bring their beloved pets to be blessed! Join us for a special time of celebrating the joy and companionship our pets bring to our lives. Individual blessings will be held ion the church parking lot under the pavilion. All pets are welcome! Bring your pet in person, or bring a picture of your pet. Stuffed animals are welcome, too. Each pet will receive a special blessing, treat, and certificate. For everyone's safety and comfort, please bring pets on a leash or in a crate/carrier. The event runs from 10AM until noon.

Local Event: Pet Blessing

Pet Blessing

Faith United Methodist Church invites the community to bring their beloved pets to be blessed! Join us for a special time of...

Soundgrowler Brewing Co.

Dark Arts, Oddities, Tacos &amp; Craft Beer this Saturday in Tinley Park!
Saturday, October 3 12pm–5pm Soundgrowler Brewing Co. 8201 183rd St., Tinley Park, IL FREE | Family-friendly | Indoor &amp; outdoor
The Dark Arts &amp; Oddities Market returns to Soundgrowler Brewing with 50+ artists, makers, oddity vendors and small businesses taking over the taproom, barrel room and beer garden.
Come explore dark art, oddities, wet specimens, framed insects, bone art, skull candles, horror art, tarot, witchy creations, jewelry, decor, plants, vintage, self-care, handmade goods and plenty of things you probably didn't know you needed until you saw them.
And it isn't all dark and creepy. We're bringing giant cookies, gourmet pickles, hand pies, sweet treats, coffee and plenty of unique handmade gifts too.
Soundgrowler will have the tacos going, craft beer pouring and N/A options available while you sip and shop.
Current Artist Lineup:
Abearcub Wraps Accents by Rosey Adara Selene Creations Adorable Oracle Art by Andee Dandee Belonio Doodles Blue Casa Studios &amp; Jaqui Almaguer Art Bryan Gregory Forsyth Art Cats, Crafts &amp; Cooking Crafted Laserworks Crafty Creations Crochet by Rose Cupboard Creature Creations Dead Girl Decor Death and Dopamine Doom Sauce Elaha FeFe’s Pickles and Peppers Galaxy Skincare Company Gigawatt Coffee Roasters Hex &amp; Crust Honey Grove House of D&amp;A I Just Wet My Plants Icky Bah Koo Jasmine Moon Designs Jason Michael West Jen Marx Art Kraftasaurous Kreations Little Wicked Things Luna's Loops Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods Mixtape Your Life Moon Shine Mama Penguin Imprints Pretty Spooky Handmade Prismatic Pumpkins Rantana Creations Robin Monique Rios Art Rogue Relics Sealed Fate Curiosities Secondhand Nightmares Serpent &amp; Flame Candle Company Snowingstars That Girl at the Market The Crooked Workbench Vintage Vogue Utopia Welding Witch Wicked Art LLC Wicked Fun Crafts Yvette Sketches
Free to attend. Family-friendly. Rain or shine. Leashed pets are welcome outside.
Come hungry, grab a beer and spend the afternoon exploring one of our biggest and strangest lineups of the season.
Curated by the Streetz Artz Alliance.

Local Event: Dark Arts & Oddities Market

Dark Arts & Oddities Market

Dark Arts, Oddities, Tacos & Craft Beer this Saturday in Tinley Park!
Saturday, October 3 12pm–5pm Soundgrowler Brewing Co....

Tom E Hartung American Legion Post 1977

Tickets are still available online for our Warriors Walk Annual banquet. <a href="https://vfwpost9545.kindful.com/e/warriors-walk-dinner-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">vfwpost9545.kindful.com/e/warriors-walk-dinner-1</a>
THE WARRIORS WALK DINNER IS A YEARLY EVENT MEANT TO CELEBRATE, HIGHLIGHT, AND SHOW RECOGNITION TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE THIS ORGANIZATION SUCH A SUCCESS!
The night starts @5 pm with a before-dinner open bar, followed by a catered dinner @6pm. Raffles galore and tickets will be on sale all evening.
@7pm, Warriors Walk founder and President Ryan Brazle will give a short speech and present awards, followed by our keynote speaker,Chief Executive Officer Tony Brock of The Headstrong Project, which has received our largest support.&nbsp; He will be speaking at the Warriors Walk Banquet Dinner about how our efforts are impacting the daily lives of our Veterans. Tony Brock has served as CEO of The Headstrong Project since August 2026. As a combat veteran, Tony brings a firsthand understanding of what veterans and service members carry home from war — and a clear sense of purpose about how everyone can help deliver barrier-free mental health services to our exceptional military community.
Followed by our raffle winners and cocktails from 9- 10 p.m
Tickets are $40/person, which includes 2 open bar cocktail hours and dinner. The Warriors Walk appreciates your support.

