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Get in the holiday spirit 

see center spread for A roundup of southwest events 

2017 

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The Frankfort Station 

The Mokena Messenger 

The New Lenox Patriot

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Come sing along with the 

Ozinga ‘Merry Mixer’ 

This holiday season, 

Ozinga is decking out one 

of their signature red and 

white mixers with more 

than 20,000 programmed 

LED lights. This dazzling 

display, dubbed the “Merry 

Mixer,” can be spotted 

at multiple events throughout 

the greater Chicago 

area and will feature animated 

light sequences 

and toe-tapping renditions 

of some of your favorite 

Christmas tunes. 

To kick off the Merry 

Mixer, Ozinga is hosting 

a truck lighting event from 

4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 1 at their 

Fresh, modern new look coming at Georgios in 2018 

Georgios Banquets is an 

extravagant experience in 

exquisite banquet dining 

and luxury lodging, all in 

one location. 

The ballrooms feature 

grand chandeliers, 18-foot 

ceilings, individual staircase, 

skylights and a beckoning 

dance floor, setting 

the mood for an unforgettable 

evening. 

A wedding day is about 

the couple, and Georgios 

Mokena office, located 

at 19001 Old LaGrange 

Road. Those in attendance 

will be party to hot chocolate, 

carols, pictures, and 

giveaways. 

After the event, the Ozinga 

Merry Mixer will 

make its way to other local 

events, including. 

• Little Friends Parade 

of Lights - at 7 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 2, in Naperville 

• Tinley Parade of Lights 

- at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 

in Tinley Park 

• Peotone Lighted Parade 

- at 5 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 9, in Peotone 

knows that. Guests can sit 

back, relax and leave their 

planning up to Georgios. 

Georgios of Orland Park 

sees it as a pleasure to 

host wedding ceremonies, 

receptions and hotel room 

blocks, with all of the lavish 

amenities. 

The property features 

149 standard, newly renovated 

sleeping rooms and 

23 suites, including 12 

extended-stay suites. The 

• Cosley Zoo - Friday, 

Dec. 15, and Saturday, 

Dec. 16, in Wheaton 

Events are updated regularly, 

so visit ozinga.com/ 

merrymixer for the most 

recent event list. 

Ozinga is a fourthgeneration 

family owned 

American company providing 

concrete, materials, 

energy and logistics solutions 

to neighborhoods 

throughout Illinois, Indiana, 

Wisconsin, Michigan, 

and South Florida. For 90 

years, the company has 

offered the highest quality 

and best service in the 

facility has 22,000 square 

feet of flexible banquet 

and meeting space. 

Wedding coordinators 

are in the office seven days 

a week to create the dream 

wedding couple salways 

have imagined. Customers 

also are encouraged to ask 

about new wedding trends, 

such as late-night snacks, 

photo booths, color tablescapes, 

custom uplighting, 

monograms and draping, 

communities where they 

live, work and play. 

An important part of the 

Ozinga culture is being 

a part of and giving back 

to the local communities. 

Over the years, Ozinga 

along with personalized 

sweet and candy tables 

shaping the wedding day’s 

unique style. 

A huge renovation coming 

to Georgios will give 

it a fresh modern look in 

2018 — dreamy elegance, 

with a silver, white, gray 

and black color scheme 

for the Grand Ball Room. 

A new, intimate outside 

ceremony space creates 

the ultimate convenience 

with the reception and 

ceremony in the same location. 

Georgios has live 

video gaming open in the 

hotel lobby. The effort 

is designed to create a 

single-stop shop for weddings, 

bringing the bride 

and groom at ease, leaving 

guests to enjoy and celebrate 

what is most important 

them. 

Georgios was voted the 

No. 1 Banquet 2016 in the 

has participated in numerous 

Touch-a-Truck events 

and local parades, hosted 

Father’s Day events, supported 

local nonprofits, 

schools, and organizations; 

and donated materials 

to special projects for 

worthy causes. 

Submitted by Ozinga, 19001 

Old LaGrange Road in Mokena. 

For more information, 

visit ozinga.com. 

Chicago Southland and 15 

previous years. It was voted 

2016, 2015 and 2014 

The Best of the Knot Wedding. 

Story submitted by Georgios 

Banquets, 8800 W. 159th St. 

in Orland Park. For more 

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Zembar Jewelers reopens in 

Bluestone Commons 

Zembar Jewelers has been providing fine 

quality jewelry and repair services to the residents 

of New Lenox and the surrounding areas. 

With that kind of experience, customers can 

rest assured that the shop is their No. 1 choice 

for fine jewelry, jewelry repairs and more. The 

staff has spent years honing its craft and developing 

close relationships with customers. It 

will continue to do so at its new location. 

Zembar knows each gift or piece of jewelry 

customers decide to purchase is carefully 

selected with emotion and intent. The collections 

of jewelry, watches and gifts offered in 

the jewelry store are chosen with that in mind. 

Zembar carries a wide selection of fine jewelry, 

ranging from timeless designs to trendy 

looks. 

For those who want something unique or 

have a specific dream in mind, Zembar can 

custom design a vision. From engagement 

rings and anniversary bands to children’s and 

mother’s jewelry, Zembar has something for 

everyone on he list. 

One addition to the business is a personalized 

engraving kiosk. Customers can personalize 

items, engrave them while they wait and 

leave with it the same day. We offer affordable, 

honest pricing to fit any budget. 

Whether customers are looking to find or 

create a memorable gift, keepsake or wedding 

treasure, they can trust Zembar Jewelers to 

help them make the perfect jewelry purchase. 

After all, understanding its customers and 

their needs allows Zembar to ensure it is providing 

exactly what the customer wants. Its 

attention to detail and dedication to producing 

the highest quality products sets Zembar 

above the rest. 

Other jewelers strive for excellence. At 

Zembar Jewelers, excellence is the standard. 

Customers are encourage to stop by the new 

showroom or call for more information. 

Zembar looks forward to being a family’s 

jeweler. 

Submitted by Zembar Jewelers, 2457 E. Joliet 

Highway in New Lenox. For more information, 

call (815) 485-7280. 

Santa Claus is coming to New Lenox 

for Christmas in the Commons 

Mayor Tim Baldermann and the 

Village of New Lenox are excited to 

announce the return of Christmas in 

the Commons for the 2017 holiday 

season. 

The spectacular display of lights 

highlighted by the largest illuminated 

Santa Claus in the United States 

will return to the New Lenox Village 

Commons for its second year, accompanied 

by a full calendar of holiday 

activities. 

The holiday light display is to begin 

lighting up the Village Commons 

Dec. 3, with dazzling drapes of lights 

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Embers one of Lockport’s 

bright spots after rising 

from building’s ashes 

Located in the heart of 

Lockport, Embers Tap 

House is one of the area’s 

most popular spots. 

Embers Tap House was 

born in June 2015, with its 

opening at the very start 

of Canal Days. The Volz 

Building sat empty for eight 

years after a fire destroyed 

the building, leaving a vacancy 

in the revitalization 

of downtown Lockport. 

Through a collaborative effort 

with the community, 

Embers rose from the ashes 

to become an anchor on 

State Street. 

Employing more than 75 

people from the community, 

designed and built from 

all local contractors, with 

materials sourced from 

local businesses, Embers 

is here for the community 

and continues to give 

back to the community. 

The unique and historical 

ambiance creates the perfect 

backdrop for the next 

formal event or the next 

casual drink with friends. 

For those looking for a 

unique and versatile private 

space to host the next 

party, celebration, bash 

or formal event, Embers 

Banquet Center offers the 

perfect solution. Embers’ 

naturally historic yet chic 

room is unique, comfortable 

and spacious enough 

for many types of events. 

Its expansive and exceptional 

menu allows one to 

supplement the celebration 

with cuisine and service to 

complement distinct tastes 

and styles. In addition to its 

popular to-go catering menu, 

Embers’ banquet space can 

accommodate anywhere 

from 30 to 150 people. Its 

experienced event coordinator, 

Theresa Wolf, prides 

herself in taking great care in 

perfecting each of Embers’ 

events and looks forward to 

working with new customers 

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The natural historical elements, 

combined with the 

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and life-sized displays that will transform 

the Commons into a winter wonderland. 

Santa Claus is to stand nearly 40 feet tall, 

with 18,500 LED lights, and his special 

mailbox to the North Pole will sit at his 

feet. Visitors will have the opportunity to 

mail letters to Santa, and all letters mailed 

by Dec. 17 will receive a response from 

St. Nick. 

Also returning to the Commons will be 

a synthetic ice skating rink, presented in 

part by the New Lenox Community Park 

District. Standard skates can be used on 

the rink, and guests are encouraged to 

bring their own skates, though a limited 

supply will be available to rent during select 

hours. 

New to Christmas in the Commons 

this year is a holiday market, taking place 

weekends from Dec. 3 through Dec. 23. 

Guests will find a new variety of vendors 

each weekend, offering homemade and 

artisanal wares for sale. People can stop 

by to find unique gifts for family and 

friends while supporting small businesses 

in a beautiful holiday atmosphere. 

All the fun begins Dec. 3 with the 

Christmas in the Commons Kick-off 

Celebration from 2-6 p.m. in the Village 

Commons. The kick-off will include a 

visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, an appearance 

by Santa’s reindeer, holiday performances 

and more. The day will culminate 

with the official throwing of the 

switch to light up the Commons with the 

holiday lights. 

Additional details on Christmas in the 

Commons can be found at www.new 

lenox.net/events or by calling the Village 

of New Lenox at (815) 462-6400. 

All events are free to attend, and no 

admission ticket is required. The Village 

Commons is located at 101 Veterans 

Parkway in New Lenox. 

Submitted by Village of New Lenox. For more 

information, visit www.newlenox.net.



Flurry of holiday events 

coming to Frankfort 

Historic Downtown 

Frankfort will be a flurry 

of special holiday events 

again this year. 

The season is to kick 

off with the Village’s annual 

tree lighting at 6:30 

p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 

at Breidert Green. People 

can experience the magical 

tree lighting ceremony 

with Village officials, musical 

entertainment, hot 

chocolate, cookies and, of 

course, a visit from Santa 

and Mrs. Claus. 

The following evening, 

Friday, Dec. 1, The 

Frankfort Area Historical 

Society (FAHS) will host 

its annual Holiday House 

Walk. Tickets are $30 

and must be purchased in 

advance. Call the FAHS 

at (815) 469-6541. And 

people should not forget 

to stop at the Frankfort 

Chamber of Commerce for 

a light snack before heading 

out to the houses. 

The weekend fun continues 

Dec. 2 and 3 with 

the FHBA’s 32nd annual 

Christkindl celebration 

from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, 

and noon-3 p.m. Sunday. 

Please see events, 7 

Circle Tractor celebrating 

35 years in business 

For 35 years, people from the southwest 

suburbs have been coming to Circle 

Tractor for the highest-quality tractors, 

lawn equipment and attentive service. 

That has been its hallmark. Circle Tractor 

offers the widest selection of cuttingedge 

products from the industry-leading 

brands, such as John Deere, Toro, Honda 

and the latest addition — Avant. 

The dealership has grown from a small 

specialty shop to one of the largest multiline 

outdoor power equipment dealers in 

the area. 

At Circle Tractor, the company prides 

itself on customer service and its ability 

to meet each of its customer’s individual 

needs. The company knows how 

important equipment is to its customers 

and understands they want someone 

they trust to maintain it. 

The parts department is staffed by experienced 

professionals. They want to 

make sure customers get the right parts 

when they need them and at a fair price. 

The store carries more than 10,000 original 

equipment manufacturer parts in 

stock, and if for any reason it is not carrying 

the part someone needs, employees 

will gladly have them shipped to the 

store within just a couple of days. 

Having trouble finding a part? Just 

come in and talk to one of the store’s 

parts employees, who will gladly help 

locate the proper part needed for any machine. 

The service department is staffed by 

factory-trained and -certified professional 

mechanics. It prides itself on thorough 

inspections and proper diagnoses of machines 

in a timely manner. The service 

department will stand behind its work to 

make sure equipment is working properly 

for customers through the entire lawn 

and garden season. 

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St. in Homer Glen. For more information, 

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Cris Realty offers expertise, 

service for homeowners 

looking to sell 

Has everyone heard of 

the dreaded FSBO? 

For Sale by Owner can 

be a scary endeavor for a 

buyer — especially a first 

time homebuyer. 

According to the National 

Association of Realtors, 

for sale by owners 

generally sell for 20 percent 

less than their neighboring 

counterparts. 

As a homeowner thinking 

of selling, Karen Nelson, 

managing broker for 

Cris Realty would recommend 

hiring a local professional 

always. Agents who 

know their market will 

know of upcoming properties 

that may soon be competition. 

Why not get the expertise 

up front on how to 

stage, market and price a 

home? The goal for everyone 

is the same. 

Nelson has had many 

buyers who will not look 

at a FSBO because they 

want professional representation. 

As a seller, one 

should do the same. 

An agent will handle all 

the marketing, paperwork, 

disclosures and everything 

else needed to put the seller 

in the driver’s seat. 

No matter the time of 

year, sellers should put 

trust in a local agent and 

make the return higher. 

‘Tis the season so call soon 

for more information on 

buying and selling during 

this holiday season. 

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Highway in New Lenox and 

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Balagio serving community 

with new Mokena location 

Homemade manicotti? 

Yes! 

Homemade lasagna? 

Yes, again! 

Homemade gnocchi? 

Yes, of course! 

Balagio Ristorante has been bringing 

handmade Italian traditions to life for 20 

years. Its homemade pasta is second to 

none. 

Mentioned above are just a few favorites. 

Balagio’s menu features a wide variety 

of appetizers, entrées and desserts 

(yes, that includes homemade tiramisu), 

as well as seafood, chicken, beef and 

weekly specials. 

Balagio serves lunch Tuesday through 

Friday and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. 

Closed on Monday (even Italian 

grandma’s need a day to rest). 

The Homewood location also has a 

sports bar attached to it called Rudy’s — 

the place to be for all the Cubs, Sox, Bears 

and Hawks games. 

events 

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Christkindl weekend activities include 

photo opportunities with St. Nicholas, 

horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa’s Secret 

Workshop (where children “shop” for 

gifts and elves wrap the presents), cookie 

decorating with Kernel Sweetooth, a craft 

station with Home Depot, and letter writing 

to Santa (with special delivery to the 

North Pole). 

And people should not miss the beautiful 

Christkindl Lantern Parade stepping 

off at dusk Saturday, Dec. 2, from the 

Frankfort Area Historical Society Museum, 

132 Kansas St. in Frankfort. Each 

child is to receive a beautiful, hand-cut 

white paper lantern and glow stick to 

keep, courtesy of FAHS. St. Nicholas is 

to lead the parade down Kansas Street to 

Breidert Green for a story by the bonfire 

with hot cocoa and cookies. 

In addition, live reindeer will once 

again visit Frankfort Sunday, Dec. 3, from 

noon-3 p.m. Find them on Breidert Green 

at Kansas and Ash streets. Bring your 

camera. 

The second weekend in December, the 

FHBA is to host its 13th annual Cookie 

Walk. 

The Mokena location boasts a beautiful 

patio for outdoor dining, complete with 

four comfy cabanas (each with its bigscreen 

TV). Patrons can catch a game, 

have a cocktail and enjoy the next-best 

space to their decks. 

Both places offer a full bar, Tap Room 

Gaming and banquet facilities for 30-150 

— baby shower, bridal shower, rehearsal 

dinner, funeral luncheon, pharmaceutical 

meeting, birthday party, holiday party, etc. 

Balagio will do anything its customers 

like, and the business loves a good party. 

The name says it all. Balagio in Italian 

means “beautiful surroundings” and 

the restaurant is confident customers will 

agree when they visit. 

Submitted by Balagio Ristorante, 9716 West 

191st St. in Mokena and 17501 Dixie Highway 

in Homewood. For more information, 

call (708) 719-3370 for Mokena or (708) 957- 

1650 for Homewood, or visit www.balagiorestaurant.com. 

Each $15 ticket allows participants to 

visit up to 25 downtown merchants and 

pick up an individually wrapped holiday 

cookie at each stop. People may attend either 

Saturday or Sunday. There also will 

be hot cocoa stations and holiday entertainment 

on the Breidert Green Stage. 

Limited tickets are available, so register 

today at shophistoricfrankfort.com. If 

tickets are still available on Dec. 3 and 4, 

they will be sold at the check-in table in 

the Trolley Barn, 11 S. White St. 

To help with your last-minute shopping, 

on Dec. 15, the Frankfort Chamber 

of Commerce is to host its 22nd annual 

Midnight Madness from 6 p.m.-midnight. 

More than 30 merchants downtown and 

around Frankfort will be offering progressive 

discounts, specials and refreshments. 

A free trolley will run throughout the 

night, transporting shoppers to outlying 

merchants in several areas. 

Residents should mark your calendars 

and come on out to downtown Frankfort 

to enjoy all the activities this holiday season. 

Submitted by the Village of Frankfort, 432 W. 

Nebraska St., Frankfort. For more information, 

visit shophistoricfrankfort.com or find 

them on Facebook. 

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Providence Catholic High School to hold 

placement exam for incoming students 

Providence Catholic 

High School welcomes 

all current eighth-grade 

students to the Incoming 

Freshman Placement 

Exam on Saturday, Dec. 2. 


High School is a college 

prep school and challenges 

every student academically. 

Whether the student 

is in Advanced Placement, 

honors, college prep or 

needs a little assistance 

in the classroom, there is 

a place for every student. 

Providence Catholic ACT 

scores are the best of any 

school in Will County. 


students go on to excel at 

top tier colleges and universities. 

Students receive 

personalized college counseling 

to make the right 

choice. Graduates receive 

more scholarship dollars 

than any other high school 

in the area. It is quite clear 

that there is an advantage 

to attending Providence 

Catholic, often dubbed 

The Providence Advantage. 

“Our demanding coeducational, 

college preparatory 

curriculum is evidenced 

by the success of 

our most recent graduates 

who earned scholarships 

valued at nearly $40 million,” 

President Fr. Richard 

McGrath said. “We 

offer inclusive service programs; 

in fact, our recent 

graduates performed in 

excess of 25,000 hours of 

community service during 

their high school careers.” 

