June 21st, 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!

Whollistic Wellness Therapy

Summer Solstice Shamanic Ascension Journey with Kierstin Wnek

Wednesday, June 21st | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | $20

Join Kierstin as she guides you to embrace the Summer Solstice with clarity, renewal, and an open heart. She will provide an astrology forecast, guide you to set your intentions for this season, and take you on a Shamanic Ascension Sound Healing Journey!  Click HERE to register!

Women's Circle Series with Kelsey Brasic & Kierstin Wnek

3rd Thurs. of the Month | 6:30 - 8:30 pm 

Join other conscious women in your area for this women's only event. We will create a 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. Click HERE to register!

Girls Night Out "Self-Love" Workshop with Lea from Tigers Eye Naturals

Friday, June 23rd | 6 - 7 pm | $20

Join natural product expert Lea as she guides you radically love yourself! The power of self-love, can create self-esteem, confidence, excitement for life, decrease anxiety and depression; and help you attract your tribe! Lea will also help you make your own bath soak with the highest quality products. Click HERE to register!

Frankfort Public Library

Friday on the Green: Library Balloon Show

Friday, June 30th | 10 - 11 am | 2 S. White Street

Dale Obrochta created a Balloon Show just for libraries! Come and see his inflatable creations. 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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, July 8th | 9 am - 3 pm | 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd., Frankfort, IL 60423

Don't miss our Summer book sale! We have a huge selection of books for all ages! Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District!

NASA James Webb Space Telescope: First Images Anniversary with Expert Panel (Live Streaming)

Wednesday, July 12th | 6 - 7 pm | 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd., Frankfort, IL 60423

NASA revealed the James Webb Space Telescope's first full-color images on July 12, 2022. The telescope has been providing us with several images since that first reveal, and will continue to do so for the next 20 years of its life. Join us in the Library's meeting room to watch a 60-minute live panel discussion between Webb scientists focusing on the new "anniversary" image reveal. Webb is the largest, most complex, and most powerful telescope ever to orbit outer space! This is an official NASA Webb Space Telescope Community Engagement Event.

Village of Frankfort

Country Market

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.

Cruisin' Frankfort

Mondays 6/5-9/25 | 5 - 8 pm 

Fridays on the Green

Fridays | 10 am | Breidert Green

Frankfort Public Library District proudly presents Fridays on the Green. Parents of preschoolers and small children are invited to bring a blanket to Breidert Green for a fun-filled morning. Live entertainment featured each week throughout the season!

Get Hooked on Frankfort Fishing Derby

Saturday, June 24th | Prairie Park

Head upstream to beautiful Prairie Park in downtown Frankfort and watch the little ones catch some fun and fish at this catch-and-release derby! Enjoy a bite for lunch at one of Frankfort's downtown restaurants and fish for savings at many of Frankfort's downtown historic district shops.

4th of July Fireworks

Tuesday, July 4th | 7 pm | Main Park, 200 S. Locust St.

Movies on the Green- Space Jam

Tuesday, July 11th | Dusk or 8:15 pm | Breidert Green

Grab a blanket or chair and head out to Breidert Green for a FREE family movie night with FREE popcorn under the stars. Movies on the Green will feature movies for the entire family to enjoy. Movies begin @ dusk or approximately 8:15 PM. Please note: No pets or alcoholic beverages are allowed.

Frankfort Bluegrass Festival

Frankfort Bluegrass Festival

July 8th-9th

Bring the whole family and join us Saturday and Sunday July 8th and 9th for the 11th Annual Frankfort Bluegrass Festival in historic Frankfort, Illinois. Over 20 national and regional bands will perform on 4 stages including our new intimate workshop stage. Plus food and craft vendors, kids tent and activities, picker's tent and much more!

Lincoln-Way High School Foundation

Summer Fest

Friday, July 14th | 6 pm | Mica Building at CD & ME

Come out to the MICA building at CD & ME on Friday, July 14, 2023 @ 6pm! What a great place to enjoy live music under the stars with your family, friends or perhaps alumni! Enjoy the Muzak Department, the Walk Ins & Beyond the Blonde! Cost is $35 or $40 day of the event. Reservations include all music, food by Gatto's Italian Restaurant & Bar, plus access to raffle prizes. Desserts by Nothing Bundt Cakes & the Creamery will be available for purchase with profits shared with the Foundation. This rain or shine event with free parking is for folks 21 and older with a cash bar. A table & reservations for 8 guests can be reserved for $400 but quantities are limited, so contact Executive Director Bob Kennedy at 815-462-2976 for info. Proceeds will help fund scholarships, grant requests for educational enhancements plus library improvements made on behalf of the students & teachers at Lincoln-Way Community H.S. District 210. Click HERE to purchase tickets!


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Crisis Center for South Suburbia

Dianne Masters Cup Charity Golf Outing

Tuesday, August 8th | Silver Lake Country Club

Please join us for the Dianne Masters Cup Charity Golf Outing coming up on Tuesday, August 8, at Silver Lake Country Club. Tickets for both 18-hole and 9-hole golfers are available now and include all hole games and contests, breakfast-to-go, lunch, and post-play celebration. Easy online registration available HERE -- play, become a sponsor (amazing exposure benefits), donate a service or item (show off your business), and sign up to participate in bidding on great auction packages and raffles! 

Please direct any questions about the golf outing to Lisa at [email protected].


Frankfort Park District

The Summer 2023 Brochure  

Frankfort Park District – The Summer 2023 Brochure is now available to view online at https://online.fliphtml5.com/gxupa/frtn/

The Summer 2023 Brochure can also be downloaded https://www.frankfortparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Summer-2023-Optimized.pdf

Registration is now Open! Check out all the exciting programs we have planned this Summer! Come join the Fun!

23rd Annual Short Run On A Long Day 5k Run/Walk

Wednesday, June 21st | 7 pm | Main Park

Registration Fee:

$25 Pre-Registration (by noon 6/12) * $35 (after 6/12-Race Day)

Register On-Line with fees at www.RunSignUp.com/Race/IL/Frankfort/ShortRunLongDay

Register On-Line without fees at http://apm.activecommunities.com/frankfortparks/Activity_Search/16873

Download Registration Form at https://www.frankfortparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Registration-Form-T-Fold-2023.pdf

Download Race Map 2023 at https://www.frankfortparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Street-Closed-Signs-23.pdf

 

Race Packet Pick-up will be at the Founders Community Center on Tuesday, June 20 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and Wednesday, June 21 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Also on June 21 at Main Park from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.  

 

Chip Timing by: J3 Timing

 

The Frankfort Park District is in need of volunteers for this year’s 5k event. Volunteers are needed for street closures, pre-race registration and post-race activities. Please contact Beth Nagel, Recreation Supervisor at [email protected] or call (815) 469-9400.

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

Parties In The Park

Monday, July 10th | 6 - 7:30 pm | Shaffer Park, Tanglewood & Colorado

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.

 

For more information call the Frankfort Park District office at (815) 469-9400 or visit our website at www.frankfortparks.orgCome join the fun!

Staples

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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