This Week's Joliet Area Events

Joliet IL

16 August, 2021

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JOLIET, IL — Hoping to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Your Joliet Patch community calendar is a great way to see what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a talent show, or painting in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in the Joliet area: Public Service Committee Meetings - City of Joliet When: Monday, August 16th at 4:30 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Monday, August 16 at 4:30 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Woodland Open House - Woodland Elem School When: Monday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Woodland Elem School What: Event listing from Woodland Elem School: Monday and August 16 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMWoodland Open House Learn More Keith Open House - Edna Keith Elem School When: Monday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Edna Keith Elem School What: Event listing from Edna Keith Elem School: Monday and August 16 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMKeith School- Open House Learn More Kids' Crafts: No-Bake Dog Treats - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Monday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Monday, August 16 from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PMIn a pre-Dog Days of Summer celebration, we are making no-bake dog treats for you to take home to your pup.  Don't forget to join us at the library for our 4th annual Dog Days... Learn More Pre-Council Meeting - City of Joliet When: Monday, August 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Monday, August 16 at 5:30 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More 1st-4th Meet & Greet - Jones Elementary School When: Monday, August 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Jones Elementary School What: Event listing from Jones Elementary School: Monday, August 16 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Board Meeting - Jones Elementary School When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Jones Elementary School What: Event listing from Jones Elementary School: Monday, August 16 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Board of Education regular meeting - Aux Sable Middle Sch When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Aux Sable Middle Sch What: Event listing from Aux Sable Middle Sch: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM6:30 p.m. Closed Session 7:30 p.m. Open Session.  Learn More Joliet West Tiger Welcome Walk-Through  When: Monday, August 16th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Joliet West High School What: Event listing from Joliet West High School: Monday, August 16 from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PMJoliet West Tiger Welcome Walk-Through  Learn More Featured Event: DAV Service Officer At NL VFW Post 9545 When: Tuesday, August 17th at 8:30 a.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: DAV SERVICE OFFICER VFW Post 9545 is pleased to announce that Jim Daugharty, DAV Service Officer will be at our Post on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month WITH THE EXCEPTION OF holidays to help process your VA claims. His hours are from 8:30am-11:30am. If you have quest... Learn More Featured Event: DAV Service Officer At NL VFW Post 9545(Larry Paveza) Meet and Greet - Grades 1 and 2 (Drive Through) When: Tuesday, August 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Troy Craughwell School What: Event listing from Troy Craughwell School: Tuesday, August 17 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMFirst and Second Grade students are invited to drop off their supplies and meet their teacher. Please have all supplies labeled with your child's name and in a bag. Learn More Meet and Greet - Grades 3 and 4 (Drive Through) When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Troy Craughwell School What: Event listing from Troy Craughwell School: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMThird and Fourth Grade Students are invited to drop off their supplies and meet their teacher. Please label all supplies with your child's name and in a bag. Learn More Grand Prairie Open House - Grand Prairie Elem School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Grand Prairie Elem School What: Event listing from Grand Prairie Elem School: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Student&rsquo s Last Name A through G12:00 to 12:30 p.m. - Student&rsquo s Last Name H through M12:30 to 1:00 p.m. - Student&rsquo s Last Name N thr... Learn More Open House - Singleton - Isaac Singleton Elem Sch When: Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Isaac Singleton Elem Sch What: Event listing from Isaac Singleton Elem Sch: Tuesday, August 17 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMOpen House - Singleton Learn More Live @Night Cruisin on 66 When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: E Van Buren St, Joliet, IL, 60432 What: Live @Night Cruisin on 66 is a FREE family friendly event featuring music, a car show and vendors featuring downtown Joliet businesses like Audiophil's, Itis Amazing, Strange & Unusual, Artesano Store, Sol Artistic Solutios and more. The Heritage Corridor CVB will be there... Learn More Finance Committee Meeting - City of Joliet When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Tuesday, August 