Operation Lemon-Aid For Kids

Freedigitalphotos.net By: Dawn Dause Operation Lemon-Aid for Kids is a wonderful program that Panera Bread is participating in from July 7th-20th. Panera will donate $0.25 for every lemonade and frozen lemonade sold to Make-A-Wish Illinois. During the weekends of July 12th and 19th, the Panera Bread in Plainfield will be

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Household Hazards You May Be Overlooking

State Farm Flickr   Although modern appliances make life easier, they can short circuit and lead to kitchen fires. Stove top burners can malfunction, refrigerator light bulbs can stay on and overheat, etc. Look for warning messages on the appliances or strange displays that may indicate a problem. Treadmills are

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Plainfied Fest

Freerangestock.com  Plainfield Fest 2014 will be taking place July 18th-20th. This awesome event will include carnival rides, games, food, beer tent, live music, bags tournament, and a “best pizza” contest. Fest hours are: Friday July 18th 4-11 pm, Saturday July 19th 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday July 20th

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Picnic And Fireworks

Freedigitalphotos.net Head over to Plainfield Central High School this Thursday, July 3rd at 6 pm for a picnic and fireworks. This event is free for the entire family and includes many fun activities such as inflatables, bike parade, big trike races, play zone, Military organizations face painting, dance performance and

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Movie In Settlers’ Park

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

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Community 5K

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

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Settlers’ Park Concert

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

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