SEPTEMBER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FREE Smoke Alarms: NL Fire District will install free for Village & Township Residents
Schedule appointment: 815-463-4500 or email info@nlFire.com
Mobile Workforce Center -- Location for New Lenox area every Friday in September
Frankfort Library: Fridays, 9:30-noon, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Rd;
Mokena Library: Fridays, 1:30-3:30pm, 11327 W. 195th St.
Monday thru Thursday other locations: wwwjobs4people.org
Weekly Job Fair for Job Seekers:
@ Workforce Center of Will, 2400 Glenwood, Suite 100
Day and time vary every week: 815-727-4444
http://www.jobs4people.org/job-seekers/job-fairs.aspx
(other Workforce information: www.will.works)
Help New Lenox's 3 yr. old Jase Snevely fight stage-4 cancer.
Donations to Help Jase! i.e.clothing,shoes,books,linens,small household items.
Drop off donations: 1625 Carlton Ct., NL. or call for pick-up 815-999-2030.
Online donations: COTAforJaseS.com
NL Police Cadets --- Age 14 - 21 --- Explore the field of law enforcement.
Meetings: every other Monday, 5:30-7:30 pm. Info: ssperling@newlenox.net
Earn Extra Income $150 - Apply now for 2018 Election Judge & Training
815-740-4617 www.thewillcountyclerk.com
Musical Opportunities - Children, Teens, Adults @ United Methodist.
Vocal & Bell Choirs; Praise Team: musicians / vocalists Info 815-485-8271.
Attention: Will Co. political candidates for Mar. 20, 2018 election.
Petition packets now available at www.TheWillCountyClerk.com or
302 N. Chicago St. Joliet.
SEPTEMBER 2017:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
9/22 Grades 4-8: Guys Read 4:30-5:30 @ Library (pick up book)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
9/23 Big Run Wolf Ranch Family Day...$6 10am - 4 pm
See the growing babies: wolf "Luna", porcupine "Spike", and our fawn.
Noon Special guests: Incredible Bats. 1pm Monarch butterfly tagging
and release. Park at SWC Lockport WalMart & take free bus to ranch.
Handicapped park at ranch. (next, 10/21)
9/23 Blood Drive @ NL Library 10-2pm
Appointments encouraged 815-485-2605 x138
9/23 All ages: Pete the Cat Palooza 10:30-11:30 @ NL Library
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
9/24 Family Night @ United Methodist 5-6:30 pm
Dinner, music, activities for Pre-K to adult. RSVP 815-485-8271
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
9/27 Electronic Waste Recycle 2nd & 4th Wednesday, Monthly, 5 pm - 7 pm
@ New Lenox Township Building, 1100 S. Cedar (10/11, 10/25)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
9/28 Seniors - Falls Prevention Classes: Free 6-week program 9:30am.
Meets on Thursdays: Sept. 28 thru Nov. 16 @ Lincoln Way Christian,
690 E. Illinois Hwy. Register: 815-462-6493 or dMartin@NewLenox.net
9/28 WILDSIDE THURSDAYS @ United Methodist 815-485-8271
7th & 9th graders: 6-7:30pm High Schoolers: 7-8:30pm
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
9/29 LIONS CLUB VISION SCREENING, ages 6 months - 6 years
10a-12pm and 1pm-4pm @ NL Library. No appointment needed.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Save-the-dates:
Oct. 1 Military History & Collectibles Show $5 "Midwest Militaria"
9 am - 2 pm @ VFW 323 Old Hickory Rd., Buy, Sale, Trade.
Free Appraisals. Educational for families & children learn why we
fight for freedom, living Veterans testimonials.
TABLES: $30 per table 815-641-6411
Oct. 1 NAMI Support Group Meets Monthly, 1st & 3rd Sundays 6-7:30pm
@ St. Joe's Hospital, 333 N. Madison (10/1 & 10/15)
NAMI = National Alliance for Mental Illness for adults w/ mental illness and
for family, caregivers, and friends of those with mental illness.
