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FEBRUARY 7
Ragtime Musical. 3 p.m. at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. The National Touring Production of the Tony Award Winning Broadway Musical “Ragtime” will perform. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are available at the Rialto box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or charge at 815-726-6600 or 800-745-3000. For information, go to www.rialtosquare.com or 815-726-7171, ext. 204.
FEBRUARY 8
Save Money on your Utility Bills. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Joliet Public Library-Main Branch, 150 N. Ottawa. Adults, registration required. Learn how you may be able to lower your energy bills from Citizen’s Utility Board experts. Bring current copies of your phone, electric and gas bills for review. For more information, visit www.jolietlibrary.org.
FEBRUARY 9
Family Chocolate Decorating. 7 to 8 p.m. at Shorewood-Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Make your chocolates “from the heart” by adding your own personalized touch. Kids and their families can stop by to make your own unique and tasty treats to give to your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. Chocolate will be provided! Registration required. All Ages. For more information, visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us.
100+ Women Who Care Meeting. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Mullets 14903 S. Bell Road, Homer Glen. 100+ Women, one hour, equals $10,000 to a local charity. Come learn more about the group. For more information, visit www.100wwc-will.org.
FEBRUARY 12
Quill Your Earrings. 2 to 4 p.m. at White Oak Library Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive. Next stop in the quilling series is jewelry! Make your own earrings out of quilled paper circles and hearts. As this is a daintier craft, make sure you bring your flexible and steady hands! All materials provided. For more information, visit whiteoaklibrary.org.
FEBRUARY 13
Young Rembrandts’ Family Art Class. 10 a.m. at Shorewood-Troy Public Library, 650 Deerwood Drive. Young Rembrandts is hosting a drawing class for the families of the community! Parents (or guardians) and children will sit side-by-side, drawing and exploring the wonderful world of art. Subject matter will be appropriate for ages 5 to 95 and may include drawing animals, still life, people, cartoons or portraits. All supplies will be included. Registration limited to 25 people – register all attendees. A parent/guardian must attend this drawing class with their child(ren). For more information, visit www.shorewood.lib.il.us.
Pure Prairie League and Firefall Concert. 8 p.m. at Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Tickets are available at the Rialto box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or charge at 800-745-3000, 815-726-6600. For information, go to www.rialtosquare.com or 815-726-7171, ext. 204.
FEBRUARY 14
CARE’s Fourth Annual Free Heirloom Seed Exchange. 1 to 4 p.m. at White Oak Library Lockport Branch, 121 East Eighth St. Bring your Heirloom veggie, herb or flower seeds to exchange or come & learn about Heirloom Seed gardening. Learn about GMO’s, Permaculture, Butterflies & Bees. Don’t forget to bring empty envelopes to hold your seeds & be sure to label the GMO/heirloom seeds that you’re exchanging. For more info about this free event call, Mary at 708-204-6924 or Ellen at 815-834-1611.
FEBRUARY 15
2016 Kids’ Fair. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Troy Middle School, 5800 W. Theodore St., Plainfield. Activities include free haircuts for kids, storytelling, crafts, dance, music and martial arts performances. Hosted by state Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant.
John Boda Performance. 2:30 p.m. at the Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Road. Singer and guitarist John Boda will perform “Popular Songs of Yesteryear.” This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 815-609-0669 or visit www.timbersofshorewood.com.