A Look at the Next Five Days: March 7-11

Monday, March 7

Casimir Pulaski Day

When: All day
Where: Across the Chicago area

Since 1978, this regional celebration of the Polish Revolutionary War officer's birthday is one of those traditions that define the Windy City and the surrounding suburbs. This holiday mainly affects governments and schools in Cook County, but here's a reminder of what's open and closed in the Frankfort area.

• Lincoln-Way, Frankfort and Summit Hill distrcit schools: Closed. Also, Lincoln-Way high schools will have a delayed start Tuesday.
• Village and Township government offices: Open.
• Mail delivery: No disruption in service. 
• Frankfort and Frankfort Square park districts: Open
• Frankfort Public Library: Open.  

Fat Tuesday/Paczki Day

When: All day
Where: Across the Southland suburbs

You read about the last week in Patch. Be prepared today, though, to fight the crowds to snag some tasty Polish pastries. Frankfort Patch will be out at local bakeries to document the action.

Village Board Meeting

When: 7 p.m.
Where: Frankfort Police Department, lower level, 20602 Lincoln Way Lane

Reminder: The first meeting of the month is on a different day. Go here for a look at what's on the agenda for the trustees and other member of the board.

Professional Women's Network's Lunch and Learn

When: 11:45 a.m.
Where: , 20901 S. LaGrange Road

Barbara Finney, founder and director of the Etiquette & Leadership Institute of Illinois, is the featured speaker at this event, discussing the skills needed to create a lasting impression when networking. Go for more information.  

Summit Hill School District 161 Board Meeting

When: 7 p.m.
Where: Administration Building, 20100 S. Spruce Dr.

The District 161 School Board meets for the first time this month. Go here for a look at what's on the agenda.

Creating Sacred Space

When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: , 3 W. Nebraska St.

Interior decorator and Feng Shui consultant Catherine Ashton will offer tips on how to create a a home sanctuary that you can your own and that speaks to your soul.

Village Plan Commission Meeting

When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: , training room, 333 W. Nebraska St.

Reminder: The commission's first meeting of the month is being held at a special location, Fire Station No. 1. Go here for a look at the complete agenda.

Lincoln-Way School District 210 Board Meeting

When: 7 p.m.
Where: Lincoln-Way Central High School, 1801 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox.

The District 210 School Board meets for the first time this month. Go here for a look at what's on the agenda.

Lincoln-Way School District 210 Asset Celebration

When: Starts 7 p.m. and runs through March 13.
Where: The Hub, 1303 S. Schoolhouse Road, New Lenox, and , 201 Colorado Ave.

District 210, along with Lincoln-Way area churches and park districts, are teaming up to present a weekend of entertainment for youths of all ages. It all starts at 7 p.m. Friday at the Hub in New Lenox with a Battle of the Bands that's open to middle, junior high and high school students in the L-W area. A pancake breakfast and Family Fun Faire are also on tap. Go for more information, and check out Frankfort Patch later in the week for more coverage of this celebration.