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June is Blooming with HOPE! Join the silent auction fundraiser for Words on Wheels and your bids help them continue their mission of bringing words to children. All kinds of fun things will happen: Online Silent Auction, 50/50 and Raffle for Flat Screen TV, 12 Days of 24 Hour Shopping! You'll see an incredible Selection of Fabulous & Fun Items - and they ask you to bid, bid, bid to help them reach their goal of $10,000! See all the items by registering - and more items will be added and posted daily.

SWALCO is hosting household chemical waste events by appointment only. Items collected include: CFL bulbs, unwanted prescription, over-the-counter medicines and supplements (people and pet), household cleaners, gasoline, garden chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints (NO LATEX) and varnishes, as well as other household chemicals. See a detailed list at: www.swalco.org

Paper Tiger offers special shredding hours on select Saturdays! Bring your documents to their facility and watch as your documents are securely shredded, or 'drop and go'. Only $3 per standard banker’s box (approximately 16? long, 12? wide, and 10? deep.) Take part in the OUTDOOR Shred Fest - drive up and they'll remove the box from your car for no-contact shredding.

Support our award-winning, nationally recognized Waukegan High School JROTC Drill Team and drive away with a clean car. All money raised will be used for competitions around the US.

Would you like to help older adults? ElderCARE Lake County needs your help! Sign up to learn more about volunteering at this virtual volunteer orientation. ElderCARE needs volunteers to: Take older adults to doctor appointments; Phone or visit homebound older adults; Take groceries to an older adult (groceries are paid for) Contact ElderCARE via email at info@eldercarelakecounty.org or by phone (847-406-4683) to sign up. A Zoom link will be sent after sign up.

Funny, smart and insightful, Alonzo Bodden has been making audiences laugh for over 20 years. His big break came in 2004, when he appeared on and won season 3 of Last Comic Standing. Since then, he's been a popular guest on late-night talk shows and podcasts, released five comedy CDs and starred in four comedy specials. He's even crossed over into film and TV. Alonzo currently hosts the podcast Who's Paying Attention?, where he gives his unique take on what's going on in the world. Enjoy an evening of hilarious comedy with Alonzo Bodden, up close and personal. And in case you're wondering, no, he's not the President's long-lost son.

Live music by one of the premier party bands in the area - Talkin' Trash! Enjoy the music and the great outdoors!

Enjoy a night of live music with Doug Sheen! Doug has opened shows for major bands such as Survivor, 38 Special and The Guess Who. You'll hear the influence of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd as well as other Classic Rock Bands through his music. Always looking to surprise his fans, he strives to select a variety of forgotten hit songs that most other artists do not cover in order to provide a fresh alternative to the same old same old.

Enjoy an evening with Quato at ZümBier! Out doors weather permitting, or in doors if the weather gets dicey. Come hang. Drink bier. Enjoy live music!

Enjoy live music, food, and more at Stiner Pavilion in the first event since Illinois moved into Restore Illinois Phase 5! Also, free COVID-19 vaccinations will be available onsite. The event is free, but there is a gate fee of $10 for the beach for non-residents and vehicles without current Waukegan city stickers.

Jazz Wave Big Band plays a free show (bit tips are strongly encouraged). In the street weather permitting, or eventually indoors plague permitting and weather requiring.

The UMMA BASIC NEEDS program provides food, toiletries, clothing and household supplies like toilet paper and paper towels to families in need. Each week, they hand out 50-100 BASIC NEEDS bags to anyone, including seniors, unemployed and undocumented individuals. Registration is required unless otherwise stated and may be done in person.

Stop by St. Paul's Lutheran Church's rear parking lot on Tuesdays at 11:30am for food distribution. Volunteers will load the food in your vehicle. All are welcome.

Are you seeking a job or changing careers? Regardless of your job title or field, you have a personal brand. Learn how to customize your resume and other written tools to help you land a great job!

Teens! Create your own work of art in the Waukegan Public Library Courtyard! Registration required.

Bonnie Brook invites you to enjoy live music and outstanding food on their outdoor patio every Tuesday evening.

Enjoy an evening of music in the bucolic setting of Bonnie Brook!

Hey party peepers, Green Town On The Rocks serves ya DeLa Tuesday every Tuesday! They open at 3pm and the music starts at 5ish. Special guest ALBY from D.F.I. on the drums. Rain or shine.

Learn how to grow herbs easily in your own home in everyday containers like up-cycled jars and cans! Fresh herbs are easy to grow in any kind of space and add a special touch to any meal! Materials can be provided by Cool Learning Experience - or use what you have around the house.

Hooray! Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings will be performing at Waukegan's premium cigar lounge, A Cuban Experience, on Tuesday nights! Swing by for some cool jazz and hot smokes.

The UMMA BASIC NEEDS program provides food, toiletries, clothing and household supplies like toilet paper and paper towels to families in need. Each week, they hand out 50-100 BASIC NEEDS bags to anyone, including seniors, unemployed and undocumented individuals. Registration is required unless otherwise stated and may be done in person.

