Donate Gently Used Prom Dresses, Dress Clothing for Resale Event

Hope and Friendship Foundation will sponsor event March 2 at Christ Community Church. 'Open mic with a purpose' kickoff planned for Feb. 10 at Front Street Cantina.

Donate Gently Used Prom Dresses, Dress Clothing for Resale Event

Hope and Friendship Foundation will sponsor event March 2 at Christ Community Church.

The Hope and Friendship Foundation is seeking donations of gently used or new formal and semi-formal women’s, children’s  and men’s dress clothing, dress shoes in all sizes, purses and jewelry – for its fifth annual prom and dress clothing resale and consignment sale. The sale, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Christ Community Church at 13400 Bell Road, offers an option for shoppers who can’t afford new dress clothing for special occasions such as prom, graduation, confirmation, first communion, Easter and spring formal dances. Drop off donations of clothing and accessories by Feb. 24 to Christ Community Church, Lemont Township offices at 1115 Warner Ave. and the lobby of the Lemont Police Department at…

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Lemont Offers 'Values for Veterans'

Servicemen and women can enjoy discounts on food and other products and services this month.

Lemont Businesses Offer 'Values for Veterans'

Servicemen and women can enjoy discounts on food and other products and services this month.

Lemont businesses are offering a number of dining and shopping discounts as a tribute to local veterans and those currently enlisted in the military. Service members and veterans are asked to present their military IDs to enjoy these specials and discounts. Front Street Cantina The restaurant, located at 319 Front St., is offering 15 percent off meals Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10 and 11. For more information, call 630-312-8636 or visit www.frontstreetcantina.com. Pancake Café at 1264 State St. will give veterans and service members 25 percent off their meals Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10 and 11. For more information, call 630-243-9505 or visit www.pcpancakecafe.com. 3 Corners Grill & Tap at 12371 S. DerbyRoad, will offer 25 percent off food…

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Cheer on Bears Sunday while raising funds for LAC

Lemont Athletic Club fundraiser will take place at Front Street Cantina beginning at 3 p.m. Organization also offers discount cards, sponsorship opportunities.

This Sunday, you can watch the Chicago Bears vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars, enjoy tasty Mexican food, listen to live music – and help raise funds for a local youth travel basketball program – all at a fund-raising event for the Lemont Athletic Club’s sixth-grade boys’ team. The “fun”-raising event will take place at Front Street Cantina, beginning with the Bears game at 3 p.m. and continuing into the evening with free chili and half-price appetizers in the bar area during the game, an open mic night hosted by popular local musician Conor Matthews, guest bartenders and more. Besides participating in the fundraiser on Sunday, community members and business owners have other opportunities to support the LAC. Save at local businesses with an …

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LHS Class of 2016 Plans Fundraiser

Join in on the fun with activities, entertainment at Front Street Cantina Sept. 27.

Lemont High School’s Class of 2016 will host a fundraiser at Front Street Cantina, 319 Front St. in Lemont, on Thursday, Sept. 27. Students, parents and community members are invited to enjoy a meal at Front Street Cantina anytime between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. that day, and the restaurant has committed to donating 10 percent of its receipts to benefit the freshman class. The event will provide an opportunity for Class of 2016 students and their parents to socialize and meet the class sponsors and class officers, while enjoying food, drink and activities. Special guests and contests will begin at 5 p.m. LHS business teacher John Aspel and art teacher Ryan Hennebry, who serve as co-sponsors of the freshman class, will be put to work as …

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District 113A Educational Foundation Plans 'Back to School Fiesta'

The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, at Front Street Cantina in downtown Lemont.

The Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Educational Foundation will kick off the 2012-13 school year with a "Back to School Fiesta" for parents and students. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Front Street Cantina, 319 Front St. in Lemont. “We wanted to do something that includes families, not just the adults,” Foundation President Mara Tunzi said in a press release. “We hope everyone will come out to have fun and reconnect before we all get busy with back to school activities.” The fiesta will feature a kid-friendly Mexican buffet from Front Street Cantina, live music and karaoke from the Dancing Noodles, games and raffles. “Many teachers and staff plan to attend, and the teachers provided …

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Restaurants Collect Food, School Supplies for Lemont Food Pantries

Four participating restaurants are offering discounts for food, school supplies and monetary donations made through Aug. 31.

Four Lemont restaurants are encouraging patrons to support the local food pantries this month through a new "Dine, Donate, Dine Again with a Discount" program. Food, school supplies and monetary donations will be collected throughout the month of August at the following Lemont restaurants: Those who donate to the Lemont Food Pantries will receive a 10-percent discount during a return visit in September. When patrons return in September, the 10 percent can either be deducted from your meal total or used as a donation to the pantries. For more information, contact Terri O'Neill-Borders at Lemont Township by calling 630-257-2522 ext. 13, or by emailing terri-oneill@lemonttownship.org. - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep …

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Front Street Cantina Hosts Wiffle Ball Tournament for Families Battling Cancer

The tournament will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday during Lemont Legends Cruise Nights.

Front Street Cantina will host a wiffle ball tournament Wednesday night to raise money for two local families battling cancer. The Lemont restaurant, located at 319 Front Street, is teaming up with the Hope and Friendship Foundation for the first "Strike Out Cancer" event. The tournament will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. during Lemont Legends Cruise Nights. All proceeds will go toward mortgage payments and utility bills for two Lemont families, each of which is suffering a recent cancer diagnosis. The entry fee is $10 per person, or $60 per team (each team has six to eight players). The tournament will be run as a bracket competition with double elimination. Up to 20 teams will be accepted. Front Street Cantina will be airing the final …

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Lemont High School Alumni Association Hosts Social Event at Front Street Cantina

"Three Happy Hours" will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 15.

Lemont High School graduates old and new are invited to attend a special social gathering Friday, June 15. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Lemont High School Alumni Association is hosting "Three Happy Hours" at Front Street Cantina, 319 Front St. Alumni of any age are invited to attend the event, which will include appetizers and a cash bar. No RSVP is required. Front Street Cantina will feature a $3 beer special and $3 well drinks for Lemont alums who are of legal drinking age. Also featured will be a $5 margarita special specifically geared towards Lemont grads—the “Alumnirita.” Chips and salsa will be provided, and alumni also can take advantage of ordering from Front Street Cantina’s extensive menu. Entertainment will be provided by Conor …

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