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8 | May 18, 2017 | 22nd century media Summer Fun Guide
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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 where 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 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
who 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’re having, and
the friends they bring with
them.
Submitted by Jack Gibbons
Gardens, 14700 Oak Park
Ave. in Oak Forest. For more
information, call (708) 687-
2331 or visit
www.jackgibbonsgarden.
com.
MOKENA
COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
11327 W. 195TH ST.• MOKENA, IL 60448
PHONE 708-479-9663 • FAX 708-479-9684 • WWW.MOKENALIBRARY.ORG
New Lenox Community Park
District to offer programs for
children, adults of all ages
For summer 2017, the New Lenox
Community Park District features a wide
array of programs and events that are sure
to encourage old and young alike to make
it a summer of well-being, new abilities
and lasting memories.
For summer camp coupled with childcare
needs, they offer the popular Camp
Wewannago along with Early Risers-Night
Owls, which feature a wide array of indoor
and outdoor activities for children from
first- through seventh- grade. All activities,
themes and field trips are designed to encourage
and engage campers while keeping
it fun.
For the little ones this summer, the Park
District features wonderful camps for
young fun seekers with Camps Rainbow
and Sunshine along with new classes including
Kraft Kiddos, Number Krunchers,
Pint-Sized Art and science, as well as
T-Ball, Kick Start Soccer and a series of
Kids First Sports.
For the adults, they offer both fitness and
educational classes and seminars. Some of
the programs to be offered include pilates
cross training, individual and couples line
dancing, fitbody and 28-day transformation.
Many of the most popular summertime
days are spent by residents at one of the
Park District’s special events. For summer
fun, families this summer are encouraged
to attend the Grand Opening of
Taylor Glen Park on June 14, Customer
Appreciation Day at Walker Country Estates
Park on June 25 and, of course, the
Park District’s Proud American Days Festival
to be held July 27-30. The Park District’s
mission is to help area families stay
healthy and promote good health. More
details about the New Lenox Community
Park District’s programs are available online
at www.newlenoxparks.org.
Submitted by New Lenox Community Park
District, 701 W. Haven Ave. in New Lenox. For
more information, visit www.newlenoxparks.org
or call (815) 485-3584.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2017
““READING BY DESIGN”
June 2 through July 21, 2017
Are you ready for summertime FUN at your library?
Mokena Community Public Library District invites all
ages, from infants to adults to participate in our annual
summer reading program. Reading by Design will create
an opportunity of learning. Enjoy what your library has to
offer. Whatever your reading preference - text, audio or
eBooks, we have them all.
Registration will be held on Friday, June 2nd from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and continue
throughout the program. Register, Read and Record your books to earn great prizes
and/or raffle tickets to enter into our weekly and Grand Prize Drawings.
GREAT SUMMER READ PROGRAMS TOO!
Programs include:
• Mary Macaroni will sing and delight children (PreK-grade3) - Tues., June 6th
from 10 – 10:45 a.m.
• After Hours Laser Tag (Grades 9-12) - Limit 16 - Friday, June 16 from 6-7p.m.
• Author Amy Logan will share her new book, A Boy with a Cape (All ages) –
Tuesday, June 20 th from 10 – 10:45 a.m.
• The Traveling World of Reptiles (All ages) - Friday, July 21 st from 1-1:45 p.m.
• Minecraft Tournament (Grades 9-12) – Thursday, July 6 from 3-4:00 p.m.
• End of Summer Reading Program with Dale the Balloon Dude (all ages) -
Tuesday, July 25 th from 1-3 p.m. Air brush tattoos, candy art and more...
JOIN SUMMER READ 2017 TO
RECEIVE A COMPLETE LIST OF
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS!