May 09, 2025
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Gotta Do It: Feb. 28 to March 6

The Joliet Central orchestra performs during the Jan. 27 grand opening of the new Joliet Central High School student center. An open house is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 29.

The Joliet Central orchestra performs during the Jan. 27 grand opening of the new Joliet Central High School student center. An open house is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 29.

Feb. 28

• Forest Preserve District of Will County Volunteer Workday – 8 a.m. to noon, Hickory Creek Preserve – Hickory Creek Junction, Mokena. For information, email rgauchat@fpdwc.org or call 815-722-7364.

• 57th Annual Will County Coin Club Show – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Clarion Hotel, I-80 and Larkin Ave., Joliet. Educational forum, youth auction, hourly door prizes, free admission and parking. For information, contact Rich at richjh@excite.com.

Feb. 29

• Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m., Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Visit www.jobs4people.org.

• English as a Second Language Grammar Club – 10 a.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Contact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• Microsoft Word Workshop – 1:30 p.m., Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. RSVP at 815-723-3885 and press 0 or chellis@willcountyillinois.com. For information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

• Student Center Open House – 5 to 7 p.m., Joliet Central High School main entrance, Collins Street, Joliet.

March 1

• Free Tax Preparation Service – Lockport Branch Library, 121 E. Eighth St., Lockport. By appointment only. For information, visit www.whiteoaklibrary.org or call 815-552-4260.

• English as a Second Language Reading Club – 10 a.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Contact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• Career Cafe – 10:30 a.m., Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. RSVP at 723-3885 and press 0 or chellis@willcountyillinois.com. For information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

• Bingo – 5 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox. Call 815-485-8369 or visit vfwpost9545.org.

• Bingo – 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 100 S. Infantry Drive, Joliet. Call 815-725-0746.

• Midwest Crossroad Chorus of Sweet Adelines International – 7 p.m., Trinity Christian School, 901 Shorewood Drive, Shorewood. Regular practice. Seeking new members. For information, call 866-588-7464 or visit midwestcrossroad.org.

March 2

• Standout Résumés – 9 a.m., Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. Learn the basics, schedule optional one-on-one résumé review. One hour. Free. RSVP at 723-3885 and press 0 or chellis@willcountyillinois.com.

• Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m., Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield.

• English as a Second Language Grammar Club – 10 a.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Contact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• Free FAFSA, Scholarship Workshops – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Joliet Junior College, U-Building Room 2008 A&B, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet. For information about financial aid, visit www.jjc.edu/financial-aid. For information about scholarships at JJC, contact Julie Allsopp at 815-280-6620 or jallsopp@jjc.edu, or visit www.jjc.edu/scholarships.

• Tenants Rights & Obligations Seminar – 5:30 p.m., Daybreak Center, West Entrance, 611 E. Cass St., Joliet. Free. Speakers: Barbara Tishuk, Giamanco & Ooink; and Alex M. Rechenmacher, Diocese of Joliet. RSVP at 815-774-4663.

• Preschool Information Session – 7 p.m., Heritage Professional Center, 24023 W. Lockport St., Plainfield. Information on the Plainfield Park District's Great Adventures Program for Preschoolers program. For information about registration, call 815-436-8812 or visit www.plfdparks.org.

March 3

• Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Wilmington City Hall, 1165 S. Water St., Wilmington.

• English as a Second Language Conversation Club – 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Plainfield Public Library District, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Contact Tania Hess at 815-263-8145 or thess@plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

• Microsoft Word Workshop – 10:30 a.m., Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. RSVP at 815-723-3885 and press 0 or chellis@willcountyillinois.com. For information, visit www.jobs4people.org.

• WSD's Computer Lab – 10:30 a.m., Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. Walk-ins welcome. Visit www.jobs4people.org.

• Free FAFSA, Scholarship Workshops – 1 to 3 p.m., JJC City Center Campus, Room 207, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. For information about financial aid, visit www.jjc.edu/financial-aid. For information about scholarships at JJC, contact Julie Allsopp at 815-280-6620 or jallsopp@jjc.edu, or visit www.jjc.edu/scholarships.

• Thursday Night Horseshoes – 6 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox. Call 815-485-8369 or visit vfwpost9545.org.

• “Which Way Home” – 7 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church of Joliet, 3401 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Documentary about immigration through the eyes of child migrants from Central America. Discussion follows. Free.

March 4

• Will County Mobile Workforce Center – 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., Mokena Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena.