Oct. 9 K-8 graders: CHEER CLINIC $40 @ Providence High
9:30am-12:30pm. Register: TStanish@ProvidenceCatholic.com
Oct. 9 Cancer Support Group 6:30 pm @ United Methodist
339 W. Haven, meets 2nd Monday, monthly. Info 815-485-8271
Oct. 15 Pant for the Pantry 5K Run, Walk
Jobs, Volunteers: 815-485-0001
10/16 "Healing Hearts - Survivors of Suicide Support Group" 7-8:30 pm
Meets third Monday, monthly at NL Police Dept.
10/2,9,16,23,30 TEEN CLINIC, Age 12-21: Free & Confidential Services
Every Monday, 3-6 pm @ Will Co. Community Health Center,
1106 Neal Ave., Joliet 815-685-2178
Announcements
9-1-1 Text Messages now accepted in Will County.
"9-1-1: Call if you can, text if you can't"
TEEN CLINIC, Age 12-21 - Free & Confidential Services, Mondays, 3 pm - 6 pm
@ Will Co. Community Health Center, 1106 Neal Ave., Joliet 815-685-2178
TRAVEL VACCINATIONS -- Planning to travel out of the country?
Call Will County Health Dept. for immunizations at 815-740-8143
Village Hall Hours, M - F 8:30 am - 5 pm
Crime Tip Hotline: 815-462-6111
Phone solicitations:
The NL Police Dept. does not solicit monetary donations.
Any donations made will not benefit the operations of the New Lenox Police Dept.
Food Pantry Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:30 - 11:30 and 1:30 - 3:30
Recycle: Traditional Items Only @ 1100 S. Cedar
M-F 1:00 - 3:30 pm & 4th Sat. monthly, 8 am-12 pm (No Electronic Waste)
Traditional items: paper, plastic, glass, aluminum, tin, cardboard.
Hazardous waste: used motor oil, anti-freeze, car batteries, and
BBQ grill type propane tanks w/cylinders
Electronic Waste Recycle: 2nd & 4th Wed. Monthly, 5 pm - 7 pm
@ NL Township Building, 1100 S. Cedar
Authorized American Heart Association Training Center
Providing courses: Heartsaver CPR with AED
Recycle: used motor oil @ All Four Fire Stations
Fire Dept. Monthly Pancake Breakfast @ Station One, 261 E. Maple St.
Watch for the return of breakfast in the fall.
New Lenox Public Library NewLenoxLibrary.org 815-485-2605
Recycle: Drop off used eyeglasses, cell phones, rechargeable batteries.
Drop donations in the collection boxes located on the library upper level.
Watch. Listen. Practice. Learn at Lynda.com through Library.
FREE 3,000 online tutorials. Pay no more monthly charges.
You can access Lynda.com at the Library or at your home.
Need assistance on technology topic? A sewing machine?
Knit or crochet? Schedule a one-on-one appointment.
eReaders available to check out at the library.
Download Digital Books, Audiobooks, Music & Magazines onto your
mobile device for free. www.NewLenoxLibrary.org/books-and-more/downloadables
Facility Rentals Available at the Park Dist. Lions Community Center.
Banquet Rooms and a Meeting Room: newlenoxparks.org/?page_id=694
(501©(3) non-profit, wildlife education facility featuring rescued North American wildlife.
Big Run is seeking donations for a new tiger enclosure for
"Shere Khan." Please make donations at GoFundMe.com/scn9hzw
Come see "Shere Khan" the Siberian tiger, "Kuma" the black bear,
Cougar "Charlie," 10 wolves, coyotes, raccoons, porcupines,
horses, and many other wild & domestic animals.
Yearly season passes & adoptions available.
Schedule Camping, Birthday Parties, Field Trips
United Methodist Church, 339 W. Haven www.UMCnl.com
UMC "Kids & Company Preschool" Information: 815-485-9504
Share Your Talents Adults, Teens, & Children @ UMC
Vocal & Bell Choirs: contact Musical47@hotmail.com
Praise Team: Contemporary musicians and vocalists:
T.Burns1952@me.com or 815-485-8271
Silver Cross Hospital
Encore Resale Shop @ Silver Cross
Tu, W, F & first Sat. of month 10 am - 3 pm
The Shop has been operated by a volunteer group
of women for 50 yrs. Donations can be dropped off
at the Shop or in the collection bin on the south side of the hospital.
