May 17, 2024
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5 Things to do in Will County: Will you find the abominable snowman?

Plus music, meatloaf and an opportunity for kids to make unique Valentine’s Day cards

By Denise M. Baran-Unland

Shout Section Big Band with guest vocalist Jacquelyn Vale will perform 7 p.m. Sunday at the ROXY Lockport, 1017 S. State St. The event is for jazz lovers of all ages. (Rob Winner)

1) Come out to the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center on Saturday and learn how to use nature to make Valentine’s Day cards. The event is free and runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 5 and older. Registration required by Friday. Register at online at reconnectwithnature.org or call 815-722-9470.

2) Join the “Bombie the Abominable Snowman Hunt” from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Messenger Woods Nature Preserve in Homer Glen. Attendees at this free event will sing songs, go on a 1-mile hike in search of the abominable snowman and then make s’mores over the campfire. Ages 3 to 8. Register by Friday. Register at reconnectwithnature.org or call 815-727-8700.

3) The Double Treble Dueling Pianos will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday at American Legion Thomas Hartung Post 1977, 14414 Ford Drive, New Lenox. The two pianists will play favorite sing-alongs and take requests. For information, visit guerrinimusic.com/double-treble-dueling-pianos and americanlegionnewlenox.com.

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4) MorningStar Mission will host the Great Meatloaf Cookoff from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Double “J” Sports Bar, 1001 Essington Road in Joliet. The cost is $10 to enter the meatloaf contest and $5 to eat. The event benefits the men, women and children at MorningStar Mission. To register, call Kelsey Teegen at 815-722-5780 or by email at directorofdevelopment@morningstarmission.org. For information, visit doublejsportsbar.com and morningstarmission.org.

5) Shout Section Big Band with guest vocalist Jacquelyn Vale will perform 7 p.m. Sunday at the ROXY Lockport, 1017 S. State St. The event is for jazz lovers of all ages. The bar will be open and outside food from surrounding restaurants is welcome. Directed by Brett Dean and Jacquelyn Vale. Cover charge is $10 cash. The venue has no ATM. To buy tickets and for information, visit shoutsection.com/welcome and roxylockport.com.

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