Plainfield Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Week

Plainfield IL

16 August, 2021

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PLAINFIELD, IL — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? See what's new on your Plainfield Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and around Plainfield: Kindergarten Round-up - Ridge Elementary School When: Monday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Ridge Elementary School What: Event listing from Ridge Elementary School: Monday, August 16 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCome and meet some of your classmates! Learn More Kindergarten Scavenger Hunt - Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch What: Event listing from Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch: Monday and August 16 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMBring your student on a scavenger hunt!!  Meet your teacher - and be sure to bring all your school supplies. Learn More Board of Education regular meeting - Plainfield SD 202 When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Plainfield SD 202 What: Event listing from Plainfield SD 202: Monday and August 16 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM6:30 p.m. Closed Session 7:30 p.m. Open Session. Learn More Stargazing at Mather Woods - Plainfield Park District When: Monday, August 16th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Plainfield Park District What: Event listing from Plainfield Park District: Monday, August 16 from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM Event includes instruction by a professional astronomer who will demonstrate how to find constellations, https://www.facebook.com/events/478150656766986 Learn More Intro to Tai Chi: The Sun 73, Class Series (Virtual Program) When: Tuesday, August 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Instructor Erica Bough brings Tai Chi to a new level with the addition of The Sun 73 movements during this virtual class series hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. The four-class session builds on optimizing internal energy, improving body structure and increasin... Learn More Meet the Teacher - Central Elem School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Central Elem School What: Event listing from Central Elem School: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMPlease attend the event at the scheduled time below by your child' s last name.11:30AM-12:00PM - (A-H)12:00PM-12:30PM - (I-P)12:30PM-1:00PM - (Q-Z) Learn More Ridge Meet & Greet (Grades K-5) - Ridge Elementary School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Ridge Elementary School What: Event listing from Ridge Elementary School: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM11:30-12:00 Last names A-D12:00-12:30 Last names E-L12:30-1:00 Last names M-R1:00-1:30 Last Names S-ZIf parents have students with different last names, they may come during one time slot r... Learn More Meet and Greet - 1st-5th and FBI - Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch What: Event listing from Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM1st-5th grade students - come meet your teacher and be sure to bring all your school suppliesPTA is also having a back to school social from 12-2 PM (K students are welcome to attend... Learn More Picture Day - TMS - Troy CCSD 30C When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Troy CCSD 30C What: Event listing from Troy CCSD 30C: Tuesday, August 17 (all day) Learn More Intro to Tai Chi: The Sun 73, Class Series (Virtual Program) When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Instructor Erica Bough brings Tai Chi to a new level with the addition of The Sun 73 movements during this virtual class series hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. The four-class session builds on optimizing internal energy, improving body structure and increasin... Learn More SIP -Early Release Day - Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch What: Event listing from Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch: Wednesday, August 18 from 9:00 AM to 12:45 PMFirst day of school is a SIP day (School Improvement Day) all students will attend from 9:05-12:45.  Learn More Mobile Workforce Center at the Plainfield Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: The Workforce Services Division of Will County Mobile Workforce Center will be in the Route 59 parking lot by the Plainfield Public Library, located at 15025 S. Illinois St. in downtown Plainfield, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday to provide support fo... Learn More 4 Myth's That Stop people from being Millionaires (Luncheon) When: Wednesday, August 18th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 18 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMWomen You Should Know (WYSK) Luncheon SPONSORED BY:  Big Frog & ABC Therapy  SPEAKER:  Erin Doepel Wikstrom  TOPIC: 4 Myths that stop people from being Millionaires ... Learn More Virtual Job Club When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Job seekers and career changers are invited to Virtual Job Club, hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District on Wednesday, Aug. 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. This month's topic is "ATS or Bust. Part 1" with Lauren Milligan of ResuMayDay. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is th... Learn More Virtual Job Club - Plainfield Public Library District When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Event listing from Plainfield Public Library District: Wednesday, August 18 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMThe Library's Job Club welcomes job seekers and career changers. Topic: ATS or bust - Part 1   ATS, short for Applicant Tracking Systems, is the Achilles heel of every job seeke... Learn More Virtual Suffragette Trivia When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, was ratified on Aug. 19, 1920. Let's see how much you know about the Suffragette Movement and women's rights during this virtual trivia event hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District on Wed... Learn More Virtual Suffragette Trivia - Plainfield Public Library District When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Event listing from Plainfield Public Library District: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMVirtual Suffragette TriviaThe 19th Amendment to the Constitution which granted women the right to vote was ratified on August 19, 1920.  