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October 2019
Putting the Garden to Bed
Join Limestone Township Library District as Master Gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension Office will discuss the work that is needed to be done at the end of the growing season for your garden to prepare for winter and make it thrive the following year.
Find out more »Stand Up With Sarah – a Breast Cancer Benefit for Sarah Fetterer
Sarah Fetterer is a mom to four boys. They are her world. After finding out she had Stage 2B breast cancer at 35, while still breastfeeding her youngest son, she went through chemo, a mastectomy, radiation and long-term treatment with tamoxifen. She was announced in remission in early 2015, and cancer had turned into an every six-month check-up with her oncologist. She was always happy to get a clean report. As an active woman, she was relieved to get back…
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Chicagoland Speedway’s Third Annual Trunk-Or-Treat featuring Holiday Hustle
Families and race fans are once again invited to dress their little ones in full costume and fill their trunks with candy to attend the third annual Trunk-or-Treat fundraising event at Chicagoland Speedway on October 19. New to this year’s event is the addition of the Santa Celebration 5k and 1-mile stroll. After hazardous running conditions forcibly postponed the December run, the brilliant decision was made to combine Chicagoland Speedway’s iconic fundraising events into one large event of mega proportions.…
Find out more »Great Pumpkin 5k/10k
This years' race to benefit Teen Moms HOPE will be held on Saturday, October 19th. Online registration will be open soon! Mark your calendars. Invite your friends! Get a group! Pick out your costume! See you there!
Find out more »RoseAnn Labriola (Book Signing)
Local Author C.J. Rose will be signing her novel series after releasing her third book on October 1st. She will also be giving away prizes and you can possibly taste a sample of one of the recipes from her companion cookbook. Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/GenerationSon/ Twitter- @generationsonLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozy-labriola-78b11b98/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/generationson/Goodreads- https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/67081681-c-j-rose
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An Evening at Hogwarts at the Bourbonnais Public Library
Saturday, October 19 6:30-8:30 pm for An Evening at Hogwarts at the Bourbonnais Public Library. Wizards will be sorted into their Hogwarts house, practice Quidditch drills, hunt for Horcruxes and Fantastic Beasts within the library. Students will visit Diagon Alley to create some Hogwarts accessories and Adult Wizards 18+ will visit the Restricted Section to make some magical crafts. Best dressed wizards will win prizes from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando! This event is ALL AGES…
Find out more »Halloween Downtown Kankakee 2019
Halloween Downtown is the Kankakee Area Jaycees’ annual Halloween Festival. Our goal is to bring the community together for a family-friendly day of fun. The festival features games and activities run by local businesses and organizations serving Kankakee County, local merchandise vendors, music, food, petting zoo and a trunk-or-treat in the afternoon. For participation forms please visit: http://k3halloween.com Contacts: Amy Laws Phone: 815-630-7051 Email Address: kankakeeareajaycees@gmail.com
Find out more »Collector Con
Collector Con is coming back Sunday October 20th to the Kankakee County Fairgrounds Expo Center 213 w 4000 s rd Kankakee, IL There will be lots of vendors selling all kinds of collectibles - comic books, video games, toys, sports cards, coins, rocks, buttons, art, decals and lots more! $3 admission kids 10 and under enter free! Free comic books for everyone! Vendor tables available
Find out more »Donut Fest Chicago South Burbs
Love Donuts? Who doesn't? Join us for Chicago Burbs' sweetest fest at 350 Brewing. Samples donuts, enjoy beer, coffee and more with a fun-filled tasty event! We need your help to name Chicago Burbs' Favorite Donut too. Sponsors include: 350 Brewing & Food + Travel. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Golden Rule Charity. We have a limited number of tickets available with a early bird promotion pricing. Ticket prices will increase closer to the event. Note: Location address…
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