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2017 

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Fresh, modern new look 

coming to 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 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 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 latenight 

snacks, photo booths, color tablescapes, 

custom uplighting, monograms 

and draping, 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 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 information, 

visit www.georgios.com or call (708) 

403-1100. 

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 

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 

• 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 

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 

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. 

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Joint government effort focuses 

on Small Business Saturday 

The City of Lockport, the Lockport 

Chamber of Commerce, the Lockport 

Township Park District and Lockport 

Township Government have collaborated 

for the past three years to bring awareness 

to the Small Business Saturday movement 

during the annual Christmas in the Square 

event, and the 2017 season celebrates the 

fourth year of the joint effort. 

This family-oriented event full of holiday-themed 

activities is to take place from 

1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at Central 

Square, 222 E. 9th St. in Lockport. 

In addition, attendees are treated to a 

goody bag full of promotional items from 

Lockport’s local businesses to encourage 

shopping small, shopping local and shopping 

Lockport. 

The coalition is also celebrating the second 

annual Passport to Christmas in the Square 

program, in which local downtown businesses 

will open their doors and host family 

activities to connect with residents and 

encourage shopping local. Passports can be 

picked up at Central Square and at participating 

businesses. They can then be stamped 

and exchanged for entry into a raffle. 

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 

A Christmas Wagon is slated to be 

available to ride to stops in town, and the 

entire downtown Lockport area will be 

alive with the holiday spirit. 

The Christmas in the Square event also 

kicks off a season of holiday shopping. Continuing 

the initiative through the holiday season, 

participating Lockport businesses will be 

offering a unique special or free gift to potential 

customers as a thank you for choosing to shop 

local, shop small or shop Lockport. A list of 

participating businesses and their promotions 

will be available at the Christmas in the Square 

event, on the City of Lockport website (www. 

cityoflockport.net), the Lockport Chamber of 

Commerce website (www.lockportchamber. 

com) and in this publication. 

Submitted by the Lockport Chamber of Commerce. 

For more information, contact the Lockport 

Chamber of Commerce at (815) 838-3357; 

Pam Hirth, the City of Lockport’s director of 

community and economic development, at (815) 

838-0549, ext. 1137; or Jodi Herman, an administrative 

assistant for the City, at (815) 838-0549 

ext. 2102. 

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 

soon. 

The natural historical elements, combined 

with the contemporary and rustic 

design, will have everyone in awe. With a 

menu and bar full of character and delectable 

charm, as well as friendly, comforting 

service, Embers soon is to become a 

favorite stop. 

Submitted by Embers Tap House, 933 S. State 

St. in Lockport. For more information, call 

(815) 552-3031 or visit www.embersta 

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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 multi-line 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. 

Submitted by Circle Tractor, 

12608 W. 159th St. in Homer 

Glen. For more information, 

visit circletractor.com or call 

(708) 301-0222. 

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 

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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, 

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694-7722. 

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Lockport Resource Center builds traditions 

While some holiday traditions 

go back decades or generations, 

new traditions always are evolving. 

So it is with the Lockport Resource 

Center, as the team continues 

to grow as Lockport’s 

community resource, and home 

to the longest continually operating 

thrift and resale shop. 

Though in only its sixth year of 

operation, the Resource Center 

continues to make a difference 

in the community, one person at 

a time. 

Store Director and Board 

Member Anne Magosky explains 

the store’s oldest tradition, 

a glass jar filled with Hershey 

Kisses 

“The store opened on Valentine’s 

Day 2012, so we passed 

out Kisses,” Magosky explains. 

“The jar was one of our first donations.” 

Another tradition is the perpetual 

Bag Sale. What started 

as a means to reduce seasonal 

overstock has become a mainstay 

of the Resource Center’s 

strategy. Store volunteer Kit 

Lindblom explained that the 

idea of paying a single price 

for a bag and being able to shop 

until the bag is full can ease the 

mind of customers with limited 

resources. 

“We don’t need to worry 

about the price of each individual 

item and can focus on what 

the client’s need is,” Lindblom 

said. 

The recent addition of the 

Pass It On Insider bag has taken 

the mission to another level. 

The reusable bags bear the 

Lockport Resource Center logo, 

as well as the store tagline #passiton. 

The bag is purchased for 

$5 and can be filled with nearly 

anything in the store. Each refill 

is also $5. 

Store manager Mary Wehle 

explained, “With our focus on 

reusing and repurposing, it only 

made sense to have a reusable 

bag.” 

On special sale days, the bags 

can be refilled at a discounted 

price. 

Of course, the holiday season 

is filled with tradition. Store 

volunteer and Board President 

Cean Magosky has started his 

own traditions of Black Friday 

and Boxing Day. During Black 

Friday, the Santa Bag Challenge 

is offered to any shopper 

and features filling a 25-gallon 

trash bag for only $25. Boxing 

Day is celebrated the day after 

Christmas, and shoppers are invited 

to bring a box to fill for a 

$5 donation. For those who do 

not have a box, the store usually 

has plenty. 

Perhaps the newest tradition 

is the Transformation Scholarship. 

Any Lockport resident 

can apply for any educational 

need. Barb Lindblom sits on the 

Scholarship Committee and explained 

that previous recipients 

have used this scholarship for 

college, junior college and even 

Oasis tuition. 

“The goal is to provide the 

recipient and their family an 

opportunity to transform their 

life, change the story,” Lindblom 

said. “We focus on people 

and families trying to work their 

way to success and out of the 

cycle of hopelessness.” 

Proceeds from the Pass It On 

Thrift Shop are used to fund the 

many missions of the Lockport 

Resource Center, including the 

Transformation Scholarship, 

Emergency Relief Loans and 

the shop itself as a mission. 

Magosky explained, “We 

keep our prices low as a way 

to help on the front lines of the 

community. So many of our clients 

are starting or rebuilding 

their lives, and having a place to 

shop and feel part of the community 

is important. We hear it 

so many times from our customers.” 

