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Police Reports................11
Pet of the Week.............11
Editorial........................16
Faith Briefs....................18
Puzzles..........................26
Classifieds................ 30-40
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THURSDAY
Beginner Self Defense Class
6 p.m. April 26, Mokena
Public Library, 11327 195th
St., Mokena. State Representative
Margo McDermed,
together with One Light Self
Defense, is hosting a free
workshop for women and
girls. The event will help
them learn avoidance tactics,
self-defense misconceptions,
offensive techniques and defensive
escapes. The class
will take place in the community
room at the Mokena
Public Library. A follow- up
advanced class is scheduled
for 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 8.
Space is limited and registration
is encouraged. While the
class is free, donations to One
Light are appreciated. 100%
of donations go to victims
of domestic violence, human
trafficking, or sexual assault.
To learn more about the
classes or to register, email
mcdermed@ilhousegop.org
or call (815)277-2079.
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www.22ndcenturymedia.com Mokena Police Department,
10907 Front St., Mokena.
Bring old and unused prescription
medications to the
police department for proper
disposal.
SUNDAY
Blood Drive
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April
29, St. John’s United Church
of Christ, 11100 Second St.,
Mokena. To schedule an appointment,
call (708) 479-
5123 or visit www.heart
landbc.org.
WEDNESDAY
Zumba Demo Class
6:30-7:30 p.m. May 2,
The Oaks Recreation &
Fitness Center, 10847 La
Porte Road, Mokena. Work
out while burning tons of
calories with Zumba, a dynamic
class that combines
Latin rhythms and easy to
follow moves to create an
exhilarating, whole-body
workout. This program is for
ages 16 and older. Space is
limited. Pre-registration is
recommended. For more information
and registration,
call (708) 390-2343 or visit
www.mokenapark.com.
UPCOMING
Health and Wellness Fair
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday,
May 5, Health Nutz Natural
Foods, 19844 La Grange
Road, Mokena. There will be
16 local health oriented vendors
and 4 National Supplement
Company representaties
in attendance at the Health
Nutz health and wellness fair.
Enjoy health oriented fun for
everyone, raffles, sales and
lots of freebies.
Mud Turtle Race
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday,
May 5, The Oaks Pond,
Mokena Park District, 10901
LaPorte Road, Mokena. Buy
tickets and bet on a turtle during
the Mokena Chamber of
Commerce’s first Mud Turtle
Race. 1st place will receive
a $500 prize. The race will
begin at noon, with entertainment
and food starting at 11
a.m. Crosstown Exotics will
be there with a live mud turtle
for photo ops. Tickets are $10
for one or $20 for three and
are available at the Mokena
Chamber of Commerce office
and at both EggCetera Cafe
locations as well as from any
Chamber board member. For
more information, call (708)
479-2468.
New York Trip Info Meeting
6 p.m. Tuesday, May 8,
Frankfort Township, 11000
W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort.
This meeting is for
those interested in or those
already signed up to go on
the Frankfort Township’s
trip to New York City Sept.
28-Oct. 4. Light refreshments
and snacks will be
provided. For more information
and to register for the
informational session, call
(815) 806- 2766.
Business After Hours
5 p.m. Wednesday, May
9, Zembar Jewelers, 2457 E.
Joliet Highway, New Lenox.
Join Zembar Jewelers for a
multi-chamber business after
hours and ribbon cutting
in their new location.
Mommy & Me Ride
5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday,
May 11 and 4-6 p.m. Saturday,
May 12, Nova Quarter
Horses, 10129 W. 187th
St., Mokena. Enjoy time
together celebrating Mother’s
Day at Nova Quarter
Horses, grooming and riding
our wonderful horses. Minimum
age is 6 years old. Cost
is $70 per pair and $25 per
additional rider. For more
information and registration,
visit www.novaquar
terhorses.com or call (708)
479-3696.
Free Senior Luncheon
10:30 a.m. Monday, May
14, Mokena Fire Station
#1, 19853 S. Wolf Road,
Mokena. Join the Mokena
Fire Department for a senior
luncheon and learn helpful
safety tips on medication
safety, side effects, disposal
of old or unused medications
and more. Seating is limited.
To register, visit www.
mokenafire.org or call (708)
479-5371 Monday-Friday
between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
ONGOING
Summer Horse Camps
Registeration is open for
Nova Quarter Horses’ Summer
Horse Camps, which
will be held from 9 a.m.-3
p.m. for ages 7-18 at Nova
Quarter Horses, 10129 W.
187th St., Mokena. Each
four-day camp is filled with
equestrian instruction and
fun. Sessions run from June
11-14; June 18-21; June 25-
28; July 9-12; July 23-26
(advanced); and July 30-
Aug. 2. Cost is $325 per
week, and $350 per week
for the advanced camp. For
more information and registration,
visit www.novaquar
terhorses.com or call (708)
479-3696.
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Chamber of Commerce
events including ribbon cuttings,
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Chi-Town Showdown 5K
Registration is open for
the Chi-Town Showdown
5K, which will be held at 8
a.m. Saturday, May 12, Main
Park, 10925 W. La Porte
Road, Mokena. Run for your
team in this North-side vs
South-side themed 5K. Carlos
May, former White Sox
player, will be at the 5K
from 8-10 a.m. for a meet
and greet, and he will be
signing autographs. Come
early for the pre-race festivities
and get ready to run
or walk with our pre-race
warmup. A portion of the
event proceeds will be designated
for the Showdown
Scholarship, which will go
to a child in the community
to fund their participation
in a Park District athletic
program or one of the affiliate’s
athletic programs.
Early Bird Registration cost
is $20 by April 6 and a t-shirt
is guaranteed. After April 6,
registration cost is $25. Cost
for the kids dash for children
10 years and younger is $10
and includes a shirt if registered
by April 6. Preregistration
deadline is May 10.
Day-of event registration is
$30. For more information
and registration call (708)
390-2401 or visit www.mo
kenapark.com.