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2 | November 9, 2017 | The frankfort station calendar
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THURSDAY
1967 Homecoming Dance
Deadline to register is Nov.
9. Event will be held from
7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17,
Founders Community Center,
140 Oak St., Frankfort.
The Frankfort Park District’s
Throwback 1967 Homecoming
Dance will feature great
DJ music, light appetizers
and adult beverages (2 drink
tickets included, additional
available to purchase). Preregistration
is required. Registration
will not be taken at
the door. Attendees must be
21 years or older. Cost is $15
per person. For more information
and registration, visit
www.frankfortparks.org or
call (815) 469-9400.
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.
Veterans Day Concert
6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 9,
Hickory Creek Middle
School, 22150 116th St.,
Frankfort. Join the Hickory
Creek Middle School Tiger
Band in a salute to Veterans
Day. For more information,
call (815) 464-8131.
Plan Commission Meeting
6:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Village
Administration Building,
432 W. Nebraska St., Frankfort.
The Frankfort Plan
Commission meets the second
and fourth Thursdays of
each month. For the agenda
or more information, visit
www.villageoffrankfort.
com, or call (815) 469-2177.
FRIDAY
Village Hall Closure
The Frankfort Village office
will be closed Nov. 10 in
observance of Veterans Day.
Frankfort Township Closure
The Frankfort Township office
will be closed Nov. 10 in
observance of Veterans Day.
Chocolate Haystacks
6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10,
Founders Community Center,
140 Oak St., Frankfort. Create
and eat this special snack. It
takes just a few simple steps.
Please indicate any food allergies.
This program is designed
for children ages 3 1/2
to 9 years old. Cost is $22. For
more information and registration,
visit www.frankfortparks.
org or call (815) 469-9400.
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
Craft & Vendor Show
9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Nov. 11,
Founders Community Center,
140 Oak St., Frankfort.
Admission is free to browse
craft items including doll
clothes, kitchen items, holiday
decorations, blankets,
note cards/tags, personalized
photos, handmade jewelry,
hair accessories, hand painted
glassware and more. A diverse
selection of crafters and
vendors will be in attendance
at the 24th annual Frankfort
Park District Event.
Painted Rocks Activity
2-4 p.m. Nov. 11, Frankfort
Public Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer
Road, Frankfort. Come
as a family to explore the fun
of rock painting. From simple
painted animals to elaborate
mandala designs, there
are techniques to inspire any
age and skill level. Walk-in
registration. For more information,
call (815) 469-2423
ext. 132 or email sehlers@
frankfortlibrary.org.
MONDAY
Ribbon Cutting
5-7 p.m. Nov. 13, The
Flower Cottage, 21122 S.
La Grange Road, Frankfort.
Join The Flower Cottage in
celebrating their 25th anniversary
with a ribbon cutting,
refreshments and networking
with the Frankfort
Chamber of Commerce.
Township Board 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
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.
UPCOMING
Intro to Wordpress
7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov.
16, Frankfort Public Library,
21119 S. Pfeiffer Road,
Frankfort. Learn how to create
a website on Wordpress.
com for free. Learn about
other free and paid options.
Discover resources to help
you keep learning. No coding
experience is required. Registration
is required. For more
information and registration,
call (815) 534-6173 or visit
www.frankfortlibrary.org.
Turkey Time Fun
Deadline to register is Saturday,
Nov. 18. Event will be
held from 10:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22,
Founders Community Center,
140 Oak St., Frankfort.
Burn off some energy before
eating all that turkey on
Thanksgiving. Kids will have
fun playing games, making a
turkey craft, jumping around
in a giant inflatable and enjoying
some ice cream. This
event is for children ages
4-10 years old. Cost is $6.
For more information and
registration, visit www.frankfortparks.org/special-events
or call (815) 469-9400.
Farmhouse Paint Class
8:45-11 a.m. Saturday,
Nov. 18, Evilenas Red Dresser,
20887 S. LaGrange Rd.,
Frankfort. Learn how to use
Farmhouse paint to redo anything
from plastic to metal or
painted wood. No messy prep
or top coat needed. Cost for
the class is $50 with paint included.
Bring a small piece to
practice on such as a drawer,
cabinet door or picture frame.
Space is limited. For more
information and registration,
call (815) 464-2668 or visit
www.evilenasreddresser.com.
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.
LWAC Holiday Concert
3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19,
Lincoln-Way East High
School, 201 Colorado Ave.,
Frankfort. The Lincoln-Way
Area Chorale will be presenting
their Holiday Concert,
“Best Loved Holiday Favorites.”
Tickets are $17 for
adults, and $15 for seniors
and students. Tickets are
available at www.lwac.com,
from any Chorale member,
or by calling (708) 479-1863.
ONGOING
Candy Collection for Veterans
Ongoing through Nov. 18,
Founders Community Center,
140 Oak St., Frankfort.
The Frankfort Park District
is collecting Bite Size Halloween
Candy for the residents
at the Veterans Home
in Manteno. Bite Size Candy
is the #1 item requested by
the residents at the veterans
home. Candy can be dropped
off at the Founders Community
Center by Nov. 18.
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printed calendar, contact
Amanda Stoll at (708)
326-9170 ext. 34, or email
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