This holiday season, consider 

adding the Lockport Resource 

Center to your list of holiday 

traditions as a shopper, donor or 

volunteer. 

Submitted by the Lockport Resource 

Center, 944 N. State Street in Lockport. 

To learn how you can help, 

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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.



Front Row offers vast beer 

Front Row is excited to be bringing its 

customers an updated experience, with even 

better food, better prices and the best location 

for hosting the next big event. 

Looking for a venue for the next event 

or private function? Look no further. Front 

Row is the perfect setting for any private 

party, fundraiser, family party or corporate 

affair. The business has a friendly staff and 

selection, food, sports 

chef who can accommodate any needs and 

taste buds in the private party room. 

Serving American (traditional) cuisine, 

Front Row is open for lunch, dinner and 

takeout. From sandwiches and wraps to 

burgers and fries, its mouthwatering menu is 

sure to please even the most finicky eaters. 

Not only does the business guarantee its 

grub is good but promises to satisfy cravings 

for all things sports. 

The business takes pride in its vast list 

of beer. Customers can choose from a variety 

of domestic, import, craft and specialty 

brews. The beer menu is constantly changing 

and updated regularly. 

Submitted by Front Row, 14903 Founders 

Crossing in Homer Glen. 

celebrate 

From Page 5 

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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• 40 HDTV’s to watch all 

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• NEW MENU ITEMS 

better pricing 

• DAILY SPECIALS 

• NFL SUNDAY TICKET 

(708) 645-7000 

14903 FOUNDERS CROSSING 

HOMER GLEN, IL 60491 

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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 

pair of boots and shoes repaired, 

getting rid of the 

hassle of having to get a 

new pair and spend the uncomfortable 

time breaking 

them in. 

Please see ramon’s, 15 

Ramon’s Leatherworks & Shoe repair 

Winter Sale! 20% off 

FRI., NOV. 24 TH THROUGH WED., DEC. 27 TH 

gloves | saddlebags | patches | vests | jackets | helmets | pouches | swing arm bags 

water bottle holders (regular brackets only) | heat-shields | all retail merchandise 

Excludes Ramon’s Custom Work or Shoe Repair Services. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. 

Offer expires Wednesday December 27th, 2017 

WHEN YOU VISIT LET US KNOW HOW YOU HEARD ABOUT US! 

RamonsLeatherWorks.com | 19410 S. LaGrange Mokena, IL 60448 | (708) 478-8144 

*Custom Leather items, Dealer Merchandise, Easy Brackets, Boss Bags, Already Clearance items, and Service are not included in this sale*



Hollingworth Candies 

makes life a little sweeter 

In 1982 — with some 

chocolate, pecans, butter 

and a special family recipe 

— Margaret Carlson began 

making toffee 1 pound 

at a time on her kitchen 

stove in Homer Township. 

She started selling her 

candy at small craft shows, 

and soon needed to start 

taking orders for friends 

and family as word spread 

about the quality and 

freshness of her product. 

Her husband, Chester, retired 

and began making the 

toffee with her. 

Before long, Margaret’s 

signature toffee was 

in high demand. In 1993, 

her daughter Wendy joined 

them and continues the tradition 

now, bringing Hollingworth 

Candies home 

to happy customers. 


has expanded to a larger 

facility in Lockport to 

make the handcrafted toffee 

and candies, and it also 

holds their storefront. 

Though toffee remains 

Hollingworth’s most popular 

seller, the company 

also makes cashew brittle, 

Chesters, gourmet caramel 

apples, sea salt toffee, sea 

salt caramels, chocolatedipped 

strawberries and 

much more. 

Margaret Carlson has 

added her own line of 

molded chocolates, called 

Maggie’s Creations. Each 

one is hand-painted with 

colored chocolate and 

molded into delicious, artful, 

chocolate creations. 


has many ideas for corporate 

gifts, as well. 

Customers can shop online 

24 hours a day, seven 

days a week, or stop in the 

Lockport store. The Holiday 

Hours are 9 a.m.-7 

p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 

a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; and 

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

The hours are 9 a.m.-2 

p.m. on Christmas Eve and 

New Year’s Eve. Closed 

Dec. 25 and 26, and closed 

Jan. 1 and 2. 

Submitted by Hollingworth 

Candies, 926 N. State St. in 

Lockport. For more information, 

call (815) 838-2275 or 

visit hollingworthcandies. 

com. 

Dispelling the myth of the 

spring selling season 

Everyone has probably heard it before, 

“Spring is the best time to sell a home.” 

It is a common misconception and, as a 

result, we see fewer homes being listed in 

the winter and then a flood of inventory in 

the spring. 

If one looks at this from a supply and 

demand standpoint, this actually creates a 

“buyer’s market” in the spring, when inventory 

goes up, and a “seller’s market” 

in the winter, when supply goes down. 

The great news is that there always are 

people who need to buy a home — no 

matter what time of year it is. In fact, last 

year more than 70 homes went under contract 

in Homer Glen between November 

and February. The Dan Kenney Group 

at Keller Williams Preferred Realty has 

117 homes actively listed in Homer Glen 

(down 26 percent from this same time last 

year). Chances are most of these homes 

will be under contract before Valentine’s 

Day. 

The other advantage of listing now is 

that in the spring buyers have so many options 

from which to choose that they tend 

to take their time looking for a home. This 

means a home will probably sit on the 

market a little longer than normal. 

In the winter, when inventory is low, 

buyers know that they need to move 

quickly to avoid losing out. 

Outside of that, anyone who puts on 

their hat, gloves, boots and winter coat 

and trudges out into the snow to look at 

houses is not just kicking tires. They need 

to buy a home. 

