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May 17th, 2023
Welcome to our monthly Member News! Take a moment and scroll through to check out participating Chamber Members' events, deals, and announcements. This email blast is sent out on the third Wednesday of each month. Have something you would like to share? Contact us and include it in next month's edition!
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Whollistic Wellness Therapy | |
Women's Circle Series with Kelsey Brasic & Kierstin Wnek
Thursday, May 18th | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Join other conscious women in your area for this women's only event. We will create sacred space to build relationships, open our hearts, and share our thoughts and ideas with other women. Each session will include discussion, meditation, and a varying topic/activity.
Register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/OKRIY2GALHIRTW765ZROP3UF
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Frankfort Bluegrass Festival | |
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Friday, May 19th | 6 - 10 pm | CD & ME
Come help support the 2023 Frankfort Bluegrass Festival by attending the annual fundraiser Friday May 19th 6pm-10pm at CD&ME in Frankfort, IL! Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Your ticket includes beer tickets from Trails Edge Brewing Co. and Blue Island Beer Co., Appetizers from Trails Edge and other Frankfort area restaurants, and live music by The Grateful String Band, Miles Over Mountains and Fox Crossing Stringband. Plus there will be raffles, silent auctions, split the pot and more! 100% of proceeds support the free, non-profit Frankfort Bluegrass Festival being held in beautiful downtown Frankfort, IL July 8th & 9th 2023. To donate, be a sponsor, volunteer or for any information or questions, go to www.frankfortbluegrassfest.com or email Amanda Thompson at [email protected] or Steve Haberichter at [email protected].
*Click HERE to purchase tickets!
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Lincoln-Way High School Foundation | |
Lincoln-Way Foundation Half Marathon & 10K
Saturday, May 20th | 7 am | Breidert Green
We need motivated runners, sponsors & donors for our annual Half Marathon/10K on 5/20/23! Join the hundreds of athletes who come out to downtown Frankfort for a healthy, family-friendly event! Visit www.lw210foundation.org and click on "Learn More" to register!
*Click HERE for Sponsorship and Donor information
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Crisis Center for South Suburbia | |
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Monday, May 22nd | 12:30 pm Shotgun Start | Prestwick Country Club
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is holding its second annual Crisis Center Classic golf outing on Monday, May 22, at Prestwick Country Club. This fundraiser will include lunch, 18 holes of golf, activities, appetizers, dinner, program & awards, and a silent auction. The cost per person is $375 and there are still special sponsorships and golf packages available! Please go to CCClassic2023.givesmart.com to register or call Lisa at (708) 429-7255 ext. 142 for more information.
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STERK FEVER! Multi-Chamber Business After Hours
Wednesday, May 24th | 5 - 7 pm
This year we will be hosting STERK FEVER which is a 1970s theme! Network, mix and mingle while meeting other local professionals in a groovy laid-back atmosphere! If you have not attended one of our mega BAHs in the past, please know that costumes are highly encouraged!
RSVPs are greatly appreciated: https://bit.ly/SterkFever23
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Huntington Learning Center Mokena | |
Answer to Cancer
Huntington Learning Center Mokena has joined forces with one of its students to help fundraise for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Mention "Answer to Cancer" during your placement test at Huntington Learning Center in Mokena and they will donate $50 to the foundation.
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Sundays | 9 am - 1 pm | 1 N White St./Breidert Green Parking Lots
Throughout the season, the market welcomes over 50 vendors selling produce, cut flowers, plants, honey, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, baked goods, canned goods, hot foods, and more. Enjoy live entertainment each week from 10 AM to 1 PM on the Breidert Green stage.
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Monday, May 29th | 10 am | Breidert Green
Each Memorial Day, the Village of Frankfort, VFW Post 1493, Will County Chief Deputy States Attorney Ken Grey and the Hickory Creek Middle School Tiger Band and Orchestra come together to honor our service Men and Women at a ceremony at Breidert Green in Downtown Historic Frankfort.
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Sunday, June 4th
The Village of Frankfort, in partnership with local organizations, will host a FREE, community-wide, all-day celebration which will take place at Breidert Green in downtown Frankfort. The event will kick off at 9 AM with the Country Market. Throughout the day and evening, the festivities will feature family-friendly games, entertainment, arts and crafts, a bean bag tournament, along with live music performances by the Frankfort Brass Band, Grace & John Music, and the Good Clean Fun Band. Residents of 60423 are encouraged to assemble at Breidert Green at approximately 6:04:23 PM for a community photo.
