Month: June 2014

livingwellspendingless.com Freerangestock.com Try Geocoaching: A real world treasure hunting experience-participants use GPS devices to search a specific set of coordinates to find a hidden container. Go paintballing or try laser tag Visit a nearby state park such as Starved Rock Go to a local theater  Visit Six Flags Head to

Freedigitalphotos.net Check out my latest Herald-News article about the Plainfield Fest! Plainfield Fest-A weekend of F-U-N!

Freedigitalphotos.net Head over to Settlers’ Park this Friday, June 27th at 8:30 PM for Movies in the Park. Despicable Me 2 will be shown beginning at 8:30 but come to the park early for family recess time which starts at 7:30 PM. For more information, please call the Settlers’ Park

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net On Saturday June 21st, the Community 5K will take place in Plainfield around Settlers’ Park and Wallin Woods. A kid’s 1K race will begin at 7:30 am in Settlers’ Park followed by the Community 5K which will start at about 8 am near Plainfield Village Hall. Parking for

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net Head to Settlers’ Park in Plainfield on Thursday June 19th at 7 pm for a free concert! The whole family is welcome to come and enjoy listening to  the Flat Cats play a mix of both vintage and modern music. For more information, call the Settlers’ Park events

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net Come to the Shorewood-Troy library this coming Thursday, June 19th, at 7 pm for both a fun and informative event on the night sky. Dave Fuller, the sky guy, will perform entertaining reenactments about the myths behind the constellations. The event is for the whole family! Please contact

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net Plainfield’s En Vogue Boutique is hosting their Ladies’ Night Out on Friday, June 13th beginning at 5 pm. There will be refreshments, appetizers, and a gift basket raffle ticket with your purchase. Bring your friends and enjoy and night of shopping! En Vogue Boutique13717 South US Route 30

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net Host your next birthday party or other special event at the Ottawa Street Pool this summer. Party packages include reservation of the party area for 2 hours and daily admission for 20 people for $100 (additional guests are $4 each). Party times are available on Monday-Friday from 2-4

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net The Wallin Woods Subdivison, across from Larry’s Diner in Plainfield, is hosting a community garage sale this Friday, June 6th and Saturday, June 7th from 8 am until 3 pm. The garage sale will take place rain or shine!

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net  Help Save Pets, a Plainfield humane society, is hosting a pet adoption event outside of the Plainfield Public library this afternoon from 1-3 pm. From 2-3 pm, Spikes, the Joliet Slammers’ mascot, will be making an appearance. If you are looking to adopt a furry friend, go check