Sellers still have time to take advantage 

of this great market and beat the spring 

rush. They can give the Dan Kenney 

Group a call for private consultation. 

The group wishes everyone a wonderful 

holiday season. 

Submitted by Dan Kenney, Keller Williams 

Preferred Realty. For more information, call 

(708) 629-6452, email him at dankenney@ 

kw.com or visit www.dankenneyhomes.com. 

Locally Handcrafted 

English Toffee • Sea Salt Caramel • Chesters 

Cashew Brittle & More! 

Please Note New Address As Of 10/15/16 

926 N STATE ST. • LOCKPORT 

815-838-2275 

www.hollingworthcandies.com 

HOLIDAY 

HOURS 

$ 

Mon. - Fri. 9am-7pm 

Sat. 9am-5pm • Sun. 11am-4pm 

Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve 

9am-2pm. 

2 00 

Off lb. 

CLOSED 

DEC. 25 & 26 

JAN. 1 & 2 

English Toffee 

Limit 6 lbs. Not valid with any 

other offer. Expires 12-31-17



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



Ida’s offers unique gifts for holiday shoppers 

Many people dread the holiday 

season because of all the extra work 

and stress involved in buying gifts. 

From trying to find a unique gift 

for that special someone who has 

everything to wasting time in traffic 

getting to the mall, holiday shopping 

can be daunting. 

But those looking for a solution 

to the holiday shopping nightmare 

can head to Ida’s Garden Paradise. 

Ida’s has a large variety of gift 

options for everyone on their customers’ 

holiday lists. With its calming 

atmosphere, shoppers can turn 

what typically is just another chore 

into a pleasurable experience — an 

opportunity to relax, unwind and 

shop for everyone. 

For the ladies, Ida’s has a large 

selection of modern costume jewelry 

and quality lotions, as well as 

European soaps, handbags, scarves, 

photo frames and candles. 

Expanded because of popularity 

is clothing. There are a variety 

of shirts, ponchos, wraps, shawls, 

and scarves. For those heading to a 

warmer climate, Ida’s has sun hats 

Christmas Items 

Jewelry 

Clothing 

Baby 

Candles/Holders 

Home Goods 

Sports Related 

Pets 

and beach bags, too. 

For men, Ida’s has many different 

Chicago sports-themed items 

and Harley-Davidson signs. 

Pet-lovers will find a great selection 

of special pet novelties, including 

frames and signs signifying the 

importance of pets, both for those 

here in the present and for those 

in heaven. Ida’s features items for 

several different breeds, including 

ornaments and pillows. 

For babies, Ida’s has expanded its 

assortment of its top-selling brand, 

Mud Pie, featuring adorable, highend 

baby items and accessories at 

an affordable price. For baby girls, 

Ida’s has adorable hair accessories 

and hats, as well as booties and 

bibs. For baby boys, there are football- 

and baseball-themed items, as 

well as dinosaur and puppy dogs. 

There also is a large selection of 

baby banks, blankets and picture 

frames. 

Another addition to the baby department 

is clothing. The store also 

has Christmas baby bibs, socks, 

hats and bow ties. 

Customers can be sure they will 

find the perfect baby gift for that little 

special bundle of joy in the store. 

Ida’s has expanded the housewares 

department with an assortment 

of unique items for the home, 

such as cheese boards, wine glasses, 

serving dishes and serving utensils. 

Customers can be sure they 

will find an item for themselves or 

a perfect gift for someone else. 

Ida’s also has expanded its assortment 

of picture frames. The store 

has frames for all occasions — weddings, 

babies, families and friends. 

Ida’s has a large assortment of 

holiday decor items, as well as a 

wide variety from Christmas/New 

Year’s jewelry, ornaments, holidayscented 

candles, picture frames and 

various baby items. 

Ida’s is open daily, until Dec. 23. 

Submitted by Ida’s Garden Paradise, 

14960 W. 159th St. in Lockport. For 

more information, call (815) 838-7811 

or (708) 301-2500, or visitwww.idas 

gardenparadise.com. 

Ramon’s 

From Page 12 

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, 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. 


for upcoming events 

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“A gift 

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—Georgianveteran journalist 

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“Absolutelythe No.1 show in theworld.” 

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

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—Richard Connema, renowned Broadway critic 

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—Daniel Herman, minister of Culture of the Czech Republic 

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‘Shen Yun: Connecting 

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There was a time when 

the world was full of magic 

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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 

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What if one could journey 

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Shen Yun brings the 

profound spirit of this 

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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 

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Kenwood Liquors 

about cheap prices, 

not gimmicks 

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 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. 

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 drop-ins 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. 

kenwoodliquors.biz.



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. 

Customers 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 

tique.com. 

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Black Friday (11/24): 

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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.



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 

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. 

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. 

Submitted by Karen Nelson, 

managing broker for Cris 

Realty, 1200 E. Lincoln 

Highway in New Lenox and 

53 Old Frankfort Way in 

Frankfort. For more information, 

call (708) 220-4788. 

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Potterco Real Estate: the newest locally 

owned and operated brokerage in Lockport 

What makes Potterco different? 

“Everything,” broker/owner Cari Potter 

said. “Of course, we have financial goals 

as a sustainable business, but our mission 

to connect with people and businesses in 

the community weighs just as heavily in 

our business model. I currently serve as a 

[board director] for the Lockport Chamber 

of Commerce. It’s been a gratifying 

experience to work with other businesses 

in the community who have a vested interest 

in sustainable responsible growth in 

Lockport. I wish more businesses recognized 

the importance of becoming actively 

involved in their local chamber.” 

A large percentage of Potterco’s business 

comes from repeat clients and referrals. 

“I can’t tell you how much we appreciate 

that type of business,” Potter said. 

“Because of our repeat business, I don’t 

have to spend time chasing new business 

or pay for expensive prospecting. I don’t 

sling deals. I build relationships, one by 

one, and help those who need me when it 

comes to buying and selling homes.” 