Not only do the Celtics 

experience excellence in 

the classroom, but PCHS 

students also succeed in 

the athletic and extracurricular 

arenas. The Celtics 

are home to 30 state 

championships, 67 state 

trophies and hundreds of 

regional titles, sectional titles 

and conference championships. 

The outcomes 

of the graduates from the 

Class of 2017 demonstrate 

the elite and premier education 

at Providence Catholic. 

“Providing financial 

assistance to Providence 

Catholic families is a top 

priority for the school,” 

said Ed Barrett, director of 

need-based aid. “Twentyfive 

percent of our families 

receive some type of financial 

assistance. 

“In fact, this year the 

school has invested, and 

$1.6 million was awarded 

to our families in needbased 

scholarships and 

grants, work programs, 

discounts, and subsidized 

lunches.” 

Providence Catholic invites 

potential students to 

continue the tradition and 

become a part of excellence. 

Pre-registration is 

required for all incoming 

freshmen. For information 

or questions regarding 

Providence Catholic’s 

placement exam, contact 

Rachel Ellingson at (815) 

717-3160. 

Submitted by Providence 

Catholic High School, 1800 

W. Lincoln Highway, 

in New Lenox. For more 

information, visit www.provi 

dencecatholic.org. 

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1World Health Organization. (2015). Deafness and hearing loss. Retrievedfrom: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs300/en/ |2National AcademyonanAging Society.(1999). Challenges for the 

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Examining the effects of 

age-related hearing loss 

South Suburban Hearing 

Health Center specializes 

in age-related hearing loss. 

This is the loss of hearing 

that gradually occurs 

in most of us as we grow 

older. It is one of the most 

common conditions affecting 

older and elderly adults. 

Approximately 1-in- 

3 people in the United 

States between the ages 

of 65 and 74 has hearing 

loss, and nearly half of 

those older than 75 have 

difficulty hearing. Having 

trouble hearing can make 

it hard to understand and 

follow a doctor’s advice; 

respond to warnings; and 

hear phones, doorbells and 

smoke alarms. Hearing 

loss also can make it hard 

to enjoy talking with family 

and friends, leading to 

feelings of isolation. 

Jonathan Wright, a specialist 

at South Suburban 

Hearing, said that agerelated 

hearing loss most 

often occurs in both ears, 

affecting them equally. Because 

the loss is gradual, if 

people have age-related 

hearing loss, they may not 

realize that they lost some 

of the ability to hear. 

But research has linked 

untreated hearing loss to 

significant issues that affect 

peoples’ lives in many 

ways. 

Dementia and hearing loss 

Seniors with hearing 

loss are significantly more 

likely to develop dementia 

over time than those who 

retain their hearing. 

• Mild hearing loss — 2 

times more likely to develop 

dementia 

• Moderate hearing loss — 

3 times more likely to 

develop dementia 

• Severe hearing loss — 5 

times more likely to develop 

dementia 

Mental health and hearing 

loss 

Hearing loss results in 

social isolation. Adults 

with untreated hearing loss 

tend to withdrawal from 

engaging with family & 

friends. 

Adults 50 and older with 

untreated hearing loss are 

more likely report depression, 

anxiety, anger and 

frustration, emotional instability 

and paranoia, and 

are less likely to participate 

in social activities than 

those who wear hearing 

aids. 

Can one prevent agerelated 

hearing loss? 

At this time, scientists 

do not know how to prevent 

age-related hearing 

loss. But people can 

protect themselves from 

noise-induced hearing loss 

by protecting their ears 

with ear plugs or ear muffs 

from sounds that are too 

loud and last too long. 

How can people tell if they 

have hearing problems? 

People should ask themselves 

the following questions. 

If they answer “yes” 

to three or more of these 

questions, they could have 

a hearing problem and may 

need to have their hearing 

checked. 

• Do you sometimes feel 

embarrassed when you 

meet new people because 

you struggle to 

hear? 

• Do you feel frustrated 

when talking to members 

of your family because 

you have difficulty 

hearing them? 

• Do you have difficulty 

hearing or understanding 

co-workers, clients 

or customers? 

• Do you have trouble 

hearing in the movies or 

in the theater? 

• Does a hearing problem 

cause you to argue with 

family members? 

• Do you have trouble 

hearing the TV or radio 

at levels that are loud 

enough for others? 

(Adapted from: Newman, 

C.W., Weinstein, 

B.E., Jacobson, G.P., & 

Hug, G.A. (1990). The 

Hearing Handicap Inventory 

for Adults [HHIA]: 

Psychometric adequacy 

and audiometric correlates. 

Ear Hear, 11, 430-433.) 

What should people do if 

they have trouble hearing? 

Hearing problems can be 

serious. The most important 

thing people can do if 

they think they have a hearing 

problem is seek advice 

from a health care provider. 

If someone suspect they 

or a loved one is experiencing 

a hearing loss, they 

should not hesitate to get a 

hearing test. 

Reference 

• The Hearing Handicap 

Inventory for Adults 

[HHIA]: Psychometric 

adequacy and audiometric 

correlates. Ear Hear, 

11, 430-433. 

• National Institute on 

Deafness and Other 

Communication Disorders 

[NIDCD]: Hearing, 

Ear Infections, and 

Deafness. Age-Related 

Hearing Loss. www.ni 

dcd.nih.gov/health/agerelated-hearing-loss. 

Submitted by South Suburban 

Hearing Health Center in 

Homer Glen and Burr Ridge. 

To make an appointment, call 

(708) 966-4724 for Homer 

Glen and (630) 756-3260 for 

Burr Ridge.



22nd ANNUAL 

Midnight Madness 

Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 

6p.m. toMidnight 

Support your Community by SHOPPING Locally! 

Downtown 

Behnke Photography, 100 Kansas St. 

Briosa Boutique, 22 S. White St. 

Chew on this Dog Barkery, 21 S. Ash St. 

Down Home Guitars, 11 S. White St. 

Fat Rosie's Taco &Tequila Bar, 28 Kansas St. 

Francesca's Fortunato, 40 Kansas St. 

Fuse Salon and Spa, 28 Kansas St. 

Glory Bee Gift Shop and Antiques, 122 Kansas St. 

Isabel’s Journey, 28 Kansas St. 

KidsWorks Children’s Museum, 11 S. White St. 

La Vie Vintage, 21 S. White St. 

Lil Surprises, 22 Ash St. 

My Sisters and Me Boutique, 1N.White St. 

Reign &Roses Boutique, 11 S. White St. 

Silver Strand Boutique, 27 Ash St. 

Sleeping Beauty Spa, 108 White St. 

Trail’s Edge at Smokey Barque, 20 Kansas St. 

The Brow Lounge, 111 S. Ash St. 

The Family Hearth General Store, 119Kansas St. 

The Nail Shop, 24 Ash St. 

The Paper Spot, 11 S. White St. 

The Storehouse, 24 Elwood St. 

The Talking Shirt, 11 S. White St. 

This &That Gifts, 21 S. White St. 

The trolley will run acontinuous loop to the shopping 

areas during the event. For more information and 

store specials, visit frankfortchamber.com 

Old Frankfort Way 

Salon Agape, 13 Old Frankfort Way 

Stray Bar, 17 Old Frankfort Way 

Bankview Drive 

Action Sports, 75 Bankview Drive 

Crowne Center 

The Dressing Room, 9645 Lincolnway Lane, #115 

Frankfort Towne Center 

Evilena’s Red Dresser, 20887 S. LaGrange Rd. 

Little Joe’s Pizza &Restaurante, 20805 S. LaGrange Rd. 

The Vineyards 

Amazing Fantasy Books &Comics, 20505 S.LaGrange 

Enrico’s Italian Dining, 20535 S.LaGrange Rd 

Other 

Spa Remedy, 9029 W. Lincoln Hwy. 

CD&ME, 23320 S. LaGrange Rd. 

Eating Clean with Nicole Green, nicolegreen.org 

Frankfort Spirits, 23320 S. LaGrange Rd. 

Nearly New Resale, 9995 W. Lincoln Hwy., Unit A 

Child Care Option 

KidsWorks Children’s Museum, 11 S. White St. 

5-9p.m., $15/members; $20/non-members, children must be 

potty-trained. Reservations required. Call 815-469-1199. 

Thanks to our Trolley Sponsors: 

Gwendolyn J. Sterk &the Family Law Group • State Representative Margo McDermed • Image 360 

Anderson Associate Architects • Spa Remedy • Action Sports



Ramon’s offers years of experience with 

quality hand-crafted leather accessories 

Ramon’s Shoe Repair 

and Motorcycle Leatherworks 

has been serving 

the Chicago area for more 

than 20 years. Now it has 

brought its talents to a new 

shop in Mokena. 

Ramon’s offers premium, 

hand-crafted, artisanquality 

leather motorcycle 

saddlebags, pouches, accessories 

and much more. 

It knows a customer’s motorcycle 

is more than just a 

way to get around town; it 

is an investment, and it is 

a reflection of the owner’s 

personality. 

Ramon’s understands 

the passion bikers have for 

their motorcycles. After 

serving thousands of satisfied 

customers for three 

decades in Worth, the 

shop built the expertise to 

provide bikers with those 

alterations and customizations 

that truly allow the 

owner to represent who the 

person is on the bike. 

Ramon personally 

works with each individual 

customer to make sure 

they’re getting exactly 

what they want. He will sit 

down with the customer, 

and together they come 

up with an exact plan for 

the design and implementation, 

ensuring that customers 

will not be talked 

into a product they do not 

want or need, and will do 

the work for a price that is 

fair and reasonable. Customers 

will not find any 

unwelcome surprises, like 

hidden costs and fees. Everything 

will be planned 

with specific wants and 

needs before work is started. 

Customers will not pay 

a dime until the work is 

done and they are satisfied 

with the finished product. 

Some of Ramon’s specialties 

include custom 

motorcycle bags, seat coverings, 

fringe, heritage bag 

reinforcement, patch applications 

for a customer’s 

favorite old or new jackets 

or bags, and many other 

custom jobs. Customers 

also can get their favorite 

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Frankfort Chamber’s annual Midnight Madness to take place Dec. 15 

Mark the calendars, 

gather some friends and 

family, maybe even throw 

on pajamas, and get 

ready for a fun night out 

at Frankfort Chamber of 

Commerce’s 22nd annual 

Midnight Madness on Friday, 

Dec. 15. 

From 6 p.m. to midnight, 

more than 30 Frankfort 

Chamber member 

businesses are to offer 

discounts and deals. Some 

will offer deeper discounts 

later in the evening. 

Many also will have 

raffles, giveaways and refreshments. 

Some of the 

restaurants will be participating, 

too, with food and 

drink specials. KidsWork 

Children’s Museum even 

will be offering a place 

for people to drop off their 

children for a while so 

they can have fun while 

shopping and dining. 

Back by popular demand, 

a beautiful, white 

trolley is to be provided to 

transport patrons to participating 

chamber merchants 

throughout Frankfort. 

“The trolley was a big 

hit last year, so we are 

bringing it back again,” 

said Alicia Bermes, the 

Chamber’s executive director. 

Trolley sponsors so far 

include Gwendolyn J. 

Sterk & the Family Law 

Group, State Representative 

Margo McDermed, 

Image 360, Spa Remedy, 

Anderson Associates 

Architects, and Action 

Sports. The sponsors will 

be recognized on banners 

on the sides of the trolley, 

social media, flyers 

and ads. Those interested 

in being a trolley sponsor 

can email alicia@frankfort 

chamber.com. 

To see the most current 

list of businesses taking 

part and their specials, visit 

www.frankfortchamber. 

com. 

This has grown to be an 

annual event that everyone 

in Frankfort looks forward 

to — businesses and shoppers. 

“Midnight Madness is 

a shopping extravaganza 

in downtown Frankfort 

that customers wait for all 

year,” said Nancy Cartolano, 

owner of This & That 

Gifts. “We kick off the 

shopping season with great 

deals, wonderful specials 

and loads of fun.” 

Progressive discounts 

are the main attraction, 

with the best discount from 

11 p.m. to midnight — it is 

what everyone waits for! 

“Friends, families, couples, 

girlfriends — people 

from all over enjoying our 

downtown for the holiday 

season,” Cartolano said. 

“Good food, great shops, a 

friendly smile and festive 

atmosphere makes downtown 

Frankfort the place to 

visit. It’s a wonderful time 

of the year,” 

Again, Frankfort Chamber’s 

22nd annual Midnight 

Madness is slated for 

6 p.m. to midnight Friday, 

Dec. 15. 

Submitted by the Frankfort 

Chamber of Commerce. For 

more information, call (815) 

469-3356 or visit frankfort 

chamber.com. 

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PROVIDENCE 

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 

NEW SCHOLARSHIPS UP TO $10,000 

CALLING ALL 8TH GRADERS 

PLACEMENT EXAM 

SATURDAY 

DECEMBER 2, 2017 

8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 

EXAM CHECKLIST 

Bring two #2 pencils 

No Calculators 

Arrive at PCHS between 7:30 am - 7:45 am 

Bring $25 check payable to PCHS (Test Fee) 

Completed Student Information Form at: 

www.providencecatholic.org 

ADMISSIONS QUESTIONS? 

CALL 815.717.3160 

1800 W. Lincoln Highway • New Lenox Illinois 60451 • www.providencecatholic.org



Izzy’s Gifts and Bella’s 

Home Accents open new 

shop in time for holidays 

“Welcome to Izzy’s Gifts!” 

That is what customers will hear when 

they walk into the newest addition to Mokena’s 

small list of gift boutiques. They 

might even be greeted by the four-legged 

owners, Izzy and Bella, who some might 

remember from their previous gift store, 

Clock Tower Gifts. 

With their new location, 11318 W. 

Lincoln Highway, and new name, Izzy’s 

Gifts and Bella’s Home Accents, comes a 

boutique that has been missed by many. 

At Izzy’s Gifts, customers can enjoy 

old-school retail at its very best. For those 

looking to update a room in their homes, 

Izzy’s is the place to find a variety of 

home decor in today’s styles. From wall 

decor to tabletop to small accent furniture 

and lighting. 

People are encouraged to come enjoy 

the warm, inviting atmosphere of Izzy’s 

Gifts and get some inspiration from their 

numerous beautiful displays of quality 

merchandise. For those who do not know 

what they are looking for, one of the experienced 

(more than 25 years of gift-giving) 

sales staff members can help find the 

perfect gift for just about anyone. 

Izzy’s Gifts has wide range of prices to 

fit everyone’s budget, from beautiful jewelry 

costing less than $20 to collectable 

art from Houston Llew. Izzy’s also carries 

Trollbeads — a sterling silver, gold and 

glass jewelry line that will help customers 

share the moments of life; Mariposa, 

a polished aluminum table serving-ware 

collection to dress up any table setting; 

Lollia and The Cottage Greenhouse, personal 

care lines that help keep skin at its 

softest; Thymes Home Fragrances, which 

will keep homes smelling great yearround; 

and Voluspa candles, a luxurioussmelling 

candle that is beautifully packaged 

and worthy of displaying. 

It is apparent the holidays are their passion. 

The staff at Izzy’s Gifts works really 

hard to bring holiday decor that is beautiful 

yet affordable. Patrons will get some 

great tips on how to decorate a beautiful 

Christmas tree or table-scapes that will 

be the center of attention at any holiday 

party. Everyone is sure to find ornaments 

for all exchanges, classy hostess gifts for 

holiday parties and holiday decor that will 

be cherished for years to come. 

Just because they want their customers 

to look like superstars, Izzy’s Gifts offers 

complimentary gift-wrapping with any 

purchase. 

Submitted by Izzy’s Gifts and Bella’s Home 

Accents, 11318 W. Lincoln Highway in Mokena. 

Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday- Saturday 

and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Extended 

holiday hours are to start in early December. 

Fore more information, call (815) 277-2978 

or visit www.izzysgifts.com. 

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Gym-Kinetics offers camps and clinics 

The Gym-Kinetics gymnastic 

school will be hosting many 

different camps and clinics during 

the Christmas holidays in its 

newly expanded facility. 

Gym-Kinetics is going through 

a 7,000-square-foot expansion of 

its existing 17,000-square-foot 

gym. Owners Jim and Wendy 

Fredrickson started the expansion 

a couple of months ago to 

give all of their students a more 

comfortable experience. The 

parking lot is completed, and 

the gym space is to be ready 

in a couple weeks. A three-day 

gymnastic camp is scheduled 

after Christmas for beginners to 

advanced gymnasts from 10:30 

a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 27, 28 and 

29. 

Also offered will be Flip Flop 

clinics at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on 

Dec. 27 and 28, and the very 

popular Ninja Zone mission for 

girls and boys ages 4-9. 

As Gym-Kinetics gets bigger, 

its gymnasts are getting stronger. 

Many of the top gymnasts in 

the state train in Mokena, and 

staff at the south side gym is excited 

to test the new space with 

many upgrades to its state-ofthe-art 

facility. 

Hundreds of state, regional 

and national champions have 

come out of Gym-Kinetics over 

the years, as well as more than 

30 full-ride college scholarships. 

The business is hoping to see a 

few more soon. 

The owners said several college 

coaches have been in the 

gym the last few weeks, recruiting 

Gym-Kinetics’ athletes. 

They expect some offers to come 

in soon. 

Gym-Kinetics offers classes 

for children just walking up 

through high school age for both 

girls and boys. The new addition 

will have dedicated space for 

the quickly growing Ninja Zone 

program, along with reorganizing 

the preschool space, and the 

boys gymnastic area, which will 

make all of the programs more 

comfortable. Gym-Kinetics also 

will be renting space to local 

cheer teams. 

Submitted by Gym-Kinetics, 19220 

Ridge Drive in Mokena. For more 

information, visit www.gymkinetics. 

com or call (708) 479-6969. 

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Cervical disk replacement at Illinois Spine & Scoliosis 

Center preserves range of motion, shortens recovery time 

Whether it’s moving 

boxes of decorations or 

rearranging furniture to 

accommodate guests, the 

holidays can be a time of 

heavy lifting. That means 

many will be at risk of 

sustaining back and neck 

injuries. 

“The easiest way to cause 

an injury is not keeping the 

core muscles in shape,” 

said Dr. Kris Siemionow, 

chief of spine surgery and 

assistant professor of orthopedics 

and neurosurgery 

at the University of Illinois 

in Chicago. “The most 

common cause for a spinal 

injury is overuse. Often, 

when you overexert yourself, 

your muscles fatigue, 

which left unrested, can 

lead to worse injuries such 

as strains, pinched nerves, 

or even breaks.” 