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Frankfort Public Library | |
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Saturday, May 20th | 9 am - 12 pm
We're looking to increase inventory before we face the demand of our Summer Book Sales! If you have any books you're looking to rehome, come by the Library between 9am-Noon to drop off any donations for our ongoing Book Sales. We accept donations of hardcover and softcover books, DVDs, audiobooks, and CDs. We are unfortunately unable to accept magazines or VHS tapes. All items should be in donation worthy condition, with no ripped pages or stains.
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Friday, June 9th | 10 - 11 am
Learn about some amazing creatures with our friends at Big Run Wolf Ranch! They're bringing a few of their animal friends to meet us! Friday on the Green is held at Breidert Green: 2 S. White Street. In the event of inclement weather, we will move to Meeting Rooms A&B in the Library, and priority will be given to Frankfort cardholders.
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Wednesday, June 14th | 7 - 8:30 pm
Rob Dillon and members of Flowering Dogwood Martial Arts Way invite you to join them in an introductory exploration of Japanese swordspersonship. In this program you'll learn about Japan's oldest surviving martial art, the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu. A ryu is a "school" and this one was founded in the 15th Century! In this partly hands-on program you'll be invited to join Flowering Dogwood in some of their basic practices, voluntarily of course, and you'll learn some historical background of this art form and witness a demonstration of this authentic and bona-fide, "old-school" art of Japanese swordspersonship. Overall you'll see how a martial practice may become an art of peace, of self-expression, social engagement, and a "way to go" towards whole-person fitness. No experience necessary, all materials provided.
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Parties in the Park
Monday, June 12th | 6 - 2 pm | Timbers Edge Park, Oakfield Drive & Pineview Lane
Join the Frankfort Park District each month this summer as you unplug from electronics and have outdoor fun at the Parties in the Park. There will be outdoor games, activities including a DJ Dance Party and much more fun! *Park locations are subject to change. Please visit our website for updates. Sponsored by: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
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Movies on the Green - Honey I Shrunk the Kids (PG)
Tuesday, June 13th | Dusk, approx. 8:15 pm | Breidert Green
Grab a blanket or chair and head out to Breidert Green for a FREE family movie night under the stars. Movies on the Green will be featuring movies for the entire family to enjoy. Please note: No pets or alcoholic beverages are allowed. Rain Date: One week after the original show date
*Movies on the Green are co-sponsored by the Village of Frankfort, Frankfort Chamber of Commerce & the Frankfort Park District.
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Splash Park After-Hours Party NEW!
Tuesday, June 27th | 5:30 - 7 pm | Breidert Green
Kick off the summer season at the Splash Park after hours party. There will be an inflatable jump, games, pizza, cookies, and fun in the splash park. Remember to bring your beach towels and get ready to get wet! Please list any food allergies at time of registration. Fee includes dinner for child only. Registration Deadline: June 20
For more information call the Frankfort Park District office at (815) 469-9400 or visit our website at www.frankfortparks.org. Come join the fun!
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Always Home Real Estate Services | |
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Thursday, June 1st | 5-7 pm
Join us as we celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Always Home Real Estate Services!
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Thursday, June 8th | 5-7 pm
Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Frankfort Candle Co.!
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Thursday, June 15th | 7 pm
Join us for the Trinity Triumph 5K on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Village Commons, 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451.
- Top male and female finishers each receive a Trinity Triumph 5K trophy
- Top 3 finishers in each age category receive a medal
- Your Trinity Triumph 5K registration fee includes a race performance t-shirt, swag bag and more!
Form a team and raise money for Trinity Services when you walk or run. Go to trinityservices.org/p2p to register.
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Chamber Discount
Now available via app!
As of today, your Chamber Discount is now available via the Staples Connect App! Simply login to your app, access the Staples Rewards section, and you will see an icon saying “Chamber Member” (See image). Once the associate scans your Rewards card via the app, your discount will be automatically applied to your purchase at checkout. *Click HERE to get the app!
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New Business Resource from Adobe Express
Adobe has recently published a resource alongside free marketing tools that local businesses in Frankfort should find useful. Our resource page has information on weathering economic downturns and contains links to open-use design tools that help create standout advertisements, social graphics, logos, and more. They're completely free and simple to use, even for those who aren’t experienced designers or marketers. Although the current recession is making it hard to stay afloat, we’re hoping to make things a little easier and kick off 2023 for Frankfort's businesses with a positive outlook.
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