Community Corner
What's Up in the L-W Communities? Night Out Against Crime, Reading Carnival and Kids Fest
Find out what's going on in business, village-sponsored fun and community outreach projects throughout the week in the Lincoln-Way communities.
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L-Way Area Churches Pack Meals
The Lincolnway Area Mobile Pack (LAMP) team is gathering in various shifts on Aug. 9-10 at Lincoln-Way West High School, 21701 Gougar Road in New Lenox, to pack food for Feed My Starving Children. Read here for more information about LAMP 2013.
What Else to Watch for This Week
Tuesday
Summer Read Carnival from 1-3 p.m. at Mokena Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St. Winners of the Summer Reading Program will be announced at the Summer Read Carnival. There'll face painting, food, games and prizes.
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Frankfort Police Department's Annual Night Out Against Crime is scheduled from 8-9 p.m. at Breidert Village Green, Kansas and Oak Streets. FPD promises to have activities for the entire family.
WednesdayOutdoor Movies in New Lenox and Frankfort:
The "Odd Life of Timothy Green" begins at 7 p.m. at the Village Commons, 1 Veterans Parkway in New Lenox.
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"Hotel Transylvania" begins about 8:30 p.m. at Breidert Village Green, Kansas and Oak Streets in Frankfort.
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive
Heartland Blood Center is setting up from 3-7 p.m. at St. Jude Church, 241 W. Second Ave. Donors must be at least 17 years old.
Friday
Schmooze Rock Festival
The Mokena Chamber of Commerce has moved business networking beyond handing out business cards. They've arranged for two hours of pizza, pasta and live music. The band White Crow will be performing classic rock tunes from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Jenny's Steakhouse, 10160 W. 191st St. in Mokena. It's $15 a ticket. For more details, visit the Mokena Chamber of Commerce website.Saturday
Kids Fest 2013
Kids Fest is a free event from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at the Village Commons, 1 Veterans Parkway in New Lenox. The day will feature jumping castles and a petting zoo sponsored by Chiro One Wellness Centers, 1938 E. Lincoln Highway, along with touch-a-truck and a child ID station to name a few of the activities. For more information, visit the Village of New Lenox website.Share your announcements by posting a blog on New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort Patch. Make sure everyone knows about your upcoming events in New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort too.
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