Save the date for the 15th Annual Chamber Golf Outing at the beautiful Glen Flora Country Club. It is the Chamber's favorite event of the year! Join them for golf, drinks, dinner, and fun! Player registration and sponsorships are available and open! Sponsorships are at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehtgmxxc0550253e&oseq=&c=&ch=

The Waukegan Queens are doing a Culver's fundraising event! Come out for dinner, dessert or both to support their pageant program! Tell the cashier when placing your order you are there to support our program!

Nicasa is facilitating a live panel of guest speakers and a public comment forum for Waukegan community members to discuss the potential casino to provide information about problem gambling prevention, let community members hear from recovering individuals, advocates and public health experts, and to provide a forum for community members to express concerns and share ideas. Tables will be set up in the lobby and foyer for local businesses and groups to share information with attendees.

Play Thursday Trivia live or livestream (for the time being) and enjoy a good night out with friends. Sure Happy It's Thursday!

Community Action Partnership of Lake County in partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank will have free curbside food distribution weekly. Stay in your vehicle and a volunteer will put the food in the truck or seat. All are welcome.

All veterans and active military are welcome to get free groceries today, thanks to Northern Illinois Food Bank and Humana! A volunteer wearing protective gear will put the groceries in your vehicle.

Waukegan to College distributes meal kits to families with children 18 years old and younger every Friday. All families with children are welcome.

Join local favorites The Blues Family Robinson for a blues, rock-n-roll night under the stars! Great music, great drinks, great views!

America's hottest vocal group is set to deliver an electrifying evening of classic doo-wop, Motown and rock 'n' roll. Starring former cast members of the Tony Award®-winning musical Jersey Boys, the show features the tight harmonies and slick choreography you'd expect from top Broadway entertainers. Filled with great music and humorous behind-the-scenes tales, this concert brings back the classic hits of the Four Seasons, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Elvis Presley and other beloved acts. It's a show-stopping performance you won't want to miss!

SWALCO is hosting household chemical waste events by appointment only. Items collected include: CFL bulbs, unwanted prescription, over-the-counter medicines and supplements (people and pet), household cleaners, gasoline, garden chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints (NO LATEX) and varnishes, as well as other household chemicals. See a detailed list at: www.swalco.org

The 2nd Annual Above the Rim 3-on-3 Classic is for boys and girls, 5th - 8th grade and 9th - 12th grade. Celebrity players will be attending.

ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan. Each month is a unique experience as the art exhibits, musicians and featured performances vary from one month to the next. Come downtown, grab dinner and enjoy the tactical application of the arts.

Join an Environmental Educator and take a leisurely stroll through Lyons Woods. This is a great opportunity to get some exercise and learn about nature. Take a closer look at plants, birds and other wildlife. Wear a mask and practice social distancing and check that you/members of your group are not experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

Age Strong! AACPG Lake County is hosting an informative session design to educate service providers on available senior resources in Lake County.

The UMMA BASIC NEEDS program provides food, toiletries, clothing and household supplies like toilet paper and paper towels to families in need. Each week, they hand out 50-100 BASIC NEEDS bags to anyone, including seniors, unemployed and undocumented individuals. Registration is required unless otherwise stated and may be done in person.

Learn how to grow your own plant! The Waukegan Public Library will be planting seends and decorating flowers pots to take home, with 3rd - 8th graders. This program will be in person if weather permits. Registration required.

City of Waukegan Queens will be reviewing information about their program - what will be required for the pageant and also requirements for the full year of reign if crowned. All interested may join the meeting.

The Waukegan City Council meets the first and third Monday of every month, except when holidays are observed on those days. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting and welcome to address City Council by signing up at the back of the Council Chambers - or, while Council meetings are still virtual, by submitting written, audio or video comments by 4pm the day of the meeting. The public is also invited to all committee meetings scheduled prior to the Council meeting. See agenda information at https://www.waukeganil.gov/682/Agenda-Center

Stop by St. Paul's Lutheran Church's rear parking lot on Tuesdays at 11:30am for food distribution. Volunteers will load the food in your vehicle. All are welcome.

Virtual interviews are becoming a staple of the candidate recruiting process. Learn the necessary tips and tricks to successfully interview online and land your next job!

Bonnie Brook invites you to enjoy live music and outstanding food on their outdoor patio every Tuesday evening.

Hey party peepers, Green Town On The Rocks serves ya DeLa Tuesday every Tuesday! They open at 3pm and the music starts at 5ish. Special guest ALBY from D.F.I. on the drums. Rain or shine.

Hooray! Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings will be performing at Waukegan's premium cigar lounge, A Cuban Experience, on Tuesday nights! Swing by for some cool jazz and hot smokes.

The UMMA BASIC NEEDS program provides food, toiletries, clothing and household supplies like toilet paper and paper towels to families in need. Each week, they hand out 50-100 BASIC NEEDS bags to anyone, including seniors, unemployed and undocumented individuals. Registration is required unless otherwise stated and may be done in person.

