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September 18th, 2024
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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Illinois Secure Choice 2024 Update Webinar
Thursday, September 19th | 2 PM
Illinois state law now requires every private-sector employer that has been in business for at least 2 years and had 5 or more Illinois employees in every quarter last year must offer their own qualified retirement plan or facilitate the Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program. In this session, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office will cover the specifics of the state law and provide an overview of how Illinois Secure Choice works and how easy it is for businesses to facilitate retirement savings for their employees. Feel free to share this webinar opportunity with your members too! Speaker Bio: Christine Cheng serves as Executive Director of Secure Choice for the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. In her role, she oversees implementation and expansion of Illinois Secure Choice to improve retirement savings access for private-sector workers, helping to ensure that more Illinoisans can retire with dignity.
For more information or to register: https://business.iacce.org/ap/Events/Register/OOFBDNwSaCqCD
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Crisis Center for South Suburbia | |
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Thursday, September 19th | 6:30 PM | Bremen VFW Post 2791 | $25
Ready to Test Your Brain Power?
Trivia lovers unite! Join Crisis Center for South Suburbia’s Trivia Night on September 19th for a chance to showcase your skills and support a great cause.
Not only will you have an amazing time, but you'll also be supporting vital services for survivors of domestic violence in our community. We’re also seeking sponsors to help make this event a success. Your support could make all the difference! Don't miss out—sign up today and let the trivia fun begin!
Register Today: http://CCSStrivia.givesmart.com
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The Maddog Strong Foundation | |
The Maddog Strong Foundation Collaborates with Illinois Secretary of State’s Organ and Tissue Donor Program to Launch LEAD Initiative for Teens
The Maddog Strong Foundation, a federally designated non-profit that educates and promotes organ and tissue donation among teens and young adults, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Organ and Tissue Donor Program to launch LEAD (Lifesaving Education and Awareness on Donation) The Illinois Secretary of State’s LEAD Program is an innovative initiative aimed at equipping high school students with the knowledge and tools to become advocates for organ and tissue donation while earning community service hours for approved outreach activities. Recognizing the critical need for awareness and education surrounding organ donation, LEAD seeks to engage and empower the youth of Illinois to become advocates for donation. This unique program will provide high school students with comprehensive training, resources, and support to help them become effective advocates in their communities, ultimately saving lives through increased understanding and participation in organ donation. “We are excited to work with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Organ and Tissue Donor Program on this important initiative,” said Frank Grobmeier, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Maddog Strong Foundation. “By using our Teach Life training module to educate these teen ambassadors we’re ensuring they not only understand the science and facts of this lifesaving cause but we’re cultivating a new generation of young leaders who will spread awareness and drive positive change in their communities.” “This first-of-its-kind initiative will inspire a culture of generosity and help save lives” said Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. The launch event for the LEAD initiative was held earlier this month at Walter Payton College Preparatory High School in Chicago. For more information about the Maddog Strong Foundation go to www.maddogstrong.org; Learn more about the LEAD program at the Illinois Secretary of State Organ and Tissue Donor Program website www.lifegoeson.com.
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Now Hiring!
9386 W. 159th St., Orland Park, IL 60462
Join the team at Peppo’s Subs, serving up the best subs since 1976! We’re growing and looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time work, we have flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle. Enjoy great hours and Sundays off!
Why Peppo’s Subs?
Great Clean Fast Fun. That’s our motto, and we live by it.
-People First. We value our team and our customers, focusing on service and quality.
-Processes that work, flow and easy to understand.
-Product. Different & Delicious subs you will love to make and eat!
-Closed Sundays. Because everyone deserves a day to recharge.
Positions Available
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
Apply today and become part of our Peppo’s family!
👉www.PepposSubs.com
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Monday, September 23rd | 7 PM | 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd.
This program series presented by the Alzheimer's Association teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia and take care of their own wellbeing. This 90-minute session will focus on building foundations of caregiving and supporting independence.
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Wednesday, October 2nd | 7 PM | 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd.
Fall marks a transition period in our gardens when most perennials, trees, and shrubs enter dormancy for the winter. There is often the urge to tidy up after the first frost by immediately cutting back and removing plant debris, but this can be counterproductive to both the aesthetic and ecological value of your garden. Beth Peluse from The Conservation Foundation will share a more sustainable approach on how to put your garden to bed for the winter, including healthy fall maintenance, protecting overwintering insects, and caring for our local waterways, with some easy tips that you can do right at home.
