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The public is welcome to a presentation and discussion of the Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2019/2020.

The Waukegan Park District and the City of Waukegan present an Earth Day Celebration in beautiful Bowen Park! Join us at 6pm outside of the Jack Benny Center for the Arts for a drum circle! At 7pm, view the documentary "Straws" in the theatre at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts. “With colorful straw history animation narrated by Oscar winner Tim Robbins, STRAWS (30 minutes) leaves audiences with a clear understanding of the problems caused by plastic pollution & empowers individuals to be part of the solution.” The Documentary will be followed by a discussion, on single use plastics, alternatives, and how to properly recycle items in Lake County. Call 847-360-4740 for more information

Congressman Brad Schneider invites you to this community meeting about the importance of the 2020 census. Important speakers and a panel will address the upcoming census. Plan on attending!

The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) invites the public to attend the Lake Michigan Watershed Plan kick-off meeting. The Lake Michigan Watershed Plan will cover the portions of Lake County and seven ravines in northern Cook County that drain to Lake Michigan. The planning process will run from 2019-2020. The Lake Michigan Watershed-Based Plan will identify practices, projects, and programs that can be implemented by stakeholders to reduce pollution and flood damage and protect natural resources. At the kickoff meeting, the background, scope, and timetable for the watershed plan will be presented.

The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) invites the public to attend the Lake Michigan Watershed Plan kick-off meeting. The Lake Michigan Watershed Plan will cover the portions of Lake County and seven ravines in northern Cook County that drain to Lake Michigan. The planning process will run from 2019-2020. The Lake Michigan Watershed-Based Plan will identify practices, projects, and programs that can be implemented by stakeholders to reduce pollution and flood damage and protect natural resources. At the kickoff meeting, the background, scope, and timetable for the watershed plan will be presented.

Waukegan community members are invited to witness the installation of the newly-elected Board of Education Membersduring a special Organizational Meeting. Enjoy a meet and greet with light refreshments is planned following the ceremony.

The WEL (Work, Earn, Learn) Program starts May 20th, but participants must attend one of two the mandatory informational meetings: April 25th at 10am or May 6th at 1pm. The WEL Program offers an opportunity to work, earn and learn while finding a career that is right for you.

Waukegan Public Schools will host four informational sessions aimed at gathering feedback on the District’s new Capital Improvement Plan. The District's Capital Improvement Plan is a long-range, comprehensive road-map detailing proposed facility improvements in District 60. The 10-year plan provides specific steps for addressing infrastructure needs from operational and financial standpoints. The plan will be presented and feedback solicited at each meeting.

Waukegan High School parents and students are invited. The Expo will include various presenters from a wide range of careers giving students information on the pathway to careers and how to be prepared to become College and/or Career Ready. Would you like to be presenter? Email acullen-williams@wps60.org

Here's something different for you to do during your lunch break! Stop for local history and stories, brought to you by the Waukegan Historical Society! This month's topic is Entertainment in Waukegan.

Parents' Night Out is an opportunity for parents to get away for the evening. Drop your child(ren) off at the Field House where they will be able to participate in open play in the gym, watch a movie, and engage in activities and crafts. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration #10304205. For more info, call Joseph at (847) 782-3630.

Three Brothers Theatre's second Upstage show of 2019 is the Pulitzer-Prize-and-Tony-Award-winning play, PROOF, by David Auburn! Overview: Catherine has inherited either the genius or the madness of her father. On the night before her twenty-fifth birthday, she will challenge his legacy and search for her own identity while her estranged sister and father’s former student pull her in opposing directions. PROOF is a story of identity, family, love, the power of sacrifice, and the fine line between extreme intelligence and mental illness.

Gamers Glorified are opening the doors for some casual gaming for you gamers for practice in smash ultimate, dbz fighters, SFV etc, and just to enjoy the night. All consoles are welcome to help the flow the event. Board, Dice and Card games will be available, too. Entry fee goes toward raising funds for gaming equipment, outside events, and development funds towards our upcoming Esport teams which we are looking to pursue. Any extra donation are helpful to support the gaming community. Ages 13+ only.

Sipos & Young's full band is playing at Big Ed’s the night before Sipos & Young's wedding! Come wish them well before the big day and enjoy good music and good food!

Join the Waukegan Harbor for its 3rd annual lakefront cleanup! The group is meeting at the parking lot by the Waukegan/Joseph Conrad Yacht Club. Last year 1,174 lbs. of trash was collected! Bring your friends and make it an Earth Day celebration to remember! Waukegan Harbor & Marina will provide gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers. This year’s event is sponsored by Waukegan Harbor & Marina, Waukegan Police Department, City of Waukegan and Waukegan Harbor Citizen's Advisory Group

Join Waukegan Main Street and MH Wozniak CPA for the first Amstutz Highway clean-up for 2019. Meet at North Shore Printers at the south end of the Amstutz to pick up bags, gloves and a fluorescent vest. Adults and older teens only, as it is an active highway. Wear long pants as there are bugs in the tall grass. Marty is springing for lunch after the clean-up!

Cristo Rey St. Martin (CRSM) is turning 15 this year and will be celebrating their own Quinceañera to mark this milestone! In addition, they will be honoring Chris and Kathy Perry for their significant contribution to the school's success. CRSM is incredibly grateful for their generosity, leadership and commitment to our students and our mission.

Join Waukegan Girls Soccer for Boxing - Showdown at Lakehurst! Seats are limited so get your tickets soon! A portion of the ticket cost goes to Waukegan High School Girls Soccer Team Arenas!

Come out for some good music, good drinks and food and good service! No cover. Always a fun night!

A craftsman’s touch, a Bluesman’s feel, and a teacher’s fervor and energy for sharing knowledge; these are the tools Paul Kaye brings to every performance. If you like traditional blues in the manner of Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis, and Blind Blake, with some Honeyboy Edwards and Paul’s original material mixed in for spice, then consummate blues guitar master Paul Kaye is the answer. Paul makes it his mission to act as a bridge between today’s audiences, and the seminal blues creators who invented and perfected the form.

Three Brothers Theatre's second Upstage show of 2019 is the Pulitzer-Prize-and-Tony-Award-winning play, PROOF, by David Auburn! Overview: Catherine has inherited either the genius or the madness of her father. On the night before her twenty-fifth birthday, she will challenge his legacy and search for her own identity while her estranged sister and father’s former student pull her in opposing directions. PROOF is a story of identity, family, love, the power of sacrifice, and the fine line between extreme intelligence and mental illness.

Ivy Ford is heading for TR's! Ivy Ford is one of the leading "youngbloods" of blues and brings a refreshing yet classic face to the blues. She handles her cherry red, Epiphone-339 with as much confidence as any of the bluesmen today and can belt out notes to fill a room and serenade a phrase sweeter than sugar in ways that make anyone and everyone tune in to what she has to say. She might have moved up north, but she'll always be Waukegan's own Ivy Ford!

Join When Particles Collidge (WPC) and good buddies The Brothers Goforth at The Burgundy Room in the fine city of Waukegan: Kicking out the jams since 1859! Rock early, Rock often.

Join Thrivent Financial for a shredding event! After tax season is the perfect time to shred all your confidential documents and avoid identity theft.

Enjoy good music at the end of your weekend with Jazz Wave! They are serious musicians in a casual atmosphere. Watch out - they blow the roof off the joint!