This Week's Upcoming Mokena Area Events

Mokena IL

13 December, 2021

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MOKENA, IL — Looking for things to do in the Mokena area this week? Your Mokena Patch community calendar is a great way to stay connected to what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a board game night, or painting in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 the Mokena area: Holiday Blood Drive - Mokena Community Public Library District When: Monday, December 13th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mokena Community Public Library District Learn More Holiday Blood Drive When: Monday, December 13th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Mokena Community Public Library District What: Over the last 6 years, we've partnered with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois to host some very successful blood drives. On Monday, December 13th we're doing it again. As you know, and the need for blood never ends! We have been called upon because our local patients need us. At ou... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Tuesday Night Bingo. Over $10,800.00 in available Prizes When: Tuesday, December 14th at 5:15 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, andEVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! Bring your friends.  More players, bigger prizes. Doors open at 5:15 pm 2 Progressive games:  Double Action - $4, 369.00 Abe's Raffle - $4, and 080.00 PLEASE FOLLOW CURRENT COVID PROTOCO... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Tuesday Night Bingo. Over $10,800.00 in available Prizes (Larry Paveza) Intermediate & Jr. High: Christmas Tree Pine Cone Craft When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Mokena Community Public Library DistrictLearn More Mokena Writers' Guild - Mokena Community Public Library District When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Mokena Community Public Library DistrictLearn More Featured Event: Security Officers Open Interviews, Weds. Dec. 15th from 10a-2p When: Wednesday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Holiday Inn & Suites Joliet Southwest, an IHG HotelWhat: Allied Universal Security will be conducting open interviews Wednesday, December 15th at the Holiday Inn - Rock Run Convention, 1471 Rock Creek Blvd, Joliet, IL 60431 from 10a-2p We're hiring Security Officers for openings in Joliet and the surrounding areas! No security exper... Learn More Featured Event: Security Officers Open Interviews, Weds. Dec. 15th from 10a-2p (Andrea Bryant) Senior Lunch Bunch When: Wednesday, December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 10847 W La Porte Rd What: Mokena Park District is offering Senior Lunch Bunch at The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, 10847 La Porte Road, Mokena. Bring your friends or make new ones while you enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch and three rounds of bingo. Age 55 and over. Fee includes lunch, drin... Learn More Pajama Storytime - Mokena Community Public Library District When: Wednesday, December 15th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Mokena Community Public Library District Learn More Book Nook Crafternoon: "The Last Kids on Earth" (Gr. 2-6) When: Thursday, December 16th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Mokena Community Public Library DistrictLearn More Adult Book Discussion Group - Mokena Community Public Library District When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mokena Community Public Library DistrictLearn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back with sit down dining. When: Friday, December 17th at 4:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: Sit down dining is back! Carry-outs are available. Our Full-Service Bar will be open. ALL WELCOME! Please follow State of Illinois Covid Protocols. Menu link:  https://drive.google.com/file/... Winner of "Best Fish Fry"  in Best of Lincolnway Readers Choice Awards 2021. Voted... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back with sit down dining. (Larry Paveza) Children's In-person Storytime - Mokena Community Public Library District When: Friday, December 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mokena Community Public Library District Learn More Photos with Santa When: Friday, December 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Fortress Royalty Parties What: Get in the Holiday Spirit with this fun and festive event.Write your letter to Santa and mail it to the North Pole, visit with Santa and get a photo. Make your way to see Elsa in Arendelle for another great photo.Finally, stop by Whoville for cookie decorating with none other ... Learn More Featured Event: CCL 3-Hour Renewals / Illinois 16 & 8-Hour CCL Classes/ Intro to Handguns with $25 Discount When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8519 West 191st Street, Mokena, Illinois, USA What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena Illinois is a low-cost civilian training facility that specializes in Personal protection for civilians who want to learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Our personal protection training classes are taught b... Learn More Featured Event: CCL 3-Hour Renewals / Illinois 16 & 8-Hour CCL Classes/ Intro to Handguns with $25 Discount (Tony Wasco) Featured Event: Christmas in the Commons When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: New Lenox Commons What: The Village of New Lenox is continuing its Christmas in the Commons tradition with another year of lights and holiday festivities in the New Lenox Village Commons. Visit the Commons to view our dazzling light display, and stay for our holiday market, horse-drawn carriage rides... Learn More Featured Event: Christmas in the Commons (Beth Alderson) Featured Event: 33% off a medical cannabis card certification until the end of 2021! When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Telemedicine Virtual Visit What: Appointments Available 6 Days a Week Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm Saturdays 10am-2pm Click Here to Book Now! The regular price for a 3yr certification is $300 but for the rest of 2021 it has been reduced to $200, the lowest cost in Illinois! We're proud to have been voted finalist... Learn More Featured Event: 33% off a medical cannabis card certification until the end of 2021! (Educated Alternative) Saturday Holiday Movie - Disney's A Christmas Carol When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mokena Community Public Library District What: Join the Mokena Community Public Library District as we continue to spread the holiday cheer this season! We will be showing A Christmas Carol starring Jim Carrey, presented by Walt Disney Pictures. This movie retells a timeless classic written by Charles Dickens. A prepackag... Learn More Saturday Holiday Movie - Disney's A Christmas Carol When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mokena Community Public Library DistrictLearn More Featured Event: Christmas in the Commons When: Sunday, December 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: New Lenox Commons What: The Village of New Lenox is continuing its Christmas in the Commons tradition with another year of lights and holiday festivities in the New Lenox Village Commons. Visit the Commons to view our dazzling light display, and stay for our holiday market, horse-drawn carriage rides... Learn More Featured Event: Christmas in the Commons (Beth Alderson) Featured Event: Jingle Jam!! When: Sunday, December 19th at 10:30 a.m. Where: 690 E Illinois Hwy What: Bring your preschooler through 5th grader to Lincolnway Christian Church for service at either 9:00am or 10:30am, December 19th, for an unforgettable Christmas experience; complete with fun, games, music and lights! Jingle Jam; a Christmas party big enough for any kid! Learn More Featured Event: Jingle Jam!! (Lincolnway Christian Church) Once Upon A Christmas: A Princess Luncheon When: Sunday, December 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Silver Lake Country Club What: Dine in the presence of Royalty at this Magical Event presented by Windy City Wishes! You and your little royals will join your host, Princess Belle, and her royal friends for a magnificent luncheon, with views of the beautiful Silver Lake Country Club Gardens. The event will ... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Mokena 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.