Friday, June 22, 2012
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Friday.
The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., will host a digital publishing class at 7 p.m. Monday night. Mac expert Kishore Rao will discuss publishing eBooks, mobile web content and podcasting using Apple products. The program will also apply to iPad and Windows users. The South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police (SSACOP) is hosting a Gun Buy Back Program from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at five Cook County police stations. CLICK HERE for complete details. Gun Buy Back Sites The Lemont Quarrymen vintage baseball game will play their first home games of the season at 1 p.m. Sunday at Covington Park, 15200 E. 127th St. The team, which is sponsored by the Lemont Area Historical Society, will play a doubleheader against the Munster …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Thursday.
Odd-even water restrictions are in effect for all residents in the Village of Lemont. Customers at odd-numbered addresses may only water on odd-numbered days of the month, while customers at even-numbered addresses may only water on even days. On the day new sod is put dow, residents may water freely without permit. There is no watering between 10 a.m and 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.lemont.il.us. Be a part of helping improve the Lemont community and PC's Pancake Cafe, 1264 State St.. The Pancake Cafe needs 250 Facebook users to vote for the restaurant so they can qualify for a $250,000 grant. To vote, visit www.missionsmallbusiness.com. Search and vote for PC's Pancake Cafe. For more information, visit the restaurant's Facebook…
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Wednesday.
The Lemont Legends Cruise Nights will continue its summer series Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Lemont. This week's theme is "Chevy." For more information, call the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce at 630-257-5997. The Hope and Friendship Foundation will host a charity wiffle ball tournament from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Front Street Cantina, 319 Front Street. CLICK HERE for more information. Patch is looking for the best of the best when it comes to Lemont businesses with our new Readers' Choice feature. Nominate your favorite restaurants, shops, parks and more by CLICKING HERE. Just in case you haven't heard, Lemont Patch has a pretty awesome Facebook page. In addition to interacting with fans throughout the day, Local …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Tuesday.
The weekly Lemont Farmers Market continues today in the Talcott Square parking lot. The market runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. CLICK HERE for more information, including a complete list of vendors. The Lemont Public Library will kick off its summer "Reading Is Delicious" program from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. The event will feature pizza, games, sno-cones and a performance from juggler Jason Kollum. The program includes baked goods and books throughout the summer. The Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education will hold its monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Old Quarry Middle School, 16100 W. 127th St. To view the agenda, visit www.sd113a.org. Be a part of helping improve the Lemont community and Jimbo's Pizza, …
Monday, June 18, 2012
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Monday.
The Village of Lemont will hold a committee of the whole meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Village Hall, 418 Main St. For more information, visit www.lemont.il.us. The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to celebrate its new card catalog through the Pinnacle Library Cooperative. The event will feature refreshments, demonstrations, contests and a special appearance by Clifford the Big Red Dog from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.lemontlibrary.org. The Lemont Public Library will kick off its summer "Reading Is Delicious" program from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. The event will feature pizza, games, sno-cones and a performance from juggler Jason Kollum. The program includes baked …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Wednesday.
The Lemont Legends Cruise Nights will continue its summer series Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Lemont. This week's theme is "Street Rod." For more information, call the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce at 630-257-5997. The Lemont Park District is hosting "Pack the Park" from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at Covington North Park, 15200 E. 127th St. The event will feature music from 28 Days and the movie Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., is undergoing a system upgrade for the new Pinnacle Library Cooperative. Patrons will not be able to access account information, renew materials or place holds until the new catalog launches Thursday, June 14. For more information, visit www.…
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Tuesday.
Lemont police recovered a lost dog near 1011 Kip Place on Tuesday morning. She had no collar, tags or chip. If you or someone you know is missing a dog, contact the Lemont Police Department, 14600 W. 127th St., at 630-257-2229. The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., will host a beginner class on the search engine Google on Tuesday, May 29, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Several of the Google features will be examined including finding images, video and translating text. Searching tips will also be given. A $5 deposit is required from Lemont Library cardholders at the time of registration. Deposits will be refunded when attending the class. Those with other library cards will need to pay a $10 non-refundable fee. For more information, …
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Wednesday.
If you need a cool down, you’ll be in luck Wednesday. 7-Eleven is celebrating the launch of Slurpee Lite and kicking-off summer with SlurpFREE Day. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. patrons are invited to flavor their summer by visiting their local 7-Eleven store. According to the company's website, the closest locations to Lemont are: The launch marks the first time in 45 years that 7-Eleven has expanded the Slurpee brand to include a sugar-free option on a national level. Flavored by Fanta, the new Slurpee Lite drinks are available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores and only contain 20 calories in 8 ounces – a sweet treat for those watching their waistlines. The Lemont Park Foundation will hold its fourth annual golf outing Wednesday, May 23, to …
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Tuesday.
The Lemont Park District Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly business meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Centennial Community Center, 16028 W. 127th St. A public hearing will be held at 7:45 p.m. for budget and appropriations. For more information, visit www.lemontparkdistrict.org. Relay for Life of Lemont-Homer Glen will be held Friday, July, participants walk for 12 hours to raise awareness and funding for cancer research. The Lemont-Homer Glen event is scheduled for Friday, July 13, through Saturday, July 14, at the Lemont High School Sports Complex, 131st Street and Bell Road. In 2011, nearly 300 participants raised more than $70,000 for cancer treatment and research. Since 2005, the Relay for Life of Lemont-Homer Glen has raised …
Monday, May 21, 2012
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Monday.
Lemont Cub Scout Pack 149 will celebrate its 50th anniversary Monday at 6:30 p.m. A ceremony and dinner will be held at the Lockport American Legion Post 18, 15052 Archer Ave. The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., will host a "Teen Movie Night" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Kids ages 12 to 17 are invited to watch the baseball classic "Field of Dreams." For more information, visit www.lemontlibrary.org. The Lemont Park Foundation will hold its fourth annual golf outing Wednesday, May 23, to benefit Lemont Park District parks, programs and facilities. The event will be held at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, 1 Pete Dye Drive, with a shotgun start at 2 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $175 per golfer or $600 per foursome. The entry …
