Brainerd Benefit Concert, First Friday and St. John Church Picnic This Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? You could stop by downtown Libertyville Friday night for First Friday. Or maybe you want to donate blood at St. John Church on Sunday.

Whatever you decide to do, have a great weekend! 

First Friday, Sept. 6

It’s time for celebration—TGIF and the kids are back in school! The weather is ideal for walking around our shops and dining at one of your favorite restaurants, some al fresco.  Whether it is date night, family fun or shopping with your girlfriends, experience what our downtown has to offer! From the Metra train station south to Broadway, browse the shops offering hand selected unique items and meet the owners who offer service with that personal touch. Get a free chocolate bar with purchase at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory – who doesn’t like chocolate! Parking is free in the covered parking garage. For an up-to-the-minute listing of First Friday happenings, call the MainStreet office at 847-680-0336, visit our website at www.mainstreetlibertyville.org., or friend us on Facebook. (Submitted by MainStreet Libertyville)

Concert to Save Brainerd

The New Tradition Chorus will perform at the First Presbyterian Church, 219 W. Maple Ave., Libertyville at 3 p.m. Sept. 7. The concert will serve as a benefit to raise awareness about the March 18, 2014 referendum that will determine the future of the Brainerd Building. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for children and are available at www.shop.savebrainerd.org. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door. 

Church Picnic and Blood Drive

St. John Church will hold its annual church and school picnic at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 8. The picnic will feature free food, face painting and other activities. The event will also feature a LifeSource blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is located at 501 W. Park Ave., Libertyville.