17 at 5:30 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More City of Joliet Public Safety Committee Meeting When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Tuesday, August 17 at 5:30 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Council Meeting - City of Joliet When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Tuesday, August 17 at 6:30 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Book Bites: Zoom with Us - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Grab a snack & drink. Listen & talk books. What's new? What's interesting? What's a Good Story? What's Next? Bring your latest read! Join local reading expert, Jenny, ... Learn More Featured Event: 1 1/2 Hour Pepper Spray Education and Training Class $20 When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 8519 W 191st St What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena Illinois is offering a      1 1/2 hour class on the use of pepper spray. This class will educate civilians on the use of force laws of Illinois for the use of pepper spray and other personal protection devices. Other areas ... Learn More Featured Event: 1 1/2 Hour Pepper Spray Education and Training Class $20 (Tony Wasco) First Student Attendance Day - Jones Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Jones Elementary School What: Event listing from Jones Elementary School: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More 1st Day of School - A O Marshall Elem School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: A O Marshall Elem School What: Event listing from A O Marshall Elem School: Wednesday, August 18 (all day)1st Day of School Learn More Board of Education Meeting - Joliet Twp HSD 204 When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Joliet Twp HSD 204 What: Event listing from Joliet Twp HSD 204: Wednesday, August 18 at 12:00 AM Learn More Wednesday Morning Nonfiction - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM This month we will be discussing The Gift of Forgiveness: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Have Overcome the Unforgivable by Katherine Schwarzenegger. Written with grace an... Learn More 2021 Member Lunch August 18th: Hiring a Diverse Workforce & Overcoming Challenges When: Wednesday, August 18th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry What: Event listing from Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry: Wednesday, August 18 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMAugust Member Luncheon Hiring a Diverse Workforce & Overcoming Challenges Hiring diverse talent can be complicated. Sometimes, it can feel like a contrary initia... Learn More Boys Soccer Tryouts - Aux Sable Middle Sch When: Wednesday, August 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Aux Sable Middle Sch What: Event listing from Aux Sable Middle Sch: Wednesday, August 18 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMCurrent sports physical required prior to tryouts. Learn More Girls Volleyball Tryouts - Aux Sable Middle Sch When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Aux Sable Middle Sch What: Event listing from Aux Sable Middle Sch: Wednesday, August 18 at 6:00 PMCurrent sports physical required prior to tryouts. Learn More Online Dating Discussion on Zoom - White Oak Library District Crest Hill When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Online Dating for Older Adults - Discussion Join us for an on-going discussion about dating online as we age. Are you age 40 and over? Are you trying to navigate how to da... Learn More School Board Meeting - Union Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Union Elementary School What: Event listing from Union Elementary School: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More LaQuinta Inn & Suites Open House and Ribbon Cutting When: Thursday, August 19th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry What: Event listing from Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry: Thursday, August 19 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PMLaQuinta Inn & Suites Shorewood Open House & Ribbon Cutting LaQuinta Inn & Suites invites the Joliet Chamber to attend their open house on Thursday, August... Learn More Zoning Board of Appeals - City of Joliet When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Thursday, August 19 at 2:00 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Plan Commission Meeting - City of Joliet When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: City of Joliet What: Event listing from City of Joliet: Thursday, August 19 at 4:00 PMhttps://www.joliet.gov/residents/event-calendar Learn More Teen Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (Roll 20) When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMTeen Dungeons and Dragons is back! We are starting an all new campaign! We will be using roll 20 so be sure to get your account ready. We are going to start at level. You can c... Learn More Family-to-Family in Joliet (Week 6 of 8) When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: NAMI Will-Grundy What: Event listing from NAMI Will-Grundy: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows tha... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 4406 Willowbend Dr What: The MARY EVE THORSON MUSEUM FOR TEACHERS has shared exhibits every weekend since JULY, and will continue to do so through SEPTEMBER only. ARE YOU A SELENA QUINTANILLA FAN? DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO LOVES HER? THEN COME ON OVER TO OUR GARAGE WHERE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE A SPECIAL VIE... