| Minooka's Farmers Market - August 7, 21 & 28 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lower Level Parking Lot - Corner of Wabena & Mondamin Street - Minooka - 815-467-2151 "JUNK IN THE TRUNK' SALES" - August 14 & September 11 |
| Annual Nature Photo Contest - August 15 to 22 - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - FREE - http://gooselakeprairie.org The Goose Lake Prairie Partners and Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area are proud to offer this chance for amateur photographers to display their photographs they have taken in natural settings. While we hope everyone will take all their photos at Goose Lake Prairie, we know you will have a few nice shots in other parks in Illinois also. Visit our website for the rules and entry forms for this contest and we hope to see you August 15th (12 noon to 3:00 p.m.) to enter your photographs. Judging will be August 20 by judges found by the Morris Camera Club. A photo exhibit will be set up in the Visitors center for viewing on August 21nd and 22rd. Ribbons will be awarded. The Morris Camera Club members assist. Susie Johnson, 815-942-1838 - cjohnson0969@comcast.net |
| August 17th - Due to difficulties beyond our control, the MAGC field trip has been changed to August 17th also changing the venue to Fabyan Japanese Gardens in Geneva, IL. The date is Tuesday Aug. 17th. We'll meet in the Park n Ride lot next to Dairy Queen on Rt. 47 at 8:15 AM, promptly leaving at 8:30AM. We'll tour Fabyan Japanese Garden http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM2F7Y from 10 to 11:30 and then lunch in the gazebo at the Mill Race Inn . (Click on "LUNCH" on the left for the menu). The cost for the tour is $4 and $3 for seniors. Lunch is not included, but is very reasonable. We'll return to Morris approximately 2:00 PM. Wear comfy walking shoes and dress for the weather. The gardens are NOT wheelchair accessible. Please call Pam at 815-212-0272 or email to pamc@morrisareagardenclub.com with your reservation by August 8th. September 21st - Fall/winter hours begin - 7:00 PM. We'll also begin meeting back at the New Community Christian Church at 705 E. Washington St., Morris. September will take us back to the New Community Christian Church at 705 E. Washington St. for our meetings. The fall/winter hours begin also...which means 7:00 p.m. Nancy & Larry Christian from Redbud Creek Farm will be bringing us our program. Their topic will be "Using Natives, Why and How". We'll have our annual produce exchange. Please bring any excess produce from your garden that you wish to share/trade. Anything left over will be donated to We Care of Grundy County. Friends are always welcome! Come grow with us. |
| National Night Out - Lions Park, Minooka - August 3 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hosted by the Minooka Police Dept. National Night Out involves Citizens, Law Enforcement, Civic Groups and Businesses gathering together to heighten Crime & Drug Awareness. This years National Night Out theme will be "The Carnival". The D.A.R.E. Program is a fundamental program that reaches 5th & 6th graders in our community by teaching drug awareness. D.A.R.E is 10 weeks long and closes with a graduation ceremony. 815-467-2298 = Jason Wagenius or Denis Tatgenhorst |
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| ''Feed the Need'' for We Care - August 7 - 9:00 AM to 3 PM http://www.newcommunity.com New Community Christian Church sponsors this annual event to collect grocery items for We Care. Event is held at Morris & Minooka Jewel Foods and at Morris Wal Mart. Store patrons are encouraged to purchase extra items for We Care and leave them at the front doors. Cash donations are also accepted. New Community (815)942-4255 questions@newcommunity.com |
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| United Way of Grundy County Annual Dinner "2010: The Power of 10" - August 10 http://www.unitedwayof grundycounty.com 5:10 p.m. - Cocktails 6:10 p.m. - Dinner Individual tickets and table sponsorships available - 815-942-4430 kwalker@unitedwayofg rundycounty |
| French Country Market - August 14 - 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Antiques, Artisans, Hand Crafted Items, Fresh Produce, Baked Goods, Flowers - 815-941-0752 3FrenchHensMarket.blogspot.com |
| Upcoming Events |