Stay on top of the latest digital marketing trends, strategies and tactics to help your company achieve its goals! Join Northwoods' digital experts for our free virtual Digital Marketing Insights webinar! Not sure where to focus your social media efforts? Many companies and organizations develop a social media strategy centered around likes, shares and posts - often with less-than-stellar results. Instead of focusing on tactics, learn how to develop a social media strategy that works in conjunction with your other marketing efforts and leverages both organic and paid advertising to help boost traffic, engagement and leads. Presented by: Katelyn Staaben, Senior Digital Marketing Strategist

Golf the prestigious Glen Flora Country Club and support the Vipers Hockey Club! The 5th annual golf outing will have an 11 am ShotGun Start. After a great afternoon of golf --- with many on-course opportunities to better your score and support the organization, you can join in the amazing Pig Roast. Making it's debut last year, this pig roast might be why you choose to golf this year! This year they're continuing their support of local charitable opportunities in the community by adding the Matthias Academy to the outing.

Come test your trivia skills and enjoy some tasty beverages! The event is free to play, but the top teams will be walking home with some generous prizes courtesy of Nightshade and Dark's and their partner, Oppidan Distillery! Registration is not mandatory to attend, but the Waukegan Public Library asks that you register in order to give them an idea of how many people will be attending.

Play Thursday Trivia live or livestream (for the time being) and enjoy a good night out with friends. Sure Happy It's Thursday!

Community Action Partnership of Lake County in partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank will have free curbside food distribution weekly. Stay in your vehicle and a volunteer will put the food in the truck or seat. All are welcome.

Waukegan to College distributes meal kits to families with children 18 years old and younger every Friday. All families with children are welcome.

Spend a delightful night with Cousin Curtiss and raise money for the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Waukegan Flotilla Operations and Education Programs. Presented by Waukegan Water Safety Association, Green Town and Bay Marine. This is the third year of this great event! (If weather's bad, the event will be held at Bay Marine.)

SWALCO is hosting household chemical waste events by appointment only. Items collected include: CFL bulbs, unwanted prescription, over-the-counter medicines and supplements (people and pet), household cleaners, gasoline, garden chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints (NO LATEX) and varnishes, as well as other household chemicals. See a detailed list at: www.swalco.org

Paper Tiger offers special shredding hours on select Saturdays! Bring your documents to their facility and watch as your documents are securely shredded, or 'drop and go'. Only $3 per standard banker’s box (approximately 16? long, 12? wide, and 10? deep.) Take part in the OUTDOOR Shred Fest - drive up and they'll remove the box from your car for no-contact shredding.

Join volunteers from Waukegan Main Street, MH Wozniak CPA and North Shore Printers to clean the Amstutz! This is a great opportunity for adults and teens only, as it is on an active highway. Meet at North Shore Printers at the south end of the Amstutz to pick up vests, gloves, and bags, then pick your place on the highway!

Put a little live music in your weekend with The Blues Family Robinson at ZümBier! CDC guidelines are followed, but that doesn't mean you can't have a great time!

The 2021 Waukegan American Independence Parade will go on... virtually! The Waukegan Park District accepting decorated shoeboxes (or any boxes) from local families, businesses, and organizations.

The UMMA BASIC NEEDS program provides food, toiletries, clothing and household supplies like toilet paper and paper towels to families in need. Each week, they hand out 50-100 BASIC NEEDS bags to anyone, including seniors, unemployed and undocumented individuals. Registration is required unless otherwise stated and may be done in person.

Stop by St. Paul's Lutheran Church's rear parking lot on Tuesdays at 11:30am for food distribution. Volunteers will load the food in your vehicle. All are welcome.

Bonnie Brook invites you to enjoy live music and outstanding food on their outdoor patio every Tuesday evening.

Hey party peepers, Green Town On The Rocks serves ya DeLa Tuesday every Tuesday! They open at 3pm and the music starts at 5ish. Special guest ALBY from D.F.I. on the drums. Rain or shine.

Hooray! Trombone Dave and the Lawn Clippings will be performing at Waukegan's premium cigar lounge, A Cuban Experience, on Tuesday nights! Swing by for some cool jazz and hot smokes.

The Waukegan Parks Foundation will be hosting the 26th Annual Partners in Parks Golf Outing at Bonnie Brook Golf Course. Registration and breakfast will begin at 7:30am, with the driving range open for warm-up. A start will follow at 8:30am. All proceeds will go to the Waukegan Parks Foundation to support Waukegan Park District programs, events, and scholarships. Sponsorships are also available. For more information, contact Sally at sally@waukeganparks.org or (847) 360-4721.

The UMMA BASIC NEEDS program provides food, toiletries, clothing and household supplies like toilet paper and paper towels to families in need. Each week, they hand out 50-100 BASIC NEEDS bags to anyone, including seniors, unemployed and undocumented individuals. Registration is required unless otherwise stated and may be done in person.

Blood donations are still in great need! Let's rally the community to fill all of the blood donation appointment slots. Your blood donation will help to support our local community and veterans hospitals. Schedule a time and get ready to save lives! The Blood Drive will be held on the Versiti Mobile Coach in the Vista East parking lot, directly in front of the hospital's main entrance. Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. Just had your COVID-19 Vaccine? You can donate 2 days after receiving the shot.