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March 15th, 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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Frankfort Chamber of Commerce | |
Tuesday, March 21st | 8 AM - 9:30 AM | Dancing Marlin
Join us for our March Meet, Greet & Network! We will welcome new members, introduce guests, hear from our sponsor and presenter, and, of course, you will have to opportunity to give your 30-second commercial. This month's presenter is Financial Advisor Mark Giovanazzi from The Gio Group at Morgan Stanley, and he will be speaking about law changes.
*This is a free event, but please register so we know how many to expect.
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Wednesday, March 22nd | 6 PM - 9 PM | CD & ME
Come out and help us celebrate National Women's History Month at our highly anticipated Women in Business Awards! Enjoy a fun-filled night of networking, raffles, awards, and more! This event was created to honor some of the local hardworking female executives, entrepreneurs, and employees that help our wonderful community grow and thrive. The winners of each award will be announced on March 22nd at the event so make sure to grab your ticket before they're gone! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. Click HERE to purchase your tickets!
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Sensory Friendly - The Lego Batman Movie
Saturday, March 18th | Showtimes vary by location
Come join us for the Sensory Friendly program at Emagine. This sensory friendly special program makes going to the movies a more enjoyable and accessible for those with sensory needs. What does this mean? First, it means sensory friendly (lights up a bit, sound down a bit). Second, audience interaction (movement, speaking, singing) and electronic device (phone, tablet, etc.) usage are allowed. Third, guests are welcome to bring a safe snack for any food allergies or food avoidance/restrictions.
Movie Description: Bruce Wayne must not only deal with the criminals of Gotham City, but also the responsibility of raising a boy he adopted.
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Lincoln-Way High School Foundation | |
Lincoln-Way Foundation Half Marathon & 10K
Saturday, May 20th | 5 PM - 8 PM | Adults $12/Kids $5
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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Whollistic Wellness Therapy | |
Healing Emotions Holistically Workshop with Kelsey & Ely
Wednesday, March 15th | 6:30 PM - 8 PM | $35
Enjoy this workshop where Ely and Kelsey will teach you various tools from: meditation, breath work, essential oils, energetic cleansing, boundaries & consciously choosing your emotions and thoughts. Healing comes from the inside, by mastering our emotions + reactions to life. Register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/55JQUSSJ5TF4CNASLDAAAE4P
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Spring Equinox Group Shamanic Ascension Journey
Wednesday, March 22nd | 6:30 PM - 7 PM | FREE
Heal your mind-body-spirit by taking a visionary and vibrational Shamanic Ascension Journey into rebirth and intention as the astrological new year is almost here. Register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/HURJTCX62PITD64QU3234SIE
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Sound Healing Journey with Eve Tomlianovich
Thursday, March 30th | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | $20
Join Eve Tomlianovich for a Sound Healing Journey; enjoy healing frequencies from Singing Bowls, Tibetan Bowls and more. We will embark on a healing meditation with beautiful sounds wrapping you up. Register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/KR5ZT2K3QA4SUJFSOWD5BHZ5
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FULL MOON Sound Healing Ceremony with Diana Voith & Ely Garcia
Friday, April 7th | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | $20
Join Diana Voith and Ely Garcia for a Full Moon Ceremony; which includes a release ceremony, Meditation, and a Sound Healing Journey. A Full Moon is a time of letting go and releasing, to make room for the new energies in the Universe that are there to help you grow, heal and Evolve. Register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/LQALWKM3ARC33N63KOSILR26
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Sunday, March 19th | 12 PM - 2 PM
Why wait until summer to enjoy outdoor games & DJ music?! Free fun for the whole family! Music, games, balloon artist, bouncy house, hot chocolate, cookies, crafts and more!
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Lincoln-Way East Music Boosters | |
Fish Fry Fridays
Friday, March 24th | 5 PM - 8 PM | Adults $12/Kids $5
Enjoy fresh fried fish, baked potato or fries, grilled cheese, coleslaw and bread while enjoying student performances by the guitar classes, vocal soloists, jazz ensemble and jazz combo. Dinners served 5-8pm. Curbside pick-up is also available. Tickets available in advance from a music family or at the door: adults $12, kids $5. Desserts and drinks also available for purchase. Raffle drawing for items for baskets provided by local businesses supporting the LW East Music Department. Open to the community. Enter through the main doors or by the field house.
