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0 Seasonal & Holidays The free, two-day festival will be held Aug. 19 and 20. Amie Schaenzer , Patch Staff Posted Reply GRAYSLAKE, IL — Grayslake Summer Days will be in town next weekend. The two-day festival kicks off Aug. 19 and continues through Aug. 20. The fest includes live music, food, games, rides and crafts. Here is a look at the schedule of events for this year's festival: Friday, Aug. 19 6 p.m.: Simply Elton performs 8 p.m.: Boy Band Review performs 10 p.m.: Hi Infidelity performs Saturday, Aug. 20 Noon: Bike and pet parade 12 to 3 p.m.: Touch-a-truck event 1:30 p.m. Pie-eating contest 3:30 p.m. Slam Funk perofrms 6 p.m.: Parade 6:30 p.m.: Battle of the bands winner 8 p.m.: Fool House performs 10 p.m.: Sixteen Candles performs More information is available on the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce website and Facebook page . Get more local news delivered straight to … [Read more...] about Grayslake Summer Days To Be Held Next Weekend

Care for your home with 0 This post is sponsored and contributed by Home & Garden Whether you need your house cleaned, a pool built, or anything in between, Patch can help you find the right person for the job. Patch Local Businesses , Brand Partner Posted Reply If you're busy (and who isn't?), you could probably use a hand in tackling your to-do list. Fortunately, the Grayslake community is brimming with professionals who can deep clean your home, clear your gutters, power wash your deck and so much more. And with Patch's new Local Businesses feature, finding and hiring top-rated professionals for virtually any task is a breeze! With Local Businesses , you can search for professionals based on the task you need done, such as tile repair or pest control. You can also browse through top seasonal categories to see what other folks in the Grayslake community are having done this time of year. … [Read more...] about Grayslake Area’s Top-Rated Home Professionals Are Here To Shorten Your To-Do List

0 Pets These local pets are searching for their forever homes. Meet Jade, Lapis, Glen and more. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you've been looking to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your household, start with these shelters in and around Grayslake for a pet you can adopt. About 6.5 million companion animals are surrendered or taken in each year by adoption facilities nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses. However, only around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Grayslake area — are still waiting for their forever homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, … [Read more...] about Grayslake Area Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Dobby & More

0 Pets These pets are waiting for their forever home in Marple Newtown area shelters. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Do you want to add to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Perhaps it's the right time to adopt a pet! Many facilities in Marple Newtown and environs are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through. Millions of companion animals are given to animal pounds each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. On a search for your new four-legged companion? Consider beginning at a local shelter like Animal Coalition Of Delaware County, where Houdini the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer … [Read more...] about Marple Newtown Area Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Mango, Roo, Limulus & More

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Neighbor News 2022 'PURSUE PEACE' CONVENTION UNITES 239 COUNTRIES IN MORE THAN 500 LANGUAGES Marlon Day , Neighbor Posted Reply Against the tragic backdrop of a historic conflict in Europe, Chicago residents unite with millions around the globe to promote the timely theme "Pursue Peace" as they participate in a six-part annual event scheduled for July and August 2022. "I have learned a lot at our yearly conventions on how to be a better person, a better husband and a better father," said José Azpeitia, whose family of five plans to attend each session during the summer. "Although we are in a such a complicated world, we want our family to live in peace. That's why the topic this year's assembly is so timely." Jehovah's Witnesses have been holding global conventions for more than 100 years, the last three years featuring virtual events … [Read more...] about Global Event Promotes Pursuit of Peace

Care for your home with 0 This post is sponsored and contributed by Home & Garden Whether you need your house cleaned, a pool built, or anything in between, Patch can help you find the right person for the job. Patch Local Businesses , Brand Partner Posted Reply If you're busy (and who isn't?), you could probably use a hand in tackling your to-do list. Fortunately, the Crystal Lake-Cary community is brimming with professionals who can deep clean your home, clear your gutters, power wash your deck and so much more. And with Patch's new Local Businesses feature, finding and hiring top-rated professionals for virtually any task is a breeze! With Local Businesses , you can search for professionals based on the task you need done, such as tile repair or pest control. You can also browse through top seasonal categories to see what other folks in the Crystal Lake-Cary community are having done this … [Read more...] about Crystal Lake-Cary Area’s Top-Rated Home Professionals Are Here To Shorten Your To-Do List