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Friday, October 4th | 10 AM | 21119 S. Pfeiffer Rd. Frankfort, IL
Have questions about your I-Pass or want to see if you have unclaimed property? Want to learn more about Frankfort Township’s Senior Services or learn how to protect yourself against financial scams? Drop by to talk with any of these organizations: Illinois Tollway, i-Cash, Illinois Organ Donor, Frankfort Township Senior Services, Old Plank Trail Community Bank (N.A.: staff will share information about how to protect yourself against financial scams), Workforce Services Division of Will County, and Will County Department of Health Flu Clinic. All flu vaccinations require an appointment and are available for those on Medicare B (non HMO) or Medicaid, or if you are uninsured or underinsured. Please call Adult Services at 815-534-6173 to make an appointment. Registration for vaccination appointments ends Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
View our event calendar and register here or call 815-534-6173.
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Tuesday, October 1st | 6:30-8 PM | 20550 S LaGrange Rd #210 Frankfort, IL 60423 | $55
Join Don Carter and Bella Blanca Light as they guide you on a journey of Consciousness reprogramming through RASHA frequencies and CranioSacral & Integrated Energy Therapy. As you lay comfortably on your yoga mat, the RASHA frequencies will transmute through comfortable headphones creating brain optimization, harmony in the nervous system, release of negative habitual patterns, cellular healing, relaxation and more! Bella, a Reiki Master & CranioSacral Therapist will help you align with your truest self and highest timeline providing CranioSacral to the participants during the Rasha session.
Register: https://square.link/u/bc8ybY1v
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Monday, October 7th | 6-7 PM | 20550 S LaGrange Rd #210 Frankfort, IL 60423 | $25
Join Eve for an evening to journey inward, through meditation and yoga. All levels of yoga welcome. Each month will have a focus on various flows of yoga and meditation techniques.
Register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/KMOKV2NWCWYZBCQ27YRCGBRN
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Thursday, October 10th | 6:30-7:45 PM | 20550 S LaGrange Rd #210 Frankfort, IL 60423 | $30
Join Andrea on a journey through the crystal kingdom to discover which crystals are the best for maintaining an abundance mindset and increasing the prospect for prosperity in all aspects of your life.
Register: https://square.link/u/lwubI7Xx
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Landmark Property Management | |
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Chief Sanders Memorial Golf Outing
Thursday, October 12th | 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM | 395 E Richton Rd, Crete, IL (Lincoln Oaks Golf Course)
Join us on October 12th to honor the legacy of former Police Chief of Frankfort Darrell Sanders at the Chief Sanders Memorial Golf Outing. This event combines a passion for golf with charity, supporting Special Olympics Illinois, an organization close to Darrell's heart. The day starts with lunch and a shotgun start at 12:30 PM, followed by an afternoon of golf and an evening of dinner and raffles. Whether you're playing as an individual or a foursome, or just joining for dinner, your participation will make a difference just as Darrell did. With multiple sponsorship and donation options available on our website there are many ways to get involved. Each ticket sold contributes to Special Olympics Illinois, a cause deeply cherished by Darrell. Secure your spot now and help continue his legacy of charity and community service.
$100 per golfer | $400 per foursome | $50 dinner only
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Home Office & Personal Shredding Appointments in Mokena - Wednesdays September 11th & 25th, October 9th & 23rd | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Appointments Required - 708-388-0011
Protect against identity theft by safely shredding your confidential documents with Shark Shredding. Shark Shredding hosts on-site shredding services on select days at their Mokena facility. Bring a bag of food to donate during your Shop Shred Visit and receive $5.00 Off.
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9310 Corsair Rd., Frankfort, IL 60423
Did you know that landscaping can be a key part of your property’s security strategy? By carefully designing and maintaining your outdoor spaces, you can deter potential intruders and enhance overall safety. Here are some ways to incorporate security into your landscaping:
- Trim shrubs to lower heights to increase visibility and reduce hiding spots.
- Place gravel in garden beds to create noise when someone walks on it, alerting you to their presence.
- Plant thorny bushes under windows or near entry points to act as a natural barrier.
At Goldy Locks Inc., we understand that comprehensive security starts with the details, and smart landscaping is one of those essential details that can help protect your property.
Read more about landscaping for security as well as other helpful security articles at https://bit.ly/3AioxeG.
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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields | |
Meet Our Docs Event
Thursday, October 17th | 8:30-11:30 AM | 20201 S. Crawford Ave., Olympia Fields
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free Meet our Docs event aimed at enhancing connections between South Suburban residents with the physicians serving their communities.
The event is scheduled to take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central on Oct. 17 in The Spine at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, 20201 S. Crawford Ave. in Olympia Fields.
Attendees will learn about providers, their practices and the wide range of services and specialties offered by Franciscan Health and Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC. This engaging, informative meet and greet event is the first of its kind for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields.
Refreshments and giveaways will be offered, including the chance to win a 65” 4K Roku smart television.
