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Sign up for these powerful resources for expungement of criminal records and drivers license reinstatement from Legacy Reentry and Prairie State Legal Services! Call 224 321-5637 9am-4pm because space is limited.

Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is open Mondays 1pm-3pm and Wednesdays 11am-1pm. Registration is required and you may do it in person on either day.

Virtual Interviews are becoming a staple of the candidate recruiting process. Learn the necessary tips and tricks to interview by video successfully.

Mark H.X. Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist who has closely observed and documented the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park, a large urban park in St. Louis since December 2005. Mark’s talk will cover how he found these owls, basic facts about the species, and the different behaviors he has been able to see and document with photos and videos to illustrate these behaviors.

Kick off the new year with Blvnkspvce & Sqishi at Bass Station!

Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is open Mondays 1pm-3pm and Wednesdays 11am-1pm. Registration is required and you may do it in person on either day.

Things may happen where you suddenly might need a small loan. When the time comes, knowing what factors to look at will keep you from making rash decisions. This session will cover various options of borrowing money from financial institutions and what they "really cost", as well as tips on how to make borrowing money a bit easier.

Waukegan's hidden gem - ZümBier - is brewing for a cause. Each Wednesday they will support a different local non-for profit by donating 10% of that nights profits. Tonight, stop by to support St. Anastasia Catholic School and stay for the amazing bier! Biers with Benefits is offered in partnership with City of Waukegan Chamber of Commerce.

The bestselling and award-winning author of Mexican Gothic discusses her newest book, Velvet Was the Night, and her genre-defying mashups of cultural noir and Lovecraftian horror. Velvet Was the Night is one of The New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2021. Silvia Moreno-Garcia will be joined in conversation with author Gus Moreno. Moreno-Garcia is also the author of the critically acclaimed novels "Certain Dark Things," "Gods of Jade and Shadow," and "Mexican Gothic," which Vanity Fair called “[An] irresistibly dark feminist reimagining of the Gothic fantasy novel.” Mexican by birth, Canadian by inclination, Silvia has edited several anthologies, received many awards for her novels, and is a columnist for The Washington Post.

The bestselling and award-winning author of Mexican Gothic discusses her newest book, Velvet Was the Night, and her genre-defying mashups of cultural noir and Lovecraftian horror. Velvet Was the Night is one of The New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2021. Silvia Moreno-Garcia will be joined in conversation with author Gus Moreno. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration between public libraries offering high-quality events.

Fun is in the forecast! Prizes each round. Bring your friends and your own food or order delivery. The most common excuse for not playing is: 'We're terrible at trivia (paraphrased)' and ZümBier wants you to know they're right there with you! But it's free and there are prizes and it's a fun night.

With 23 albums, over 50 chart singles and several CMA, ACM and CMT awards under its belt, Sawyer Brown has enjoyed a bounty of success with its unique brand of country, pop and rock. Described as "the Rolling Stones of country music," the band credits its wildly entertaining live concerts for its longevity. Thanks to its high-energy performances, the band continues to be a perennial favorite among country music fans.

Join the fun at Stretch's with Somethin' About Thursdays every Thursday night. Live Open Mic with Step & Friends, co-hosted by Big Drew. It'll kick off your weekend right!

Waukegan Township Park Place will be holding two informational sessions about ridesharing services that are available with your Waukegan Township (WT) Transit card. The Transit Card Program benefits will be provided through a credit card system. Users will have timely access to funds, freedom of choice in transportation options, and ease of use. Participants will need a mobile phone on which to download the app. Seniors, reserve your spot today by calling 847-244-9242.

Join other artists at Dandelion Gallery & Studio for Figure Drawing with a live model. Must be 18+.

During the summer before their first year of college, Sammy and Nel strike up an unexpected friendship as they bond over shared anxieties, womanhood, and windowpanes. Rated PG-13

The Waukegan Park District is hoping you get crafty by joining their Scraps of Memories Scrapbooking Club! Participants in this free program will be provided with materials to get creative.

Join Dandelion for the Lezlie Lenz Peace Love and Hope Showcase. Immerse yourself in her artwork and become inspired to create your own personal reflective piece on Peace Love and Hope in the company of Lezlie Lenz. Guests will learn about her artwork, technique, and process in making their own mix media vision board collage. Ticket holders automatically enter for a door prize.

Join Dandelion Gallery & Studio artists and supporters in their annual chili cookoff! Make your best, unique chili and raise funds for scholarships!

During the summer before their first year of college, Sammy and Nel strike up an unexpected friendship as they bond over shared anxieties, womanhood, and windowpanes. Rated PG-13

Hey kids, improve your cursive writing in this special program with Maritza. She'll walk you through the steps and make your writing flow. All materials are provided. The class is for ages 6 - 12. Participants must register for each session individually at waukeganpl.org/calendar

Michael McConville with teach the history and method of the "Spider Dye" or Kumo method of dying fabric using a binding technique.

The Guess Who created some of the most memorable music of the '70s. Dabbling in rock, pop, psychedelia and even jazz, the Canadian export was a mainstay on FM radio with no fewer than a dozen hits to its credit. In 1987, the award-winning group was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Fans will enjoy an evening of timeless hits from the band's many gold and platinum albums, plus a few chosen cuts from The Future IS What It Used to Be, their first LP in nearly 25 years!

The 2022 Old School Sundays features The Mix Master Lance Dowdell Jr. aka L Jammin D with occasional Appearances from DJ Rickybobby Moore and Video Screen King DJ Midas K. Kitchen stays open late. 30+

Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is open Mondays 1pm-3pm and Wednesdays 11am-1pm. Registration is required and you may do it in person on either day.