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5 Things to do in Will County: Music, anime, family fun and a few laughs

Plus, walk safely inside during the cold weather Monday through Friday at the Dellwood Park Community Center

By Denise M. Baran-Unland

C.W. Avery YMCA in Plainfield will host a "Winter Wonderland" family night on Friday, January 14, 2022. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. (John Nudera)

1) Youth ages 8 through grade 12 can hang out on Zoom with other youth through the Joliet Public Library’s Anime Club. They can test their knowledge with anime trivia or just discuss their favorite shows. The event is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. To register or for information, visit the library’s events page at jolietlibrary.org.

2) Get an early morning walk inside where it’s warm. “Wake up & Walk” is back at the Dellwood Park Community Center from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Walk around the gymnasium of the center, located at 1811 S. Lawrence Ave. in Lockport. Lockport residents and Challenge Fitness members get in free. Non-resident price is $2. Please bring ID. All ages welcome. For information, call 815-838-1183 or visit lockportpark.org/dpcc-general-info.

3) The C.W. Avery Family YMCA will host a “Winter Wonderland” family night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday night at the Y, located at 15120 Wallin Drive in Plainfield. Enjoy a winter-themed night with games and a hot cocoa bar. The event is free. Space is limited. Registration and facemasks are required. To register and for information, visit tinyurl.com/avery-y-family-night-jan-14.

4) American country music singer Easton Corbin will perform at Skooters RoadHouse at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Skooters RoadHouse is located at 700 W. Jefferson St. in Shorewood. Tickets are $25. For tickets and information, visit skootersroadhouse.com. For information about Corbin, visit eastoncorbin.com.

5) CD & ME will host a comedy night featuring Chris Barnes and Jim Flannigan from 6 to 11:15 p.m. Saturday at 23320 S. La Grange Road in Frankfort. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $22. Food and drink are available for purchase. For tickets and information, visit cdandme.co/events.