One common ailment 

is a disk herniation. This 

painful condition is caused 

by problems with the rubbery 

disks between the individual 

vertebrae of the 

spine. 

“A herniated disk is extremely 

common,” said Dr. 

Anthony Rinella, founder 

of the Illinois Spine & 

Scoliosis Center. “It’s often 

caused by repetitive 

motions that involve looking 

up. Disk herniations 

in the neck are a common 

cause of pain radiating 

toward the shoulder and 

down the arm.” 

Fortunately, there are 

treatment options available. 

Patients often are 

successfully treated with 

conservative management 

options, such as pain 

medication, therapy and 

injections, but a small percentage 

of people with this 

condition will eventually 

need surgery. Traditionally, 

this procedure involved 

taking out the problematic 

disk and fusing the 

remaining disks together 

with metal hardware. 

While this fusion process 

provides spinal stability, it 

also can limit the patient’s 

range of motion. A newer 

procedure, called cervical 

disk replacement, has 

solved this problem. Like 

the standard cervical fusion, 

this surgery involves 

removing the disk to relieve 

pressure on the nerves. But 

instead of a metal plate, 

surgeons insert a flexible 

piece of plastic. 

“The biggest benefit is 

that this maintains motion 

of the neck in that area 

where normally a fusion 

procedure would weld 

the two bones together,” 

Siemionow said. “The 

cervical disk replacement 

basically functions similar 

to a joint replacement that 

maintains motion.” 

While the procedure 

has been around for some 

time, it is relatively new in 

the United States. 

“It took time for there to 

be adequate research and 

for insurance companies to 

support the new technology,” 

Rinella said. “Current 

studies suggest this is 

a major step forward for 

cervical spine surgery, perhaps 

the biggest step in the 

past 30 years.” 

Along with preserving 

range of motion, there 

are other benefits to the 

procedure. Cervical disk 

replacements typically 

have a shorter recovery 

time than a fusion procedure. 

Patients often go 

home the same day and 

are completely healed in 

4-6 weeks. There are also 

fewer follow-up appointments 

needed. 

This recovery time is 

also more comfortable for 

the patients, because no 

immobilization devices, 

such as neck collars, are 

required. Compared to 

metal, the plastic device 

used in cervical disk replacement 

puts less pressure 

on the disks above 

and below it, which helps 

prevent arthritis or degeneration. 

Perhaps most importantly, 

the procedure 

quickly improves the patient’s 

quality of life by 

reducing their symptoms. 

“Patients usually see immediate 

improvement in 

their radiating pain symptoms. 

There’s a very high 

rate of success compared 

to other surgeries,” Rinella 

said. “In patients that do 

need surgery, we find that 

this new technology is 

very promising. And we 

are one of the few spine 

surgeons using this advanced 

technology.” 

Submitted by the Illinois 

Spine & Scoliosis Center, 

12701 W. 143rd St. in Homer 

Glen. For more information, 

visit myissc.com or call (877) 

694-7722. 

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FRANKFORT HISTORIC BUSINESS ALLIANCE 

Come On Downtown 

for the Holidays 

Frankfort Village Tree Lighting 

on the Green 

November 30th • 6:30 — 7:30pm • Breidert Green 

Frankfort Historical Society 

Holiday House Walk 

December 1st • 5:00 — 9:00pm • Tickets Required 

For full details 

on all 

FHBA events visit: 

shophistoricfrankfort.com 

Christkindl Weekend 

December 2nd • Noon — 4pm • Lantern Parade at dusk 

December 3rd • Noon — 3pm 

Cookie Walk Weekend 

December 9th & 10th • Noon — 3pm • Tickets required 

Frankfort Chamber 

Midnight Madness 

December 15th • 6pm — Midnight 

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Diners asked to celebrate the holidays with Francesca’s 

The holiday season is 

the perfect time for a celebration, 

and no one throws 

a party quite like Francesca’s. 

From family get-togethers 

to company dinners and 

every occasion in between, 

an event at Francesca’s is 

one to remember. The excellent 

food and superior 

service diners have come 

to know and love from the 

Frankfort and Palos Park 

Francesca’s locations carries 

over from the restaurants 

into private dining 

rooms, with accommodations 

for up to 125 guests. 

Patrons can visit Francesca’s 

online for information 

on menu packages, 

and then contact an event 

planner to reserve the date. 

Also, customers should 

save the date for Christmas 

Eve and New Year’s Eve 

dinners. These dates fill 

up fast, and Francesca’s 

wants to make sure readers 

are on the guest list, so call 

and reserve a table today. 

The Francesca’s holiday 

gift card program is back! 

With the holidays just 

around the corner, diners 

should not forget to add 

Francesca’s gift cards to 

their holiday shopping 

lists. 

Starting on Black Friday 

and continuing until 

Dec. 31, every $100 Francesca’s 

gift card purchased 

will earn customers a $25 

holiday bonus gift card. 

There is no purchase 

limit with the holiday gift 

card program, so people 

can stock up on gifts for 

family, friends, teachers 

and business associates, 

and then treat themselves 

to dinner during the early 

part of 2018 with a bonus 

gift card (some restrictions 

apply; see store for 

details). 

Submitted by Francesca’s 

Fortunato, 40 Kansas Street 

in Frankfort, (815) 464-1890, 

www.miafrancesca.com; 

Francesca’s Vicinato, 12960 

S. LaGrange Road in Palos 

Park, (708) 671-1600, www. 

miafrancesca.com; and Fat 

Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar, 

28 Kansas Street in Frankfort, 

(815) 534-1640, www. 

fatrosies.com. 

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King of smoothie franchises now in Mokena 

There is a new King in town: 

Smoothie King, that is. 

The healthy alternative drink 

craze that has been sweeping 

across the country has a new 

home in Mokena, offering the 

finest, most delicious blends of 

flavors and health supplements 

available. 

Everyone knows they could be 

making healthier choices in their 

diets, but many do not have the 

time or the energy during a busy 

day to be able to stick to that 

commitment of getting healthier. 

So, why not let Smoothie 

King do the work and help make 

choosing a healthier lifestyle 

easier? 

Smoothie King offers a variety 

of blends for fitness, weight 

loss, wellness and smoothies for 

just taking a break and enjoying 

the day. Customers can get all 

their favorite flavors — such as 

banana, mango, orange, papaya 

and strawberry — or try something 

more exotic, like kiwi, 

mangosteen, passion fruit or organic 

pumpkin. 

Customers can even add 

healthy veggies, like kale and 

carrots, and energy-boosting 

nuts, like almond and peanut 

butter. And for extra protein, try 

a vanilla flavored boost of whey, 

or add a supplement from Sun- 

Warrior, Gladiator or Lean1. 

Smoothie King in Mokena is 

locally owned and hires its staff 

from people in the Lincoln-Way 

area. They are committed to 

bringing a new, healthy alternative 

to the area and working to 

make sure the people who serve 

customers are people who live 

in the same area, so they know 

the hectic schedules and lives 

people live and can provide the 

best smoothie options for any 

lifestyle. 

Every smoothie is expertly 

blended with real fruit and fruit 

juice, nuts or veggies, plus the 

high-quality proteins, vitamins, 

minerals, antioxidants and more 

to help people reach their goals, 

so they will not find any highfructose 

corn syrup or trans fat. 

Plus, there are not any ingredients 

prohibited by any regulatory 

lists monitored by NSF, so the 

smoothies are athlete-friendly. 

When enrolled in the Smoothie 

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customers earn points on 

every purchase toward free and 

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also get exclusive access to new 

products and bonus points for 

friend referrals. 

For those who have not discovered 

already why thousands 

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to Smoothie King for a healthy, 

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come check it out in the new 

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more information, call (708) 478- 

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Come Sing Along with the 

Ozinga Merry Mixer! 

This holiday season, Ozinga is decking out one of our signature red and white mixers 

with more than 20,000 programmed LED lights. This dazzling display features 

animated light sequences and toe-tapping renditions of your favorite Christmas tunes. 

LIGHT UP THE TRUCK WITH OZINGA 

Bring the family to the official Merry Mixer 

lighting and enjoy carols, hot chocolate, a 

visit from Santa, and so much more! 

When: 

Friday, December 1st from 4:30 -6:00 PM 

Where: 

19001 Old LaGrange Road, Mokena, IL 

Upcoming Merry Mixer Appearances 

Mokena Parade of Lights -Saturday, November 18 at 5PM–Mokena 

Festival of Lights Parade -Friday, November 24 at 7PM–Crystal Lake 

Christmas in the Square -Saturday, November 25 at 1PM–Lockport 

Little Friends Parade of Lights -Saturday, December 2at7PM–Naperville 

Tinley Parade of Lights -Sunday, December 3at5PM–Tinley Park 

Peotone Lighted Parade -Saturday, December 9at5PM–Peotone 

Cosley Zoo -Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16 –Wheaton 

Events are updated regularly, sovisit 

ozinga.com/merrymixer for the most recent event list.



Tis the Season For Savings at 

Sam’s Club inMatteson! 

Tis the season 

for great savings 

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Bring on the Feast! 

Sam’s Club in Matteson 

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For those looking for 

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See the Sam’s Club ad in 

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these special offers. 

For those not already 

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club. (Again, see the ad for 

details). 

As always, Sam’s Club 

says, “Life is Better When 

You are in the Club!” 

Area residents are asked 

to come shop with Sam’s 

Club during the most wonderful 

time of the year, and 

wishes everyone a happy 

holidays. 

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Everyone is accepted 

at Stone Church 

At Stone Church, they 

are all about people. It 

is where something real 

is going on. They are all 

about people, because God 

is all about people. One of 

the ways we express love 

for Him is through love for 

people and one another. 

Stone Church does that 

by helping each person 

who comes to grow in 

their relationships with the 

Lord Jesus Christ. 

It begins with a vision 

that can be surmised in one 

word: Every single person 

is accepted. Stone Church is 

where heaven meets earth. 

Stone Church is so much 

more than a service on the 

weekend. It is about connecting 

with other people, 

(parties of 40 or less) 

growing in faith and building 

a strong foundation for 

family. It is having a spiritual 

family. 

In a church family, it is 

easy to just be a face in 

the crowd. Because of that, 

Stone Church focuses on 

small groups, or Stone Life 

Groups. The church has 

group leaders and members 

who are waiting to get to 

know those who attend. 

Its mission is to help 

(dine in only) 

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each person at Stone be 

who God created them to 

be: a believer in Jesus, a 

family member, a follower 

and builder of God’s kingdom. 

We want every person to 

have an opportunity to experience 

what God has for 

them, whether it is through 

serving or getting plugged 

into one of the ministries. 

Sunday Services are at 9 

a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday 

Family Ministries take 

place at 7 p.m. 

Submitted by Stone Church, 

10737 W. Orland Parkway in 

Orland Park. For more information, 

call (708) 385-2770 

or visit www.thestone 

church.org. 

We can do 

your Holiday 

Catering! 

Sunday Services 

9am & 11am 

Christmas 

Miracle Sunday 

December 10th - One service only at 10am 

‘Christmas Miracle Sunday is an event that reminds us about 

the power of giving to others and the difference it can make 

in someone’s life’ – Wes Modder, Lead Pastor, Stone Church 

Stone Church presents 

‘The Story of 

Amazing Love’ 

Sunday, December 17th 

9am & 11am 

Christmas Eve 

Services 

Sunday, December 24th 

9am, 11am, 4pm & 6pm 

New Years 

Eve Services 

Sunday, December 31st 

9am & 11am 

Watch Night Service at 11:30pm 

Stone Church | You Are Accepted 

10737 W. Orland Parkway 

Orland Park, IL 

708-385-2770 

TheStoneChurch.org



With sincere appreciation and gratitude, 

Illinois Spine and Scoliosis 

extends a heartfelt “Thank You” for your 

loyalty and support over the years. 

Our Entire team joins in sending you & yours a 

very blessed and joyous upcoming Holiday Season.



ORLAND PARK 

Village of Orland Park 

Turkey Trot 

8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 

23, Franklin Loebe 

Center, 14650 Ravinia 

Ave. This 2.5-mile chiptimed 

cross country 

race is run through the 

streets, paths and woods 

of Orland Park, near the 

Village Hall. All participants 

receive a longsleeve 

race Dri-fit race 

shirt and are entered 

into the postrace raffle. 

Orland Park Lions Club Tree 

& Wreath Sale 

Begins Friday, Nov. 

24, runs until trees are 

sold out, 14700 S. Ravinia 

Ave. (south of 

Village Hall). Hours 

are 4-8 p.m. Monday- 

Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 

p.m. Sunday. For more 


orlandparklionsclub. 

com. 

Mayor’s Holiday Festival 

& Tree Lighting Ceremony 

2-5 p.m. Sunday, 

Nov. 26, Orland Park 

Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia 

Ave. Participants 

will enjoy sleigh rides, 

make-and-take crafts, 

face painting, and live 

entertainment during the 

afternoon. The holiday 

kickoff would not be 

complete without a visit 

from Santa, so families 

should be sure to bring 

a camera. Concessions 

will be available for 

purchase. At 4:45 p.m. 

the official tree lighting 

in front of Village Hall 

is to take place. 

Orland Fire Protection 

District Christmas 

A town-by-town look at the southwest suburbs’ biggest holiday events 

Luncheon 

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, 

Dec. 1, Orland Fire Protection 

District Administration 

Building, 9790 

W. 151st St.. Tickets are 

$10 for the annual luncheon. 

The speaker will 

be Alice Kelly from the 

Secretary of State. To 

buy tickets, contact Joan 

at (708) 349-0074. 

Santa’s Pit Stop at 

Sportsplex 

9 a.m.-noon Saturday, 

Dec. 2. Sportsplex, 

11351 W. 159th St. Free 

to all ages. Bringing a 

camera is encouraged. 

Holiday Cookie Potluck 

7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 

5, Orland Park Public 

Library, 14921 S. Ravinia 

Ave. Patrons are 

asked to bring three 

dozen homemade cookies, 

divided to share 

in plates of six, for the 

exchange. People are 

asked to dress festively 

with seasonal sweaters. 

Project Serve: Christmas Elf 

4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, 

Dec. 6, The Bridge 

Teen Center, 15555 S. 

71st Court. The afternoon 

will have participants 

sorting, cleaning 

and shelving the donated 

holiday items at 

The Bridge Thrift Store. 

It operates to benefit the 

free programs at The 

Bridge Teen Center. 

Be a part of real, positive 

change in the community, 

as you joyfully 

contribute your service. 

Community service 

hours will be given. 

The Hidden History of 

Dickens’ A Christmas Carol 

7 p.m. Wednesday, 

Dec. 6, Orland Park 

Deb Uher (left), of Plainfield, and her father, Ernie 

Schrodt, of Orland Park, hang out before Orland 

Park’s 2016 Turkey Trot. The trot is to return at 8 a.m. 

Thursday, Nov. 23. 22nd Century Media File Photo 

Public Library, 14921 

S. Ravinia Ave. Author 

Rochelle Pennington 

offers a close-up look 

at the literary genius of 

Charles Dickens and 

explores the insights behind 

the 1843 Christmas 

classic. 

Healthy Eating for the 

Holidays 

7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 



Ave. Wellness 

coach Tom Kens shares 

his 10 secrets to preventing 

holiday weight 

gain and to help to make 

healthier choices during 

this time of the year. 

DIY Crafts: Snow Candles 

7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 



Ave., Room 104. 

For adults 18 and older. 

Supplies provided. 

Orland Park Theatre 

Troupe presents ‘The 

Family Fruitcake’ 

7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 

8, and Saturday, Dec. 9; 

2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10; 

Orland Park Civic Center, 

14750 Ravinia Ave. 


visit OPPrairie.com. 

Delicious Holiday Sides 

7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 



Ave. This class 

will help fill recipe 

files with new and delicious 

side dishes to 

give holiday meals that 

extra flair. Chef Susan 

Maddox is to present 

3-4 recipes for guests to 

sample. 

Carl Sandburg Chamber 

Singers 

7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 


Library, 14921 S. 

Ravinia Ave. Sandburg 

High School’s Chamber 

Singers bring their 

musical talents to the 

library with this holiday 

performance in the 

library lobby. The group 

is a select ensemble of 

singers specializing in 

music specifically for 

small vocal ensembles. 

TINLEY PARK 

See Santa First 

8:30-11:30 a.m., Sunday, 

Nov. 26, Andrew 

High School, 9001 W. 

171st St. See the man 

himself before anybody 

else. Santa will 

be the guest of honor at 

a breakfast catered by 

Winston’s. He will be 

available to take pictures, 

too. Tickets are 

$5 for children, $7 for 

teens and $9 for adults. 


contact AHS.santa 

breakfast@comcast.net. 

Holiday Market 

6 to 9 p.m., Friday 

Dec. 1, 12 to 6 p.m., 

Saturday Dec. 2, noon 

to 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 

3, Oak Park Avenue 

Metra station, 6700 

S. St., south parking 

lot). Stroll through a 

heated tent and shop 

for unique, handmade 

crafts. Food and live 

music by local groups 

will entertain all weekend. 

There also will be 

activities for children, 

including making holiday 

crafts, writing letters 

for soldiers and 

decorating cookies. For 

more information, visit 

downtowntinley.com/ 

events. 

Community Tree Lighting 

Ceremony 

6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, 

Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 

S. Oak Park Avenue. 

Village officials will 

light the 35-foot community 

holiday tree at 

the start of December. 

Holiday music and a 

sing-along will precede 

the lighting and start at 

5:30 p.m. For more information, 

visit down 

towntinley.com/events. 

Tinley’s Toyland Parade 

11:45 a.m., Saturday, 

Dec. 2, 175th St. to 

Zabrocki Plaza. Tinley’s 

Toyland Parade celebrates 

the official arrival 

of Santa and Mrs. 

Claus. The guests of 

honor will arrive at the 

Oak Park Avenue Metra 

station immediately after 

the parade. Children 

are encouraged to bring 

an unwrapped toy to donate 

to a local charity. 


visit downtowntinley. 

com/events. 

Parade of Lights 

5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 

3, viewing at 177th St. 

along Oak Park Avenue. 

Watch as festive floats

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and decorated vehicles parade 

down the street with 

community members and a 

few special guests. For more 

information, visit down 

towntinley.com/events. 