Potterco also markets commercial properties 

locally and provides property management 

services. Potterco offers buyers 

and sellers the same experience and level 

of marketing offered by larger brokerages 

and are members of the local, state 

and national realtor associations, and thus 

they have the same tools and resources as 

franchises. 

Potter started her now 10-year real estate 

career right as the market was crashing 

in 2007. What was supposed to be a 

two-year transition of selling real estate 

on the side (while also working full time 

in the legal field) turned into seven long 

years of working two jobs. 

“I was with a major real estate franchise 

for nine of those years, and after four 

years of being a full time agent I decided 

to build a brand that reflects my personal 

values and everything that’s important to 

me,” Potter said. “Family. Home. Community. 

Sustainability. Better business. 

Organic growth.” 

Potter’s husband, Ed Peterson, joined 

Potterco earlier this year, and the couple 

has been learning to work as a team — 

both at work and home. 

Cari added, “We’re also working on our 

own home and garden to maximize the 

enjoyment of our home and our health. 

I want to help people understand the importance 

of adapting to a simpler lifestyle. 

That’s not what drew us to Lockport, but 

it’s what’s keeping us here.” 

Submitted by Potterco. For more information, 

call (815) 531-5566 or potterco@cpotterco. 

com. 

We would like to thank the 

Lockport community 

for your generous support in 2017. 

We look forward to growing with and continuing to serve you. 

Have a happy, healthy and prosperous 2018! 

815.531.5566 potterco@cpotterco.com



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 

information, visit www. 

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. 

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 

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. 

7, Orland Park Public 

Library, 14921 S. Ravinia 

Ave. Wellness 

coach Tom Kens shares 

his 10 secrets to preventing 

holiday weight 

gain and to help to make 

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 

healthier choices during 

this time of the year. 

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. 


Library, 14921 S. Ravinia 

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. 

Gingerbread House 

Competition w/CarMax 

4:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 

12, The Bridge Teen 

Center, 15555 S. 71st 

Court. The sixth annual 

competition will 

see teams judged on 

creativity, neatness and 

stability of their sweet 

houses. Students and 

volunteers from Car- 

Max will be broken 

down into teams of 

4-6 people. Each team 

will be given a load of 

“building material” and 

a time limit in which 

to create their unique, 

thematic gingerbread 

house. This year, The 

Bridge is giving each 

team a special challenge 

with which to work. 

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. 

Trip: Holiday Lights Tour 

3-9 p.m., Tuesday, 

Nov. 28, meet at Tony 

Bettenhausen Recreation 

Center, 8125 

W. 171st St. Travel to 

Chicago for a holiday 

lights tour. The tour includes 

stop at the Adler 

Planetarium, Lincoln 

Park, Michigan Avenue, 

Millennium Park 

and Christkindlmarket 

at Daley Plaza. The 

six-hour trip costs $48. 


visit www.tinleyparkdis 

trict.org/calendar-ofevents. 

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

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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 and decorated 

vehicles parade down 

the street with community 

members and a few special 

guests. For more information, 

visit downtowntinley. 

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 information, 

visit signup.tplibrary. 

org/events. 

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 

information, visit signup. 

tplibrary.org/events. 

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 

information, visit www.tin 

leyparkdistrict.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. Cost is $9. Tickets 

will not be sold at the door. 

Pre-registration 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. 

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 

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. 

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. 

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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 information and registration, 


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 

information and registration, 

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 toy-filled 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 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. 

This Renaissance-themed 

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. 

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) 

485-2605 or visit www.new 

lenoxlibrary.org. 

Clay Pot Snowmen 


Dec. 27, New Lenox Public 

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. 

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. For more information, 

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. 

Getting into the Christmas 

spirit 

12:30-3 p.m. Monday, 

Dec. 11, White Oak Library 

District Lockport 

Branch Library, 121 E. 

8th St., Lockport. Attendees 

are to be served 

snacks and refreshments 

while watching 

“Christmas With the 

Kranks” (PG), based 

on the novel “Skipping 

Christmas” by John 

Grisham. For more 

information, contact 

Evangeline Stephenson 

at (815) 552-4260 or 

estephenson@whiteoak 

library.org. 

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 

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 


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 

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 

7 p.m. Monday, 

Dec. 4, Hadley Middle 

School gymnasium, 

15731 S. Bell Road. 

Sixth-Grade Chorus 


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. The program will 

be in Polish and English. 

Registration and a $2 

fee are required for all 

attendees. Please register 

each child and adult. 

For more information or 

to register, visit www. 

homerlibrary.org or call 

(708) 301-7908. 

Homemade Holiday 

Beauty 

6-7 p.m. Thursday, 




14320 W. 151st St. 

Pamper oneself or 

someone special with 

a homemade cranberry 

sugar scrub and cinnamon 

vanilla-whipped 

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. 


(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, 



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 be accompanied 

by an adult. For 


www.homerlibrary.org 

or call (708) 301-7908. 

‘How the Grinch Stole 

Christmas’ Holiday Movie 

and Craft 

11 a.m.-noon Saturday, 

Dec. 16, Homer 

Township Public Library, 

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 

be accompanied by an 

adult. For more information, 

visit www.homerlibrary.org 

or call 

(708) 301-7908. 

Homer Jr. High Chorus 


7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 

18, Hadley Middle 



Design to Discover 3-D 

Ornament 

7-8 p.m. Monday, 




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 



(708) 301-7908. 

‘Elf’ the Interactive Movie 

6-8 p.m. Tuesday, 



Community Meeting 

Room, 14320 W. 151st 

St. What is better than 

watching “Elf?’ Watching 

“Elf” while shouting, 

singing and snacking 

along with it. Teens 

will receive prop bags 

full of surprises and 

instructions to interact 

with this classic holiday 

movie. There also 

will be a “candy bar” 

at which teens can fill a 

big bag of their favorite 

candy to eat. The movie 

is rated PG and runs for 

97 minutes. For teens in 

grades 6-12. Registration 

required. For more 

information and to register, 

visit www.homer 

library.org or call (708) 

301-7908.