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" (Myra Kathryn Richardson) Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! When: Friday, August 20th at 4:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: SIT DOWN DINING IS BACK!!! ALL WELCOME! Menu link:  https://drive.google.com/file/... Winner of "Best Fish Fry"  in Best of Lincolnway Readers Choice Awards 2021. Voted in the Top 5 Fish Fry's in Chicagoland by "Chicago's Best", and "Best Fish Fry" by "Best of Lincolnway 2021... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl. No Cover, All Welcome. 21+ When: Friday, August 20th at 8:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: TOP LIST KARAOKE in the Canteen After the Fish Fry, come into the Canteen and enjoy Top List Karaoke with Cheryl. Tune-up your pipes and take a turn at the Mic. Do your best Elvis, Janis Joplin, Doobie Brothers or whomever you want. The Music is Hot, the cocktails are cold ... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl. No Cover, All Welcome. 21+ (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime When: Friday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Fermilab virtual event What: A Fermilab sponsored virtual event given by Corey Gray on his journey connecting the Blackfoot language to gravitational wave astronomy. He will talk about what it's been like working at a land-based gravitational wave detector since 1998 and share a "Top 3" list of his favor... Learn More Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime (Tracy Marc) White Oak Author Tour Presents: Richard Lindberg When: Friday, August 20th at 6:30 p.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Friday, August 20 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Local Chicago author Richard Lindberg, journalist and research historian, discusses his latest book, Tales of Forgotten Chicago (2020).  This entertaining collection of twenty-o... Learn More Featured Event: Including You Inc., Family Fun Festival When: Saturday, August 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: Downtown Joliet, "City Center" What: The recipients for this year's 2021 donation is our Big Brothers and Sisters of Joliet, and the Male Performing Artist of the National Hook-up of Black Women. Contact us at: Including you Inc. PO Box 3162 Joliet IL 60434-3162 Phone: 779-227-1239 or 815-272-0782 Email: ... Learn More Featured Event: Including You Inc., Family Fun Festival (Earley Coleman) 2021 Alianza Business Feria August 21,2021 When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry What: Event listing from Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry: Saturday, August 21 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMFeria de Negocios/Business Fair Alianza de Negocios invites all to attend the Feria de Negocios to share cultures and businesses while strengthening your professional net... Learn More Midewin Prairie 101 (in-person) When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie What: What exactly is Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie? Learn about the origins and geography of this very special place. We will view restored wetlands and prairie and observe wildlife. Find out why ecological restoration is so important and experience some of the best examples o... Learn More Dog Days of Summer Event Volunteer Orientation When: Saturday, August 21st at 11:30 a.m. Where: White Oak Library District Crest Hill What: Event listing from White Oak Library District Crest Hill: Saturday, August 21 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PMBe a part of our Pack for the biggest event White Oak Library District is holding this year! We're looking for volunteers for Crest Hill Branch's Dog Days of Summer event on ... Learn More Including You Inc., Family Fun Festival When: Saturday, August 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry What: Event listing from Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Industry: Saturday, August 21 from 5:30 PM to 11:30 PMIncluding You, Inc., third Family Fun Festival.   Kid's zone; Live music; Food; Product Vendors & more! Including You, Inc is a 501(c)3 NFP Organization . Partial pro... Learn More Dirt Oval 66 Presents...Dirty O Rodeo When: Saturday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Dirt Oval 66 What: The rodeo comes to Dirt Oval 66 for the first time and it's an event you don't want to miss. The Dirty O Rodeo will feature traditional rodeo excitement like bull and bronc riding as well as competitions throughout the evening. Cheer on your favorites a they compete in barrel ... Learn More Featured Event: Religious School and New Member Open House When: Sunday, August 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: 250 N Midland Ave What: Our congregation serves all and accepts mixed faith families. Open from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Meet the teachers, Rabbi Jenny, and Cantor Jessica. We'll offer tours, singing, and dancing. Learn about the school program, adult education, Bar/Bat Mitzvah training, Hebrew education... Learn More Featured Event: Religious School and New Member Open House (Mark Turk) See more local events, or add your own, on the Joliet Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.