JULY 22
Movies in the Park. 8:30 p.m. at Settlers Park, 15251 S. Van Dyke Road. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, don’t forget the bug spray, and join us for some great movies under the stars. If inclement weather is forecast, the movie will be cancelled. For more information, contact the Plainfield Park District, 815-436-8812, www.plfdparks.org, or the Village of Plainfield, 815-436-7093, www.plainfield-il.org. Movie: Kung Fu Panda 3.
JULY 23
Lake Renwick Bird Viewing. 8 a.m. to noon at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, located on Renwick Road, east of Route 30. Special viewings allow the public to see herons, egrets and cormorants, while access to the preserve is restricted during the nesting season. Will County Audubon members staff will help the public learn more about the rookery and its birds. Registration is not required for the free, all-ages program.
11th Annual Golf Outing. 9 a.m. at The Sanctuary Golf Course, 485 Marley Road, New Lenox. The Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council 4400 their event, followed by a steak fry at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The cost for golf and dinner is $125. For information about the golf outing or the Knights, visit www.kofc4400.com/ or e-mail kc4400@yahoo.com.
Plainfield Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.on the corner of Fort Beggs and Plainfield Plaza. Rain or shine.
Busy Beavers Craft Club. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road. Learn to make a craft you can take home. Each month will feature a different craft activity. The free program is for ages 15 and younger.
Taste of Bolingbrook. Noon to 10 p.m. at The Promenade Bolingbrook. Free and open to the public. Food, family and fun festival. Hosted by Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.bolingbrookchamber.org.
JULY 26
Plainfield Cruise Night. 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Plainfield. For more information, visit www.plainfieldchamber.com/plainfield-cruise-night.
JULY 27
Lake Renwick Bird Viewing. 10 to 11 a.m. at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, located on Renwick Road, east of Route 30. Special viewings allow the public to see herons, egrets and cormorants, while access to the preserve is restricted during the nesting season. Will County Audubon members staff will help the public learn more about the rookery and its birds. Registration is not required for the free, all-ages program.
JULY 28
JJC Summer Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. at the Joliet Junior College Greenhouse Facility, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet.
JULY 30
Plainfield Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Corner of Fort Beggs and The Plainfield Plaza. Rain or shine.
Lake Renwick Bird Viewing. 8 a.m. to noon at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, located on Renwick Road, east of Route 30. Special viewings allow the public to see herons, egrets and cormorants, while access to the preserve is restricted during the nesting season. Will County Audubon members staff will help the public learn more about the rookery and its birds. Registration is not required for the free, all-ages program.
AUGUST 1
LGBTQ Parents Night. 7 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St. Finding out that your child is gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning can foster new emotions, experiences and challenges. Licensed school counselor Jeff Wood leads this conversation with parents. For more info or to register, visit www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.
AUGUST 2
Plainfield Cruise Night. 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Plainfield. For more information, visit www.plainfieldchamber.com/plainfield-cruise-night.