Holiday Trees Art Project 

4:30-5:15 p.m. Wednesday, 

Dec. 6, Tinley Park 

Public Library, 7851 Timber 

Dr. Children in kindergarten 

and first grade will 

create colorful tissue paper 

holiday trees on a watercolor 

background. For more 

information, visit signup. 

tplibrary.org/events. 

Rudolph Dash 

5:30-6:45 p.m., Friday, 

Dec. 8, Tony Bettenhausen 

Recreation Center, 8125 W. 

171st St.. Rudolph and the 

other reindeer are warming 

up for the big night, and 

now the kids can warm up, 

too. With fitness activities 

and a dash around the indoor 

track. A special visitor 

will meet kids at the finish 

line. After the activities, 

Rudolph will lead everyone 

to visit with Santa where 

they will enjoy hot chocolate, 

cookies and crafts. The 

event costs $15 for residents 

and $20 for nonresidents. 

For more information, visit 

www.tinleyparkdistrict.org/ 

calendar-of-events. 

Winter Holiday Music 

2-3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, 

Tinley Park Public Library, 

7851 Timber Dr. Musician 

Phil Passan showcases traditional 

songs performed 

on the hammered dulcimer 

celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, 

Kwanzaa and the 

winter solstice. For more 



YAC Yule Ball 

6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 

12, Tinley Park Public Library, 

7851 Timber Dr. 

Students in grades 6-12 

are invited to celebrate the 

yuletide season with games, 

crafts and snacks. For more 



Victorian Holiday Traditions and 

Tea 

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 

Wednesday, Dec. 13, meet 

at Tony Bettenhausen Recreation 

Center, 8125 W. 

171st St. This trip begins 

at the Naper Settlement for 

a guided tour of the Martin 

Mitchell Mansion. After the 

tour, the group will head to 

the 1834 Tavern and learn 

about Victorian holiday 

customs including trees, 

ornaments and peppermint 

pigs. The trip will conclude 

at the Pinecone Cottage Tea 

House for a four-course afternoon 

tea. The trip costs 

$114 per person. For more 


tinleyparkdistrict.org/calen 

dar-of-events. 

Noon Year’s Eve Party 

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 30, Tony 

Bettenhausen Recreation 

Center, 8125 W. 171st St. 

Ring in 2017 by attending 

this family-fun bash. The 

two-hour dance party includes 

a variety of activities 

for children and adults of all 

ages to enjoy. The cost to 

participate is $15 for residents 

and $20 for nonresidents. 


visit www.tinleypark 

district.org/calendar-ofevents. 

FRANKFORT 

Small Business Saturday 

8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 

Nov. 25. People can shop in 

Frankfort in honor of Small 

Business Saturday, a holiday 

shopping tradition that 

celebrates small businesses 

and help get the word out by 

using #ShopSmall on social 

media. For more information, 

a list of participating 

businesses and their specials, 

visit www.frankfort 

chamber.com. 

Art Market 

9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, 

Nov. 25, Frankfort Public 

Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer 

Road. People can join the 

Friends of the Frankfort 

Public Library District for 

the Winter Art Market. For 

more information call (708) 

921-9120 or email vick 

itrue@sbcglobal.com. 

Dinner with Santa 

Deadline to register is 

Nov. 27. Event is to be held 

from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, 

Dec. 1, Founders Community 

Center, 140 Oak St. 

People can celebrate the 

holidays by joining Santa 

and Frosty the Snowman 

for dinner. Each child will 

have an opportunity to visit 

with Santa and receive 

a goody bag. The dinner 

menu is to include a slice of 

cheese pizza, a cookie and 

a drink. Children must be 

accompanied by an adult. 

Cost is $9. Tickets will not 

be sold at the door. Preregistration 

is required, and 

space is limited. For more 

information and registration, 


parks.org/special-events or 

call (815) 469-9400. 

Tree Lighting Ceremony 

6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, 

Nov. 30, Breidert Green, 

downtown Frankfort. Participants 

can experience a 

tree lighting ceremony to 

kick off the holiday season 

in Frankfort; and enjoy a 

visit from Santa & Mrs. 

Claus, hot chocolate and 

cookies, and holiday music 

performed by Hickory 

Creek Middle School students. 

Candlelight House Walk 

5-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 

various locations, Frankfort. 

The Chamber of Commerce 

will host an “Open 

House” where light refreshments 

will be offered. Tickets 

are $30. This event is a 

fundraiser for the Frankfort 

Area Historical Society that 

funds scholarships, preservation, 

children’s projects, 

genealogy, museum 

expanses, research and An 

cestry.com for the library. 

For tickets, call (815) 469- 

6541. 

Christkindl Weekend 

Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 

3, downtown Frankfort. 

Visit downtown Frankfort 

for Christkindl activities 

throughout the weekend. 

The event is sponsored 

by the Frankfort Historic 

Business Association. 

For more information 

and an activity schedule, 

visit www.shophistoric 

frankfort.com. 

Chicago Christmas Lights Tour 

Tour departs at 3 p.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 2 from the 

Frankfort Township Building, 

11000 Lincoln Highway. 

People can join Frankfort 

Township for a tour 

of the Christmas light displays. 

The group will stop 

at the Adler Planetarium for 

a panoramic view of the city 

before traveling along Lake 

Shore Drive to Lincoln 

Park and North Michigan 

Avenue to spend an hour at 

the Christmas tree, the Bean 

and ice skating in Millennium 

Park. There will be a 

1.5-hour stop at the German 

Christkindlmarket at the 

Daley Plaza. There will be 

an opportunity for shopping 

at Macy’s flagship store on 

State Street, as well. The 

cost is $45, and attendees 

will be responsible for dinner 

on their own. For more 


call (815) 806-2766. 

Letters to Santa 

Letters are due by 5 p.m. 

Wednesday, Dec. 6, Founders 

Community Center 

140 Oak St. Santa’s mailbox 

is being displayed at 

the Founders Community 

Center. Santa will personally 

write to each and every 

child who writes him a letter 

by the Dec. 6 deadline. 

Santa can only send letters 

to children who include 

the following: child’s full 

name, address, city, zip 

code and a wish list. Parents 

should complete the 

checklist when sending the 

letter. Checklists will be 

available at the main office 

Lincoln-Way Central’s Taylor Autero sings with the Lincoln-Way Central Madrigals in 2016 at 

the New Lenox Public Library. Madrigals performances and dinners are slated to return this 

year. 22nd Century Media File Photo 

or on the park district website. 

Please address letters 

to: Santa Claus, 25 Candy 

Cane Lane, North Pole (c/o 

Frankfort Park District, 140 

Oak Street, Frankfort, IL 

60423). For more information 

and registration, visit 

www.frankfortparks.org/ 

special-events or call (815) 

469-9400. 

Cookie Walk 

Noon-3 p.m. Friday, 

Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 

10, check-in is at the Trolley 

Barn, 11 S. White St. A 

wristband and a cookie bag 

can be picked up at the Trolley 

Barn and allows participants 

to gather cookies 

either Saturday or Sunday. 

Each ticket allows participants 

to visit up to 25 downtown 

merchants and pick up 

an individually wrapped 

holiday cookie at each stop. 

Cost is $15 per person and 

space is limited. To register, 

visit www.shophis 

toricfrankfort.com. 

Classic Holiday Movie Night 


Monday, Dec. 18. The event 

will be held from 6-7:30 

p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 

Founders Community Center, 

140 Oak St. Don some 

pajamas and slippers and 

enjoy an evening of holiday 

family-fun. The elves 

are planning some reindeer 

games and holiday crafts, 

along with a showing of 

a holiday classic movies. 

There also will be a very 

special guest in attendance 

for photos. A bedtime 

snack of cookies, popcorn 

and “frozen” hot chocolate 

will be served. Cost 

is $5 per child. For more 



parks.org/special-events or 

call (815) 469-9400. 

MOKENA 

Lincoln-Way Central Madrigals 

Performance 

7-8 p.m. Wednesday, 

Nov. 29, Mokena Community 

Public Library District, 

11327 W. 195th St. 

Enjoy a performance by the 

Lincoln-Way Central High 

School Madrigal Singers 

to start the holiday season. 

The Madrigals — which 

include costumed singers, 

ladies, troubadours, a jester, 

wench and Shakespearean 

players — will perform 

Medieval and Renaissance 

Christmas music. For more 


call (708) 479-9663 or 

visit www.mokenalibrary. 

org. 

Santa’s Secret Workshop 

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 2, Mokena Elementary 

School, 11244 Willow Crest 

Lane. Elementary school 

children may shop with a 

parent or with one of the 

helpers, so Christmas gifts 

can be a surprise. Booths 

for children will have items 

$4 or less, and will only accept 

cash. Parents are asked 

to remain in the building, 

and are invited to browse 

the vendor/craft fair while 

enjoying free coffee and 

hot chocolate. Baked goods 

will also be available for 

purchase. For more information 

or to volunteer, call 

(708) 601-0529 or (708) 

539-5362. 

Holiday Music Concerts 

6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, 

Dec. 12, Mokena Junior 

High School, 19815 

Kirkstone Way. Join the 

bands and choirs from Mokena 

Intermediate School 

and Mokena Junior High 

School for seasonal and 

holiday music. The MIS 

concert is to begin at 6 p.m., 

followed by the MJHS concert 

at 7 p.m. Both will be 

held in the MJHS West 

Gymnasium. The Mokena 

Music Boosters will be selling 

concessions from 5:30- 

8:30 p.m. 

Winter Break JumpFest 

3-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 

The Oaks Recreation & Fitness 

Center, 10847 W. La 

Porte Road. Join the park 

district at Jumpfest for a 

jump-tastic time. Jumpfest 

wristbands include unlimited 

jump time on lots of 

inflatables. The fee at the 

door is $10 per jumper for 

unlimited jump time. Purchase 

a VIP wristband for 

$10 in advance at the Administration 

Office for an 

extra hour of jump time 

from 2-3 p.m. VIP wristbands 

are limited and they 

are not available online. 

Deadline to purchase VIP 

wristbands is Dec. 16. All 

ages are welcome. Children 

11 and younger must have 

a guardian with them. For 

more information, call Mokena 

Park District at (708) 

390-2401 or visit www.mo 

kenapark.com. 

NEW LENOX 

Jingle and Mingle 

RSVPs Requested by 

Wednesday, Nov. 22. Event 

is to be held from 5:30-7:30 

p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, The 

Atrium at Gatto’s Restaurant 

& Bar, 1938 E. Lincoln 

Highway. Join the New 

Lenox Chamber of Commerce 

for a festive night 

of networking, food and 

beverages, a 50/50 Merry 

Money Raffle and awards 

for Business of the Year, 

Partner of the Year, Citizen 

of the Year. Cost is $25 

per person. To register, call 

(815) 485-4241 or email em 

ily@newlenoxchamber. 

com. 

Lincoln-Way Central Madrigals 

Performance 

6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, 

Nov. 30, New Lenox Public 

Library, 120 Veterans 

Parkway. People can join 

the library for a performance 

by the Lincoln-Way 

Central Madrigal singers. 

For more information and 

registration, visit www.new 

lenoxlibrary.org or call 

(815) 485-2605. 

Jingle All The Way Toy Drive 

Donations will be accepted 

at the Jingle & Mingle 

Event on Friday, Dec. 1, 

and at the Chamber office, 1 

Veterans Parkway, through 

Tuesday, Dec. 5. The New 

Lenox Chamber will partner 

again with the New 

Lenox Township to provide 

local children with a toyfilled 

holiday. 

Christmas in the Commons 

2-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 

Village Commons, 1 Veterans 

Parkway. The spectacular 

display of lights, 

highlighted by the largest 

illuminated Santa Claus in 

the United States, will officially 

begin lighting up the 

Village Commons on Dec. 

3. The synthetic ice skating 

rink, provided by the 

New Lenox Community 

Park District, is to return to 

the Commons, as well, and 

children will have the opportunity 

to mail their letters 

to Santa and receive a 

response. New to the holiday 

festivities this year will 

be a holiday market, located 

in the Village Commons. 

More details on all of the 

Christmas in the Commons 

events and festivities can be 

found at www.newlenox. 

net/events. 

Lincoln-Way Central Madrigal 

Dinners 

6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7; 

Friday, Dec. 8; and Saturday, 

Dec. 9; Lincoln-Way 

Central Fine Arts Center, 

1801 E. Lincoln Highway. 

The Lincoln-Way Central 

High School Music Department 

is to present its 48th 

annual Madrigal Dinners, 

which have become a holiday 

tradition in the Lincoln- 

Way area over the past five 

decades. This Renaissancethemed 

event includes a full 

catered meal, the Madrigal 

Singers and Bella Voce 

choirs in full period dress, 

and a cast of actors including 

the king, queen and of 

court jester. Brass, woodwind, 

and guitar ensembles 

round out the music for the 

evening. To make a reservation, 

visit lwcmusic.org or 

call (815) 462-2300. 

Pancake Breakfast 

8-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 

9, New Lenox Fire Protection 

District, Station 

1, 261 E. Maple Street, 

New Lenox. Join the New 

Lenox Fire Protection District 

Foundation and Santa 

for a pancake breakfast. 

For more information, call 

(815) 462-0023. 

Holiday Lights Contest 


Monday, Dec. 11. This contest 

is open to all homes 

within the New Lenox Community 

Park District boundaries. 

Judging is to take 

place the weekend of Dec. 

16 and 17, and residents 

are asked that the lights 

be turned on by 6:30 p.m. 

for the house to be judged. 

Homes will be judged on 

three categories: Overall 

Curb Appeal, Originality, 

and Use of Theme and 

Creativity of Design. Winners 

will be notified Dec. 

20. To enter the contest, 

email twrase@newlenox 

parks.org. Because of high 

interest last year, there is a 

maximum of 15 houses that 

can enter. 

Gingerbread Party 

10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 16, New Lenox 

Public Library, 120 Veterans 

Parkway. Participants 

will create a graham cracker 

“gingerbread” house, decorate 

a gingerbread ornament 

and play some ginger-rific 

games. This program is for 

children ages 2-12. Registration 

begins at 8 a.m. Dec. 

2. For more information 

and registration, call (815) 

485-2605 or visit www.new 

lenoxlibrary.org. 

Lunch with the Grinch 

11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30- 

3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 

16, Lincolnway Special 

Recreation Association, 

1900 Heatherglen Drive. 

The second annual Lunch 

with the Grinch is fast approaching. 

Tickets will be 

sold by sessions. Both sessions 

feature a pizza lunch, 

jumpy, DJ dance party and 

a visit/photo opportunity 

with the Grinch. This event 

is open to the public, and all 

children must be accompanied 

by an adult. Space is 

limited. For tickets, visit 

www.eventbrite.com and 

search for “LWSRA Lunch 

with the Grinch.” For more 

information, call (815) 320- 

3507 or email kreczek@ 

lwsra.org. 

Snowy Days Movie Matinees 

10:30-12:30 a.m. Tuesday, 

Dec. 26, through Friday, 

Dec. 29, New Lenox 

Public Library, 120 Veterans 

Parkway. For winter 

break movie matinees, 

viewers can bring a blanket, 

pillow and snacks. Screenings 

are to be “The Lego 

Batman Movie” Dec. 26, 

“Trolls” Dec. 27, “Captain 

Underpants” Dec. 28, and 

“Beauty and the Beast” 

(2017) Dec. 29. No registration 

required. For more 

information, call (815) 



Hot Chocolate & Games 


Dec. 27, New Lenox Public 


Parkway. Join the library 

for hot chocolate and games 

for students in grades 7-12. 

Registration begins Nov. 

22. For more information 

and registration, call (815) 



Clay Pot Snowmen 


Dec. 27, New Lenox Pub-



lic Library, 120 Veterans 

Parkway. Patrons 

can join the library for 

a craft program and turn 

clay pots into cute snowman 

decorations. Registration 

is required and is 

to begin Nov. 29. For 

more information and 

registration, call (815) 

485-2605 or visit www. 

newlenoxlibrary.org. 

Hot Chocolate & Games 


Jan. 3, New Lenox Public 


Parkway, New Lenox. 

Join the library for hot 

chocolate and games for 

students in grades 7-12. 

Registration is open. For 

more information and 

registration, call (815) 

485-2605 or visit www. 

newlenoxlibrary.org. 

LOCKPORT 

Kicking off the Christmas 

season 

1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, 

Nov. 25, Central Square, 

222 E. 9th St., Lockport. 

The Christmas season 

officially gets underway 

in Lockport with the 

Christmas in the Square 

event. Admission is free, 

so anyone can join and 

celebrate the beginning 

of the Christmas season 

with live reindeer, pictures 

with Santa, festive 

entertainment, train 

rides, holiday games, 

crafts and much more. 


visit www.cityo 

flockport.net. 

Chowing down with Saint 

Nick 

8:30-10 a.m. and 11 

a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 2, Prairie Bluff 

Golf Club, 19433 Renwick 

Road, Lockport. 

The Lockport Township 

Park District is to host 

back-to-back events, 

giving residents of all 

ages the opportunity to 

dine with Santa Claus. 

Breakfast with Santa is 

to be held from 8:30-10 

a.m. Cost is to be $13 

for attendees ages 2-11, 

and $18 for those who 

are 12 and older. Almost 

immediately following 

is Brunch with Santa 

and Friends, which is to 

cost $18 for participants 

ages 2-11 and $25 for 

those who are older than 

12. Both are to be held 

in the banquet room at 

Prairie Bluff. For more 


lockportpark.org. 

Christmas at the library 

5-8 p.m. Tuesday, 

Dec. 5, White Oak Library 

District Lockport 

Branch Library, 121 E. 

8th St., Lockport. Holiday 

enthusiasts of all 

ages can create a beeswax 

candle and candle 

holder craft throughout 

the duration of the 

event. From 6-7 p.m. 

there is to be a special 

visit from Santa and 

Mrs. Claus. There are 

to be refreshments and 

music, as well. For more 

information, call (815) 

552-4260. 

Prepping for New Year’s 

Eve 

2-3 p.m. Thursday, 

Dec. 28, White Oak Library 

District Lockport 

Branch Library, 121 E. 

8th St., Lockport. Children 

who are ready to 

welcome in 2018 will 

want to attend this party. 

It is to help children get 

ready to celebrate on 

New Year’s Eve at home. 

