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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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Spread the loveCall the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. The library will be closed for Memorial Day. May 2 – May 30: Visit the library for its gallery of tiny art from more than 100 Beecher patrons! Outdoor Used Book Sale: A number of used books are for sale on the front…
Will County – Sharefest Hosting Free Food Giveaway May 25
Spread the loveWill County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and ShareFest Will County will host a free food giveaway event on Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. until noon, or while supplies last, at the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. “This event is open to anyone in need of assistance with fresh food…
‘Catch the Twain’ Mark Twain Performance, May 19
Spread the loveWarren Brown, a former Park Forest resident, will portray Mark Twain in his award-winning Chautauqua-style program, “Catch the Twain” for the Park Forest Historical Society, on Sunday, May 19, at 2:30 p.m., in Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. The meeting also will include an Ice Cream Social to thank members, donors,…
Local Farmers Markets
Spread the loveTo help our readers, here are some Farmers Markets that are or will soon be available for your shopping convenience. If you know of a particularly good one that we’ve not listed, please feel free to email “The Vedette,” at newsdesk@thevedette.com, so we can add it to our weekly list. Happy shopping! •Beecher:…
Beecher Police Blotter: April 19
Spread the loveDisclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On April 19, Sergejus Patasovas, 25, of the 11100 block of S. 84th Avenue, Palos Hills, was stopped at 730 Dixie Highway for having only one Illinois license plate and also found…
Beecher Community Library News
Spread the loveCall the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Through May 30, visit the library to view its gallery of tiny art from more than 100 Beecher patrons! Outdoor Used Book Sale: A number of used books are for sale for $1 each, and are on the front veranda, including those for…
Bobcat Baseball 4-1 for Week
Spread the loveMonday, May 6, the Beecher Bobcat baseball team began their week with a 15-3 victory over Gardner-South Wilmington. With a little help from GSW, who racked-up 7 errors, along with allowing the Bobcats 8 free passes to first, Beecher managed to score 15 runs, on only 8 hits. A.J. Snell earned the victory…
34th Annual Rhubarb Festival May 19
Spread the loveThe Kankakee County Museum at Small Memorial Park, 801 S. Eighth Avenue in Kankakee, will host their 34th annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festivities include a wide variety of vendors, a dime toss, kids’ zone, pie-eating contest, live entertainment, plus tours of the…
Bike Safety Rodeo June 1
Spread the loveRain or shine, the Beecher Police Department will host it annual free Bike Safety Rodeo for children 13 years and younger, on Saturday, June 1, in the fire department parking lot. Registration is from 8:30 to 9 a.m., with the rodeo beginning at 9 a.m. (No registration after 9:15 a.m.) Come and join…
Board Authorizes Ordinance to Better Serve Farming Community
Spread the loveOn April 18, the Will County Board authorized an ordinance change to better serve its farming community. This change assists farm truck drivers by making permits available that allow for the movement of agricultural commodities, without being subject to fines they may otherwise incur. Prior to the change of this ordinance, drivers faced…
FHOF Cardiology Hosting Free Smoking Cessation Meetings
Spread the loveFranciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields is hosting free weekly smoking cessation group meetings aimed at helping smokers kick the habit. Meetings help smokers learn proven strategies for success in quitting for good, develop a personal plan for quitting, minimize withdrawal symptoms, and begin living a new, healthy lifestyle. The group meetings are held…
Police Chiefs Association Holding Law Enforcement Memorial Day May 9
Spread the loveThe 43rd annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day, sponsored by the Police Chiefs Association of Will County, is scheduled for Thursday, May 9. Details of the event were announced by Tracy Chapman, president of the Association and deputy director of the Forest Preserve District of Will County. The event will begin with a 10:30…
Collection Event to be Held May 11 in Beecher
Spread the love The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division will host a collection event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, May 11, in Beecher. Electronics, hazardous waste, and liquids, including motor oil and paint, will be collected. A maximum of two TVs and 15 gallons of paint will…
Attention Seniors: Community Nutrition Network/Senior Services Association Announce Newest Location
Spread the loveCommunity Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location, New Hope Christian Community Church, 4700 W. Court Street, Monee, which is scheduled for June 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association invites the community to celebrate this…
Will County Holding Annual Textiles, Small Home Goods Collection May 6-10
Spread the loveWill County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites residents to the annual Textile and Small Home Goods Collection Event at the Will County Office Building, 302 North Chicago Street, Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10. A wide range of items will be collected for reuse and recycling during the week, including coats, shirts, pants,…