VFW Program
D.A.V. Service Officer at VFW - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Monthly, 8:30 - 11:30 am.
Need to process a claim? No Appointment Needed
Banquet Hall Rental - Large or Small Hall
http://vfwpost9545.org/hall-rental
American Legion Program
Banguet Hall Rental - Seats 250
http://www.legion.topqualitytestserver.com/friday-menu/
Providence Catholic High School and Children's Academy
Providence Children's Academy Accepting Registrations
Four Programs for Age 30 months thru 5 years.
Full Details providencecatholic.org 815-485-7129
Next Volunteer 2017 Training Sessions: 4/1; 7/15; 10/14
Recurring Programs
County Wide Events and Programs
CASA = Court Appointed Special Advocate http://casaofwillcounty.org
2017 Volunteer Training, 6 Session: Jan. 21; Apr. 1; July 15; Oct. 14.
G.R.A.S.P. = Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing
There is no longer a Joliet Chapter. See GRASP Facebook page for
other chapter locations: Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates, Crete, Chicago.
N.A.M.I. = National Alliance for Mental Illness
Support groups: 1) family & caregivers 2) adults with mental illness
Meets 1st & 3rd Sundays monthly at St. Joe's Hospital 333 N. Madison, Joliet
Details FB 815-731-9103 NAMIwillgrundy.org
NAMI to offer: Free 12-Week Education for Family & Friends of People Living
With Mental Illness to improve coping & problem-solving.
Info and Registration email: info@namiWillGrundy.org or 815-731-9103
"Healing Hearts - Survivors of Suicide Support Group"
Meets monthly, 3rd Monday 7 - 8:30 pm @ NL Police Dept.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Alzheimer's General Caregiving
24/7 HELPLINE - 1-800-272-3900
Alzheimer's Support Groups in Joliet
• St. Edwards Episcopal Church, 206 N. Midland Ave...3rd Tuesday 10:30 am
• Victory Centre, 29 N. Broadway St. 3rd Saturday 11 am
Opiate Recovery Group, "From Dope to Hope" Tuesday nights, 7-8:30 pm
For both users & their loved ones @ Peace Lutheran Church, 1900 Lincoln Hwy, NL
AMIRF.org / tryan@armirf.org / 844-611-HOPE / Facebook
Family Support Group - HERO welcomes community.
Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm @ Lincolnway Christian Church, 690 E. Illinois Hwy.
For those whose loved ones struggle with addiction. Childcare available.
Info: jDombrowski@lincolnway.org
Will County Events and Programs
Age 50 & UP: Manhattan / New Lenox T.R.I.A.D. Programs
Meets Monthly, 4th Thursday, 1:30 pm @ NL Police Station
Note: Apr. 27, June 22 and November 16 to be held at the Village of
Manhattan, 260 Market Place.
Lincoln-Way Toastmasters
Enhance Your Communication Skills - No cost
Meets monthly, first & third Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm @ L-Way East
Use entry door by flag poles. 815-474-9580 www.lincolnwaytoastmasters.com.
New Lenox Safe Communities of America Coalition
https://www.facebook.com/safenewlenox
A Matter of Balance: Free 8 Week Class, Falls Prevention for Older Adults
Next class: Contact Daniel Martin 815-462-6128 / dMartin@newLenox.net
FREE 20-Hour Basic CERT Classes
If interested in taking the class or need additional information about the CERT program contact Daniel Martin, Public Safety Division Chief at the New Lenox Police Department, (815) 462-6128 / dMartin@newLenox.net
"Healing Hearts - Survivors of Suicide Support Group"
Meets monthly the third Monday 7 - 8:30 pm @ NL Police Dept.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
New Lenox Public Library Adult Programs NewLenoxLibrary.org 815-485-2605
Senior Center Coffee & Treats (Age 55+) 1st Thurs. Monthly, 10:30 am.