There are to be supplies 

to help attendees make 

party hats, party favors 

and more. Registration 

is preferred. For more 

information, contact 

Jane Gardner at (815) 

552-4265 or jgardner@ 

whiteoaklibrary.org. 

HOMER GLEN 

Holiday Tree Lighting 

6:30 p.m. Thursday, 

Nov. 30, Village 

The Village of Homer Glen is to once again host its 

annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony Thursday, Nov. 

30, at Village Hall. 22nd Century Media File Photo 

of Homer Glen Community 

Meeting Room, 

14240 W. 151st St. The 

Village of Homer Glen 

hosts its annual Holiday 

Tree Lighting ceremony. 

Guests can sing carols 

with the show choir, 

meet Santa, enjoy a cold 

weather refreshment, 

and children will be able 

to make a craft they can 

take home. For more information, 

visit www. 

homerglenil.org, or call 

(708) 301-0632. 

Pictures with Santa 

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 2, Animal 

Clinic at New 

Lenox, 1328 N. Cedar 

Road, New Lenox. Join 

team members from 

Animal Clinic at New 

Lenox as they welcome 

Santa for their annual 

“Pictures with Santa” 

event. Proceeds will 

benefit the TLC Animal 

Shelter in Homer Glen. 

Santa and his elves will 

be posing for photos 

with both two-legged 

and four-legged family 

members. A $10 minimum 

cash donation is 

requested for photos. 

Fifth-Grade Chorus Holiday 

Concert 

7 p.m. Monday, 

Dec. 4, Hadley Middle 

School gymnasium, 

15731 S. Bell Road. 

Sixth-Grade Chorus 

Holiday Concert 

7 p.m. Tuesday, 

Dec. 5, Hadley Middle 



Polish Christmas Traditions 


Dec. 6, Homer Township 

Public Library, 

Family Activity Zone, 

14320 W. 151st St. 

Participants can learn 

Polish traditions, make 

Christmas tree decorations, 

try a Christmas 

delicacy and sing Polish 

carols. The event is suggested 

for children ages 

6 and older; ages 12 and 

younger must be with an 

adult. Registration and a 

$2 fee are required for 

all attendees. For more 

information or to register, 

visit www.homerli 

brary.org or call (708) 

301-7908. 

Homemade Holiday Beauty 

6-7 p.m. Thursday, 


Public Library, Family 

Activity Zone, 14320 W. 

151st St. Pamper oneself 

or someone special 

with a homemade 

cranberry sugar scrub 

and cinnamon vanillawhipped 

body butter. 

Registration and fee of 

$4 per person required. 

For ages 9 to 13. Payment 

is due one week in 

advance or child’s registration 

will be removed. 

Deadline for cancellation, 

with refund, is one 

week prior to the event. 

For more information or 

to register, visit www. 

homerlibrary.org or call 

(708) 301-7908. 

‘The Polar Express’ 

Holiday Movie and Craft 

11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 9, Homer 

Township Public Library, 

Family Activity 

Zone, 14320 W. 151st 

St. Participants can enjoy 

light refreshments 

and make a craft while 

watching the animated 

‘The Polar Express’ 

movie. The runtime for 

the film is 1 hour and 

40 minutes. No registration 

required. Limit 

30. This is an all-ages 

event, and children ages 

5 and younger need to 

be accompanied by an 

adult. For more information, 

visit www.ho 

merlibrary.org or call 

(708) 301-7908. 

TLC’s Annual Christmas 

Open House 

1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 9, TLC Animal 

Shelter, 13106 W. 

151st St. A day to enjoy 

the animals at the shelter 

and get together with 

other animal lovers. For 

more information, call 

(708) 301-1594. 

Sixth-Grade Band, Concert 

Band and Symphonic Band 

Concert 

7 p.m. Wednesday, 

Dec. 13, Homer Jr. High 



Santa Celebration 

6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, 

Dec. 14, Homer 


14320 W. 151st 

St. Refreshments, crafts, 

games, spin the prize 

wheel and more. Guests 

can dress in their holiday 

finery to visit Santa 

at the library. Those who 

attend are asked to bring 

their camera for photos. 

An all-ages event, 

with children ages 6 

and younger needing to 





301-7908. 

‘How the Grinch Stole 

Christmas’ Holiday Movie 

and Craft 

11 a.m.-noon Saturday, 

Dec. 16, Homer 


Family Activity 

Zone, 14320 W. 151st 

St. Enjoy light refreshments 

while watching 

the animated ‘How the 

Grinch Stole Christmas’ 

movie. The runtime for 

the screening is 26 minutes. 

No registration required. 

Limit 30. This 

is an all-ages event, for 

which children ages 5 

and under needing to 





301-7908. 

Homer Jr. High Chorus 

Holiday Concert 

7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 

18, Hadley Middle 



Design to Discover 3-D 

Ornament 

7-8 p.m. Monday, 


Public Library, 

Family Activity Zone, 

14320 W. 151st St. Using 

Tinkercad, design an 

ornament for 3-D printing. 

For children ages 

9-13. Registration and 

$2 fee required. Payment 

is due one week in 

advance of the event or 

child’s registration will 

be removed. Deadline 

for cancellation with refund 

is one week prior 

to the event. For more 


homerlibrary.org or call 

(708) 301-7908.



Saturday, November 25-Sunday, 

December 3,2017 

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Images Boutique @388 Alana Dr. (accessfromVineStreet) 

Moody BluesJeanBoutique @1844 E. LincolnHwy.(acrossfromLincoln WayCentralHS) 

MorningStar Treasure ChestII @2571 E. LincolnHwy., #10(acrossfromLowe’s) 

RedWingShoe @208 E. MapleSt. (across fromthe Metra/Rock IslandTrain Station) 

Split EnzSalon @812 LarawayRd. (in plazaeast of CVS) 

Tucker’sDoggieDelights @2011 CalistogaDr. (in plazanearBerkot’s on Laraway Rd.) 

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Turning Pointe Dance Company @2351 E. JolietHwy.(in Bluestone Commons): Enroll foraFull 

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Bella FioriFlowerShop 

Burns Photography 

Cruise Planners -PrincipleTravel @202 Ford Dr.,Ste.B 

DavidAnthony Jewelers 

DollarStop, Inc. 

Images Boutique 

Moody BluesJeanBoutique 

MorningStar Treasure ChestII 

Red Wing Shoe 

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Tucker’sDoggieDelights 

Turning Pointe Dance Company 

UnitedLiquors 

YogaFace&Body Spa 

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Joy’s Best Friends 

makes freshly baked 

treats for the holidays 

Joy’s Best Friends Ltd. is a small, family-owned 

business, dedicated to helping 

pet owners keep their pets healthy and 

happy by providing high-quality pet food 

for dogs and cats. 

Customers can also enjoy the delicious 

aroma of freshly baked goods in the store. 

Joy’s Best Friends Ltd. Best Bites uses 

only high-quality ingredients in its cakes, 

cupcakes, cookies, and pizza. The business 

creates healthy and nutritious snacks 

for one’s best friend using no preservatives. 

The dog bakery is now taking orders for 

the holidays. 

Customers can visit Joy’s on Black Friday, 

Nov. 24, for huge sales, with special 

hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Photos with Santa Claus at Joy’s Best 

Friends Ltd. Best Bites are to be offered 

from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, and 

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 16. 

Submitted by Joy’s Best Friends Ltd., 11323 

W. 143rd St. in Orland Park. For more information, 

call (708) 403-1510. 

Area residents asked to ‘Shift 

Your Shopping’ to New 

Lenox retailers this year 

The Village of New 

Lenox and New Lenox 

Chamber of Commerce are 

re-energizing the holiday 

shopping season for retailers 

with a new marketing 

program. 

Formerly referred to as 

“Celebrate & Shop New 

Lenox,” the new, year-end 

promotion is called “Shift 

Your Shopping.” 

The organizations want 

to encourage residents to 

shop in-person at the great 

retailers found in New 

Lenox. 

Beginning with “Small 

Business Saturday,” Nov. 

25, and continuing through 

Sunday, Dec. 3, with the 

culmination of “Christmas 

in the Commons,” local retailers 

are offering 20 percent 

off, buy one get one 

free, or gift cards for those 

special people on one’s 

shopping list. 

As the time draws nearer 

to the start of the “Shift 

Your Shopping” week, the 

names of all participating 

retailers and their offers 

will be posted on the 

Village and chamber’s 

websites, www.newlenox. 

net and www.newlenox 

chamber.com and each 

organization’s Facebook 

page. People are advised 

to “like” the Village and 

Chamber on Facebook to 

keep updated on this event 

and other events. 

Submitted by Village of New 

Lenox. For more information, 

contact Nancy Dye, 

economic development coordinator 

at the Village of New 

Lenox, at (815) 462-6416; 

or to Emily Johnson, CEO 

of the New Lenox Chamber 

of Commerce, at (815) 485- 

4241. 

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Dancing Marlin’s sharedplates 

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Eat, drink, share — 

Dancing Marlin in Frankfort 

is proud to be the first 

South Suburban Chicago 

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Conveniently located 

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Dancing Marlin menu, on 

which every item is made 

in-house from scratch, using 

high quality, fresh and 

locally sourced ingredients. 

In addition to great food, 

Dancing Marlin’s sharing 

concept provides a lively 

and entertaining experience 

perfect for dining 

with friends and family. 

What are the rules for 

sharing? 

There are no rules! 

Guests begin by ordering 

a few dishes to share. 

Those still hungry can go 

ahead and try a few more. 

If someone at the table is 

not the sharing type — and 

there’s nothing wrong with 

that — they may enjoy one 

of the larger entrées. 

People can start their 

tasting adventures with 

house-made sliders, tacos 

or a flatbread, and then 

enjoy a DM signature dish 

such as “Gnudi”, “The Fig 

and the Pig” or the locally 

famous “NY Strip Steak” 

— served Tuscan-style. 

Diners should not forget 

to taste the fresh seafood. 

Dancing Marlin features 

fresh fish sourced direct 

from Hawaii, Japan, British 

Columbia and other 

acclaimed international 

seafood locations. Patrons 

also can try some of the 

acclaimed DM favorites, 

such as crab-stuffed peppers, 

DM scallops, spicy 

garlic shrimp and the daily 

“fresh off the hook” specials. 

An extensive list of 

gluten-free items, as well 

as vegetarian dishes, are 

offered. 

Dancing Marlin knows 

when it comes to quality, 

details matter. The DM 

full service bar offers 18 

carefully selected wines 

served from a custom tap 

system with perfect air and 

temperature control for 

every glass poured. Eight 

handcrafted cocktails also 

are offered on tap, many 

of which are seasonally 

inspired. 

The DM staff has a passion 

for food and drink, 

and customers are encouraged 

to ask for pairing 

suggestions. 

Dancing Marlin recognizes 

that dining is as 

much about the experience 

as it is the cuisine, and the 

atmosphere is as rousing 

as the food. Interior design 

elements are reclaimed 

or repurposed, and serve 

as a reflection of responsible 

and sustainable values. 

Diners also can have 

a seat at the chef’s communal 

table, also known 

as “The Kitchen Table,” 

where you can experience 

an exclusive behind-thescenes 

look at the high 

energy DM open kitchen. 

The atmosphere there 

buzzes with excitement 

and creates a festive sharing 

environment for up to 

16 people. 

Dancing Marlin is the 

perfect setting for private 

dining and group events 

ranging from cozy family 

affairs for birthdays, 

anniversaries or showers 

to large corporate dinners 

and client cocktail parties. 

Customers can create custom 

menus as unique as 

the party being planned. 

Dancing Marlin staffs 

each private party with 

dedicated servers to ensure 

everyone has the best dining 

experience. 

Submitted by Dancing Marlin, 

20590 S. LaGrange Road 

in Frankfort. For more information, 

call (815) 464-6646 

or visit www.dancing 

marlinrestaurant.com. 

eat. drink. share. 

free 

$ 

20 

giftcard 

when you buy $100 in gift cards 

People, food and fun are the passion here! 

• seasonally inspired american plates to share 

• cool, casual atmosphere 

• book your holiday event with us today! 

• join us for sunday brunch • 10am to 2pm 

• look for us on Check Please 

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dancingmarlinrestaurant.com 815.464.6646 

20590 South LaGrange Road Frankfort IL 60423



David and Anne Jenkins bid 

farewell to jewelry business 

After 40 years in suburban Chicago, 

David Jenkins and his wife, 

Anne, have announced plans to retire 

and close the David Anthony 

Jewelers stores in both Tinley Park 

and New Lenox. 

David opened the store at 17024 

S. Oak Park Avenue in Tinley Park 

in 1979, and as the community 

grew they opened a second location 

in 1996 at 1876 E. Lincoln 

Highway in New Lenox. 

The stores have always been best 

known for quality customer service 

and custom work, especially with 

fine-colored gems from around 

the world and diamonds in various 

shapes. As a horologist, David 

was able to take care of watch and 

clock repairs for their customers, 

as well as jewelry repair work. 

The Jenkins actively have supported 

the community and given 

time, talents and funds to the local 

police, Lions Clubs, American 

Legion and St. Jude Children’s Research 

Hospital, as well as sponsored 

many of the local baseball 

teams. 

Even though the business is still 

successful, they feel it is time to retire 

and move on. They do not have 

any specific plans yet but primarily 

want to travel — something they 

have not been able to do with the 

demands of the stores. 

“On behalf of the entire David 

Anthony Jewelers staff, we extend 

our deepest thanks for your 

business and continued support,” 

they wrote in a farewell statement. 

“We are so grateful that you have 

trusted us to provide quality jewelry 

and gifts to create long lasting 

memories of your engagements, 

anniversaries, retirements and celebrations. 

It has been an honor to 

be part of your important moments 

for all these years, and we will 

miss you greatly.” 

Both stores will be open from 

10 am..-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 

and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 

hosting a huge Going Out Of 

Business Sale in which customers 

can expect to save as much as 

60 percent on all fine jewelry and 

watches. 

Submitted by David Anthony Jewelers, 

17024 S. Oak Park Avenue in Tinley 

Park and 1876 E. Lincoln Highway 

in New Lenox. For more information, 

contact David at (708) 429-4367 or 

Anne at (815) 463-4653. 

STEAKS • CHOPS • PRIME RIB 

SEAFOOD • CHICKEN • RIBS 

Mickey’s in Tinley Park 

offers more than just ribs 

Those who have not been to Mickey’s Ribs & Gyros on 

Oak Park Avenue in Tinley Park should give their taste buds 

a treat. 

Mickey’s provides a superior dining experience, with delicious 

food that is made to order and delightful service. 

Mickey’s is best known for its tender ribs and tasty gyros, 

with fresh sauce that is made daily from scratch. But if that 

is not what a customer has a taste for, that is not a problem. 

Diners always can find delicious options on Mickey’s 

menu — whether burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken on pitas, 

beef sandwiches, or salads and a variety of sides. Customers 

will not leave hungry, but they should make sure they leave 

room for dessert — tasty, creamy milkshakes, ice cream and 

a selection of cakes to satisfy their taste buds. 

With 32 years in business this year, Mickey’s prides itself 

in providing great service and quality food. Mickey’s is devoted 

to its customers and the community, and has many regular 

customers who the restaurant’s staff has gotten to know 

through the years. 

Catering orders are available for any occasion. 

Submitted by Mickey’s Ribs & Gyros, 17432 S. Oak Park Avenue 

in Tinley Park. For more information call (708) 532-3060. 

A CLASSIC 

apple AMERICAN apple 

STEAKHOUSE 

ESTABLISHED IN 1922 

GIFT 

CERTIFICATES 

AVAILABLE! 

Call Today 

to make your 

Christmas Eve 

& New Year’s Eve 

Reservations! 

708.687.2331 

147th & Oak Park Ave. • Oak Forest, IL 60452 

Booking Private Luncheons for 35 or more 

Monday - Friday: 5pm - Close • Saturday: 4pm - Close • Sunday: 3pm - Close 

Holiday hours may vary • Closed Christmas Day



Celebrate the holidays with Side Street Tavern 

Side Street is not just another 

restaurant, nor just another sports 

bar, but an entire dining and entertainment 

emporium like none 

other in the southwest suburbs. 

Side Street incorporates a 

pleasurable dining experience 

with broad entertainment and an 

inviting social atmosphere. Side 

Street is large enough to seat 350 

guests, has a large outdoor patio 

that comfortably accommodates 

50 people and multiple party 

rooms. 

Side Street offers delicious 

food from a wide-ranging menu 

served by professional, courteous 

and friendly staff. Chef Victor 

has created “updated versions of 

American classics.” Side Street’s 

signature dish is cola-braised 

volcano pork shank, served with 

Carolina mopping sauce, as well 

as dishes that range from sirloin 

steak and vegetables finished 

with chimichurri sauce to North 

Creek salmon prepared with 

the customer’s choice of style – 

Asian sesame or barbecue. 

Comfort foods like turkey pot 

pie and pot roast that jive with 

the jolt of cold winter weather 

brings also are being added to 

the menu. For a palate pleasure, 

diners must try the roasted red 

potato and bacon salad, served 

delicious and hot. Patrons commonly 

remark on the Side Street 

chips starter, piled with fresh 

house-made chips, topped with 

grated Parmesan and truffle aioli, 

with a side of caramelized 

onion dip. The taco lineup is another 

popular category, ranging 

from the tinga-filled with flavorful 

shredded chicken, red onion, 

cilantro and crema to the Baha, 

made with battered mahi-mahi. 

Flatbreads, fresh salads and 

other handhelds round out the 

casual offerings, as well as three 

varieties of Weezees, a trademarked 

sandwich staple. The 

Side Street dining experience 

would not be a decadent occasion 

without dessert, and Side 

Street does not disappoint in this 

area. In addition to desserts that 

can be shared or reveled solo, the 

menu includes OMG It’s Gluten 

Free brownie and Side Street’s 

signature bread pudding that incorporates 

sweet cognac butter. 

It also features a list of dessert 

libations from Irish coffee to the 

silky sweet chocolate raspberry 

kiss, crafted with chocolate and 

raspberry liqueurs, mixed with 

coffee and finished with a dollop 

of whipped cream. 

To complement the dinner, 

Side Street offers a robust drink 

list. Side Street features more 

than 25 handpicked brews, some 

rotating and seasonal, others 

domestic and imported. The list 

also includes handcrafted cocktails 

and rosé, white and red 

wines — any of which can make 

a perfect pairing with the food 

selections. Also, Side Street has 

a long list of special drink offering 

and libations. 