Let's see how much you know about the Suf... Learn More Library Board Hearing - Plainfield Public Library District When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Event listing from Plainfield Public Library District: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PMThe Plainfield Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Budget & Appropriations Hearing. Public is welcome to attend. Learn More Library Board Meeting - Plainfield Public Library District When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Event listing from Plainfield Public Library District: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:30 PM to 8:45 PMThe Plainfield Public Library Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting. Public is welcome to attend. Learn More Picture Day - WBO - Troy CCSD 30C When: Thursday, August 19th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Troy CCSD 30C What: Event listing from Troy CCSD 30C: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More Intro to Tai Chi: The Sun 73, Class Series (Virtual Program) When: Thursday, August 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Instructor Erica Bough brings Tai Chi to a new level with the addition of The Sun 73 movements during this virtual class series hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. The four-class session builds on optimizing internal energy, improving body structure and increasin... Learn More La Quinta Inn Open House & Ribbon Cutting When: Thursday, August 19th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 19 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PMJoin us at the new La Quinta Inn for a Ribbon Cutting followed by an hor d'oeuvres reception  Learn More 7/8th Gr. Girls Volleyball Tryouts - John F Kennedy Middle Sch When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: John F Kennedy Middle Sch What: Event listing from John F Kennedy Middle Sch: Thursday, August 19 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PMGirls VBall Tryouts  8th at 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.7th at 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Learn More 6th Gr. Cross Country - John F Kennedy Middle Sch When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: John F Kennedy Middle Sch What: Event listing from John F Kennedy Middle Sch: Thursday, August 19 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM6th Grade  Cross Country Begins Learn More Preview Our Diocesan Bible School! When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet What: Preview Our Diocesan Bible School! The acclaimed Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet is registering students for Years 1 and 2 this Fall: Live On-line Classes for Year 1 on Thursdays 7-9 p.m. and in person at Our Lady of Mercy Parish (Aurora) for Year 2 classes on Satu... Learn More Preview The Diocesan Bible School! When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet What: Preview Our Diocesan Bible School! The acclaimed Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet is registering students for Years 1 and 2 this Fall: Live On-line Classes for Year 1 on Thursdays 7-9 p.m. and in person at Our Lady of Mercy Parish (Aurora) for Year 2 classes on Satu... 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: 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) Intro to Tai Chi: The Sun 73, Class Series (Virtual Program) When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Instructor Erica Bough brings Tai Chi to a new level with the addition of The Sun 73 movements during this virtual class series hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. The four-class session builds on optimizing internal energy, improving body structure and increasin... Learn More 7/8th Gr. Girls VB Tryouts - John F Kennedy Middle Sch When: Friday, August 20th at 3:00 p.m. Where: John F Kennedy Middle Sch What: Event listing from John F Kennedy Middle Sch: Friday, August 20 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM  JFK Girls VB Tryouts 8th Gr. 3 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.7th Gr. 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Learn More 7/8th Cross Country - John F Kennedy Middle Sch When: Friday, August 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: John F Kennedy Middle Sch What: Event listing from John F Kennedy Middle Sch: Friday, August 20 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM7/8th Grade Cross Country Begins  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) Back-to-School Drive Free Camp When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Community Sports Plex (CSP) What: This is a giving back camp! This is a great opportunity to get basketball and or volleyball training/ play while giving back to our community. There is no registration fee yes no fee! To participate your player must donate the following list of new items at check in.  Pre-... Learn More Intro to Tai Chi: The Sun 73, Class Series (Virtual Program) When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Instructor Erica Bough brings Tai Chi to a new level with the addition of The Sun 73 movements during this virtual class series hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. The four-class session builds on optimizing internal energy, improving body structure and increasin... 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) Intro to Tai Chi: The Sun 73, Class Series (Virtual Program) When: Sunday, August 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Public Library District What: Instructor Erica Bough brings Tai Chi to a new level with the addition of The Sun 73 movements during this virtual class series hosted by the Plainfield Public Library District. The four-class session builds on optimizing internal energy, improving body structure and increasin... Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Plainfield 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.