Local Event: Warriors Walk Banquet Tickets Available online. PUBLIC WELCOME!!

Warriors Walk Banquet Tickets Available online....

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Warriors Walk Banquet Tickets Available online. PUBLIC WELCOME!!

Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. 

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Local Event: Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show

Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show

Buy Sell Trade
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Tinley Park Convention Center

Homeowners! Get Ready! The massive Chicago Home Show returns to the awesome Tinley Park Convention Center with FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING!
Set your reminders for Oct. 24th &amp; 25th, Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, for EASILY the largest and most popular home improvement event in the entire South Suburban area!
Discover how improving YOUR home CAN be Easy, Fun AND AFFORDABLE with just ONE visit to this hugely popular event!
This year’s event will be amazing with over 100 businesses in a massive 45,000 square foot expo center, so be sure to save the date and set your reminders so you don’t miss it!
Thousands of motivated and savvy homeowners like you will once again attend this great event to find the ultimate in savings and convenience and find inspiration and the perfect person to help you with your upcoming projects! It’s literally One-Stop-Shopping for Home Improvements!
This great event will offer a vast array of home-related exhibits and displays, highlighting the latest home improvement products and services with the freshest ideas in remodeling, repairing and beautifying ANY home with projects big and small!
This show is also your best opportunity to meet and speak with friendly local and national experts who are eager to help you with ALL of your home improvement projects and questions.
You'll find it all, from new, energy-efficient windows, siding and roofing to stylish, trendy kitchens, classy bathrooms and showers, finished basements and incredible room additions.
Treat your family to a stunning upgrade to the look and feel of entire rooms with new hardwood flooring, carpeting, tile, painting, trim, window treatments and decor!
Boost curb appeal with new landscaping, decorative pavers and outdoor accents and then green it all up with expert lawn and property maintenance services! You’ll even see the latest tech in robotic lawn mowers! Pretty Cool. 😊
Save on energy costs with solar power systems and whole-house battery systems, and take hours of showers with a hi-tech tankless water heater! And don't forget to keep it comfortable year-round with the latest in heating, air conditioning, split-zone, heat pump and whole-house fan systems!
Find the ultimate in fun and relaxation and be the backyard envy of the neighborhood with a new composite or wood deck, a trendy pergola, a welcoming gazebo and cook up the BEST parties with your new outdoor kitchen! Then relax and get bubbly in your NEW Hot Tub or Spa without breaking the bank at the awesome Hot Tub Sale!
After an awesome day, you can chill out and relax in your exclusive full-body massage chair before you slide into your luxurious new adjustable bed with a luxurious, quality mattress, super soft sheets and quality pillows for a perfect night's sleep . ALL with BIG Savings &amp; Exclusive Show Specials!
You’ll see loads of other fun and exciting live demonstrations of one-of-a-kind products for you and your home, enjoy tasty treats, gourmet bites and artisan baked items from one of the many food vendors in the show .... and so much more, all weekend long!
From interiors to exteriors and décor to outdoor, we’re here to make your home improvement projects EASY, REWARDING and FUN!
And be sure to enter for your chance to WIN a “Week in Paradise” with a Free Vacation to the beautiful island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands!
This is just the beginning! Of course, if you’re planning ANY home improvements this year, our events are the best place to invest your time. But our shows are not only about improving your home.
As a local, family-owned and operated company for over two decades with hundreds of home shows under our belt, we work hard every year to deliver quality, diversified and fun events that help you enhance your lifestyle as well as the day to day “LIFE EXPERIENCE” for you and your family. That’s what we’re all about. 😊
Set your reminders for this amazing event, because with thousands of products, services and fresh ideas showcased at this grand event, you can be sure you’ll find the best solutions for all of your home improvement needs all under one roof . . . at the ONLY event of its kind serving the area!
The Chicago Home Show will once again be hosted at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park IL 60477.
This great event is open to the public on October 24th &amp; 25th, Saturday from 10am to 6pm and on Sunday from 10am to 4pm with Free Admission and Free Parking all weekend long!
For more details on attending or exhibiting, visit <a href="https://www.TinleyParkShow.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TinleyParkShow.com</a> or call or TEXT us 630-953-2500

Local Event: HUGE, FREE HOME SHOW Returns to Tinley Park on Oct. 24th & 25th!