Adding to the dining experience, 

Side Street offers live 

entertainment, DJ music, summertime 

outdoor music festivals, 

happy hour specials, pre-concert 

parties with ticket giveaways, 

post-concert parties with an occasional 

entertainer from the 

concert and for those who so 

wish, video slot machines. 

For the sports-minded, Side 

Street has 25 large screen televisions 

with a variety of sports 

channels on at all times. For 

those who want more active participation 

there are other regular 

events including bar bingo with 

a progressive jackpot, and bean 

bags including bags tournaments 

both indoors and outdoors. 

What is a time out without 

some awesome music? Side 

Street offers live music as diverse 

as it is foot-tappingly 

good, including everything from 

Sinatra-style, swing, rock, classic 

rock, country, folk, Irish, Motown 

and more. 

For special events, Side Street 

offers catering and private special 

event functions to accommodate 

anniversary, birthday, 

holiday, bridal and baby showers, 

office parties in a very contemporaneous 

setting. People 

should not wait — book the office 

or family and friends holiday 

party now. 

Side Street has a very simple 

idea: If a customer is going out 

to eat, they can incorporate some 

fun as well. 

Submitted by Side Street Tavern, 

18401 North Creek Drive in Tinley 

Park. For more information, call 

(708) 928-8080 or visit www.side 

streettavern.com. 

JOIN US AT OUR 

HOLIDAY 

PARTIES 

and 

many more! 

12-2 Lupo 

12-3 Jim Bulanda 

12-9 ShinDig 

12-16 Midnight Band 

12-17 Jim Bulanda 

Entertainment Schedule 

12-23 New Invaders 

12-30 Eve of the Eve with 

Five Guys Named Moe 

12-31 NYE 2018 

1-1 2nd Annual New Year’s 

Day Pajama Brunch 

18401 N CREEK DR, TINLEY PARK, IL | 708.928.808 | WWW.SIDESTREETTAVERN.COM



Celebrate the 

Gift Joy 

of 

Holiday Tour of Apartments 

Refreshments • Festive Decorations 

Vendor Show • ToyDonation Match 

Donate an 

unwrapped toy 

and Evergreen 

Senior Living will 

donate one too! 

Thursday, 

December 7 

4–7 PM 

Vendor Show: 

Fannie May,Scentsy, 

Thirty-One Bags, Lipsense, 

Paparazzi Jewelry, 

Lularoe, Perfect Posh 

and more! 

Come to Evergreen Senior Living this holiday season for an evening of fun, 

fellowship and philanthropy. Bring your family, dosome shopping, enjoy 

refreshments and tour some of our festively decorated apartments. 

In the spirit of giving, bring an unwrapped toy for the Pediatric Oncology 

Treasure Chest Foundation. For each toy donated, Evergreen Senior Living 

will donate one too! 

www.EvergreenSLC.com/OrlandPark 

(708) 479-1082 •10820 183rd Street •Orland Park, IL 

LET US CATER YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY! 

17432 S. Oak Park Ave inley Park 

CALL AHEAD FOR FAST PICK UP SERVICE 

708.532.3060 

Mon-Sat 10:30am-9pm • Sun 11am-9pm 

Senior Citizen Discount 15% OFF 

Wednesday All Da Not Valid With Any Other Offer 

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 

CATERING PK 1 

FEEDS 10-15 

4lbs Gyros 1/2 pan salad 

15 pitas 26oz. Gyro Sauce 

Tomatoes & Onions 

$69.99 

No limit. Expires 3/31/18 

CATERING PK 5 

FEEDS 10 

4 Full Slabs of Ribs 1/2 Pan 

Greek Salad 10 Garlic Bread 

Slices 10 Baked Potatoes 

15 pitas 

$119.99 


Triple Big Mickey 

1/2b. Brger 

$1OFF 

MICKEY’S 

No limit. Must Present Coupon. 

Not Valid With Any Other Specials. 


PERCH DINNER with 

fries or baked potato, 

coleslaw & garlic bread 

MICKEY’S 




CATERING PK 2 

FEEDS 20-25 

3Lbs. Italian Beef 

6Lbs. Gyros 

12 Sandwich Rolls 

Full Pan Salad 

20 Pitas 

36 oz. Gyro Sauce 


Sweet & Hot Peppers 

$99.99 


3 Hot Dog 

100% Beef ith Frie 

$1OFF 

MICKEY’S 




JUMBO SHRIMP DINNER 

with fries or baked potato, 

coleslaw & garlic bread 

$2 OFF $2 OFF 

MICKEY’S 




CATERING PK 3 

FEEDS 15-20 

2 lbs Italian beef 

4 lbs gyros 

8 sandwich rolls 

half pan salad 

15 pitas 

26 oz. gyros sauce 

tomatoes & onions 

20 chicken wings 

Sweet & hot peppers 

$99.99 


Limite Time n 

Satra Sna 

Sper Specia 

GYROS 

PLATTER 

$6.99 

Reg. $9.49 

Ince Frie 

& Sace 

MICKEY’S 

No limit. Must Present Coupon. Not 

Valid With Any Other Specials. 


CATERING PK 8 

FEEDS 20-25 

5 Full Slabs of ribs 

4Lbs. Gyros 

4Lbs. Italian Beef 

10 Sandwich rolls 

10 Pita Breads 

Full Pan Garden Salad 

20 Garlic Bread Slices 

2Lbs. Cole Slaw 

26 oz. Gyro Sauce 

Sweet & Hot Peppers 


$159.99 


Limite Time n 

Satra Sa 

Sper Specia 

FULL SLAB 

BBQ Baby Back Rib Dinner 

FEEDS 2 FEEDS 2 

$ 

15.99 

Ince Frie/Bae 

Potato, Coa 

& Garic Brea 

MICKEY’S 



No limit. Expires 3/31/18



Jack Gibbons 

Gardens all about 

traditions, not trends 

Jack Gibbons Gardens does not follow 

trends. 

Diners are not going to witness Happy 

Hours or Margarita Mondays at Jack Gibbons. 

That is because Jack Gibbons focuses 

on what really matters: great food and 

even better company. 

The restaurant reportedly has customers 

who say they have not been there for 

25-30 years but come back and it is just 

the way they remember it. 

Jack Gibbons Gardens — or Gibbons, 

as the regulars call it — opened in 1922 

as a speakeasy. Although times have 

changed drastically since then, the restaurant 

itself has not. From the red leather 

booths to the wood-paneled walls, Jack 

Gibbons is truly timeless. 

In a time when chain restaurants are on 

every corner, Gibbons has become even 

more special and unique. From the second 

a diner sits and is instantly delivered delicious 

warm bread, three-bean salad and 

ramon’s 

From Page 12 

hassle of having to get a 

new pair and spend the uncomfortable 

time breaking 

them in. 

Ramon’s attention to 

detail means a customer’s 

custom motorcycle bag 

will be the finest a customer 

has ever owned and will 

get them noticed on the 

road. Seat coverings can 

be altered to fit the individual, 

so no more struggling 

with factory stock seats 

that can be uncomfortable 

or even dangerous to ride 

on. Ramon can add fringe 

to any leather motorcycle 

accessories, including 

custom hand grip fringe, 

coleslaw — before even a glance at the 

menu — it is easy to know one is about 

to have one of the best meals of his or her 

life. From surf and turf to fried chicken, 

Gibbons has something to satisfy any 

craving. 

Gibbons has been described as a “generational 

place” that sees everyone from 

grandfathers and fathers to their grandchildren 

dine there. 

A secret to that success is that the restaurant’s 

staff does not experience the 

type of turnover seen in some chain restaurants. 

Its employees have worked there 

for years, striving for a “Cheers” vibe with 

which the bartender knows the customers, 

what they are having and the friends they 

bring with them. 

Submitted by Jack Gibbons Gardens, 14700 

Oak Park Ave. in Oak Forest. For more information, 

visit www.jackgibbonsgarden.com or 

call (708) 687-2331. 

floorboard fringe and bag 

fringe. Heritage Softail 

bags can sag over time, 

but Ramon can keep those 

bags looking new with his 

custom-made leather supports. 

If a customer has 

patches but doesn’t trust 

themselves to apply them, 

Ramon can apply them for 

the customer to their cut, 

leather or denim jackets or 

their bike’s bags. 

Ramon has been working 

with leather since his 

father started teaching him 

when he was just 5 years 

old. Since then, Ramon 

has been honing his craft, 

so there is not any job too 

big or too small for him 

to handle with the expertise 

and care needed when 

making alterations or repairs 

to a customer’s most 

prized possessions. 

When customers work 

with Ramon, they are going 

to come away with exactly 

the work they want 

done at a fair and honest 

price. This holiday season, 

residents should come see 

why Ramon is the only 

name a customer needs 

to know for all their motorcycle 

leatherwork and 

shoe repair needs. 

Submitted by Ramon’s Shoe 

Repair and Motorcycle 

Leatherworks, 19410 S. 

LaGrange Road in Mokena. 

For more information, call 

(708) 478-8144. 

David &Anne Jenkins are retiring, 

and after 38 years in suburban Chicago, 

David Anthony Jewelers is CLOSING FOREVER! 

Must liquidate all fine jewelry and watches at... 

% 

OFF 

RETAIL PRICES 

ON SELECTED 

MERCHANDISE 

HURRY FOR THE BEST SELECTION! 

SALE PRICES GOOD AT BOTH LOCATIONS! 

17024 OAK PARK AVENUE 

TINLEY PARK • 708-429-4367 

M-F 10AM-6PM • SAT 10AM-5PM 

1876 E. LINCOLN HIGHWAY 

NEW LENOX •815-463-4653 

M-F 10AM-6PM • SAT 10AM-5PM 

All Major Credit Cards and Layaways Accepted • Discounts Off Original Retail /Suggested Retail Prices



Hanover Place offers better 

retirement living in Tinley 

Before the winter wind blows is 

the perfect time to consider a move 

to maintenance-free living. 

For retirees, Hanover Place offers 

a perfect way to say goodbye to coldweather 

woes. Living is truly carefree 

with no need for snow shovels 

or ice scrapers, and no worries about 

frozen pipes. 

At Hanover Place, residents enjoy 

a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle 

away from the hassles of home ownership 

but with all the benefits of a 

private residence in a choice of spacious 

one- and two-bedroom options. 

All floor plans feature full-size 

kitchens, open living spaces and 

full bathrooms. Even better, a maintenance 

team is just a call away to 

assist with projects large and small. 

Four-legged friends feel at home, 

too, because it is a pet-friendly community. 

Hanover Place also represents a 

value for retirees because the independent 

living rental community 

requires no down payment, just flexible 

month-to-month rent with most 

utilities included. 

Residents enjoy many extra resort-style 

services and amenities that 

make life easier and more enjoyable 

in this community. There is no 

need to get in a car to go to a movie 

theater, bistro, fitness center or hair 

salon. All are just steps away at Hanover 

Place, or transportation is provided. 

Scheduled activities —from fitness 

classes to games and crafts 

— at the community make life fun. 

Planned social events offer opportunities 

to meet new friends. Should 

residents have health care needs, an 

on-site health clinic and in-home 

health services also are available. 

Life at Hanover Place, in a desirable, 

convenient location, puts area 

attractions just minutes away. Residents 

live less than 3 miles from 

the Metra station, farmer’s market, 

Music in the Plaza and Benches on 

the Avenue. As for dining and entertainment, 

coffeehouses and bakeries, 

fine dining and nightlife, sports bars 

and lounges all are part of the neighborhood. 

The community is conveniently 

located near Interstate 80 and Interstate 

57, offering easy travel to Chicago 

and neighboring states. Metra’s 

commuter rail service provides fast 

daily service to Chicago and Joliet. 

Chicago’s Midway International 

Airport is roughly a half-hour drive 

north, while O’Hare International 

Airport is only 45 minutes away. 

Pace Suburban Bus Service offers 

local travel. 

Rediscover retirement. Rediscover 

life at Hanover Place. 

Submitted by Hanover Place, 16851 

Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park. For more 

information, call (708) 633-1700. 

Just Shrimp serving Tinley 

Park seafood since 2014 

When Just Shrimp opened its doors in late 2014, few 

people in the Tinley Park area knew or ever had tried 

a lobster roll or fried lobster. With that being said, one 

would say that Just Shrimp’s menu goes beyond, “just 

shrimp.” 

“Our menu has expanded quite a bit since we first 

opened,” Christina Mihalos said. “Items such as the gator 

po’ boy and the tilapia, that had been featured as specials, 

had such high feedback that we added them to our menu 

permanently. As time went on, we saw that customers 

were looking for a healthier alternative, so we added 

a few things, such as the smoked salmon and our now 

Please see just shrimp, 42 

JOIN US FOR AN EVENT AND DISCOVER 

WHAT AWAITS YOU AT HANOVER PLACE 

Dec. 1st VA benefit presentation 9:00-1:00 

Dec. 12th Shop til you drop. Come Christmas shop with a great variety of vendors! 10:00-2:00 

Dec. 19th Ugly sweater Christmas party. Wear your ugliest sweater and join us for refreshments, games 

and prizes. 12:00-2:00 

Dec. 29th Happy New Year breakfast bingo 9:00 

Senior Living for individuals 55 and better in a socially warm community where amenities 

and services maintain an independent lifestyle. 

Services and Amenities include: 

• Continental breakfast 

• Fitness center 

• Housekeeping 

• Activities 

• Beauty salon 

• Cable included 

• On-site home health services 

• Dinner plan 

• Theatre 

• Laundry services 

• Scheduled outings 

• Pet friendly 

• Full-size appliances 

Don’t wait. Call today for your personalized tour! 

16851 Harlem Avenue 

Tinley Park, IL 60477 

(708) 633-1700 

HanoverPlaceIL.com



Durbin’s in Tinley Park offers holiday 

packages, turkey giveaway and NYE party 

With the holidays right around 

the corner, Durbin’s offers a variety 

of ways to celebrate this 

season. 

Durbin’s on Oak Park Avenue 

in Tinley Park, is open on 

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas 

Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s 

Eve and New Year’s Day. 

Customers can join Durbin’s 

on Black Wednesday for its annual 

turkey giveaway. Dating 

back 25 years to the original 

location in Burbank, every hour 

from noon to 8 p.m., at all locations 

(excluding Frankfort), a 

frozen turkey is raffled to one of 

Durbin’s customers in this fun 

annual tradition. 

Durbin’s is proud to be open 

on Thanksgiving Day, offering 

a full sit-down dinner in the restaurants. 

Or, for those hosting 

Thanksgiving at home, Durbin’s 

can do all the work. Roasted turkey 

or glazed ham catering packages 

are available. 

Customers can ring in the New 

Year in downtown Tinley Park. 

The event features two rooms 

of DJs playing dance music, an 

appetizer buffet, party favors, 

a champagne toast at midnight 

and a continental breakfast. The 

event is $20 per person, or $50 

for the premium open bar package. 

The fun is slated to go on 

until 4 a.m. 

Customers also can celebrate 

New Year’s Eve in the dining 

room with a special New 

Year’s Eve menu! Offerings include 

surf and turf, filet mignon, 

Branding Iron ribs, steak, lobster 

and much more. Reservations 

are recommended. 

And those still looking for a 

place to have their holiday parties 

can find great packages from 

which to choose at Durbin’s. 

Rooms in Tinley Park can accommodate 

up to parties of 120 

people. 

Looking for gift ideas? Customers 

can buy a gift certificate 

for $50 and receive a $10 gift 

certificate free. 

Submitted by Durbin’s, 17265 Oak 

Park Ave. in Tinley Park. For more 

information, visit durbinspizza. 

com.. 

LET US CATER YOUR NEXT PARTY! 

Home Style 

Catering 

Open Thanksgiving (Tinley) & Christmas Eve 11am-2am 

Open Christmas Day 5pm-2am (Tinley) 

Open New Year’s Eve 11am-4am 

Open New Year’s Day 11am-2am 

www.durbinspizza.com 

ORDER ONLINE! 

Frankfort • 14 Elwood St. • 815-464-1007 

Tinley Park • 17265 S. Oak Park Ave • 708-429-1000 

BURBANK 

SUMMIT 

5406 W. 79th St 5719 S. Archer 

EVERGREEN PARK 

10240 S. Kedzie 

PALOS HILLS 

10154 S. Roberts Rd. 

MIDLOTHIAN 

14753 S. Cicero Ave. 

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION 

PARTY IN THE PUB 

(NOT AVAILABLE IN FRANKFORT) 

D.J. Dance Music • Appetizer Buffet • Party Favors 

Champagne Toast & Continental Breakfast 

$20 Per Person 

with premium open bar: 

$50 Per Person 

Open bar 9pm to 1am. Event open till 4am. 

Celebrate New Year's Eve in our Dining Room 

at the Historical Downtown Tinley location 

Special New Year's Eve Menu 

Surf & Turf • Filet Mignon 

Branding Iron Ribs 

Steak • Lobster 

and much more to choose from 

Reservations Recommended 

708-429-1000 

Gift certificate 

special 

Buy a $50 Card 

Receive a $10 

Certificate FREE 

No limit. All locations. On sale through 1/1/18 

FREE Medium Pizza 

(toppings at regular price) $11.95 value 

with the purchase of a Jumbo Pizza 

$3 OFF 

Limit 1 per customer. Must mention coupon when 

ordering. Not valid with any other offers. 

No limit. All locations. On sale through 1/31/18 

Family, Jumbo, or Large Stuffed 

Pizza + a free Pepsi* 

With Family or Jumbo 

*Free Pepsi with Pick Up or Delivery only 

Dine in, Carry out, or Delivery. Limit 1 per customer. 

Must mention coupon when ordering. Not valid with 

any other offers. Expires 1/31/18



Be 

Merry! 

‘Tis the 

Season to 

For over 60 years, we have promised to deliver 

everyday low prices and outstanding customer service. 

Come see our wonderful selection of beer, wine & spirits! 

Let’s toast to a safe & festive holiday season! 

Gift 

Cards are 

Available! 

KENWOOD LIQUORS 

12037 W. 159th St., Homer Glen, IL 60491 

708.590.8210 

info@kenwoodliquors.biz | www.kenwoodliquors.biz 

Kenwood Liquors about 

cheap prices, not gimmicks 

Kenwood Liquors has 

stood behind its promise 

to deliver everyday low 

prices and outstanding 

customer service to its 

customers for more than 

60 years. 

