Plainfield Farmer's Market

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Don't forget that the Plainfield Farmer's Market is taking place every Saturday from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm from now until the last weekend in October. If you are looking for fresh, local produce and many other treats, head over to downtown Plainfield at the corner of Route 59 and Lockport to see what it's all about!

Stars-N-Strikes Bowling Fundraiser

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Operation Welcome You Home is hosting their 4th annual Stars-N-Strikes for Military Heroes "Glow N Bowl" fundraiser on Saturday, August 23rd at 5 pm at Town & Country Lanes in Joliet. The event includes prizes for the top three male and female "glowers" and also the first and last place bowling teams. Bowlers can also enter to win big prizes such as diamond earrings or a TV. The cost per bowler is $35 for adults and $25 for kids 12 and under with a size small adult shirt and $20 for kids 12 and under with no glow shirt purchase. Wounded warriors bowl for free. Teams of up to 6 people may participate and registration needs to be completed by August 4th in order to be guaranteed a T-shirt. All proceeds from this event go to local veterans in need. To register, please visit HERE.

Bestselling Author To Visit Plainfield Public Library

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New York Times bestselling author Luis Carlos Montalvan will be at the Plainfield Public Library this Wednesday, July 30th at 10:30 am. Montalvan is a former U.S. Army captain and is the author of "Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond Between A Soldier And His Service Dog." Montalvan's service dog, Tuesday, will also be at the library. During the event, Montalvan will read from his book and Tuesday will perform demonstrations. A Q&A session and a book signing will conclude the event. To register for this event, please visit www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

Buy An Entire Town For $1.5M?

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The entire town of Aladdin, Wyoming is for sale for  $1.5 million. The purchase would include the entire 30 acre area which houses a general store, post office, bar, a 4 bedroom home, and the land underneath the town's trailer park. Aladdin used to be home to more than 200 people until the nearby coal mine closed, leaving the population to sit at just over one dozen people. The current owner, Judy Brengle, took possession of the town 28 years ago when she received it as a gift from her husband. She states that she has not received any offers for the town yet, but once it sells, she does not plan on leaving.

What do you think? Is this a good deal? Would you ever consider buying a town?

Wine And Cheesecake Tasting

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Wine & Cheese by TCC, located in downtown Plainfield, is celebrating National Cheesecake Day tomorrow by hosting a wine and cheesecake tasting. Enjoy various wines paired with delicious cheesecakes including their famous Blue Cheese Cheesecake. For more information, call 815-436-3499.

Wine & Cheesecake Tasting @ Wine & Cheese by TCC
Tuesday July 29th from 6-9 PM
24104 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544

Awesome Steak Marinade

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Plans to grill this weekend? Try this great steak marinade!

World's Best Steak Marinade (lilluna.com)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup italian dressing
• 1/2 cup A1 (original)
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. lemon juice

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a gallon bag or tupperware container and mix well.
2. Add your steak (preferably top sirloin).
3. Let the meat marinate for 24-36 hours.
4. Grill and enjoy!

Improved Housing Market For Remainder of 2014?

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• Last year was the strongest year for home sales since the recession and June of 2014 came very close (down only 2.5%) from the record highs set last June.
• Housing demands are increasing based on data of foot traffic and offers made.
• Price growth is becoming more steady which points to a more stabilized market vs the roller coaster market seen in 2011 and 2012 with home prices tanking and then experiencing huge increases. 
• Housing inventory is making a comeback; the number of homes for sale in June was above 500,000, which is up 8% from June of last year.

Back To School Drive

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Holy Family Parish of Shorewood is hosting a Back To School drive this Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th. Donations can be dropped off before and after masses on both days. Items needed include:
pens, pencils, notebooks, colored pencils, washable markers, scissors (Fiskars), Elmer's school glue and glue sticks, headphones for the computer lab, dry erase board markers, scientific calculators, yellow highlighters, hand sanitizer, large erasers, rulers, new or gently used backpacks, etc. For more information, contact Kim at Holyfamilyshorewoodoutreach@gmail.com.

Carillon Concert

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Head over to the Plainfield Carillon this Thursday, July 24th at 7 pm for a free summer concert. Chicago Street between Illinois and Des Plaines will be closed for outdoor seating with both tables and chairs available.

• For your own comfort, bring your own folding lawn chair
• Iced tea and punch will be served for free
• Bring your own dinner to enjoy outside
• Indoor listening with video feed will be available
• Children's activities such as bubbles and sidewalk chalk will be available

Plainfield Carillon
15114 S. Illinois Street
Plainfield, IL

For more information, contact Plainfield UMC at (815) 436-9651

Putting For Pups

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The Will County Humane Society, Will County's oldest no kill shelter, is hosting a golf outing.  The registration fee is $90 for individuals and $360 for a foursome. The event is an 18 hole scramble tournament and the price includes lunch and the cart. Registration can be completed by going to www.willcountyhumane.org.

