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VFW Post 9545

Join us starting at NOON for Bears vs Green Bay Packers Football.&nbsp; Happy hour starts at NOON. $1 off all bottled beer and $1 off all 12 oz drafts, $1 off all beer pitchers, $1 off all Well drinks.
Plus six big screens and our outdoor patio TV. NO&nbsp;COVER!!&nbsp; PUBLIC&nbsp;WELCOME!!&nbsp; 21+

Local Event: NL VFW Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers  Happy Hour at NOON.  NO COVER PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

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Join us starting at NOON for Bears vs Green Bay Packers Football.   Happy hour starts at NOON. $1 off all bottled beer and $1...

NL VFW Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers  Happy Hour at NOON.  NO COVER PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

<h1>NL VFW&nbsp;Post 9545&nbsp;</h1>
<h1>“Queen of Hearts Raffle!”&nbsp;</h1>
<h1>You don't have to wait until Sunday to buy a ticket.&nbsp;</h1>
<h1>Tickets are available at the bar daily, at Tuesday Night Bingo, and Friday Fish Fry. The Sunday drawing is at 4 p.m. sharp! 4 other cards pay out also!! 50/50 Raffle, too, that benefits our Post Relief Fund!</h1>
Posted by <a href="https://vfwpost9545.org/author/larry/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">LARRY PAVEZA</a> on <a href="https://vfwpost9545.org/2024/01/14/post-9545-queen-of-hearts-raffle-tickets-on-sale-all-day-every-day-for-the-sunday-raffle/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">JANUARY 14, 2024</a>
&nbsp;Queen of Hearts raffle!&nbsp; There are&nbsp;many&nbsp;more ways to win. Tickets are still $ 5 each or 5 for $20. But the good news is that they are on sale from 5 pm Sunday every day until 3:45 pm the following Sunday. The winner need not be present to win*. Ticket purchase serves as evidence of the Player’s agreement to the game rules. See the game rules below for details and additional ways to win. 
If you are present and win, you get 100% of your prize. The listed number represents the weekly prize available. Please follow the guidelines for filling out your ticket correctly; otherwise, it may be voided.
Click on the link to see the guidelines. 
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Local Event: NL VFW “Queen of Hearts Raffle!” The Pot is “$6,230.” Tickets are on sale every day!!!!

NL VFW “Queen of Hearts Raffle!” The Pot is...

NL VFW Post 9545 
“Queen of Hearts Raffle!” 
You don't have to wait until Sunday to buy a ticket. 
Tickets are available at the...

NL VFW “Queen of Hearts Raffle!” The Pot is “$6,230.” Tickets are on sale every day!!!!

Back Pavilion

Join us for a free, family-friendly potluck where everyone is welcome to gather for an afternoon of community connection. Enjoy good food, engaging conversation, songs, wellness-inspired games, and prizes in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Local Event: Mindful Community Fall Picnic

Mindful Community Fall Picnic

Join us for a free, family-friendly potluck where everyone is welcome to gather for an afternoon of community connection. Enjoy...

Joliet Junior College Event Center

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Join <a href="https://www.willcountysao.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow</a> and the <a href="https://www.willcountycac.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Will County Children’s Advocacy Center</a> for the 16th Annual <a href="https://www.MenWhoCook.info" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MEN WHO COOK presented by CITGO</a><a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>&nbsp;on Saturday, October 17, from 6–9 PM at the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/DiC8FF8NQtP6YEeH8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Joliet Junior College Event Center</a>, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL. It’s one deliciously fun night where talented men from our community—amateur and professional cooks alike—serve up samples of their favorite APPETIZERS, ENTREES &amp; DESSERTS…and YOU get to decide which dishes deserve bragging rights!
TASTE. JUDGE. HAVE FUN! From savory to sweet, our cooks will pull out all the stops to win your vote. Bring your appetite and enjoy an evening packed with:
● Delicious Food ● Cash Bar by <a href="https://roccitybarandgrill.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Roc City Bar &amp; Grill</a> ● Kids’ Activities ● Raffles
Great food, great fun &amp; a great cause.&nbsp;And the best part? You get to be the judge!
HAVE FUN. MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Your ticket supports the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center, providing HOPE, HEALING &amp; JUSTICE to children who have endured severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence.
100% of proceeds stay local, supporting the CAC’s evidence-based, trauma-focused forensic interview, family advocacy, and trauma therapy services for children and their families.
Founded in 1995 by Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center brings together law enforcement, prosecutors, DCFS, medical professionals, forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists under one roof to help abused children begin their journey toward healing and justice.
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS &amp; FAMILY. COME HUNGRY! You won't leave that way!

Local Event: MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center

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MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's...

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Join Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow and the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center for the 16th...

MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center

St. Joseph School

Lace up your sneakers for St. Joseph School's annual 5K run and walk, beginning at the school and continuing through the scenic Wauponsee Glacial Trail and Leighlinbridge paths. All participants receive a finisher medal, drawstring race bag, and a t-shirt (guaranteed if registered before October 10th). Registration is $35 and can be completed online or in-person on race day.