The most recent Kenwood 

Liquors opened its 

doors in late January 2009 

in Homer Glen at the southwest 

corner of 159th Street 

and Will-Cook Road, but 

its traditions and roots 

reach back six decades. 

Offering the same service 

and quality, and best 

known for its low prices, 

this location builds on 

that reputation and offers 

its customers a spacious, 

modern warehouse environment. 

As always, it is 

free of any membership 

fees, club cards or gimmicks. 

just shrimp 

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grilled options.” 

Just Shrimp’s newest menu items are 

the grilled shrimp skewer and fresh grilled 

salmon. Both items are served with vegetables 

and a baked potato, as opposed to 

the traditional sides of fries and coleslaw. 

Just Shrimp’s menu includes jumbo 

wild-caught shrimp, different fish dinners 

such as fish ’n’ chips, lake perch, catfish 

and tilapia, as well as a variety of fish 

sandwiches and po’ boys. The are an array 

of different side choices, as well as their 

daily lobster bisque soup. 

It has been approximately three years 

since Mihalos convinced her family to 

turn the once-named Chicken Wild restaurant 

into Just Shrimp. 

“By experimenting a little first, we added 

different fried shrimp and fish items to 

our previous restaurant,” Mihalos said. 

“Due to the high demand, I was able to 

see that this concept might just work, 

since there is nothing like us nearby. It 

Customers will find this 

to be a one-stop shop for 

all of their beverage needs. 

Not only do customers enjoy 

the savings they experience 

when they shop at 

Kenwood Liquors but also 

benefit from the lower tax 

rate, because of the distinct 

Will County location. 

With nearly 10,000 

square feet of retail space, 

the larger aisles make way 

for a selection sure to impress. 

From the vast array 

of wines to the impressive 

inventory of craft beer, 

there is always something 

new to see. 

Those who come on the 

weekend will find there are 

plenty of beer, wine and 

spirit tastings to offer fresh 

ideas and product knowledge. 

Throughout the year, 

customers will find special 

events, including vendor 

race cars, tour buses, bottle 

signings, celebrity dropins 

and much more. 

At Kenwood Liquors 

Homer Glen, the possibilities 

are endless. The 

friendly and knowledgeable 

staff is waiting to 

serve customers seven 

days a week, 365 days of 

the year. It is family owned 

and operated, looking forward 

to fulfilling all beer, 

wine and spirit needs. Customers 

will not be disappointed. 

Submitted by Kenwood Liquors, 

12037 W. 159th St. in 

Homer Glen. For more information, 

call (708) 590-8210 

or visit www.kenwood 

liquors.biz. 

was then, together with my dad, that we 

decided to switch the whole concept to 

Just Shrimp.” 

Seeing as Mihalos is a fourth generation 

restaurateur, growing up and around 

the restaurant industry has helped her 

greatly along the way. 

Mihalos states, “Although there are 

many challenges I face being a young, 

female restaurateur, having my dad by 

my side along the way does help tremendously.” 

In addition to their newly grilled menu 

items, Just Shrimp also is offering a softshell 

crab po’ boy, while still in season. 

This seasonal item is loved by customers, 

and is only offered for a few weeks 

out of the year. The po’ boy includes fries 

and coleslaw, and is dressed with Just 

Shrimp’s signature spicy sauce, lettuce 

and tomato. 

Submitted by Just Shrimp, 15940 Harlem Ave. 

in Tinley Park. For more information, called 

(708) 444-2770 or visit justshrimprestaurant. 

com.



Paddy Homan and The 

Noble Call plan Christmas 

show at Gaelic Park 

People can celebrate the holiday season 

at Gaelic Park with Paddy Homan and 

his band The Noble Call at 8 p.m. Friday, 

Dec. 15. 

Paddy Homan and friends will take the 

audience on a trip back to the “hearth” of 

an Irish Christmas, filled with songs, stories, 

rousing music and traditional Irish 

dancing. Joining Paddy Homan for the 

evening will be The Noble Call, which 

features Mick Broderick on bouzouki; 

Dave Curley on guitar, banjo and vocals; 

Larry Nugent on the flute; Brendan 

Bulger on fiddle; and special guests Katie 

Grennan and Jeanine Bentley. 

Tickets are available for $25 and may 

be purchased by calling Gaelic Park at 

(708) 687-9323. 

Submitted by Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St. 

in Oak Forest. For more information, visit 

www.chicagogaelicpark.org. 

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“The greatest of the great! 

It must be experienced.” 

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forthisplanet.” 

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“Absolutelythe No.1 show in theworld.” 

—Kenn Wells, former lead dancer of the English National Ballet 

“ 

Ihavereviewedabout 4,000 shows since1942, 

none can compare to whatIsaw tonight. ” 

—Richard Connema, renowned Broadway critic 

“Thereisamassivepower in this thatcan embracethe world. 

It brings greathope.…Itis truly atouch of heaven.” 

—Daniel Herman, minister of Culture of the Czech Republic 

“I encourage everyone to see and all of us to learn from.” 

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There was a time when 

the world was full of magic 

and splendor, and all on 

Earth existed in harmony 

with Heaven. One could 

see it in the arts, feel it in 

the air, and hear it in the 

beat of a drum. 

This was a land of heroes 

and sages, dragons 

and phoenixes, emperors 

and immortals. Known 

today as China, this place 

was once called “the Land 

of the Divine.” 

What if one could journey 

back and visit this lost 

paradise? 

Shen Yun brings the 

profound spirit of this 

lost civilization to life on 

stage with unrivaled artistic 

mastery. Every dance 

movement, every musical 

note, makes this a stunning 

visual and emotional experience 

people will not find 

anywhere else. Banned in 

communist China today, 

the nonprofit Shen Yun 

is dedicated to reviving 

5,000 years of civilization. 

Audiences can experience 

art connecting Heaven 

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“An extraordinary 

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—Cate Blanchett, Academy 

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l... one big poetic event, 

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“I’ve reviewed over 

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it about six times.” 

—Richard Connema, renowned 

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“Absolutely the No. 1 

show in the world, absolutely 

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—Kenn Wells, former 

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“Superb! Every performance 

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more information, visit www. 

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Whitmore Ace Hardware — five generations and six locations strong 

As a business rich in 

tradition and family, 

Whitmore Ace Hardware 

begins our fifth generation 

of leadership. And 

that family realizes what 

has made it a strong brickand-mortar 

business is its 

love of community and 

service for more than 120 

years. 

The business was established 

by William Henry 

Whitmore in 1896 at the 

Wilmington location. 

Mike and Mary (Whitmore) 

Cripe ran the business, 

along with Mary’s 

father and grandfather, 

for many years. They 

expanded the business 

to three more locations: 

Braidwood, Manteno and 

Manhattan. 

Their sons, Michael and 

David Cripe, have continued 

to follow their family’s 

footsteps and have 

opened stores in Mokena 

and New Lenox. Whitmore 

Ace now has six locations 

serving Illinois. 

The business attributes 

its success to a strong set 

of core values: to be noticeably 

different, dedicated 

to family and community, 

amazing to every 

customer, working with 

passion and living a life 

with gratitude. Its owners 

promise to bring these 

values to every community 

they serve and to the 

team members who work 

with them. 

In the past five years, 

Whitmore Ace has 

brought new and exciting 

brands to its stores. Each 

location may be slightly 

different, but the core inventory 

is “hardware.” 

Some brands the family 

has introduced are Yeti, 

Big Green Egg, Traeger, 

Stihl, Carhartt, Red Wing, 

Hallmark, Weber and 

Toro, plus their own Water 

Street Boutique. Every 

store provides key cutting, 

glass cutting and screen 

repair; custom paint colors; 

propane; knife and 

blade sharpening; and, of 

course, a great selection 

of nuts, bolts and screws 

— the basics of hardware. 

Whitmore Ace is proud 

of its seasonal departments 

in lawn and garden 

and Christmas. Its owners 

hope to help their customers 

with one-stop shopping. 

It is their goal to 

provide a fair value for 

quality products and superior 

service at each of 

the stores. 

Historically, hardware 

stores have often been 

designated as general 

stores, filling the needs 

of the community. Putting 

a twist on a modern 

day general store fit into 

Whitmore’s plans. Adding 

trends in fashion, 

gifts and home, a modern 

day general store called 

Water Street was born. 

Water Street is the address 

of Whitmore’s first 

hardware store, opened in 

1896 in Wilmington. The 

store has wonderful 

brands, such as Alex 

& Ani, Brighton, Nora 

Fleming, Kendra Scott, 

and Love Your Melon. 

Whitmore’s hope is to 

provide for you an inspiring 

and delightful selection 

of items for any home 

and lifestyle. The owners 

wish to make a customer’s 

trip to the hardware store 

a family event. 

The first Water Street 

was opened in 2016 at the 

Mokena location. Whitmore 

has since opened 

one in Wilmington, and 

have Water Street gift 

selections in Manteno, 

Manhattan and Braidwood. 

New Lenox is soon 

to come. 

Whitmore has added a 

sixth location and is excited 

to serve the community 

of New Lenox. It has been 

open only a few weeks 

and already has had such 

a great welcome. January 

of 2018 is to bring some 

great changes to the New 

Lenox store, so customers 

may have to pardon 

the dust, while Whitmore 

remodels. The community 

will be happy with the improvements 

and exciting 

new brands, along with 

the Water Street gift selections. 

Customer are invited to 

participate in the Ace Rewards 

membership in the 

store closest. The promise 

of Whitmore is to amaze 

with its customer service 

and make the stores 

friendly and reliable. 

Submitted by Whitmore Ace 

Hardware, 1105 S. Water 

St. in Wilmington, (815) 

476-7731; 237 N. Front St. in 

Braidwood, (815) 458-9850; 

361 S. Locust Street in Manteno, 

(815) 468-3137; 210 

S. State Street in Manhattan, 

(815) 478-3317; 11600 Francis 

Road in Mokena, (708) 

995-1999; and 358 W. Maple 

St. in New Lenox, (815) 485- 

3040. For more information, 

visit www.whitmoreace.com 

and www.waterstreetbou 

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Melka 

Garden Center 

for all of your 

Holiday Decorating 

Fresh 

Wreaths 

& Greens 

Fresh-cut 

Christmas 

Trees 

e 

Shop & 

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Local 

November 

25th 

Jim Melka Landscaping 

& Garden Center a 

one-stop holiday shop 

Holiday 

Custom Planters 

Available 

Shop our 

holiday Gift 

shop & 

Weber Grill 

Showroom 

11606 179th Street, Mokena 

 

 

 

For more than 20 years, 

Jim Melka Landscaping & 

Garden Center has been 

the one-stop shop for all 

gardening and decorating 

needs, and this holiday 

season is no different. 

Melka can help make 

one’s home the envy of the 

neighborhood, so residents 

can stop in for our excellent 

selection of fresh-cut 

Christmas trees; fresh, 

hand-decorated wreaths; 

roping; greens; poinsettias; 

gift shop items; holiday 

custom planters; and 

seasoned firewood. 

Need that perfect gift 

for friends and family? 

Melka Garden Center is 

filled with a large selection 

of holiday ornaments, gift 

shop items, Christmas décor, 

Weber grills/accessories, 

birding items and gift 

certificates for the gardening 

enthusiasts. 

Melka is inviting the 

public to celebrate the 

Christmas season at its 

21st annual Pictures with 

Santa and live reindeer 

event. This year’s event 

is to be held on from 10 

a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 

2. The event includes pictures 

with Santa, live reindeer 

from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 

only, live holiday music, 

cookies and refreshments. 

Parents should register 

their children to ensure 

Santa will have a gift for 

everyone, and make sure 

not to forget to bring a 

camera for pictures. 

Submitted by Jim Melka 

Landscaping & Garden 

Center, 11606 179th Street in 

Mokena. For more information, 

call (708) 349-6989 ext. 

3 or visit www.jimmelkaland 

scaping.com.



Petals & Twigs brings one-of-a-kind finds to New Lenox 

At Petals & Twigs Home Decor 

and Gifts, all store patrons 

shop for good with every purchase 

they make. 

A part of the New Lenox 

community since the 1980s, the 

store is a support business of 

Trinity Services Inc., meaning 

proceeds from sales benefit the 

adults and children with developmental 

disabilities and mental 

illness who are served by 

Trinity — a New Lenox-based 

organization that provides services 

to more than 3,500 people 

in northeast, central and southwest 

Illinois. 

Specializing in unique decorations, 

accessories and gifts 

for the whole family, Petals & 

Twigs has something for everyone. 

The shop carries endless 

options for gifts, like cozy, stylish 

scarves for women; customizable 

jewelry from DaVinci 

Beads; every scent imaginable 

in Yankee Candle; a variety 

of spa and bath products from 

brands like Green Envee Organics, 

and Crabtree & Evelyn; flavored 

coffees from Door County 

Coffee & Tea Company; dip 

and soup mixes for the foodies 

in the family; plus beds, toys 

and more for dogs and cats in 

the Trinity Barkery II. 

The store features an entire 

selection of items handmade by 

people with disabilities who are 

served by Trinity Services. Decorations, 

ornaments, wall signs 

and more are crafted by the artists 

at Trinity’s Old Plank Studio, 

and a variety of game sets, 

decorations and furniture items 

are created by the woodworkers 

at New Lenox Woodworks — 

another Trinity adult learning 

program. 

Pet owners can pick up allnatural 

Fritters for Critters treats 

for their dogs or cats by visiting 

the Trinity Barkery II, on Petals’ 

property. The treats are baked 

From 

Our 

House 

and packaged by people with 

disabilities. 

Additionally, shoppers can 

browse plenty of holiday decor 

at Petals, including wreaths and 

door-hangers, created by the 

store’s in-house floral designer. 

Petals & Twigs offers highquality, 

one-of-a-kind finds that 

benefit a great cause. When patrons 

shop at Petals, they shop 

with a conscience. 

For discounts throughout the 

store and more, attend Petals’ 

From Our House to Yours Holiday 

Open House between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. 

Submitted by Petals & Twigs,427 

W. Francis Road in New Lenox. For 

more information, follow Petals & 

Twigs on Facebook, or call (815) 

485-5976. To learn more about 

Trinity Services, visit www.trinityservices.org. 

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Proceeds benefit people with disabilities served byTrinity Services, Inc. 

427W.FrancisRoad 

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9a.m.-5 p.m. 

Saturday,Dec. 2



American Sale offers 

the largest selection of 

Christmas all under one roof 

There is something for 

everyone this Christmas 

at American Sale. With its 

nine locations and website 

www.americansale. 

com, American Sale offers 

the largest selection of 

Christmas under one roof. 

The company is proud 

to be family owned and 

started its grassroots back 

in 1959 as a toy store. In 

1960, Christmas trees and 

trim were added. From 

there the company grew 

to the product offering it 

has today of pools, hot 

tubs, patio furniture, grills, 

trampolines, game room, 

holiday and more. 

American Sale has been 

at its Orland Park location 

at 16660 S. LaGrange 

Road for nearly 30 years 

now, and last year celebrated 

its 10-year anniversary 

at its Romeoville 

location. To make the 

holidays even brighter the 

company lined its Romeoville 

store with more than 

Please see selection, 49



River Road Tops 

brings decades of 

experience to Lockport 

River Road Tops first 

opened its doors in Lemont 

in 1994. 

Since then, it has expanded 

its space and 

business and moved to 

Lockport, located at 3341 

S. State St. It is a familyowned 

and -operated business 

that has been open for 

18 years, with more than 

37 years of experience. 

Its expanding showroom 

is designed to showcase 

several different materials, 

colors and designs. It extends 

quality service to its 

customers, and offers custom 

and personal advice 

on home design that cannot 

be matched elsewhere. 

No other fabricator can 

match its experience or 

impeccable craftsmanship. 

selection 

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River Road Tops specializes 

in custom cabinets 

and countertops for any 

residential or commercial 

space. Offering custom 

cabinets and countertops 

means having a lot more 

space, as well as several 

different options. River 

Road presents its customers 

with a wide variety of 

products. 

In addition to cabinets 

and countertops, River 

Road Tops also specializes 

in custom kitchens and 

baths, entertainment centers, 

fireplaces, and wall 

units. It is proud to present 

its customers with quality 

materials, such as granite, 

marble, quartz, limestone, 

solid surface and laminate. 

River Road Tops thinks 

its business is only as good 

as its satisfied customers. 

Most of the work that has 

been done is through referrals 

from all of its satisfied 

clients. 

The owner helps customers 

throughout this 

entire process. Whether it 

may be picking out a material, 

style or even color, 

he thinks that working 

with the customer from 

start to finish leads to the 

right design. Every detail 

is handcrafted to make it 

personal. 

Submitted by River Road 

Tops, 3341 S. State St. in 

Lockport. For more information, 

visit riverroadtops.com 

or call (815) 723-8700. 

CUSTOM CABINETRY&COUNTERTOPS 

31,000 lights and its Naperville storefront 

with more than 12,000 lights and, what’s 

more, the experience inside the stores is 

one not to miss. 

“What we offer is a truly unique experience 

during the Christmas season,” 

President Bob Jones said. “We have the 

biggest and best selection of Christmas 

trees, with a specialty in large trees, found 

in our ‘Christmas Forest’ and have the 

most unique décor offering found in our 

‘Christmas Market.’ 

“By having our large displays in the 

stores, it fits well with our mission of people 

celebrating and having fun at home.” 

Everyone is welcome to explore the 

store where they can see memories and 

traditions form right in front of them. 

Children fill with excitement as they 

pick out their ornaments, people glow 

with creative excitement when they walk 

through the enormous selection of lights, 

pre-lit and animated outdoor décor makes 

a front yard vision come to life, and adults 

are suddenly kids again. There is a magical 

touch that customers can’t help but 

feel. 

From more than 180 Christmas trees 

on display of all sizes and types, to lights, 

ornaments, wreaths, holiday trim, pre-lit 

outdoor décor, inflatables, Lemax Collections, 

blow mold and more … it is all 

found under one roof. 

When it comes to price, selection, 

and service customers will find it all at 

American Sale, and with their Lowest 

Price Guarantee, too. All Christmas is up 

to 50 percent off so get creative this year 

and make this holiday season merry and 

bright with a trip to the local American 

Sale store. It is fun for all ages and will 

fill anyone with pure joy for the season. 

