Calendar MAY 23
Community Briefs Native plant sale at Sugar Creek
Dudek recognized for customer service
Bringing Nature Home Native Plant Sale, a free, all-age program sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Sugar Creek Administration Center, 17540 W. Laraway Road, between Route 52 and Route 53, in Joliet. The Forest Preserve District is partnering with Possibility Place Nursery in Monee to host its first ever native plant sale. More than 80 species of perennials, shrubs and trees grown by Possibility Place Nursery will be available for purchase. Experts will be on hand to share information, answer questions and help visitors to select the right plants for their specific landscape. In addition, a variety of exhibitors and garden artisans will be present, and hands-on workshops will be presented. The event will be held rain or shine. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted. No refunds will be given.The native plant sale will be held on natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Visit ReconnectWithNature. org or call 815-727-8700 for more information.
Debbie Dudek, CLF, LUTCF, an American Family Insurance agent in Shorewood, IL has been recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification. Debbie joins other American Family agents who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to outstanding customer service. Debbie has qualified for this award for six years. Dudek has served American Family customers since March 1993. Dudek’s office is at 863 Center Court in Shorewood. It has been located there since June 2006.
Stop signs to be placed at Raynor and Norley New stop signs installed on Raynor Avenue at Norley Avenue on Wednesday, May 29. This will create an all way stop. Motorists are advised to use caution while driving in the area. For additional information, contact the Joliet Public Works Department at 815-724-4200.
THE BUGLE/SENTINEL MAY 22, 2013
JJC Farmers Market Opens. Joliet Junior College’s Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m.Thursdays from May 23 to Oct. 24, in the JJC Greenhouse parking lot on Houbolt Road, just south of the main campus entrance. The Farmers Market will feature locally grown produce and meat from area farmers. It will also feature baked goods and other products produced locally.
ages from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Thursday, May 30. Transportation departs at Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill. Discover the history behind two of Chicago’s oldest homes with guided tours, lunch and transportation. Fees: $59/resident; $69/nonresident. For more information, call the Lockport Township Park District at 815-8381183, ext. 207 or visit www. lockportpark.org.
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Lockport Township Park District is offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification for ages 15 years and older on Sun. and Sat. starting May 11 through May 19 and on Tues. May 28 through Fri., May 31 from 9am-5pm at Challenge Fitness Pool, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave. This program will provide all the training you need to be a certified lifeguard. Fee: $200/ resident; $220/non-resident. For more info. visit www. lockportpark.org or call 815838-3621, ext. 0.
MAY 30 Trip to Historic Chicago: Clark & Glessner Houses. Lockport Township Park District is offering a trip to Historic Chicago: Clark & Glessner Houses for all
Junior Golf Lessons. The Lockport Township Park District offers Junior Golf Lessons for ages 7-16 years on Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 1 through June 16 from 10am-11am at Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Rd., Crest Hill. Students learn the basics of putting, chipping, pitching and full swing. Fee: $70/resident; $80/non-resident. For more info., call 815-838-3621, ext. 0.
JUNE 5 TO JUNE 7 Trip: Behind the Scenes at Indy 500 in Indianapolis, Ind. The Lockport Township Park District is offering a trip to
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Indianapolis, IN for Behind the Scenes at the Indy 500 for all ages from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, to Friday, June 7.Transportation departs at Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Rd., Crest Hill. Enjoy tours at Fair Oaks Dairy Farm, Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, a behind the scenes look at Indy 500, Hall of Fame Museum, a free lunch buffet at Hoosier Park Casino with free slot play, includes 5 meals and deluxe motor coach transportation. Fees: $379/resident; $389/nonresident. For more information, call the Lockport Township Park District at 815-8381183, ext. 207 or visit www. lockportpark.org.
JUNE 14 Guard Start at Heritage Falls. Lockport Township Park District is offering The Guard Start program for children ages 11-14 years on Fridays beginning June 14 through July 19 from 9:30am-11am at Heritage Falls Waterpark, 101 Troxel, Romeoville.This program is for children who want to become lifeguards. Fee: $65/resident; $75/non-resident. For more info. visit www.lockportpark.org or call 815-838-3621, ext. 0.