Events for August 2015

According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.  Starting at age 50, men and women who don’t have a history of polyps or colon cancer should have a colonoscopy every 10 years. To encourage patients to get this vital test, Gatto’s Restaurants is giving patients a $20 Gift Certificate when they have a screening colonoscopy at Silver Cross Hospital between March 1 to Sept. 30, 2015.  Call 1-888-660-HEAL or visit www.silvercross.org for a referral to a physician on the Silver Cross Medical Staff who performs colonoscopies.
 

It’s time for New Lenox residents to mark their calendars for the New Lenox Fire Protection District’s (NLFPD) Family Fun Day. This year the event will be held on Saturday, August 1^st from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Station 1, 261 E. Maple.
 
“Family Fun Day is a day for the district to give back to its residents,” said NLFPD Chief Steve Engledow. “There are going to be plenty of activities for families to come and take part in.”
 
The event is sponsored by Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, who will be giving out free blood pressure checks and will be playing the Operation game with anyone in attendance.
 
“We are very excited that LIFESTAR will be landing a helicopter around 1:15 p.m. at our event,” said Engledow.
 
The Family Fun Day will include truck rides, a bounce house, and other children’s activities, along with special appearances by Sparky the Fire Dog and Red, NLFPD’s Search and Rescue Bloodhound. Hotdogs, chips, popcorn, sno-cones, and drinks will also be provided to those who attend.
 

5 Craft Breweries - 3 Bands - 1 Night- 0 Tickets can only mean its "Bands & Brews" Night in the Commons, Saturday, August 1st! 

Three local bands will be preforming a variety of music for all types of music lovers!  'Stoneblue' will kick off the night at 5:30pm with music by Muddy Waters, Hound Dog Taylor, B.B. King and Otis Redding. "The Junkyard Dawgs" will follow with cover songs from Jimi Hendrix to the Stones & Pink Floyd. Their dynamic rhythm section is accented by killer harmonica and sure to be a crowd pleaser! "Perry Hutchins" will wrap up the evening with a blend of Rock, Blues & County, where his music is influenced by a variety of artists like Kid Rock, The Black Crowes, Jonny Lang and Blackberry Smoke. A variety of craft beers will be sold from five different breweries, and each brewery will have a representative on-hand to present their selections (NO outside liquor permitted). The concession stand will be grilling up  fresh burgers, brats and serving pulled pork sandwiches so no one will go hungry! This event requires NO tickets, just great weather and music lovers!! Don't miss out on this free musical event!

Join us for Wednesday movie nights in the summer! This week we'll be showing Cinderella!

Someone Needs Blood Somewhere.

State Representative Margo McDermed
Community Blood Drive

Thursday, August 6
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
11032 Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL

To schedule your appointment, please sign up online at www.heartlandbc.org or call 815-277-2079. Heartland Blood Centers provides blood to 63 hospitals in the Chicagoland area, including Silver Cross  Hospital in New Lenox.

All who donate will receive a $5 Target Gift Card!
Photo ID Required.

The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce presents its 2015 Annual Golf Outing on Friday, August 7. This year's theme is "Welcome to Margaritaville" and we hope you'll join us for a day of fun in the sun at The Sanctuary!

Golf Options:

The "Jimmy Buffet" Package - $850 ($1000 value)
Golf for Four Golfers, Two Carts, Lunch, Dinner & Beverages on the Course
Premiere Hole Sponsorship - includes Logo on Sponsor Sign, Program Book & Chamber Website, and Raffle Donation

The "Key West" Adventure - $135 per Golfer/$540 per foursome
Golf, Cart, Lunch, Dinner & Beverages on the Course

Download the Sponsorship and Registration Form Here!
Sponsorship opportunities include:
Dinner Sponsor (2 Available) - $750
Lunch Sponsor (2 Available) - SOLD: RT. 6 FOOD & FUEL and SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL
Grand Raffle Sponsor - $500
Golf Cart Sponsor - $500
Hole-in-One Sponsor - $500
Golf Ball Sponsor - SOLD: KATHY MILLER, STATE FARM INSURANCE
Check-In Registration Sponsor - SOLD: FIRST BANK OF NEW LENOX
Driving Range Sponsor - $250
Field Golf Carts - SOLD: KURTZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Raffle Sponsor - Minimum $50 Cash or Valued Item
Drink Koozie Sponsor - Free for Chamber Members
Sunscreen Sponsor - Free for Chamber Members
Golf Tee Pack Sponsor - SOLD: STANDARD BANK & TRUST
 

Senior Spirit Live & Learn
Tuesday, August 11 | 1 p.m.

Senior Spirit Live & Learn with Dr. Peter “Rocky” Samuel,Emergency Medicine Physician,will be answering the question: “What is Myocardial Infarction (MI)?”

Free parking & light refreshments.

Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Bruce J. Wallin, MD, Conference Center
333 North Madison Street, Joliet
To register, call the Presence Infoline at 877.737.4636

Join us for Wednesday movie nights in the summer! This week we'll be showing Big Hero 6!

The Village of New Lenox presents Country in the Commons 2015
Joe Nichols - August 16th and The Band Perry - August 30th
Tickets now available for purchase online or in-person at New Lenox Village Hall.

Cost for both concerts is $50.00 total.

If you choose to purchase on line, please note that you will be charged a $2.50 service fee per ticket plus a credit card processing fee of 3% of the transaction value.