Adult Board Games Club: Monthly, 5:30 pm
Adult Book Club: 2nd Wed. Monthly, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Pick up current book at Library.
Mystery Book Club: 3rd Tues. Monthly, 1:30 - 2:30 pm.
Pick up current book at Library.
Fiber Arts Informal Exchange: 1st & 3rd Thurs. Monthly, 6 pm
Knit, crochet - beginners welcome!
Writers Group: 1st & 3rd Wed. Monthly, 6:30 pm
Discuss your writing with others. New members always welcome.
Genealogy Club: 2nd Tues. Monthly, 6 - 7:30 pm
Learn how to break through "brick walls" to obtain vital records.
Need assistance on technology topic? Sewing machine basics?
Knit or crochet? Schedule a one-on-one appointment.
New Lenox Community Park District Program
Silver Cross Hospital Programs
• Is weight loss surgery right for you? Wednesdays, 5:45 pm
Breastfeeding ----------------------- 09/22 10:30 am
Bipolar -------------------------------- 09/26 6:30 pm
Breast Cancer ---------------------- 09/26 6:30 pm
Breast Cancer Family&Friends -- 09/26 6:30 pm
Stroke --------------------------------- 09/27 4:00 pm
October
Breastfeeding ----------------------- 10/09 6:00 pm
Bipolar --------------------------------- 10/10 6:30 pm
Stroke --------------------------------- 10/11 4:00 pm
Baby Bereavement ---------------- 10/12 7:00 pm
Bipolar -------------------------------- 10/24 6:30 pm
Breast Cancer ---------------------- 10/24 6:30 pm
Breast Cancer Family&Friends -- 10/24 6:30 pm
Stroke --------------------------------- 10/25 4:00 pm
Breastfeeding ----------------------- 10/27 10:30 am
Free Screenings @ Silver Cross - Homer Glen
Scoliosis Screening, Adults & Children
Fridays 9 am - 3 pm By appointment: 877-694-7722
Blood Pressure Checks - daily 10 am - 2 pm - walk-ins welcome.
@ Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen
Balance Enhancement Assessment & Fall Prevention
by appointment: 815-300-6580
Colon Cancer Screening Kits 888-660-HEAL
Free Screenings @ Silver Cross - Online
Childbirth Education Classes @ Silver Cross - New Lenox
Postnatal Pilates, Prepared Childbirth, Breastfeeding Classes, Baby Basics
Free Birthing Center Tours @ Silver Cross - New Lenox
Saturdays 1:30 pm; Sundays 1:30 and 4 pm
(call for Tuesday tour times)
Friday Night Fish Fry, Year-round, 5 - 8 pm
Includes: Icelandic cod, shrimp, chicken. (dinners $8 to $12)
Tuesday Night Bingo Doors Open at 5pm; Games Start 6:45 pm
Games, Pull Tabs, Lightening Game. Food Available.
Thursday Night Horseshoes - starts Apr. thru Nov. 2017
6 pm sign up, start time 6:30 pm.
D.A.V. Service Officer at VFW - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Monthly
Need to process a claim? No Appointment Needed 8:30 - 11:30 am
Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977
http://americanlegionnewlenox.com
Bags 'N Beer Tournaments $5 every Wednesday.
Everyone Welcome to participate!
6:30 pm sign in; 6:45 pm teams drawn; 7 pm game starts
Prizes awarded - 100% payout.
Queen of Hearts Raffle, every Friday night, 7 pm
Karaoke with Chad every Friday, 7 pm to midnight
Dog Tag Drink Specials: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Veterans, show your dog tags, receive 50¢ off any drink.
Purchase an "Honor Brick" $50
Honor your loved ones, past & present with a commemorative brick.
To be installed in the walk of honor around the Patton Tank
@ American Legion, 14414 Ford Drive (off Cedar Rd.)
Banquet Hall Rental - seats 250
http://www.legion.topqualitytestserver.com/friday-menu/