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Crete Library News
Thursday, June 16 Campfire Games, from 2-3 p.m., ages 9-12. Prepare for epic camping games with Ms. Bethann by building a bow and arrow and designing your own game of pebble tic-tac-toe. Register. Knot Just for Knitters, from 6-7:30 p.m., ages 11-adult. Share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework…
Crete Chamber May Meeting Highlights
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting on May 11, with seven members in attendance, plus two via Zoom. Discussions were held on the following upcoming events: Farmers Market/Cruise Night – September 13 is the free dinner at Aurelio’s for Cruisers who attend at least four Cruise Nights. Garage Sale Days aare June…
ILHS/ILJHS Announce Second Semester Honor Rolls
Illinois Lutheran High School recently announced students named to its second semester honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honors: Hannah Nagle, Emma Oestmann, Madison Alexander, Zoe Biesterfeld, Madelyn Italiano, Tristan Biesterfeld, Juanita Stuenkel, Mia Jacobucci, Eliza Jahns, Emma Nagle, and Sean Reposa A Honor Roll: Sofia Biesterfeld, Gavin Galatte, Carter Gunderson, Westin Gunderson,…
Crete Woman’s Club’s 31st Garden Walk June 22-23
Only a village as lovely as Crete and its surrounding area could boast 31 years of beautiful garden walks. As always, five lovely gardens will treat those attending to a “Beautiful Day in the Country.” Gardens may be previewed on Tuesday, June 21, from 4 – 7 p.m., with the event’s walk days on Wednesday…
Crete Library News
Thursday, June 9 Anime Club, from 3-4:30 p.m., ages 11-18. Join us for Anime screenings, with titles picked on the day of the event. Snacks and bottled water provided. Register. Trivia Night at Evil Horse, from 7-9 p.m. This month’s theme is Jurassic Park. Evil Horse Brewing Company is at 1338 Main Street, Crete. Drop-in.…
201-U Honors Navy Jr. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Four years of hard work and dedication were on display this month at the Committee of the Whole Meeting, celebrating a significant milestone in the history of NJROTC at Crete-Monee High School. The nine program cadets reflected on their designation as “plank owners,” a term used to describe an individual who was an original crew…
Crete Public Library
Thursday, June 2 Knot Just for Knitters, from 1-2 p.m., adults. Share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop-in. Friday, June 3 Roaming Readers Walking Group, from 10-11 a.m., all ages. Join us at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, as we walk and talk about books. There is no…
Acting Out Theatre Co. Announces Cast, Ticket Info
Casting was announced for AOTC’s production of “A Chorus Line,” which is set for July 8, 9, and 10, with rain dates July 11 – 12. It will be held “Off Broadway” on the grounds of Peddinghaus Corp., in the shadow of the New York dance studio of Paula Aubry, 200 N. Washington Avenue, Bradley.…
Mother’s Day Display at Village Woods
In honor of Mother’s Day, Village Woods Retirement and Assisted Living erected a display honoring the women who live at Village Woods. The display features the hands of the woman and the following words: These Hands… These hands represent the 55 ladies who call Village Woods home. They represent more than 4,865 years of combined…
Crete Library News
Thursday, May 26 Film Club, from 5:30-8 p.m., adults; Drop-in. Monday, May 30 The library is closed for Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 31 Help for Job Seekers, from 1-3:30 p.m., adults; This service is provided by the Mobile Workforce Center in the library’s parking lot; Drop-in. Thursday, June 2 Knot Just for Knitters, from 1-2…
CMHS Student Athletes Lauded for Resilience, Tenacity!
Coaches reflect on students’ determination despite the pandemic at National College Signing Day. Resilience and hard work were words used many times on Wednesday, May 11, to describe this year’s crop of student athletes at National College Signing Day at Crete-Monee High School. Coaches recounted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the athletes and…
Crete Chamber News and Events
Crete Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 30, beginning at noon from Crete Park, down Main Street to Burville Road, with an 11 a.m. Memorial Service at Crete Park honoring veterans. Last call for names of veterans in the village or township. Email name, military branch and years of service to Janel Geary at JGeary@cretepark.com. Deadline…
Crete Library News
Thursday, May 19 Anime Club, from 3-4:30 p.m., ages 11-18; Join us for Anime screenings, with titles picked on the day of the event. Snacks and bottled water will be provided. Register. Knot Just for Knitters, from 6-7:30 p.m., adults; Share camaraderie, while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop-in.…
Business After Hours in Crete
Old Plank Trail Community Bank is hosting Business After Hours, on Thursday, May 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 700 W. Exchange Street in Crete. Enjoy delicious food and drinks, while networking with community members and business owners. RSVP to Nanci Shander or Cassie Brandau by May 13, at 708-428-4314 or email cbrandau@oldplanktrailbank.com.
NAWBL Wheelchair Basketball World Championship Coming to Chicago Southland
The Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA), visionaries in creating and implementing adaptive programming for people with disabilities, has been selected to host the 2022 National Wheelchair Basketball Association League (NAWBL) World Championship tournament at Lincoln-Way North High School in Frankfort, May 12-14. “LWSRA is humbled by the opportunity to host such an important event for…
Goodfellow Awarded Associated Orthodontists $1,000 Scholarship
Associated Orthodontists proudly announced that Grace Goodfellow, of Beecher and a student at Illiana Christian School, was chosen as a winner of its annual scholarship program. The program was open to all current and former patients who were graduating high school seniors, received full braces at Associated Orthodontists, and had a GPA of at least…
