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JANUARY 23
Tales of the Underground. Three sessions at 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. or 1:15 p.m. at Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive, Joliet. Passengers on the Underground Railroad struggled with hunger, cold, unfamiliar surroundings, never knowing whom to trust, and the overwhelming fear of getting caught. This special event offers a glimpse into what fugitive slaves endured on their trip to freedom. Families and groups welcome. Light refreshments will be available. Registration required. Call us at 815-741-7277 to register or for more information.
JANUARY 24
44/52nds of the way to St. Patrick’s Day Party. 2 to 6 p.m. at Chicago Street Bar and Grill, 75 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Appetizers and cash bar, no cover charge. Entertainment by Anne Hatfield and Friends, hosted by Irish American Society of County Will. RSVP to marykayc3@gmail.com.
JANUARY 25
Paws to Read with Brody! 5 p.m. at Shorewood-Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood. ‘Paws’ to read with our cuddly therapy dog, Brody! Children can sign-up to read to Brody for a single, fifteen-minute session starting at 5 pm. Ages 6-12. Please contact the Children’s Department to register for the first available time slot.
JANUARY 27
Essential Oils 101. 6:30 p.m. at Shorewood-Troy Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood. Learn the essentials about essential oils at this fun and informative program. Have you heard about the latest trend in holistic healing and aromatherapy sweeping the nation, and want to know more about it? Find out how these concentrated fragrances work, and how you can use them to pamper yourself and apply them to a variety of ailments.
LEGO Club. 4:30 p.m. at Shorewood-Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood. Everything is awesome when you play with LEGOs at the library! Please register. Ages 6-12.
JANUARY 28
Kids Winter Reading Finale Party. 5 p.m. at Shorewood-Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood. If you have completed the Winter Reading Challenge, come to the library for a special party to celebrate all of your reading over the long, cold winter. Games and activities will make you forget about the cold and finish it all off with delicious food. Please register if you are attending the program.
STEAM Team. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Shorewood-Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive, Shorewood. Check out STEAM Team to get creative with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Please register for each class. Ages 10-14.
JANUARY 30
31st Annual spaghetti supper. 4:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Dennis Parish Center, 13th Street entrance, in Lockport. Carry outs available. Adult tickets are $8, children 12 and under $5. Tickets available at the door. Open to the public, everyone is welcome. Any questions call chairperson Lion Jerry Richards 815-838-0516.
Groundhog Day! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Big Run Wolf Ranch, 14857 Farrell Road, Lockport. Will Hal See His Shadow? View the progress being made from your donations! See growing peacocks and wolf pup “Sitka.” Featuring 10 wolves, siberian tiger, black bear, cougar and more! Admission $6. Food, gift shop, music, raffles and fun.
FEBRUARY 1
Financial Peace University. 7 to 9 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, at Western and Raynor, Joliet. It will continue for the next eight consecutive Mondays. We all need to plan for our money. Dave Ramsey’s FPU is that plan. It teaches God’s ways of handling money. FPU will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more. The cost is $93 per household (adults and teens). Call the First Presbyterian Church office at 815-727-9259 to purchase your class membership; there are a limited number available at this reduced rate. Child care is available.