Community Corner
Township Hosts 'Giving Back to Lemont' Concert Fundraiser
ALSO: A garage sale to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the deadline to purchase village vehicle stickers.
A free concert will be held in downtown Lemont on Saturday to raise money and collect donations for the Lemont Open Food Pantries.
"Giving Back to Lemont" will be held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the grass directly west of Front Street Cantina, 319 Front Street. Guests are invited to bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets—or enjoy food from Front Street—as local musicians and bands take the stage.
The concert is free, but guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food or monetary donations to benefit the food pantries at Bethany Lutheran Church and Lemont United Methodist Church.
A rain date is planned for Aug. 10 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information, email Terri O'Neill-Borders at terri-oneill@lemonttownship.org or call 630-257-2522, ext. 13.
Also this week:
Vehicle stickers: Lemont residents have until July 31 to purchase their vehicle stickers for $48. After Aug. 1, the regular rate—$96 for passenger vehicles—will be charge. The two-year stickers are to be posted by Aug. 1, 2013, and will expire on July 31, 2015. Stickers can be purchased at Village Hall, 418 Main St.; the Lemont Police Department, 14600 127th St.; and MB Financial Bank, 1151 State St.
Lemont Farmers Market:Â The Lemont Farmers Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in Talcott Square, located at Stephen and Talcott streets.
Lemont Legends Car Show:Â The Lemont Legends Car Show series will continue Wednesday in downtown Lemont. The show runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 28. For more information, visit www.lemontchamber.com.
Garage Sale to Benefit MS Society: A garage sale will be held Thursday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 427 Glenys Drive in Lemont. All proceeds will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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