Putting For Pups
Woodruff Golf Course
621 Gouger Road
Joliet, IL
Saturday July 26th 2014
Tee time at 11 am

Plainfield Culver's 30th Anniversary Celebration

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Help the Plainfield Culver's celebrate 30 years by taking advantage of these daily deals, available only this week at the Plainfield location:

Monday July 21st: $2 one scoop turtle sundaes
Tuesday July 22nd: $2 regular cheese curds
Wednesday July 23rd: $2 short regular shakes
Thursday July 24th: $5 double butterburger baskets
Friday July 25th: $2 any size root beer floats
Saturday July 26th: $2 regular mini mixers
Sunday July 27th: $1 Lemon Ice dishes

Culver's of Plainfield
13449 S. Route 59
Plainfield, IL 60585

Plainfield Park District: Bug Hunt

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By: Dawn Dause

Join the Plainfield Park District on Friday, July 18th at 9:30 am for a bug event. This fun event will take place at the Streams Rec Center and is for children ages 2-6 with a parent. Kids will be able to learn about bugs through play time, crafts, and stories. Participants will also be able to go on their very own bug hunt as well. The cost is $12 for residents and $18 for non-residents.
Streams Rec Center
24319 Cedar Creek Lane
Plainfield, IL
Program #21415A1

Concert In Settler's Park

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By: Dawn Dause

Concerts in Settlers' Park continue Thursday July 17th with a concert by Pirates Over 40, playing tropical rock including Jimmy Buffet, with a mix of both classic rock and oldies. The show begins at 7 pm and is free for the entire family. For more information, call the Settlers' Park event hotline at (815) 609-6124.

Craft Beer Tasting On the Museum Rooftop

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By: Dawn Dause
The Joliet Area Historical Museum is hosting a craft and import beer tasting event on the rooftop this Thursday, July 17th from 5:30 pm until 9 pm. Samples of various craft and import beers and ciders from over 14 breweries will be available and local Breweriana collector and historian John Bittermann will have his collection on display and will be holding a presentation at 7:30 pm about Joliet's oldest and most famous brewery buildings. Callaloo, a popular steel pan band will be playing as well. Tickets are $18 or $16 for museum members and includes unlimited beer tasting as well as hot appetizers, prizes and raffles, and free tours of the museum. To register, call (815) 723-5201 ext. 222 or visit the museum gift shop.

Pizza for Pets

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By: Dawn Dause
Aurelio's of Plainfield is hosting a Pizza For Pets In Need event today beginning at 5 pm. Aurelio's is donating 20% of every bill to the Banfield Charitable Trust which gives financial assistance to pet owners that cannot afford medical care. They also assist with financial needs, food, and supplies for animal shelters around the country. They also have a hospice program which allows pet owners that are receiving hospice care to keep their pets with them and also helps to find the pet a home when the owner passes. If you love animals, head over to Aurelio's of Plainfield today after 5 pm and just mention this event to have 20% of your bill donated to this great cause.
Aurelio's 
14421 Wallin Dr
Plainfield, IL

Dawn Is Named One Of The Top Realtors In Illinois!

Dawn was just named one of America's Best Real Estate Agents in America and is ranked #17 in all of Illinois!  If you want to work with one of the best in Real Estate, give Dawn a call today! (815) 954-5050

Movie In Settlers' Park

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By: Dawn Dause

This Friday, July 11th, another movie in Settlers' Park will take place. The Lego Movie (PG 101 minutes) will start at 8:30 PM sponsored by Waste Management. Family recess will begin prior to the movie at 7:30 PM so go early if you want to enjoy some family fun before the flick. For more information, call the Settlers' Park event hotline at (815) 609-6124.

Moe Joe's

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By: Dawn Dause

Moe Joe's, located in Plainfield, is a fun and unique restaurant featuring both Cajun and Caribbean cuisine. The menu has a lot to offer including several cuts of steak, Jambalaya, red beans and rice, salads, chicken entrees, gator (if you are feeling adventurous) and more. This cool spot even has a menu geared for dogs for either the outdoor patio or takeout with 10% of all proceeds going to HelpSavePets.org. Go check out Moe Joe's and see why it was featured on Chicago's Best of the southwest suburbs!

Moe Joe's
24033 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL
(815) 230-2790

Operation Lemon-Aid For Kids

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By: Dawn Dause

Operation Lemon-Aid for Kids is a wonderful program that Panera Bread is participating in from July 7th-20th. Panera will donate $0.25 for every lemonade and frozen lemonade sold to Make-A-Wish Illinois. During the weekends of July 12th and 19th, the Panera Bread in Plainfield will be hosting a lemonade stand. For every $1 donated, guests will receive a free sample of Panera's homestyle lemonade.

Panera Bread
12632 S. Rt. 59
Plainfield, IL 60544

Happy 4th Of July!

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"Freedom is never given; it is won."

A. Philip Randolph

Plainfied Fest

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 Plainfield Fest 2014 will be taking place July 18th-20th. This awesome event will include carnival rides, games, food, beer tent, live music, bags tournament, and a "best pizza" contest. Fest hours are: Friday July 18th 4-11 pm, Saturday July 19th 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday July 20th noon to 6pm. The "best pizza" contest will happen in the activity tent; from 2-4 pm on Sunday, fest goers can pay $5 each to sample a slice from each contestant and cast their votes. Musical guests include: Alter Ego, Spoken Four, KDL, Gruband, Drunken Skunk, ARRA, and Maggie Speaks. Food vendors for this year's event include: Annabelle's Bar-B-Q, Coach's Catch, Frank's Night Out, Maui Wowi Hawaiian, RS Concessions, Suzie's Fun Foods, TCBY, and Wild West BBQ. For more information, visit plainfieldfest.org.

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Movies In The Park

Picnic And Fireworks

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Head over to Plainfield Central High School this Thursday, July 3rd at 6 pm for a picnic and fireworks. This event is free for the entire family and includes many fun activities such as inflatables, bike parade, big trike races, play zone, Military organizations face painting, dance performance and the Little Obie Train, a DJ, the retiring of the colors led by the American Legion, and more! Be sure to bring your blankets, picnic baskets, lawn chairs and coolers (no alcohol is permitted on school property). Concessions will be available from the Plainfield Central High School Athletics Booster Club.

Plainfield Central High School
24120 W. Fort Beggs Dr.