Shorewood Memorial Day Events

Happy Memorial Day Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net The village is hosting a Memorial Day parade tonight beginning at 5:30 PM that is followed by a free concert and an ice cream social. Children can also participate in a bike decorating contest for kids ages 5-8 and 9-14. The bicycle entries should line

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Plainfield Memorial Day Parade

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net The Plainfield American Legion will host their annual Memorial Day parade on Monday beginning at 10:30 am at Ira Jones Middle School located at 15320 S Wallin Drive. The parade will move east to Ottawa Street before travelling onto the path of Settlers’ Park near Van Dyke Road

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Memorial Day BBQ Ideas

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net Decorate your outdoor space with American flags, red, white, and blue balloons, table cloths, flowers, plastic dinner ware, etc. Don’t forget that if you are flying the American flag on this special day, it flies at half-staff until noon. Enjoy a parade before your party Grill the standard

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Nabby’s Of Plainfield

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net Nabby’s has been open since 1990 and has been offering Plainfield and surrounding communities great food and catering service. The menu is expansive, offering entrees ranging from calzones to Vienna hot dogs. Nabby’s also offers catering for events both small and large. Nabby’s14802 N Michigan StreetPlainfield, IL 60544(815)

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Grilled Chicken

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net Now that the weather is finally getting nicer, it’s time to fire up the grill again! Here’s a delicious recipe for grilled chicken: Marinated Chicken BreastsFood NetworkIngredients 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar (apple cider, red wine, or balsamic) 2-3 teaspoons of dried herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano

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Spotlight On The Streams Rec Center

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net  The Streams Recreation Center, which opened in the fall of 2005, is the Plainfield Park District’s newest facility. The rec center is located in the Streams subdivision just south of Route 59 and Fraser Road. The facility is 3,000 square feet and holds a dance room, two mulit-purpose

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Grande Park Garage Sale

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net The Grande Park Annual Community Garage Sale is taking place tomorrow, Thursday May 15th starting at 7:30 am. Many homes are participating and everything from clothes, toys, decor, and furniture is for sale. Grande Park26401 Grande Park BlvdPlainfield, IL 60585

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Plainfield YMCA Expands Kidz Zone Program

Credit: Freedigitalphotos.net By: photostock Starting this fall, the C.W. Avery Family YMCA’s Kidz Zone program is expanding to before and after school care for Kindergarten students from 5 District 202 schools. On school days, the Y’s new K-Kidz program will meet at the Plainfield United Methodist Church in downtown Plainfield.

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