Faith, kindness and service are key 

at SS. Cyril and Methodius School 

For more than 130 years, SS. 

Cyril and Methodius School in 

Lemont has provided area students 

from PreK through eighth 

grade with the opportunity to 

receive an outstanding Catholic 

education. Graduates go on to a 

variety of local high schools, are 

placed in advanced classes, and 

receive scholarships based on 

both academics and service. 

The school’s academically 

challenging program is enhanced 

through physical education, 

Spanish, technology, art 

and music. Students in the junior 

high also are provided the opportunity 

each week per trimester 

to choose an extra elective 

course in Spanish, art or STEM. 

Classroom teachers departmentalize, 

providing students the opportunity 

to work with different 

teachers who have endorsements 

in their assigned subject areas. 

Along with the academic program, 

students have the opportunity 

to be involved with a variety 

of extracurricular programs. 

SSCM has a dynamic athletic 

program offering basketball and 

volleyball. Students also can 

participate in newspaper, student 

council, National Junior Honor 

Society, choir, band, robotics 

and chess on a regular basis. 

During the year, the school also 

has a talent show and a spring 

musical. SSCM also offers both 

before- and after-school programs, 

along with a uniform recycling 

program. Students living 

in Lemont are eligible to receive 

bus service from the local school 

district, as well. 

The facilities offer wireless 

technology and smart boards in 

all of the classrooms. There is a 

one-to-one program for the junior 

high, Chromebooks in the 

computer lab, and four Chromebook 

carts located throughout 

the school. Textbooks are updated 

on a regular basis and available 

online, along with homework 

and grading. 

SSCM has an outstanding 

faculty and staff committed to 

meeting individual needs, and 

who are involved each year in 

a variety of professional growth 

opportunities. Through professional 

development, teachers 

have the chance to stay current 

in best practices for education. 

SSCM teachers work together 

on a variety of “teams” to help 

provide extra events and opportunities 

within each classroom. 

Teacher assistants are available 

and help the classrooms in a variety 

of ways. 

Parents are welcomed as partners 

in the educational program. 

SSCM provides a variety of opportunities 

and programs for parents 

to become more involved 

with their child both during and 

after the end of each school day. 

The entire school family welcomes 

prospective families to 

tour the school, and the school 

offers “shadow days” for students. 

Please join us for our 

open house to celebrate Catholic 

Schools Week from 11:30 a.m.- 

1:30 p.m. Jan. 28. 

Submitted by SS. Cyril and 

Methodius School, 607 Sobieski St., 

Lemont. For more information or to 

arrange a visit, visit school.stcyril. 

org or call (630) 257-6488 ext. 21. 

SS Cyril & Methodius School 

A Community of Faith, Kindness and Service 

• Pre-K through 8th grade 

• On site morning and after school care 

• 100% acceptance rate of students 

applying to private high schools 

• Computer and Science labs 

• Wireless chrome book carts 

• 1 to 1 chrome books in the Jr. High 

• Smart Board white boards in all 

classrooms 

• Spanish, Physical Education, 

Technology, Music and Art 

• Extra curricular activities include; 

Basketball, volleyball, band, chess, 

first robotics league, talent show and 

school musical 

OPEN HOUSE 

Sunday, January 28th, 2018 

Tours start at Noon 

630-257-6488



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lobster roll, mixed with mayonnaise and celery 

are served with vegetables 

to: fried shrimp, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, 

as well as the shrimp roll which is mixed with a 

and a baked potato, as opposed 

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lime tarragon mayonnaise, are both served on 

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Acceptance is paramount at Stone Church in Orland Park 

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 

Studio 305 all about professional service, relaxation 

At Studio 305 Salon and Spa, 

professionals provide clients 

with exceptional hair services, 

nail care, facial treatments, 

makeup applications and lessons, 

as well as waxing services. 

The studio is a Paul Mitchell 

Focus Salon and [comfort zone] 

spa, serving Lockport and all of 

the surrounding areas. Its educated 

professionals pride themselves 

on the quality of their 

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 

work and the products they use. 

The studio strives to exceed 

every client’s expectations and 

surpass even the most demanding 

standards. Its hair stylists, 

nail technicians and estheticians 

are highly trained professionals 

who are dedicated to their clients, 

and passionate about continuing 

their education and furthering 

their skills. 

As a business, Studio 305 is 

more than a service on the 

weekend. It is about connecting 

with other people, 

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 

each person at Stone be 

who God created them to 

be: a believer in Jesus, a 

actively involved in Lockport 

and the surrounding community. 

It participates in numerous 

community events, including St. 

Baldrick’s at Lockport Township 

High School, Touch A Truck, Get 

Pinked at Studio 305 in October, 

and Elite Dance Academy’s Pink 

Event, raising money for Bright 

Pink Foundation. It is committed 

to giving back. 

Looking to change or refresh 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.thestonechurch. 

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if one just needs a quick bang 

trim, Studio 305 is ready. 

Need to take some time away 

from it all during this busy time? 

Customers can relax and enjoy 

$5 off an Express Facial, with 

a complimentary warm paraffin 

hand treatment. 

People can take advantage of 

Studio 305’s November gift certificate 

special and pamper themselves 

or that someone special 

for the holidays. They are sure 

to find the experience at Studio 

305 Hair Salon and Spa relaxing, 

enjoyable and rejuvenating. 

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St. in Lockport. For more information, 

call (815) 834-0401 or visit 

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Tinley’s Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage ready for the holidays 

At Pop’s Italian Beef & 

Sausage in Tinley Park, 

homemade food at a great 

value is what is on the 

menu this holiday season. 