August 16, 2015 - Joe Nichols - 8pm
August 30, 2015 - The Band Perry - 8pm
Gates open at 4:30pm

Reminder, you do not need to be a resident of New Lenox to purchase tickets. Should you have any questions please call 815-462-6425.

Join the Joliet Slammers Wednesday, August 19th at 7:05 PM  when we welcome Pete Rose to Silver Cross Field. Rose will be in uniform coaching the Slammers during the game, and be available to meet and sign autographs with fans during what will be a very special night. This will be Rose's first on field appearance in uniform in the Chicagoland area since 1989. 

Suite Packages Available (Limited)
Pete Rose appearance, photo opportunity, & Slammers souvenir item to be autographed. Food & beverage included. $130 per person.

Individual Tickets:
$18/Club Level
$15/Reserved Seat
$10/General Admission
 

This Friday is Sister's Closet. Score a new wardrobe for $10!
Come to the Lincolnway Christian Church on Friday, Aug 21 (4-8 PM), or Sat, Aug 22 (9am - noon), and your $10 entry ticket will entitle you to 10 new-to-you items. Additional items are $1/each.

This Friday is Sister's Closet. Score a new wardrobe for $10!
Come to the Lincolnway Christian Church on Friday, Aug 21 (4-8 PM), or Sat, Aug 22 (9am - noon), and your $10 entry ticket will entitle you to 10 new-to-you items. Additional items are $1/each.

Rededication of Veterans Memorial
Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 AM

On September 27, 2014 the New Lenox Veterans Memorial was vandalized, causing considerable damage to the Monuments dedicated to each branch of our Armed Services.

Our Community came together.  A fund was established by the local VFW Post 9545 and combined with insurance proceeds through the Village of New Lenox - approximately $55,000 was raised.  These funds enabled complete restoration of the monuments and permitted an additional expansion to be constructed to honor the Fallen Soldiers and Purple Heart Veterans.

The work is expected to be finished for the Memorial’s Rededication on August 22, 2015 at 11am, which is the 11 year anniversary from its original Dedication.

The restoration/upgrades to the Memorial are as follows:

• The 5 Original service monuments replaced with similar design
• Entrance monument replaced with an upgraded size and brushed aluminum dedication plaque
• Extension wing added with a new Purple Heart monument and flag to include new paver area
• Extension wing added with a Fallen Soldier Monument and Flag to include new paver area
• Sound system added that plays Taps every day at sunset
• Additional landscape improvements

The Village of New Lenox would like to thank everyone who donated to the Restoration Fund, as well as all the companies who donated time and materials to restoring the Memorial.  Your contributions are greatly appreciated.

Mark you calendars for August 22 from 2pm til 8pm and come on out to TCBY New Lenox! We are hosting a fundraiser for HEAD FOR A CURE. This foundation raises funds that supports brain cancer research at various facilities including Northwestern Hospital. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to this fabulous foundation.

Pre Registration Fees: 
Ages 18 & up $30 
Ages 15 to 18 $15 
Ages 14 and under $8* 
(*or free with no official time or T-shirt); 
Kids Dash FREE.

For more information contact Leslie at: RWF5KSJS@stjudes.org
 

What do you get when you have over 50 unique vendors displaying their wares in the Commons along with wine, snacks, music and a movie? Ladies Night Out of course!

Vendors will display their wares from one-of-a-kind artisan crafts, to hand-made baby items, trendy purses, unique jewelry, kitchen gadgets, greeting cards, infused olive oils and even fresh flowers! Long day at work? Treat yourself to a mini massage or manicure, make-up tips or indulge in chemical free body & bath products! Stay and watch "Chicago" on the big screen with your gal pals and keep the party going! Don’t miss out on this delightful night in the Commons that benefits both our residents and the community. Grab the ladies in your life for a night out in New Lenox!

For more information call 815-462-6400, visit www.newlenox.net or the Village of New Lenox Facebook page.

Please join us as we celebrate Petals & Twigs Fall Fest 2015!

Saturday • August 29 • 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday • August 30 • 11 AM – 4 PM

Free Gift with Purchase
Vendor Tent
Raffle Drawings
Wine & Dip Tastings
And, introducing our newest body care and aromatherapy products - Green Evee Organics!


Petals & Twigs is a support business of Trinity Services, Inc., a social-service organization dedicated in helping people with disabilities live full and abundant lives.

Please join us as we celebrate Petals & Twigs Fall Fest 2015!

Saturday • August 29 • 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday • August 30 • 11 AM – 4 PM

Free Gift with Purchase
Vendor Tent
Raffle Drawings
Wine & Dip Tastings
And, introducing our newest body care and aromatherapy products - Green Evee Organics!


Petals & Twigs is a support business of Trinity Services, Inc., a social-service organization dedicated in helping people with disabilities live full and abundant lives.

The Village of New Lenox presents Country in the Commons 2015
Joe Nichols - August 16th and The Band Perry - August 30th
Tickets now available for purchase online or in-person at New Lenox Village Hall.

Cost for both concerts is $50.00 total.

If you choose to purchase on line, please note that you will be charged a $2.50 service fee per ticket plus a credit card processing fee of 3% of the transaction value.

August 16, 2015 - Joe Nichols - 8pm
August 30, 2015 - The Band Perry - 8pm
Gates open at 4:30pm

Reminder, you do not need to be a resident of New Lenox to purchase tickets. Should you have any questions please call 815-462-6425.