HUGE, FREE HOME SHOW Returns to Tinley Park on...

Homeowners!  Get Ready!  The massive Chicago Home Show returns to the awesome Tinley Park Convention Center with FREE ADMISSION...

HUGE, FREE HOME SHOW Returns to Tinley Park on Oct. 24th & 25th!

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CHICAGO, IL &mdash; For renters watching thousands of dollars disappear every year into housing they will never own, Harbor Point at Wolf Lake is offering a very different alternative.
Located on Chicago&rsquo;s Southeast Side, Harbor Point offers the feel of single-family living without the $300,000-plus price point that comes with many traditional homes. Brand-new three-bedroom, two-bath homes are currently offered from approximately $89,000 to $103,000, giving professionals, families and retirees an opportunity to own something of their own without sacrificing privacy, comfort or style.
No shared walls. No upstairs neighbors. No crowded condo hallways. Instead, buyers have their own home, private driveway, storage shed, outdoor space and room to create a home that feels personal.
For many renters, the numbers are becoming harder to ignore. Even $1,000 per month in rent adds up to more than $60,000 over five years&mdash;money that never creates ownership or equity in the home they live in.
&ldquo;More buyers are starting to ask themselves what they actually have to show for years of rent payments,&rdquo; says Brandy Crask, Director of Sales. &ldquo;For many of them, Harbor Point opens the door to a type of homeownership they didn&rsquo;t realize was within reach.&rdquo;
Crask is closely involved in the design and selection of homes within the community, focusing on cabinetry, flooring, lighting, kitchens, appliances and upgraded finishes that give each home a polished and elevated feel while maintaining an attainable price point.
&ldquo;There is something very different about Harbor Point when you drive in,&rdquo; Crask says. &ldquo;It is quiet, beautifully maintained and tucked back among the trees along Wolf Lake. These are not simply homes we are selling. When I design each one, I think about the person who may eventually live there&mdash;the first-time buyer, the Chicago professional looking for peace at the end of the day, the single woman creating a home and life of her own, or the family ready for more space. I want every home to feel as though it was created for someone, not simply placed on a lot.&rdquo;
A key part of the Harbor Point experience is Erik Salas, a bilingual member of the sales team who works closely with English- and Spanish-speaking families to understand what they are looking for and help locate the home that best fits their lifestyle, household and budget.
Crask added that Harbor Point can also work with no financing needed, self employed and&nbsp;ITIN buyers, creating additional pathways to homeownership for families who may not fit the traditional financing model. Financing options with terms of up to 23 years may be available, with a wide range of credit profiles considered. A down payment may be required, with the amount varying by lender and individual applicant. For buyers who need help identifying where that down payment may come from, Crask also works with them to explore resources they may already have available, including eligible retirement funds such as a 401(k), depending on the terms of their plan.
The setting is another major part of Harbor Point&rsquo;s appeal. Although the community remains within Cook County&mdash;important for buyers who need or prefer to stay within county limits&mdash;it feels far removed from typical city living. Quiet streets, mature trees, friendly neighbors and a peaceful setting near Wolf Lake give the community the feel of a tucked-away suburban or rural neighborhood while still maintaining a Chicago address.
&ldquo;I always tell buyers to drive the streets, look at the yards, walk through the clubhouse and take in how peaceful it is here,&rdquo; Crask says. &ldquo;You can compare square footage and pricing online, but you really have to come here to understand what makes Harbor Point something very special.&rdquo;
Community events bring residents together, neighbors get to know one another, and the overall atmosphere feels more personal and connected than traditional apartment or condominium living.
For professionals, Harbor Point offers privacy and space after a long workday. For families, it offers bedrooms, outdoor space and room to grow. For retirees, it provides a quieter, more manageable home in a community that still feels welcoming and connected.
View available homes for sale here, preowned homes also available, starting around $50,000.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.zillow.com/community/harbor-point-estates/30361399_plid/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zillow.com/community/harbor-point-estates/30361399_plid/</a>
At Harbor Point, homeownership is not just about the house itself. It is about pulling into your own driveway at the end of the day, knowing your neighbors, having room to breathe, and finally putting your monthly housing payment toward a place that feels like yours.
For some buyers, it may be their first home. For others, it may be a fresh start, a quieter chapter or simply a chance to live differently.
That is what makes Harbor Point special.
It is not just an affordable place to live.
It is a place to come home to.
Contact The Ravinia Team, Brandy Crask and Erik Salas: 815-426-9834

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