The Pop’s Italian Beef & 

Sausage Tinley Park location 

has been making the 

holidays special with its 

delicious catering offerings 

since 2009. Focusing 

on high quality food with 

affordable prices, Pop’s be 

a part of everyone’s celebrations 

this season. 

“Christmas Eve is our 

busiest day of the year,” 

owner Burke Matyas said. 

“People especially love 

our beef and chicken for 

their holiday gatherings. 

“Every 15 minutes, we 

are cooking 120 pieces of 

chicken, so call early for a 

prime spot. Some people 

who have made our food 

a tradition are calling a 

month in advance every 

year.” 

Pop’s famous chicken is 

pressure-cooked to make 

it more moist and delicious, 

which is why it is so 

popular among customers. 

Also, all the beef is cooked 

and sliced daily and has 

been since the first Pop’s 

opened its doors in Palos 

Heights in 1980. 

Pop’s offers a variety of 

catering packages which 

include Italian beef, Italian 

sausage, chicken, baked 

mostaccioli, and sausage 

and meatball trays. 

Delicious catering services 

are not all Pop’s is 

known for. Pop’s in Tinley 

Park also is part of the 

hot lunch program for area 

schools, and offers a fundraising 

program that gives 

back 20 percent of its profits 

that day to the participating 

nonprofit group. 

Pop’s daily specials 

and text messaging promotions 

also make Pop’s 

in Tinley Park a popular 

lunch destination. At 9:30 

a.m. every Monday, a text 

message promotion is sent 

to 26,000 phone numbers 

of people who opted into 

the program by texting the 

word POPS (in all capital 

letters) to 95577. The specials 

are good for Monday 

and Tuesday, and generally 

rotate between the 

same popular offerings. 

The menu items include; 

cheeseburger ($2.25), beef 

sandwich ($3.50), Italian 

sausage sandwich ($2.99), 

gyros sandwich ($3.50), 

breaded steak sandwich 

($2.99), and all-beef hot 

dog ($2.25). 

There are always two 

different specials every 

day of the week. Also, 

every order comes with a 

brightly colored coupon 

for a customer’s next visit. 

For the most part, all 

Pop’s stores offer the 

same menu, but at Tinley 

Park people can also order 

a homemade sloppy 

Joe, or choose from two 

homemade soups; cream 

of chicken with rice, and 

vegetable beef barley. 

They are very popular with 

regulars and keep people 

coming back again and 

again. 

At Pop’s, customers are 

treated as more than a just 

a customer; they are treated 

as a friend. 

“We have so many regulars 

here, and I think it’s 

because we give out great 

customer service,” Matyas 

said. “We like to talk 

and laugh with our regulars 

when they walk in the 

door, really make them 

feel welcome. 

“We have some regulars 

that come here so often, 

as soon as they walk in 

the door I’m already calling 

their order out to the 

kitchen before the customer 

even makes it up to the 

counter.” 

And it’s not just the customers 

that are loyal. 

“Most of our employees 

have been here a long 

time, so we can really 

keep up the consistency,” 

Matyas said. “I have one 

employee that’s been with 

the Pop’s franchise for 20 

years, and another one 

that’s been with me since 

Day 1 in Tinley Park.” 

Submitted by Pop’s Italian 

Beef & Sausage, 7301 W. 

183rd St. in Tinley Park. For 

more information, visit www. 

popsbeef.com or call (708) 

614-7677. 

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Briosa Boutique and To the Nines 

on 9th turn back the clock 

Briosa Boutique and To the Nines 

on 9th are doing the impossible; they 

are taking history back. 

Not since Cookie’s Worldly Things 

has there been such beautiful clothing 

in Lockport. Briosa Boutique and 

To the Nines on 9th are located at 133 

E. 9th St. in Lockport. They opened 

Oct. 1, and have been wowing customers 

ever since. 

The owners often hear how Cookie 

had a great reputation for finding the 

right dress for the right person, and 

they promise to aim for just that — 

the perfect outfit or dress for the 

beautiful people of Briosa Boutique 

and To the Nines on 9th. Generations 

of women have shopped at Cookies 

in Lockport and still recall how 

lovely the clothing was, and how 

lovely she was. Briosa Boutique and 

To the Nines on 9th are maintaining 

that personal shopping experience 

and providing the women of the area 

unique, individual clothing and accessories 

that so many generations 

loved about Lockport. 

The boutiques combined can take 

customers from a board room to 

a cocktail party. Briosa Boutique, 

which has shops in Frankfort and 

Downers Grove, carries eye-catching 

tops and jeans, such as Free People 

and Miss Me, jaw-dropping ponchos, 

fashionista jeans, purses, and 

fabulous jewelry with exclusive 

lines from Ginger Snap and Blessing 

Bracelets, even specially made 

jewelry by one of the owners herself. 

Briosa is a fun yet warming place to 

shop, whether it be for getting the 

perfect Christmas gift for oneself or 

someone in the family or just a gift 

for a friend who needs a pick-me-up. 

To the Nines on 9th carries dresses 

from exclusive designers such as 

Frank Lyman, IC Collections, and 

Julian Chang. It also carries boutique 

lines from Molly Bracken, 

Maggy London, London Times, NikiBiki 

long camis, and, in the spring, 

Gretchen Scott. And let’s not forget 

the Berkshire hose, clutch purses, 

and evening gloves. To the Nines on 

9th has the perfect dress for a holiday 

family gathering, church or social 

event, work Christmas party or New 

Year’s Eve bash. 

Briosa’s and Nines’ hours are 

noon-7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday 

and Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday; 

and noon-3 p.m. Sunday. They are 

closed Monday and Tuesday. 

Nines and Briosa Boutique offer a 

step back into history. 

Submitted by Briosa Boutique and To the 

Nines on 9th, 133 E. 9th St., Lockport. 