“We wish you a very Merry Christmas 

from our family to yours,” Jones said. 

Submitted by American Sale. For more information, 

visit www.americansale.com. 

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STAINLESS STEEL 

KITCHEN SINK 

With purchase of 45 sq ft of 

countertop. Free Removal &disposal 

of existing countertops. 

Offer Expires January 31, 2018 

Not Goodonexisting purchases 

VANITY COUNTERTOP 

REMNANT 

SALE! 

Starting at 

$32/ sq ft 

*Additional charges may apply. 

See store for details 

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Most people know they 

need to clean out their 

dryer lint tray between 

each cycle, but what lurks 

behind the wall is just as 

important for safety and 

avoiding fire traps, as well 

as fully efficient dryer performance. 

Joe Enzenberger, owner 

of Dryer Vent Wizard, 

opened his New Lenoxbased 

business in 2009. 

Lint is the villain — 

lint that has been allowed 

to build up and linger too 

long in the dryer exhaust 

vent. 

It is estimated by the 

U.S. Consumer Product 

Safety Commission and 

the U.S. Fire Administration 

that 15,500 fires associated 

with clothes dryers 

occur annually. These fires 

account for an average of 

20 deaths, 370 injuries and 

more than $88 million in 

property damage. 

“Failure to clean the 

dryer vent” was the leading 

factor cited in U.S. Fire 

Administration reports. 

“It is something very 

few people know about or 

think about,” said Enzenberger, 

whose company 

specializes in dryer vent 

cleaning, repair, alteration 

and installation. “It is 

the leading cause of dryer 

fires.” 

Lint accumulation also 

can cause dryers to stop 

working or to work inefficiently. 

A dryer vent 

clogged with lint can add 

as much as $18 to $24 per 

month to energy costs. 

“Improper venting 

causes problems, as well,” 

Enzenberger said. “The 

dryer exhaust duct and 

connections should be 

made of rigid metal or 

semi-rigid metal and secured 

with metal, heatresistant 

tape, rather than 

duct tape. I often find 

plastic or foil accordiontype 

material, which can 

easily trap lint and is more 

susceptible to kinks and 

crushing.” 

Warning signs include the 

following. 

• Clothes are taking more 

than one cycle to dry, 

especially jeans and 

towels 

• No lint visible on lint 

screen 

• Dryer repeatedly stops 

during a cycle 

• Clothes have moldy 

smell after dry cycle 

• Clothes are very hot after 

a dry cycle 

• The top of the dryer hot 

to the touch while running 

• There is excess lint left 

on clothing 

“This has been a consumer 

education process, 

but it’s hard to get the 

word out,” Enzenberger 

said . “Most don’t call 

until they have a serious 

problem with their dryer.” 

He suggests people 

treat clothes dryers as a 

household item in need of 

regular maintenance. Consumers 

can protect dryer 

performance and promote 

safety by cleaning the lint 

screen between each use, 

ensuring the connection 

between the dryer and 

wall is made of compliant 

material and remains 

un-kinked, and having the 

dryer exhaust duct cleaned 

regularly. Dryer manufacturers 

recommend inspection 

and cleaning at least 

annually. 

Those who are taking 

some time off for the holidays 

find it is the perfect 

time to have an inspection 

and cleaning of clothes 

dryers and dryer vent systems. 

Another important tip: 

Never let your clothes dryer 

run when you are out of 

the house or asleep. 

Submitted by Dryer Vent Wizard. 


visit www.dryerventwizard. 

com or call (815) 215-2090.



Duet couple Phil & 

Amy celebrate 25 years 

Recording artists Phil & Amy are to be 

featured entertainers at Christmas dine 

and matinee performances scheduled for 

Tuesday, Nov. 28, at White Fence Farm 

and Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Starved Rock 

Lodge. 

Starved Rock Lodge also is to feature 

its “Strolling Down Broadway” show 

Aug. 6, 7 and 8, for those who were not 

able to get reservations for their November 

and December shows. 

The popular husband-and-wife duo 

have appeared throughout the Chicago 

area over the years, and recently rereleased 

their 25th anniversary edition 

“Opening Night” Andrew Lloyd Webber 

selection album via CDs, downloads and 

streams. Looking back, the album’s success 

was enhanced thanks to many appearances 

with the Franz Benteler Royal 

Strings Orchestra. 

It is almost hard to believe Phil & Amy 

just celebrated 25 years of marriage, 

capped by an unexpected surprise party 

feast at Drury Lane-Oakbrook, concocted 

by their three children, family and friends. 

This couple has been hosting travel 

tours for almost 25 years as well — motorcoach 

travel trips to destinations near 

and far. With each trip, the “family” of 

followers continues to grow. 

Phil & Amy adopted the name of St. 

Christopher Tours, invoking the blessing 

of the patron saint of travelers. 

Their motto is, “Like family, we visit 

authentic America.” Instead of piling into 

a family vehicle, customers board a deluxe 

motorcoach for a one- or multi-day 

excursion to a fabulous destination. 

Phil & Amy trips are so well-planned 

for comfort and enjoyment that it is like 

being a child again, when mom and dad 

took care of all the details carefree — just 

went along for the fun. 

Interesting parties can call now to inquire 

about trips to Yellowstone in June 

2018; Mackinac Island in June 2018; 

Frankenmuth, Michigan, in Oct. 2018; or 

Cape Cod in June 2019; to name a few. 

People also can get a more detailed 

view of upcoming performances and 

shows, theatre (“Hamilton” has been one 

of their motorcoach group’s hottest tickets) 

and single-/multi-day tours. 

Submitted by Phil & Amy. For more information, 

visit www.philnamymusic.com or call 

(708) 687-3302.



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HAPPENING 

HAPPENI 

OLIDAY HO 

GS 

’Tis the season to 

celebrate Holiday 

Happenings in Tinley Park 

It is never too early to 

get into the holiday spirit. 

People can gather the 

family and head to Downtown 

Tinley from Dec. 

1-3 for the Village’s annual 

Holiday Happenings 

event, featuring parades, 

live music, shopping, photos 

with Santa Claus and 

much more. 

The weekend is to kick 

off with the Community 

Tree-Lighting Ceremony 

at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 

in Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 

S. Oak Park Ave. People 

should arrive early at 5:30 

p.m. for a community singalong 

to holiday music. 

Visitors will be able to 

shop for unique holiday designs 

and creations, while 

enjoying live music by local 

groups and entertainers 

at the Holiday Market, 

which is to run the entire 

weekend inside of a large, 

heated tent adjacent to the 

Oak Park Avenue train station, 

6700 South St. The 

market is scheduled to be 

open from 6-9 p.m. Friday, 

Dec. 1; noon-6 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 2; and noon-5 

p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. Children 

also will be able to 

make holiday crafts and 

participate in face painting 

and cookie decorating. 

There will be senior hours 

for those ages 65 and older 

from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 2, featuring discounts 

at some of the vendors and 

entertainment by the Tinley 

Park Community Band 

and Sweet Reminder, formerly 

known as the Legacy 

Girls. 

The Clauses officially 

will arrive immediately 

following the Tinley Toyland 

Parade: Jingle All 

the Way, which steps off 

at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 2, from 175th Street 

and marches north down 

Oak Park Avenue to South 

Street. Children are encouraged 

to bring an unwrapped 

toy for Together 

We Cope; the collection 

center will be located by 

the Holiday Market. 

Children will be able 

to join Santa for a visit 

and photos from noon- 

6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 

and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 

Dec. 3 at the Oak Park Avenue 

train station. Visitors 

are encouraged to bring a 

nonperishable food item 

for the Tinley Park Food 

Pantry. Tickets for complimentary 

photos will be 

distributed until 4:30 p.m. 

Dec. 2 and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 

3. 

The Clauses will help 

close out the festivities 

during the annual Parade 

of Lights at 5 p.m. Dec. 3. 

The parade begins at 177th 

Street and proceeds north 

down Oak Park Avenue. 

Come out to see festive 

floats and vehicles gleaming 

with holiday lights and 

featuring local businesses 

and community groups 

displaying the spirit of the 

season. 

Other activities will include 

old-fashioned carriage 

rides from 12:30- 

5:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 

noon-5 p.m. Dec. 3; an icecarving 

demonstration at 2 

p.m. Dec. 2 in Zabrocki 

Plaza; a campfire from 4-6 

p.m. Dec. 2 and 3-5 p.m. 

Dec. 3; a carousel and other 

rides from noon-6 p.m. 

Dec. 2 and noon-5 p.m. 

Dec. 3; and holiday activities 

from noon-4 p.m. 

Dec. 2 and 3 at Old Zion 

Church, 6727 W. 174th St. 

Submitted by Village of Tinley 

Park. For more information, 

visit www.TinleyPark. 

org/SpecialEvents. 

Join us for aweekend of FRE family events! 

ALL EVENTS ARE HELD IN AND AROUND 

THE OAK PARK AVENUE TRAIN STATION 

173rd Place &Oak Park Avenue 

Friday, December 1 

5:30 p.m. Community Sing-Along 

6:00 p.m. Community Tree Lighting Ceremony 

6:00 -9:00 p.m. Holiday Market 

Saturday, December 2 

11:45 a.m. Tinley’s Toyland Parade 

“Jingle All the Way” 


Photos with Santa 

Carousel 

12:00 -4:00 p.m. Shows &Activities at Landmark Chapel 

12:30 -5:30 p.m. Old-Fashioned Carriage Rides 

2:00 p.m. Ice Carving Demonstration 

4:00 -6:00 p.m. Campfire 

Special Senior Hours &Entertainment 

Sunday, December 3 


Photos with Santa 

Old-Fashioned Carriage Rides 

Carousel 

12:00 -4:00 p.m. Shows &Activities at Landmark Chapel 

3:00 -5:00 p.m. Campfire 

5:00 p.m. Parade of Lights 

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Visit www.TinleyPark.org/SpecialEvents 

for acomplete schedule of events.



Orland Park 

Antique 

Shops 

7 Great Shops stuffed with 

antique, gift, and holiday items. 

Union Avenue General Store 

Sugarbaker’s Darlin’ Decor 

& More 

Anna B’s Antiques ‘N Things 

Player Piano Clinic & Emporium 

Pam Benson Antiques And 

Fine Jewelry 

Beacon Hill Antiques 

Kay’s Marketplace 

Consignment Shop 

15-20-25-30-50% 

HOLIDAY SALE 

Now till January 1st in all shops 

143rd St, Beacon Avenue & Union Avenue 

708-460-4988 

Most shops Open 7 days a week | 10:30am-5pm Monday-Saturday 

Need some extra Cash 

for holiday presents? 

• Coin estates & collections 

• All silver & gold coins 

• Silver & gold jewelry 

• Flatware & antique items 

• All war relics 

• Quality costume jewelry 

We’ve 

Moved! 

COLLECTOR'S GALLERY LLC. 

15345 S Cicero Oak Forest • 708.633.8394 

• Diamonds & precious stones 

• Collectibles of all kinds 

• Sports cards & related memorabilia 

• Pocket & wrist watches 

Bring this ad in for 

a free appraisal 

Accross the street and kiddie corner from Blarney Stone 

Evergreen Senior Living lets 

residents live life to the fullest 

Evergreen Senior Living in Orland 

Park is a community where independence 

thrives, and compassionate care is always 

present. 

At Evergreen Senior Living, seniors are 

encouraged to live independent and personally 

satisfying lives, focused on positive 

relationships and daily opportunities 

for joy. From lovely common spaces to 

purposeful programming, the design of 

Evergreen Senior Living inspires engagement 

and satisfaction. 

The campus offers both assisted living 

and memory care services. 

Evergreen Place Assisted Living 

Evergreen Place Assisted Living on the 

Evergreen Senior Living campus is committed 

to helping seniors live life their 

way. 

Each senior receives as much or as little 

help as they request, with multiple levels 

of care available to meet individual needs 

and preferences. From routine medication 

management to discreet personal service, 

seniors maintain their dignity, as they receive 

personalized support services in the 

privacy of their own apartments. 

At Evergreen Place Assisted Living, the 

active, socially engaging environment allows 

residents to retain their health with 

a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Evergreen 

Place’s community of care and 

friendship allows seniors to live a worry-free 

life that can be enjoyed and embraced. 

Amenities provided include chef-prepared 

meals, the ability to choose from 

multiple dining destinations, lovely property 

and inviting spaces for family and 

friends, a fitness center, theater, library, 

and chapel. 

The Legacy: Memory Support 

The Legacy: Memory Support at Evergreen 

Senior Living is devoted to seniors 

living with Alzheimer’s disease and other 

forms of dementia. Caregivers work with 

seniors to ensure they maintain a healthy 

and mentally stimulating life at the greatest 

level of independence possible. 

Families find comfort in the team’s experience 

and ability to make the transition 

as smooth as possible for the entire family. 

Helpful short-term options, such as 

respite care, also are available. 

The Legacy’s core philosophy is “Life 

Unrehearsed.” With a focus on personal 

interactions and life skills, each day is allowed 

to unfold uniquely for each senior 

based upon their history, their preferences 

and needs in the moment. This daily journey 

offers a gentle structure, a number of 

programs to maintain a senior’s abilities, 

encourages the use of their skills, and 

creates a sense of security and belonging. 

Opportunities for success and joy are 

abundant. 

Celebrate joy this holiday season 

Evergreen encourages all of its seniors 

to celebrate the joy in each and every day. 

And what better time of year to celebrate 

joy than during the upcoming holiday season? 

This year, Evergreen would like the 

community celebrate with it, so is opening 

its campus to the public from 4-7 p.m. 

Thursday, Dec. 7, for its holiday tour. 

People can see firsthand the lovely 

community at Evergreen Senior Living as 

its seniors welcome them into their apartments 

— each individually decorated for 

the holiday season. People can enjoy refreshments 

as they tour the festive campus 

and meet the wonderful members of 

the community. 

This is a free event open to the public, 

but in the spirit of giving Evergreen inviting 

guests to bring an unwrapped toy 

for the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest 

Foundation. For each toy donated, Evergreen 

Senior Living will donate one, too. 

Helpful Information 

Only a small reservation fee is required 

to hold an apartment at Evergreen Senior 

Living, which is then applied to the first 

month’s rent. There are no maintenance 

fees or long-term commitments, and, for 

convenience, Evergreen Senior Living offers 

month-to-month contracts. 

Submitted by Evergreen Senior Living, 10820 

W. 183rd St. in Orland Park. For more information, 

call (708) 479-1082 or visit www. 

EvergreenSLC.com/OrlandPark.



Habano Cigar 

all about comfort, 

selection 

Pelican Harry’s a break 

from the weeknight routine 

Since 2008, diners have 

visited Pelican Harry’s 

Sports Bar & Grill for 

delicious meals, cold 

drinks and exciting special 

events. 

The local eatery in 

Homer Glen serves pizza, 

burgers, appetizers and 

more. 

Customers can spend a 

night out doing something 

different when they dine 

with Pelican Harry’s. 

The restaurant is proud 

to be a source for a fun 

time with friends and coworkers. 

Featuring gambling 

machines, slot machines 

and other exciting 

options for its guests, Pelican 

Harry’s has the perfect 

setup for every night. 

Customers can treat 

themselves to something 

special for their next night 

out. The sports bar features 

a menu that full of 

delicious meals and cold 

drinks. No matter what 

anyone is in the mood for, 

Pelican Harry’s has the 

perfect choice for lunch or 

dinner. 

The bar is the perfect 

place to go when one is 

ready to change up the 

weeknight routine for 

something fun and enjoyable. 

People can stop in 

with friends to make their 

next dining experience a 

flavorful one. 

The perfect event starts 

At Habano Cigar, customers can enjoy 

their favorite cigars in the comfort of the 

plush boutique lounge. With amenities including 

a walk-in humidor, member lockers, 

coat closet, large screen televisions, a 

variety of seating arrangements and a private 

VIP room, Habano is the place to be. 

On top of its premium cigar selection, 

Habano carries products that include 

men’s shaving sets, lighters, cutters, cufflinks, 

fountain pens, briefcases and wallets 

from brands such as Truefitt & Hill, 

S.T. DuPont, Elie Bleu, Colibri and Xikar. 

In addition to that, the business has 

many of the hottest perfumes and colognes 

on the market today. 

Habano’s mission is simple. It is dedicated 

to building a solid relationship with 

its customers and will do everything possible 

to provide them with the best atmosphere. 

Submitted by Habano Cigar, 7615 W. 159th 

St. in Tinley Park. For more information, visit 

(708) 904-4180. 

with a menu of delicious 

food. With the catering 

services offered by Pelican 

Harry’s, customers 

will treat their guests to 

something special with an 

unforgettable and flavorful 

function. 

The spot also offers 

lunch and drink specials, 

which customers can take 

advantage of while they 

catch the latest game — be 

it the Blackhawks, Bulls, 

Bears, Sox or Cubs. 

Submitted by Pelican 

Harry’s, 14807 Founders 

Crossing in Homer Glen. For 

more information, call (708) 

301-5555 or visit www.peli 

canharryssportsgrill.com. 

Christmas 

in the 

featuring 

Commons 

The largest illuminatedSanta 

anta Claus in the 

United States 

Adazzling lightdisplaythroughout ho the 

Village Commons 

Asyntheticiceice skating rink courtesyofoffthe 

NewLenox CommunityPark District 

and introducing 

The newholidaymarketet 

101 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox 

SKATE RENTAL HOURS 

December 3: 2:00 

00-6:00 PM 

December 4-23 

Tues, Thurs, Fri: 

5:00 

00-9:00 PM 

Saturdays: 11:00 

1:00 

00-9:00 PM 

Sundays: 

11:00 

00-9:00 PM 

Dec 26-Jan 6*: 11:00 

:00- 

0-9:00 - 00 

PM 

*Except Dec 31: 11:00 

:00- 

0-5:00 PM 

*Closed January 1 

HOLIDAY MARKET HOURS 

December 3: 2:00 

00-6:00 PM 

December 8, 15, 22: 

5:00 

00-9:00 PM 

December 9, 16, 23: 1:00 

00-9:00 PM 

December 10, 17: 11:00 

00-6:00 PM 

HOLIDAY LIGHTS HOURS 

Every night at sunset, 

set, 

December 3 

through January 7 

Activitiesties 

begin with the Christmas in the Commonsmons 

Kick 

ck-off Celebration on Sunday, December 3. 

Visit www.newlenox.net/events for the full details. 

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