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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. The library will close at 4 p.m. on July 3 and 5, for the Beecher Fourth of July Festival and will be closed on July 4.
Sign-up for our summer reading program! Patrons of all ages can win prizes for reading during the summer!
Outdoor Used Book Sale: A number of used books are for sale on the front veranda at $1 each, including children’s, junior, teen, and adult books. The sale will not be available on rainy/wet days.
Enjoy fun drop-in activities at the library. Find objects in a children’s pool I-Spy, which is filled with summer objects, check out the caterpillars who will change into butterflies, or answer fun weekly questions to possibly win a Buddys gift certificate.
Youth Services
A new take-and-make craft will be available on July 1. Pick-up anytime!
June 27, at 10 a.m., Super Reader Story Time: Story time will be held indoors, and a reading specialist will visit to offer tips on raising life-long readers!
Adult Services
June 27 and July 2, from 2-5 p.m., One-on-One Technology Help: Sit down for a half hour and receive technology help with any devices, including phones, tablets, and laptops. Receive help with apps, email, Facebook and social media, computer basics, or get any other technology questions answered. Call to register.
The Afternoon Book Club selection is available for pick-up. The group will discuss “The Great Alone,” by Kristin Hannah, on Friday, July 12, at 1 p.m.
The Evening Book Discussion selection also is available. The group will discuss “The Book of Charlie,” by David Von Drehle, on Monday, July 22, at 7 p.m.
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KCC, Community to Celebrate Independence Day!
Spread the loveThe tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue Thursday, July 4, along the south banks of the Kankakee River. The event includes three live music performances. Kankakee Community College gates open at 4:30 p.m., and admission is $20 per carload. All proceeds benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony…
Weekly Farmers Markets
Spread the loveThis week at the local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, July 9, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with Classic Car…
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care Offers Treatment to ALS Patients, Families
Spread the loveProgram sees 2,400 percent census increase during past seven years. June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, and the ALS Association estimates the number of people living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in the United States to be more than 30,000. This number fluctuates daily because every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed…
BJHS Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls Announced
Spread the loveBeecher Junior High School recently announced students named to its fourth quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honors Sixth Grade: Domenick Anaclerio, Natalie Bonilla, Vince Bonomo, Kerrigan Cucio, Mackenzie Davis, Michael DeMase, Sophia Grutzius, Mason Haddon, Benjamin Jerkatis, Dario Jimenez, Emilie Johnston, Finley Lause, Mason Moore, Faith Napierkowski, Luna Nikolic,…
Beecher Community Library News
Spread the loveCall the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. The library will close at 4 p.m. on July 3 and 5, for the Beecher Fourth of July Festival and will be closed on July 4. Sign-up for our summer reading program! Patrons of all ages can win prizes for reading during the…
Beecher School Board Moving Meetings to Wednesdays
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Starting in July, Beecher District 200-U Board of Education meetings will be moved from Mondays to Wednesdays. The board voted on the change during its June 10 meeting. For the next school year, meetings will take place July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11, January…
Golden Brew & Creamery Opens in Beecher
Spread the loveJust in time for summer! Beecher has a new business and just in time for residents to enjoy some delicious summer treats. Golden Brew & Creamery, 755 Penfield, held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Monday, June 10. They are open Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday…
Will County to Hold Healthy Lifestyle Pop-Up Event June 21
Spread the loveA “Healthy Lifestyle Event” will be held in Joliet to provide produce, vegetables, and healthcare resources on Friday, June 21, at All Nation Church of God, 507 Water Street. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Will County Health Department and Community Health Center,…
Beecher Got a Grant
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Even though Beecher officials didn’t put the Village Hall parking lot repairs on the top of their to-do list, they were given an offer that was hard to refuse. It will be done for free. Thus, plans are in the works to replace the parking lot and possibly the roadway…
Weekly Farmers Markets
Spread the loveThis week at the Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, June 22 and July 13, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, July 9, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction…
Beecher Police Blotter: June 3-6
Spread the loveDisclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On June 3, Blake Krueger, 30, of Momence, was stopped for a traffic violation and charged with adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle and having an expired registration. Two other occupants…
BHS Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls
Spread the loveBeecher High School recently announced students named to its fourth quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honors Seniors: Quinton Allen, Alexis Barkus, Katelyn Bol, Adriana Cabrera, Tyler Cochrane, Sergio Delgado, Riley DeRoos, Nathan Diachenko, Julieta Dominguez, Ariana Fernandez, Giada Garza, Olivia Geringer-Spagnola, Caitlin Gill, Jack Hayhurst, Andrew Hering, Mihya Hernandez,…
Beecher Community Library News
Spread the loveCall the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Sign up for the summer reading program! Patrons of all ages can win prizes for reading during the summer! Outdoor Used Book Sale: A number of used books are for sale at $1 each, on our front veranda, including children’s, juniors, teens, and…
Lightways Hospice/Serious Illness Care Helps Community Understand Advance Care Planning
Spread the loveGrant project funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care will join a nationwide project and host a community game event at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital Wallin Conference Center, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 24, to engage communities in important conversations about medical decision making. The…
Beecher Police Blotter: May 5 – 29
Spread the loveDisclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On May 5, Diego Garcia, 32, of Chicago, was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, possession of adult use cannabis in a…