| Morris Cruise Night - August 14 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM http://www.morriscru isenight.com |
| Folk Series - Joliet Area Historical Museum August 12 - http://www.jolietmuseum.org Five Bridges Folk Series - The Hatfield Sisters & Friends play Celtic & Bluegrass music Free hot hors d’oeuvres and coffee will be served. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase Each attendee receives a free drink ticket worth $7 valid at The Department. Joliet Area Historical Museum's rooftop terrace, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet - In case of rain - Caterpillar Auditorium - 815-723-5201 ext. 235 Kim Shehorn $6.00 Students with valid I.D. & JAHM Members - $8.00 General public |
| Back To School Bash - August 7, - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - FREE http://www.peacechapelaog.org There will be free school supplies, free food, and free registrations for 4 loaded back pack give-aways. Drawings and a prayer service for our educators, students, and community leaders will take place at 5pm following this event. LIVE MUSIC - Cathie Hightshoe cathiehightshoe@yahoo.com |
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| Summer Serenade 2010 - August 21 - 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Harrah's Casino, Joliet - http://www.will-grundycil.org ANNUAL FUND RAISING GALA BENEFITING THE WILL-GRUNDY CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING - $75.00 per Ticket for Dinner/Dance - Teddy Lee Orchestra Reservations are being taken to August 12th. If you can/cannot be there in person, you might consider becoming a sponsor at the Choice ($1,500), Freedom ($400) or Independence ($250) level. Pam - pamwgcil@sbcglobal.net or call Shoma, at 729-0162, or stop into the offices at 2415 West Jefferson Street in Joliet. |
| Downtown Morris Garage Sales - August 26 to 28 - 815-941-0245 |
| Village of Minooka - Summer Fest - August 28 - Sponsored by the Lions Club - 815-467-2120 - John Jun - drjohnedd@aol.com |
| Polar Plunge - Black & White Night - August 28 Polar Plunge - Freezin' for a Reason - Benefits Special Olympics of Illinois - Tickets $30/1 and $50/2. Pasta Buffet from 7-8 pm Cash Bar Live Band - No Direction 8 pm Silent Auction Casual Black & White Attire Augie Watson - watson2580@comcast.net or Jen Wicevic - jen22jack23@hotmail.com |
| Cruise Night - Seneca 2010 - August 28 - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM - For Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles & Antique Tractors - Dash Plaques to first 200 entries - Great Family Fun - $10 entry fee. - 815-357-8006 evenings Gary - caddyguy@csky.net |
| An Evening of Wicked Plants - August 18 - 7-8:30 p.m. Sterling Morton Library - www.mortonarb.org/adult-programs Hear Amy Stewart, author of Wicked Plants, talk about the world's wickedest plants. In her New York Times bestseller Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities, author Amy Stewart takes on Mother Nature's most appalling creations. It's an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. Drawing on history, medicine, science, and legend, Stewart presents tales of bloodcurdling botany that will entertain, alarm, and enlighten even the most intrepid gardeners and nature lovers. Discuss the dark and dangerous side of the plant world with this popular author and stay for a book signing. $14 Members - $21 Non-members Call 630-719-2468 to register. |
| Learning Garden Stroll - August 7 - 10 AM - The Growing Place - 25w471 Plank Rd., Naperville (630/355-4000) and 2000 Montgomery Rd., Aurora (630/820-8088) Both locations - One of our Designers or Garden Coaches will lead an informative stroll through our gardens discovering and discussing what looks fabulous and offering tips on combinations, care, design, pests, diseases, etc. Coffee and donuts will be served. Do-It-Yourself Landscaping Talk - August 14 - 10 AM - at the Aurora location only - Learn about basic design principals as well as how to plant, spacing, and more. Discover easy tips and tricks for laying out bedlines, mulching, and creating new garden areas. Led by a Garden Coach or Garden Designer. We will feature plants that look fabulous this month and offer tips on combinations, care, design, pests, diseases, etc. Coffee and donuts will be served. http://www.thegrowingplace.com/classes.htm |