Irwin Community Center & Irwin Park

Retired educator and historian Richard P. Joyce will discuss various aspects of the struggle between the officers of Illinois' Spring Valley Coal Company and much of the population in the town it created.Join us to learn about the history of Spring Valley during its turbulent rip-roaring mining days!

This event is free and open to the public. Please join us for light refreshments before the program.
To view this program remotely via ZOOM, send an email requesting access to the link below. 1-2 days before the program, our host will forward all admission information. Please log in to this event by 7:00 PM.
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Local Event: Spring Valley is a Mining Town

Cook County

Homewood-Flossmoor

Illinois

Spring Valley is a Mining Town

Retired educator and historian Richard P. Joyce will discuss various aspects of the struggle between the officers of Illinois'...

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Soundgrowler Brewing Co.

Pets, Beer, Art &amp; Tacos! This Saturday in Tinley Park, join us for the first-ever Midsummer Pet Market at Soundgrowler Brewing from 12 PM to 5 PM.
Bring your furry friends and spend the afternoon exploring more than 50 artists, makers, pet-focused businesses, food vendors, local authors, tarot readers, coffee roasters, bakers, woodworkers, jewelers, and more. Whether you're shopping for handmade goods, unique gifts, treats for your pets, or simply looking for a fun afternoon out, this market has something for everyone.
Where: Soundgrowler Brewing Co. 8201 183rd St Suite P, Tinley Park, IL
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 12 PM – 5 PM
Admission is free and all ages are welcome. The event is rain or shine with artists planned both inside the brewery and outside in the beer garden, weather permitting.
Pet owners, please note that pets are welcome in the outdoor beer garden only due to health regulations. Service animals are permitted inside the brewery.
Featured artists, makers, and pet-focused businesses include:
Accents by Rosey Adara Selene Creations Adorable Oracle Angels Freeze Dried Dog Treats Art of Alex Kujawa Bark BBQ Beaver Rub Spice Company Bosco's Marketplace Cat and the Kestrel Cats, Crafts &amp; Cooking Compass Pet Sitting Cin's Crafty Creations Crow &amp; Moon Enchantments Daisy.Brand.Arts LTD Doodycalls Pet Waste Removal Dye The Day Away EllieAnne Creations FeFe's Pickles and Peppers Geekbit Creations Get Lit Provisions Gigawatt Coffee Roasters Growing Panes Collective Honeydo Crafts Jeannine's Jems Jen Watson Art Jen Marx Art Knots and Stitches KP's Candy Factory Libby McArthur Art Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods MasterLink Chainmaille Melanie Klegerman Fersko - Author and Artist MPN 3D P.A.W.S. Tinley Park Prairie State Veterinary Clinic Pretty Spooky Handmade Q's Wreaths and Gifts Rainey Dog Ranch ScarabSanctuary Simply Charming Smushy Moments Pet Photography Special K's BeerCandles Splendid Scale Designs LLC Ten Cups Tarot The Crooked Workbench The Great Sandeenie LLC Tonie's Treats x 2 Topsy-Turvy Totems WhistleNotes Perfumery With Love Products
Grab a craft beer, enjoy some tacos, meet local makers, spoil your pets, and spend the afternoon supporting small businesses.
Come sip and shop with us at the Midsummer Pet Market!

Local Event: Midsummer Pet Market

Midsummer Pet Market

Pets, Beer, Art & Tacos! This Saturday in Tinley Park, join us for the first-ever Midsummer Pet Market at Soundgrowler Brewing...

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Spring Valley is a Mining Town

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Irwin Community Center & Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave, Homewood, IL

Spring Valley is a Mining Town

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