• Encore Shop Spring Opening – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; also 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 5, Silver Cross Encore Shop, 710 Cedar Crossings Drive, New Lenox. Spring decor and clothing, Easter items and garden items. Proceeds benefit Silver Cross Hospital. For information, call the Encore Shop at 815-300-7642 or the hospital’s volunteer services at 815-300-7117.

• Fish Fry – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 4400, 1813 Cass St., Joliet. Fish, chicken and shrimp. Carryout. Call 815-723-3827.

• Fish Fry – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Stone City VFW Post 2199, 124 Stone City Drive, Joliet. Carryout and eat-at-bar begin at 11 a.m.; dining room opens at 4 p.m. Call 815-722-7122.

• Bingo – Doors open 4 p.m. Cards begin at 6 p.m., St. Mary Nativity School, 702 N. Broadway St., Joliet.

• Fish Fry – 4 to 7 p.m., Ingalls Park AC, Bond Road and Park Street, Joliet. French fried cod, shrimp, catfish and chicken tenders, French fries and baked potato. Dine in or carryout. Call 815-727-7217.

• Fish Fry/Karaoke – Fish fry is 4 to 8 p.m. Karaoke is 8 p.m. to midnight, Cantigny VFW Post 367, 826 Horseshoe Drive, Joliet. Call 815-722-5398.

• Fish Fry – 4 to 7:30 p.m., Croatian Cultural Club, 1503 Clement St., Joliet. Baked or fried cod, shrimp, catfish or fried chicken breast. Dine-in or carryouts. For information on carryouts, call 815-723-3154.

• Channahon Knights of Columbus, Council 12863 Fish Fry – 4 to 7 p.m., St. Ann Parish Hall, 24500 S. Navajo Drive, Channahon. Carryouts available. Ten percent discount before 5 p.m.

• Fish Fry – 4:30 to 8 p.m., Joliet Elks Lodge No. 296, 250 S.E. Frontage Road, Joliet. Baked and fried cod, fried shrimp, combo and burgers. Call the Elks at 815-744-3355 or 176 West at 815-955-4968.

• Fish Fry – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Hall, 505 Kingston, Romeoville. Carryouts available. Call Sheryl at 815-886-4165, ext. 419.

• Fish Fry – 5 p.m., Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox. Karaoke begins at 8:30 p.m. Call 815-485-8369 or visit vfwpost9545.org.

March 5

• Forest Preserve District of Will County Volunteer Workday – 8 a.m. to noon, Hammel Woods, Shorewood. For information, email rgauchat@fpdwc.org or call 815-722-7364.

• Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue Anniversary Celebration – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 23907 Industrial Drive N, Plainfield. Adoptable dogs, adoption discounts, free food and drinks, face painting, puppy play time, outside play area dedication. For more information, visit www.w2rescue.com.

• Wounded Warriors In Action Wild Game Lunch – noon to 5 p.m., Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977, 14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox. $20. Benefits Purple Heart veterans.

• Spring Book Nook Sale – noon to 4:30 p.m., White Oak Library, Crest Hill Branch,  20670 Len Kubinski Drive Crest Hill. Donated collections on gardening, history, travel, children's stories. For information, call 815-725-0234 or visit whiteoaklbrary.org.

• Friendship Baptist Church Wild Game Dinner – 5:30 p.m., Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield. $12 (adults) and $6 (kids 6 to 10). Age 5 and under are free. $20 at the door. Speaker. Giveaways. Order tickets at 815-436-2380 or FBCPlainfield.com.

• Fish Fry – 4 to 8 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council 4400, 1813 Cass St., Joliet. Fish, chicken and shrimp. Carryout. Call 815-723-3827.

• Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner – 4 to 7 p.m., Hope United Methodist Church, 2506 Caton Farm Road, Joliet. $10 (adults) and $5 (children). Carryouts available.

• “Hallelujah” Soup Supper – 4 to 6 p.m., Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Road, Coal City. $8 (adults and children 13 and older), $4 (6 to 12), $2 (3 to 5). Children age 2 and younger are free. Carryouts available. Benefits church building fund.

March 6

• St. Mary's Church Minooka Corned Beef Dinner Scholarship Fundraiser – noon to 7 p.m., , 303 W. St Mary's St., Minooka. Live Irish music on .Massasoit Street. Paddy Homan & The Noble Call from noon to 2 p.m. Keigher Academy of Irish Dance from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. St. James Gate (Irish rock band) from 3:45 to 6 p.m. $12 (adults), $6 (children) and $30 (family).

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