For more information, visit tothenine 

son9th.com or briosaboutique.com. 

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. 

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We carry Original Ginger Snaps 

133 E. 9th Street, Lockport 

Receive 20% off * one item 

by bringing in a Women’s work 

attire item to be donated to 

Bridge To Success/ 

Bottom Line Boutique 

Every woman deserves a great dress. 

A boutique catering to fashionable 

women seeking that cocktail or date 

night dress to look fabulous in 

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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 woodpaneled 

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 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.jackgibbonsgar 

den.com or call (708) 687-2331. 

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Santa Claus is coming 

to Homer Glen 

Area residents should break out 

their winter coats, hats and gloves, 

and bring the whole family to join 

Mayor George Yukich, Village trustees 

and Village staff, as they welcome 

the holiday season. 

The annual Village of Homer Glen 

Holiday Tree Lighting event is slated 

to take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 

Nov. 30. 

Residents can enjoy the sounds of 

the season and join the Homer Show 

Choir in singing Christmas carols, as 

well as meet Santa and share a Christmas 

wish. The first one hundred children 

will receive a special goody bag 

from Fannie May. Children also can 

make a take-home holiday ornament. 

Participants are encouraged to 

dress for the weather. Hot chocolate 

and cookies will be provided to help 

keep people warm. 

The Village holiday tree is located 

behind the Village Hall in Heritage 

Park, 14240 W. 151st St. 

A visit with Santa and a craft activity 

is to take place in the Village’s 

Community Room. 

Submitted by Village of Homer Glen. For 

more information, call Village Hall at 

(708) 301-0632 or visit www.homergle 

nil.org. 

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Holiday Tree 

Lighting 

Thursday, November 30 

6:30 PM 

Jim Melka Landscaping 

& Garden Center a 

one-stop holiday shop 

at 

Homer Glen Village Hall 

14240 W. 151st St. 

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. 

Meet 

Santa! 

Sing Carols with 

the Homer Show 

Choir 

Enjoy a cold 

weather 

refreshment 

Children can make 

a craft to take home



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.Ever 

greenSLC.com/OrlandPark. 

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



Chesdan’s maintains status as crowd-pleaser 

Historic pizzeria 

tantalizes taste buds with 

assortment of dishes 

At Chesdan’s, the goal is to 

be innovative in adding things 

to the menu, but not to the point 

that people feel uncomfortable 

trying new dishes. 

That is the mindset of Dan 

Garr, who owns the pizzeria and 

grille in Homer Glen with his 

brother, Jim. 

The dining establishment 

was started in Brighton Park by 

brothers Chester and Dan Sr., 

who combined their names in 

1946, and the business quickly 

became popular for its pizza and 

other cuisine. 

Garr and his brother took over 

running the restaurant in 1975 

and moved it out to Homer Glen 

in 2002, when they got the first 

liquor license in a village that 

The Original King Special pizza — a thin crust 

with cheese with sausage, mushroom, onion 

and green pepper — is a longtime favorite at 

Chesdan’s in Homer Glen. 

Photos by Thomas Czaja/22nd Century Media 

was incorporated just the year 

before. 

Though the brand has been a 

success ever since, Garr does not 

rest on his laurels. 

“There are some core 

things we always have here,” 

Garr said, noting the pizzas with 

fresh ingredients and many of the 

pasta dishes. “But people’s tastes 

have changed over the years in 

what they are looking for.” 

The chicken margarita sandwich is made with 

a grilled, tender breast of chicken topped with 

fresh bruschetta, romaine lettuce, Parmesan 

cheese and mozzarella, all on French bread that is 

toasted. 

For those looking to stick with 

tradition, getting a small, 10- 

inch Original King Special pizza 

— with thin crust and cheese 

with sausage, mushroom, onion 

and green pepper — is a viable 

Chesdan’s Pizzeria 

& Grille 

15764 S. Bell Road 

in Homer Glen 

Hours 

• 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 

Monday-Thursday 

• 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday- 

Saturday 

• Noon-9 p.m. Sunday 

For more information 

Phone: (708) 301-8300 

Web: www.chesdanspizza. 

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sausage. It’s fresh, never frozen. 

We grind our own cheese, and 

I’m very particular about the 

freshness of cheese.” 

The owner points out there is 

a delicate balance to be found in 

the dairy. 

“We get the cheese direct from 

Wisconsin, and if it is too fresh 

it is very dry, and if too old it is 

very oily,” he said. “If it’s not 

right, I reject the whole lot.” 

Where the restaurant has 

branched out in recent years is in 

adding menu items such as new 

pasta dishes and sandwiches, like 

the chicken margarita sandwich 

— a grilled chicken breast on a 

French bread bun that is toasted 

and served with mozzarella and 

Parmesan cheeses. Menu items 

like these make for a good lunch 

or quick bite, according to the 

owner. 

If in the mood for the pasta, 

the Arabiatta di Manzo — which 

also comes in a meta (or half-portion) 

— gives the palate plenty 

of flavor with its tender beef, red 

pepper flakes, garlic, red onion, 

mushrooms, black olive and fresh 

basil tossed over penne noodles 

and finished with sliced Parmesan 

cheese. 

“I think people like the family-owned 

solid restaurant that 

has friendly service,” Garr said 

in summing up the success the 

business has achieved over the 

decades. 

Chesdan’s also attracts customers 

by coming up with more 

recent daily specials. Between 

wine nights, summer entertainment 

on the Chesdan’s patio 

and other promotions, there is 

plenty to experience with each 

new visit to the restaurant. There 

also are treats all ages can enjoy, 

like a hand-scooped, made-withwhole-milk, 

creamy Oreo milkshake 

in a 22-ounce glass mug. 

Altogether, Chesdan’s is proud 

of its past while still working 

hard and tweaking things here 

and there for an even better future. 

