Friday, February 8, 2013
Get out this weekend and enjoy some fun family-friendly activities.
Every Friday we'll feature some family-friendly weekend events that are happening in the Lincoln-Way communities. It could be activities put on by the local park districts, libraries, community-hosted festivities, volunteer projects, church picnics and more. Help Keep the List Fresh. New Lenox SATURDAY, FEB. 9 Chili Cook-Off at New Lenox Library 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off, noon-1:30 p.m., at New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway. Come to the library to taste and judge the chili entries. Tasting bowls and spoons provided. FREE Cirque Ziva Cirque Ziva, 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln-Way Central High School, 1801 E. Lincoln Highway. The Golden Dragon Acrobats’ newest production, “Cirque Ziva,” promises to entertain spectators of all ages with …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Ice Sculptors transformed downtown Frankfort into a winter wonderland for the first weekend of Winter on the Green.
The Village of Frankfort kicked off its Winter on the Green series on Sunday afternoon with Ice Fest. Professional ice sculptors brought their talents to Breidert Green, crafting their cool creations on location. A heated trolley offered free rides through downtown Frankfort, providing a toasty vantage point from which to view the sculptures. The Illinois Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association brought their cuddly crew to mingle with event attendees and add to the wintery feel of the afternoon. Like New Lenox Patch on Facebook Like Mokena Patch on Facebook Like Frankfort Patch on Facebook
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Friday, January 11, 2013
Get out this weekend and enjoy some fun family-friendly activities.
Every Friday we'll feature some family-friendly weekend events that are happening in the Lincoln-Way communities. It could be activities put on by the local park districts, libraries, community-hosted festivities, volunteer projects, church picnics and more. Help Keep the List Fresh. New Lenox SATURDAY, JAN. 12 Hickory Creek Volunteer Work Day Hickory Creek Volunteer Work Day, 8 a.m. till noon at Hickory Creek Barrens Nature Center and Preserve, 141 s. Schoolhouse Rd., New Lenox. Come and enjoy the cool crisp air and the hum of the chainsaw. Learn about native species and more, while helping to clean-up the preserve. To make sure there is enough equipment, register by calling 815-722-7364 or email rgauchat@fpdwc.org. FREE Duct Tape …
Monday, December 10, 2012
Frankfort celebrated the holidays with two days of seasonal festivities in the village's historic downtown.
The Frankfort Historic Business Association hosted the 27th annual Christkindl celebration on Dec. 8 and 9. Christkindl celebrates Frankfort's German heritage. St. Nicholas spent the weekend in the village, giving sweets to good children and switches to bad ones. The weekend also included horse-drawn wagon rides, cookie decorating, holiday crafts, Santa's secret workshop and a pet blessing on Breidert Green, among other events. The 8th annual Cookie Walk was also held during the weekend. Ticketholders visited various downtown shops and received a cookie at each store, collecting more than 20 cookies throughout the day. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:
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Sunday, December 9, 2012
Residents carried lanterns through downtown Frankfort and enjoyed a bonfire.
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Sunday, December 9, 2012
A traditional lantern parade was held on Saturday, the first day of Frankfort’s 27th annual Christkindl weekend. St. Nicholas led the evening procession, which departed from the Frankfort Historical Museum and ended at Breidert Green. Parade participants were provided with lanterns. Following the parade, community members gathered around a fire on the green to enjoy a few Christmas poems recited by St. Nicholas, as well as cookies and cocoa. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Frankfort residents gathered to watch the lights go on at Breidert Green and meet Santa.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Frankfort residents gathered Thursday evening on Breidert Green for the Frankfort Tree Lighting Ceremony. Singers from both Hickory Creek Middle School and Lincoln-Way East High School performed holiday tunes. Frankfort Mayor Jim Holland invited all the children in attendance up onstage to turn on the lights on the green. After the tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived on a fire engine and took their seats on the green to spend the evening listening to the holiday wishes of Frankfort children. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Trick or treaters kicked off the evening with a parade through downtown Frankfort.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The Village of Frankfort hosted the annual E.F. Bucko Halloween Parade on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the holiday and kick off official village trick or treating hours. Costumed kids and their parents arrived at 3:30 p.m. at Breidert Green for spooky storytelling before the parade. At 3:50 p.m., parade participants lined up and walked from Breidert Green to the LaSalle Street parking lot. From there, trick or treaters dispersed, as village trick or treating hours went into effect from 4-7 p.m. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
Frankfort trick or treaters got a head start on Halloween this Saturday at the Frankfort Historic Business Association's Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt.
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
The Frankfort Historic Business Association hosted a Trick or Treat Treasure Hunt on Saturday afternoon in downtown Frankfort. Costumed kids and parents checked in at Breidert Green for an afternoon of clues and candy. Each trick or treater was given a list of clues to solve. The clues led to various downtown businesses, where event attendees could collect Halloween candy a few days early. The Frankfort Area Historical Society arranged for hayrides through downtown and the Frankfort General Store and Kernel Sweetooth provided hot cider and popcorn to make for a festive fall afternoon. Two Ways to Stay Connected to Frankfort Patch:
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Saturday, October 6, 2012
Runners and walkers alike braved the cold to compete in the annual event.
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Saturday, October 6, 2012
Frankfort residents gathered Saturday morning at Breidert Green in downtown Frankfort to compete in the 16th annual Old Plank Road Trail 5K Run/Walk. The village-sponsored race began at 9:30 a.m. An awards ceremony followed at 10:30 a.m. Competitors' spirits were high, despite the autumn chill, and Patch was there to capture the fun. To see who won this year's 5K, check out the chart below: 38:08.47 Male 50-59 Two Ways to Stay Connected to Frankfort Patch:
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Downtown Frankfort is in store for two new events this fall: September concerts and the inaugural wine and ale walk.
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Downtown Frankfort, which is already the setting for a host of community events and festivals throughout the year, will see two new fall events starting this weekend. First up is the September Sunset Music Series on Breidert Green from 5:30-6:30 p.m. this Sunday and again on Sept. 30. “It is a village initiative,” said Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Karen Blake. “They asked to partner up with us because the chamber has been sponsoring summer concerts for more than 20 years.” “The idea was to try and take advantage of the really nice weather we enjoy in September,” she said. “We wanted to put on two additional concerts for people to enjoy after the Fall Fest.” The free concerts will feature the Illinois Philharmonic Brass …
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