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Pet of the Week.............10
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Editorial........................17
Faith Briefs....................20
Puzzles..........................26
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THURSDAY
Veterans Day Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Nov. 9, Frankfort
Township, 11000 W.
Lincoln Highway, Frankfort.
The Frankfort Township is
hosting a free Veterans Day
Celebration for Veterans and
their families. Veterans Assistance,
Inc. will be on site
to provide information about
available benefits. RSVP to
(815) 806-2766.
Ribbon Cutting
5-7 p.m. Nov. 9, Big Bull,
18305 S. La Grange Road,
Tinley Park. Join the Frankfort,
Mokena and Tinley Park
Chambers of Commerce for a
ribbon cutting and reception
at Big Bull restaurant.
FRIDAY
Frankfort Township Closure
The Frankfort Township
office will be closed Nov. 10
in observance of the Veterans
Day holiday.
St. Anthony WOW
7 p.m. Nov. 10, Frankfort
Township Building, 11000 W.
Lincoln Highway, Frankfort.
This non-denominational social
group for widows or widowers
will gather for a short
meeting, entertainment and
refreshments. New faces are
welcome. For more information,
call Mary (815) 469-4351
or Bill at (708) 478-6118.
SATURDAY
Library Closure
The Mokena Public Library
District will be closed
Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
Stockings for our Troops
9 a.m.-noon Nov. 11, The
Oaks Recreation & Fitness
Center, 10847 W. La Porte
Road, Mokena. Make this
holiday season a memorable
one for you, your family,
and our troops. Everyone is
invited to decorate a holiday
stocking for our troops
overseas. Stockings and
craft supplies are provided.
Donations of small “stocking
stuffer” items such as
protein bars, gum, trail mix,
deodorant, shampoos, cards,
razors, toothpaste, etc. will
also be accepted. “Operation
Care Package” will send all
completed stockings and donations
to the troops.
Veteran’s Day at the VFW
10 a.m. Nov. 11, Pioneer
Ceremony at Wolf Road and
Denny St., Mokena. Join the
WM Martin VFW Post 725
and the Village for a Veterans
Day ceremony, where the
Army M5 anti-tank gun will
return to Pioneer Cemetery.
Following the ceremony, veterans
and community members
are invited back to the
post for light refreshments.
MONDAY
Women’s Club Meeting
6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 13, Mokena
Community Public
Library District, 11327 W.
195th St., Mokena. A speaker
will share ideas for holiday
gift wrapping. Guests
are welcome, and light refreshments
will be available.
For more information, call
(708) 751-0114.
Village Board Meeting
7 p.m. Nov. 13, Mokena
Village Hall, 11004 Carpenter
St., Mokena. The Mokena
Village Board is scheduled to
meet. For more information,
meeting agendas and minutes
visit www.mokena.org.
Frankfort Township Meeting
7 p.m. Nov. 13, Frankfort
Township Office, 11000 W.
Lincoln Highway, Frankfort.
The Frankfort Township
Board meets the second
and fourth Monday of each
month. For more information,
agendas and meeting
minutes visit www.frankforttownship.com.
TUESDAY
Become a Successful
Homeowner
6-8 p.m. Nov. 14, Mokena
Community Public Library
District, 11327 W. 195th St.,
Mokena. Carla Dumas will
share her knowledge of what
it takes to be a successful
homeowner. She will cover
the advantages of buying vs.
renting, down payment assistance
programs for first
time homebuyers, insuring
your investment, and the legal
aspects of home buying.
Dumas will also be providing
valuable information
for current property owners
including how to prepare
a home for sale, attracting
buyers and improving curb
appeal. For more information
and registration, call
(708) 479-9663 or visit
www.mokenalibrary.org.
LWABWO Meeting
6-8 p.m. Nov. 14, Gatto’s
Restaurant, Route 30 &
Schoolhouse Road, New
Lenox. The Lincoln-Way
Area Business Women’s
Organization is a non-profit
club formed in 1971 to
provide scholarship funds
to graduating female high
school seniors and adult
women for the purpose of
continuing education. We
are always looking for new
members. For more information,
visit www.LWABWO.
org.
WEDNESDAY
Senior Outing
9:30 a.m. Nov. 15, trip
departs from the Frankfort
Township building, 11000
Lincoln Highway, Frankfort.
Enjoy a day of shopping at
Chicago Ridge Mall. Cost is
$5 and the bus is available
for $4. For more information
and registration, call (815)
806-2766.
Pinecone Turkey Decoration
6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 15,
Mokena Community Public
Library District, 11327 W.
195th St., Mokena. Make
a whimsical turkey to incorporate
into floral centerpiece,
or use it as a party
favor. Join Kathleen Obirek,
floral designer and educator,
in the fun of making a Pinecone
Turkey for this festive
holiday. Bring a pair of sharp
scissors. This program is limited
to 20 adults. To register,
call (708) 479-9663 or visit
www.mokenalibrary.org.
Board of Education Meeting
7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 15,
Board Room, Mokena Elementary
School, 11244 Willow
Crest Lane, Mokena.
The Mokena D159 Board
of Education meets the third
Wednesday of each month.
For more information and
meeting agendas, visit www.
mokena159.org.
UPCOMING
Family Reading Night
7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov.
16, Mokena Community Public
Library District, 11327 W.
195th St., Mokena. Join State
Representative, Margo Mc-
Dermed at the library for Family
Reading Night under the
glow of the stars. Enjoy stories
and a s’mores snack around a
campfire. Children are encouraged
to wear their pajamas and
bring their sleeping bags. Each
child that participates will receive
a free gift. For more information
and registration, call
(708) 479-9663 or visit www.
mokenalibrary.org.
Pictures with Santa
Make an appointment by
Friday, November 17. Event
will be held from Noon- 3
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, The
Oaks Recreation & Fitness
Center, 10847 W. La Porte
Road, Mokena. Santa will
make a special appearance at
Mokena Park District. A professional
photographer will
be available to take children’s
photos with the Jolly Old Elf.
Cost is $8 per picture and includes
a professional 5”x7”
photograph and a visit with
Santa. For more information,
call (708) 390-2401 or visit
www.mokenapark.com.
Christmas Fest
10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18,
various locations, Mokena.
Kick off the holiday season
with the annual Christmas
Fest, hosted by the Mokena
Chamber of Commerce. Activities
include children’s
crafts, lunch and pictures
with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, a
lighted parade, Village Tree
Decorating and the family
dance. For a full list of activities,
visit the calendar
section at www.mokena.org.
Senior Care Seminar
11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18,
Old Plank Trail Community
Bank, 20012 Wolf Rd., Mokena.
Join Old Plank Trail Community
Bank, in partnership
with Home Instead Senior
Care, for a senior care seminar
to discuss planning for
elder home care, helping aging
parents with finances and
dealing with the stress that
comes with this transition. For
more information, visit www.
oldplanktrailbank.com.
ONGOING
Donations Needed
Ongoing through Nov. 11,
Mokena Park District administration
Center at Main Park,
10925 La Porte Road, Mokena.
Donations of supplies for
The Mokena Park District’s
contribution to “Operation
Care Package” such as fabric,
craft items, and old Christmas
cards are appreciated. Donations
will be accepted at the
Administration Center. For
more information, call (708)
390-2401 or visit our website
at www.mokenapark.com.
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