“It is quite fulfilling,” Garr said 

of working at the restaurant with 

many family members and providing 

a combination of excellence 

in ambiance and cuisine. “I 

love it.” 

Other dishes not to miss ... 

• Buffalo shrimp 10-piece — 

Owner Dan Garr’s favorite 

Chesdan’s appetizer on which 

to snack, this dish consists of 

breaded and butterflied shrimp 

that are peeled and de-veined 

in-house, covered in a Cuervo 

buffalo sauce. 

• Cinnamon pillows — A dessert 

the whole family can share, 

these “pillows” are fried dough 

covered in cinnamon sugar and 

dipped in caramel and chocolate 

sauces that are served on 

the side. 

Chesdan’s also caters holiday 

parties. 

Story by Contributing Editor 

Thomas Czaja. Story originally 

appeared in 22nd Century Media’s 

Dish feature. 

Ludwig’s Feed Store 

provides quality, variety 

Founded by Howard and Esther 

Ludwig in the early 1970s, 

Ludwig’s Feed Store has been 

serving the area with Purina 

Feeds, animal supplies, wild 

bird feed, salt products, grass 

seed and fertilizer ever since. 

The store is run by Jeff Ludwig, 

his wife, Vicki, and employees 

Jeff, Aaron and Jose. 

They are always willing to help. 

As times change, so does 

Ludwig’s. They now carry several 

lines of holistic and grainfree 

dog foods along with three 

different lines of organic poultry 

feed, 10 different types of 

wild bird feed and several wildlife 

products. 

Horse feed and bedding products 

are still a big part of the 

business, along with grass seed, 

straw and fertilizer. Stop in and 

see all they have to offer. 

Submitted by Ludwig’s Feed Store, 

13205 131st St., Lemont. For more 

information, visit ludwigsfeed 

store.com or call (630) 257-3097. 

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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 

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Hanover Place 

offers better 

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retirement living 

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 twobedroom 

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 monthto-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 — especially 

before the winter 

wind blows — at Hanover 

Place. 

Submitted by Hanover Place, 

16851 Harlem Ave. in Tinley 

Park. For more information 

or a private tour, call (708) 

633-1700. 

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Habano Cigar all 

about comfort, 

selection 

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- 

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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 

King Healthy Rewards program, 

customers earn points on 

every purchase toward free and 

discounted smoothies. They 

also get exclusive access to new 

products and bonus points for 

friend referrals. 

For those who have not discovered 

already why thousands 

of people have made the switch 

to Smoothie King for a healthy, 

delicious lifestyle change, then 

come check it out in the new 

Mokena location, and be on the 

lookout for further Smoothie 

King expansions happening next 

year, too. 

Submitted by Smoothie King, 19200 

S. LaGrange Road in Mokena. For 

more information, call (708) 478- 

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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 

Mobile Concepts offers expert installations, seasonal gifts 

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. 

The Mokena location boasts a 

beautiful patio for outdoor dining, 

complete with four comfy 

cabanas (each with its big-screen 

TV). Patrons can catch a game, 

have a cocktail and enjoy the 

next-best space to their decks. 

Both places offer a full bar, 

Mobile Concepts is an aftermarket 

retail shop that can customize 

vehicles, motorcycles or 

boats. 

It offers a wide variety of the 

most current and top brand names 

of alarms, remote starts and stereo 

system, such as Viper and JL 

Audio. 

The shop can personalize any 

vehicle and give it a modern look 

on any budget. For instance, tinting 

the windows, adding a new 

stereo or accent lighting are just 

a few of the many ways to upgrade 

a personal investment. 

The business is a family owned 

and has been in the Chicago area 

for 28 years and counting. Plus, it 

just added its newest location in 

Mokena. 

One of our best sellers during 

the holiday season is the remote 

start, and there are so many different 

ones from which to choose. 

Customers can surprise that 

picky person that has everything 

with something unique. They can 

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 

have it installed before Christmas 

or come in for a gift certificate. 

Those looking for expert installations 

can stop in at one of 

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.balagio-restaurant.com. 

Mobile Concepts’ two locations. 

Submitted by Mobile Concepts, 19820 

Wolf Road in Mokena and 1254 E. 

Sibley Blvd. in Dolton. Store hours 

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

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and closed 

Sunday. For more information, call 

(708) 226-1100 for Mokena or (708) 

201-1200 for Dolton, or visit 

mobileconceptschicago.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. 

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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. 

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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 all-natural 

Fritters for Critters treats for their 

dogs or cats by visiting the Trinity 

Barkery II, on Petals’ property. The 

From 

Our 

House 

treats are baked 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 high-quality, 

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. 

New Lenox-based 

business works to make 

clothes dryers safer 

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 

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 

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’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 sing-along 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 ice-carving 

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. 

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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 

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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 that 

are available. 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. 

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 Tops 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. 

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selection 

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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 cannot 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 items are 

up to 50 percent off, so get creative this 

year and make this holiday season merry 

and bright with a trip to American Sale. 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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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. 

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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, heat-resistant 

tape, rather than duct tape. I often 

find plastic or foil accordion-type 

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. 

For more information, visit www. 

dryerventwizard.com or call (815) 

215-2090. 

Blue Stone Commons 

2457 East Joliet Hwy 

815.485.7280 

zembarjewelers@att.net 

zembarjewelers.com 

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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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Join us for aweekend of FRE family events! 

ALL EVENTS ARE HELD IN AND AROUND 

THE OAK PARK AVENUE TRAIN STATION 

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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 

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

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Christmas 

in the 

featuring 

Commons 

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 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. 

The largest illuminatedSanta 

anta Claus in the 

United States 

Adazzling lightdisplaythroughout ho the 

Village Commons 

Asyntheticiceice skating rink courtesyofoffthe 

NewLenox CommunityPark District 

and introducing 

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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- 

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 

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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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