Local Event: Mission: Run 5K Run & Walk

Mission: Run 5K Run & Walk

Lace up your sneakers for St. Joseph School's annual 5K run and walk, beginning at the school and continuing through the scenic...

Pleasant Hill Cemetery

Step back in time with the Frankfort Area Historical Society’s 2nd Annual Cemetery Walk
Oct 24th &nbsp;| &nbsp;Pleasant Hill Cemetery | Tickets $25
Guided by lantern light, you’ll hear the fascinating stories of 5 well-known residents of Frankfort who helped shape the community we know and love today. Their stories will be brought to life by local residents, each portraying the individual buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Choose from six tour times starting at 2:30 PM, each tour lasting about 60 minutes. Event takes place rain or shine. Tickets can be purchased online: www.frankforthistoricalsociety.org

Local Event: Lanterns & Legends Cemetery Walk

Lanterns & Legends Cemetery Walk

Step back in time with the Frankfort Area Historical Society’s 2nd Annual Cemetery Walk
Oct 24th  |  Pleasant Hill Cemetery |...

The Ranch

Create magic this season at Believe ✨
Growing up with four sisters probably drained my parents on a daily basis: emotionally, physically, and even financially.

We didn't get everything we asked for. We wore hand-me-downs, and got two pairs of shoes every school year. One for everyday school and a pair of gym shoes.

But when it came to Christmas, Mom and Dad made sure it was magical.

From Gram’s Christmas Eve Polish feast, to presents straight out of the pages of the Sears Wishbook, and all the way through to Christmas morning, when Santa arrived overnight and brought us every Fisher-Price toy and Barbie doll, car, home and outfit there was.

It wasn't just the gifts that made that time of year the very best. It was being with my whole family: aunts, uncles, Gram and my cousins. The joking, the laughing, playing games with our new haul, and just being together. That's what mattered most, then and now.

This year I'm putting all those feelings into a single Christmas event and sharing it with you, so your family can create the memories your kids will still love, even 50 years later.

Your Visit to Believe · Sunday, November 8 · The Ranch in Frankfort
<ul><li>Santa's Wonderland: Before meeting Santa, the kids craft, shop and sip hot chocolate.</li></ul>

<ul><li>The Stone Fireplace: A cozy stone fireplace, decked out for the holidays, sets the scene for your family portraits.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Santa's Front Porch: In the barn, on a fully decorated country front porch, the kids meet the BEST Santa: authentic, jolly and a true professional. Every moment is captured for the sweetest portraits.</li></ul>

<ul><li>The Ranch "Reindeer": We finish with a visit to the Ranch's gentle donkeys, wearing their antlers.</li></ul>

You get all the magic of the season, plus portraits you'll revisit and treasure every single year at Christmastime.

Make this year a new tradition, and create unforgettable memories at Believe — A Santa Experience on November 8.

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We can't wait to help your family celebrate the magic of Believe.

Believe,
Jean

Local Event: Believe - A Santa Experience

Believe - A Santa Experience

Create magic this season at Believe ✨
Growing up with four sisters probably drained my parents on a daily basis: emotionally,...

New Lenox American Legion and The Stone City VFW in Joliet are Serving as Donation Drop Off Sites Now thru October 26, 2026By K.P. LynneThe Manteno Veterans Home is truly the "Home of the Brave", faithfully dedicated to serving the courageous men and women who served their country.&nbsp;Please consider making a difference in the lives of those who gave everything for our country by donating an item from the attached wish list.The New Lenox American Legion located at 14414 Ford Drive and The Stone City VFW located at 124 Stone City Drive in Joliet will serve as local donation drop-off sites now thru October 26, 2026. On October 27, 2026, Mr. Bob Metzger will be personally driving the donations to the Manteno Veterans Home, so your donations will be in good hands. If you live in the Manteno area, donations are always welcome. The Adjutant Illinois Veterans Home - Manteno 1 Veterans Drive Manteno, Illinois 60950 Phone: <a href="tel:8159073506" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">(815) 907-3506</a> Fax: (815) 468-8972
Prince Home For further information, please contact: Prince Home at Manteno Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs One Veterans Drive Manteno, Illinois 60950 Phone: <a href="tel:8154689737" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">815-468-9737</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1220426406465523/user/100000731301727/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZguumR4vBQtINWonCSG3krWYugmcGGOaFAmF35sCJ3jZW9HcoALAlzCX_jOxRLRgZz_xsZlptsDC5KwKzCt4WRTXiwlFYrTV85Uhp1a_V8C1hmDKB09i9GZjUuv6OsbnZO1lfh5-c6XIiIG&amp;__tn__=%2CP-R" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

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Manteno Veterans Home Needs Donations - Drop...

New Lenox American Legion and The Stone City VFW in Joliet are Serving as Donation Drop Off Sites Now thru October 26, 2026By K.P. LynneThe Manteno...

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