The event is free, but registration is required by Oct. 3. Registration is available online or by contacting Robyn Ali at Robyn.Ali@FranciscanAlliance.org or (708) 668-4797.
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Saturday, October 19th | 8:30-11:30 AM | 8122 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL 60423
We are looking for volunteers to join us on Saturday, 10/19/24 at Camp Manitoqua for our Fall Work Day from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM. This is a great opportunity for students, families, churches, schools, civic organizations and businesses to serve in the community together. Students needing community service hours can earn 3 hours that morning. Please bring your school form with you. Those interested can RSVP through our website, //manitoqua.org/workday. Please bring work gloves and garden tools with you, if you have them. There is much to do to maintain the grounds for our Outdoor Education and Retreat seasons and then ready for winter. Contact Tamara McDonald, Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@manitoqua.org or 815-469-2319 with questions.
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Sundays, April 21 - Oct. 27 | 9 AM TO 1 PM | Downtown Frankfort
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Scary at the Prairie 5K Costume Run and Spooky Sprints
Saturday, October 19th | 10:30 AM | Downtown Frankfort
Run, walk, creep or crawl in your favorite Halloween costume through Prairie Park in downtown Frankfort.
Participants dressed in costume will automatically be entered into costume contest. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division: Adults, Children 10 & Under, and Groups
Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a t-shirt
Register Here
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Ghost Stories on the Green
Friday, October 25th | 6-8 PM | Breidert Green
Get ready to have a ghoulishly good time as the Village of Frankfort and the Frankfort Public Library conjure up a night of spooky fun and magical enchantment at "Ghost Stories on the Green!" This fang-tastic Halloween event is set to take place on Friday, October 25, at Breidert Green, promising a frightfully boo-tiful time for all ages.
The evening will kick off with a spine-tingling collection of not-so-spooky stories from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., perfect for setting a fun and eerie tone. Following the storytelling session, prepare to be spellbound as the extraordinary Mr. D takes the stage with his Magic & Illusion Show from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. – his tricks are sure to leave you in awe and give you goosebumps!
We encourage everyone to come dressed in their favorite costumes and enjoy a night of hocus pocus and spooky delight.
This hauntingly fun event is free and open to all ages. Come if you dare for a night of ghostly tales and magical illusions – it’s going to be a scream!
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Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 | |
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Wednesday, October 23rd | 7:45-11:45 AM | Lincoln-Way Central High School in the North Gym located at 1801 E. Lincoln Hwy New Lenox, IL
We would like to invite you to the Lincoln-Way High School District 210
Career Fair on Wednesday, October 23rd from 7:45am - 11:45am at Lincoln-Way
Central High School in the North Gym located at 1801 E. Lincoln Hwy New Lenox, IL.
This fair is geared towards our high school students who are looking for career options after high school graduation and may not necessarily need to go to a post-secondary institution to gain employment. This fair is interactive where our businesses and vendors bring in a hands-on or interactive display to get students involved to see what the career entails. Please limit display to a reasonable space.
If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of please let us know
by completing this form to RSVP . We offer a catered lunch to all of our guests following the Career Fair.
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Mother/Child Glow Dance
Friday, September 27th | 6 - 8 PM | Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street
All Ages
$16/NR $21 per person
Join us for a fun night to show off your best dance moves. Come wearing white, neon, or anything that glows. This is a night you will remember for years to come. Light refreshments will be served along with entertainment courtesy of a live DJ. To capture your evening together, a professional photographer will be available to take formal pictures at an additional charge. Pre-registration is required, NO TICKETS will be sold at the door.
Registration Deadline: September 19 or until filled
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Scarecrow Building Contest
Scarecrow’s Due: October 9 | Voting: October 10- 31
Calling all families, scout groups, homeowners associations, and business members to come join the fun by participating in the annual Scarecrow Building Contest! Scarecrows will be displayed outside the Founders Community Center, so let your creative skills shine and construct an eye-catching entry. The cross sticks will be provided by the Park District and will be available for pick-up starting August 20. All entries are due by October 9. Voting will run from October 10-31 and will take place at the Founders Community Center office & on the Park District’s Facebook page.
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Thriller At Founders Center
Friday, October 11th | Session I: 4:30-6pm Session II: 6:30-8pm | Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street
$15/child (Register by October 6)
$20/child (Register after October 6 – based on availability)
Join us for a family-friendly Halloween event at the Founders Center. There will be a DJ dance party, balloon artist, inflatables, spooky games, a hayride, a thriller dance contest, kid crafts, a small pumpkin patch, and more. Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume! If you register after the deadline, the fee will increase, so don’t delay!
Registration Deadline: October 6 or until filled
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