NOVEMBER
The Kankakee County Museum will host its 16th annual Artisan Faire on Saturday, November 7th from 9am until 3pm. Shop from several local vendors and artisans who will be on site selling their handmade jewelry, trinkets and accessories, crafts and other handmade items, homemade treats and baked goods, artwork, prints, creative creations and more. This family-friendly event will be at 801 South 8th Avenue in Kankakee.
A Veterans Day weekend event will take place Saturday, November 7th from 10am to noon at the military monument site on the grounds of A.N. Webber Logistics on Route 45/52 in Kankakee. Hosted by the Ray Olley Memorial Project missions team (led by Jojo Sayson) and sponsored by Riverside Healthcare, this will feature inspirational guest speakers and moments of prayer, a flag ceremony, patriotic music, a wreath offering with bagpipers, taps and a 21-gun salute, Riverside health screenings, free Bibles and more. Milner Media’s Denny Case will be the emcee.
The 10th annual “Great Mouse Race” will be taking place on Saturday, November 7th in the Bill Spriggs Civic Auditorium on South 8th Avenue in Kankakee. An evening of live mouse racing, themed snacks, games and more, the proceeds from this event go to support the River Valley Special Recreation Association and programs for people with special needs. Doors to the venue open at 6pm and the first race will be at 7pm. Each ticket is $25 and includes two drinks, snacks and door prize entry. You can purchase your tickets through Eventbrite. A link is available on the “River Valley Special Recreation Association” facebook page.
Renville Cares will host “7th Heaven on the 7th”, an all-ages charity concert featuring Chicago-based rock band, “7th Heaven” along with Kanakee’s very own “The Silhouettes” performing Saturday, November 7th at the Quality Inn on Route 50 in Bradley. Doors open at 5pm and the concert begins at 6pm. General admission tickets are $20 each. VIP tables are also available for purchase. Money raised will be used to take local underprivileged and underserved kids Christmas shopping through the Turkey For Tots program. Oliver’s Bar & Grill will be open before the show for dining. Advance tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the Quality Inn or by calling (815) 933-0777. Attendees can watch for Milner Media’s own Bill Dyche on drums with The Silhouettes.
The Ford Iroquois 4-H Foundation Auction will be held on Sunday, November 8th at Saint Paul’s School in Woodworth. There will be a pork burger and pork chop lunch at 1:30 followed by the auction at 2pm. Funds raised will go towards 4-H activities.
Clove Alliance will host their annual “Cosmic Bingo” event on Friday, November 13th at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds inside the Expo Center. Doors open at 5pm and bingo begins at 6:30pm. Individual tickets are $35 and include bingo cards, a glow hat and bingo dauber. Tables for parties of 6 can be reserved for $210. Ticket sales end at noon on Friday, November 9th through Ticketleap (dot) com. They will NOT be available at the door. Guests must be at least 18 to attend. The proceeds will help provide resources to survivors of sexual violence.
Kankakee Community College will host a Veterans Recognition Event on Tuesday, November 10th. Students and the community are invited for a reception and refreshments in the Cavalier Room from 11:30am to 1pm. Guests will then gather into the KCC Auditorium from 1 to 2pm for remarks and recognition of veterans.
The annual Veterans Day Military Warriors Run will be taking place in Manteno on the morning of Wednesday, November 11th. Veterans and military personnel will depart from Heritage Park at 8am sharp dressed in battle gear and carrying flags. They will run to all three schools and through downtown Manteno to instill some pride in our country to area youth. This group will be accompanied by several military organizations and vehicles, along with the Manteno Police Department. Veterans who wish to participate can contact Daniel Gerber at the Manteno American Legion or just show up at Heritage Park by 8am.
The Manteno American Legion will host a Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, November 11th and the public is invited to attend. Their Color Guard will step off from Post 755 at 10:45am and march to Legion Park (near the grain elevators) for a ceremony set to begin at 11am.
You’re invited to attend the Kankakee County Vets Council’s Veterans Day Community Celebration on Wednesday, November 11th at the Kankakee County Museum, 801 South 8th Avenue in Kankakee. This ceremony begins at 10am and it will include guest speakers and light refreshments. All are encouraged to come by and honor their service.
The Bradley American Legion is collecting Candy for the Troops. If you have leftover Halloween candy that might otherwise go to waste, they would love for you to drop it off at their 766 Lounge at 835 West Broadway in Bradley by Saturday, November 14th. Through the “Adopt a Soldier” program, your donations will bring a little sweetness to the brave men and women serving our country.
The Manteno Church of the Nazarene will host a Fall Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 14th from 9am to 3pm in the church at 698 Locust Street (Route 50) in Manteno. There will be crafts, gifts and treats. This event is being held to raise funds for their youth group.
The Bourbonnais Township Park District will host its 13th annual Turkey Trot along the Perry Farm Park trails on Saturday, November 14th. This family-friendly Thanksgiving Tradition offers a 10K run, a 5K run or a 2-mile walk. Predict your finish time, and if you’re the closest, you’ll take home a turkey. Early Bird Registration is open now until Sunday, October 25th to guarantee your race shirt. Race Day Registration will open at 7:30am.
The Cissna Park FFA Scholarship Auction will be held on Saturday, November 14th at the Cissna Park High School. A pork loin sandwich meal will be available from 4 to 7pm and the auction begins at 6pm. Items include agriculture products, gravel, baked goods, seed, tools, toys, oil changes, collectibles, gift certificates and more. Proceeds will benefit Cissna Park FFA members. Items can be seen on facebook and bids can be placed at “Cissna Park FFA (dot) com”.
Local nonprofit organization “Fight Club Survivor” will host a fall Mystery Bingo fundraiser in the Beecher Amvets Hall on Saturday, November 14th. Doors to the venue at 532 Gould Street will open at 4:30 and the bingo begins at 6pm. There will be raffles and vendors, special games, food and drinks available, even a split-the-pot drawing. Tickets are $20 each and will be available at the door. The fun wraps up around 10pm. This event celebrates breast cancer survivors and our military veterans.
The Bradley Lions Club will host another all-you-can-eat breakfast with pancakes, sausage, and biscuits & gravy on Saturday, November 21st from 7:30 to 11am at the Bradley Community Center on West Broadway Street. It’s $8 per person, but kids 5 and under eat for free. Call (815) 932-9180 for local delivery of 5 orders or more. There’s no delivery fee. Proceeds from this breakfast will help fund BBCHS Special Olympics.
Faith Baptist Church will host their “Trinkets and Treasures” Craft and Bake Sale on Friday, November 20th from 9am to 2pm and from 9am to noon on Saturday, November 21st. Entry is free to stop in and shop unique handmade crafts and delightful treats in the church gymnasium at 1280 Armour Road in Bourbonnais.
The Newton County 4-H Council and Building Committee will host a Christmas Craft Show inside the 4-H building at the Newton County Fairgrounds in Kentland, Indiana on Saturday, November 21st from 9am to 2pm. Find the perfect holiday gifts, decor and more. Breakfast and lunch will be served.
The Knights of Columbus on South Indiana Avenue in Kankakee will host an evening of entertainment on Saturday, November 21st with “Dueling Pianos” from 6 to 9pm. Doors open at 5:30 and tickets are $35 each. There will be a cash bar and you must be at least 21 to attend. Proceeds will go toward remodeling the Casey Club. Tickets are now available at the Knights of Columbus, or by calling (815) 932-2031.