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Frankfort Public Library | |
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Sunday, March 19th | 2 PM - 3 PM
The Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago (KPAC) is a community-based cultural and educational organization dedicated to promoting traditional Korean performing arts. KPAC will perform four selections: Seoljanggu, Samulnori, Sangmo Pankut, and the Lion Dance; each performance will have a brief narration about its origin and tradition within the Korean performing arts. Please note: This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Thank you to our Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District for also funding today's performance.
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Tuesday, April 4th | 7 PM - 8 PM
Actor, author, and restaurateur Danny Trejo will discuss how he developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo’s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond, but it is his continuous role as a devoted father of three and an intervention counselor that bring him the most satisfaction. You can register for this Zoom event here: bit.ly/ILP_DannyTrejo.
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Thursday, April 13th | 10 AM - 11 AM
The topic of climate change is in the news often these days, as well as stories of public policies being enacted to address the climate challenge. Join Mike Zanillo of Citizens' Climate Education (CCE) to learn about the key causes, impacts, and costs of climate change. You'll also learn important aspects of recently passed legislation regarding the climate, and what you can do as an active citizen.
View our event calendar and register here or call 815-534-6173.
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Spring On the Green
Sunday, March 19th | 12 PM - 2 PM
At Breidert Green. All Ages, FREE. Why wait until summer to enjoy some outdoor games & DJ music! Come enjoy an afternoon with your family & friends. Enjoy DJ music, kid friendly games, balloon artist and much more! Also, stay warm by the bonfire with hot chocolate and cookies.
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Super Dog Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 1st | 1:30 PM
Bark Park at Commissioners Park, 80th Ave. & Sauk Trail, northwest corner of Commissioners Park. FREE! Egg hunting has gone to the dogs! Dash around the Bark Park at Commissioners Park with your dog collecting treat-filled eggs and help your dog sniff out the special egg to win a prize. After the hunt, visit with our dog friendly vendors and get your photo with Peter Cottontail. Families and all friendly dogs are welcome at this free, on-leash event. An adult should accompany dog-owners under the age of 12. Gate will open at 1:20 pm. Hunt will start at approximately 1:30 pm.
Sponsored by: Bentley’s Pet Stuff
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Annual Family Fun Fly
Tuesday, April 4th | 11 AM - 2 PM
Fort Frankfort at Commissioners Park. All Ages, FREE. Grab your kites and join us as we celebrate “Flying for Kids Month”, a statewide kite fly to promote park districts, recreation agencies and the Park District Youth License Plate. Bring your own kite or borrow one from the Park District to fly. This event is FREE and open to the public! Rain/Weather Date: Saturday, April 22 @ Main Park 12:00 - 2:00 pm.
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Kids Garage Sale
Saturday, April 22nd | 11 AM - 2 PM
Main Park North Parking Lot. 5 - 14 years old (sellers), $10 per space (includes table & advertising). Kids, clean out your closets, your toy box and under those beds. Sell your unwanted or no longer needed toys, games, books and other items and make a few extra dollars! Each child will have one parking space to sell. All kids must be supervised by a parent or guardian. A detailed letter with more information will be sent to sellers. The garage sale is open to the public. Registration Deadline: April 15 or until filled. Rain/Weather location will be Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street.
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Celebrating Earth Day
Saturday, April 22nd | 12 PM - 2 PM
At Main Park. Families, FREE admission. Come out to Main Park for an afternoon of Earth Day fun! There will be kid friendly games, learning activities for children, crafts, give-a-ways and more! Each family will receive a tree sapling to plant and help make a difference this Earth Day. Rain/Weather location will be Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street.
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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Riverside Senior Life Communities | |
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Tuesday, April 4th | 5 PM - 6 PM | Frankfort Community Center
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Office Chair Sale for Chamber Members!
Now through Saturday, March 25th
We are reaching out to share that now is the perfect time to refresh your workspace setup with huge deals on chairs during Staples’ SIT-A-THON. Plus, we have a special offer for Chamber members to save big. Now through 3/25, Chamber members can get un-deal-lievable savings on the perfect chair plus 25% off other workspace items with their chair purchase.
Please see attached flyer for more info!
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Save on Signs, Banners, and Posters!
Now through Saturday, April 15th
Click here for more information!
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Spring Work Day
Saturday, April 15th | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Projects for youth and adults! Help us prepare the grounds and buildings for summer camp and retreats. It's a great opportunity to gain service hours! Click HERE for more information
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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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