Name: Will Werk For Food
Start: 2026-07-25T14:00:00-05:00
Location: New Covenant Worship Center

New Covenant Worship Center

Learn Chicago Footwork 👟and the newest Line Dances🤠 to help a food pantry at the 5th annual WILL WERK FOR FOOD! 

🗓️July 25 ⏰2pm-4pm 📍New Covenant Worship Center 2423 Glenwood Ave Joliet, IL 60435
🏡It’s an indoor family friendly event open to all ages. Children age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 📢JUST ADDED: 🎭Mime dance performance by Dave DeLoach
To register go to the Werks Of Heart Instagram page and click the Linktree link in the profile then click on the Will Werk For Food date link that you would like to attend.
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Local Event: Will Werk For Food

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Will Werk For Food

Learn Chicago Footwork 👟and the newest Line Dances🤠 to help a food pantry at the 5th annual WILL WERK FOR FOOD! 

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Join us Thursday evenings in the Village Commons to shop local, support small businesses, and enjoy the open-air atmosphere. Whether you're picking up ingredients for dinner or just taking a stroll through the market, it’s a great way to connect with your neighbors—and your food!
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Halloween in the summer? YES, PLEASE!
Summerween returns to Soundgrowler Brewing on Saturday, July 25, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM for an afternoon of spooky shopping, craft beer, tacos, and incredible local artists.
Browse a curated lineup of more than 50 artists, makers, authors, and creators offering original artwork, handmade goods, horror-inspired creations, sweet treats, home décor, jewelry, collectibles, gifts, and so much more. Every vendor is an independent small business bringing their own creativity, craftsmanship, and passion to the event.
Cosplayers are welcome, so don't be surprised if a few of your favorite characters make an appearance while you explore the market.
Where: Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St., Suite P, Tinley Park, IL 60487 When: Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Learn Chicago Footwork 👟and the newest Line Dances🤠 to help a food pantry at the 5th annual WILL WERK FOR FOOD!&nbsp;

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🏡It’s an indoor family friendly event open to all ages. Children age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 📢JUST ADDED: 🎭Mime dance performance by Dave DeLoach
To register go to the Werks Of Heart Instagram page and click the Linktree link in the profile then click on the Will Werk For Food date link that you would like to attend.
Will you help by sharing this or posting this to your story and/or highlight?

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The Sports Cards and More Show Features 85 Vendor Tables and Door Prizes Courtesy of Buona in Orland Park, Culver's in Homer Glen and Nothing Bundt Cakes of Orland Park (Winners MUST&nbsp;Be Present @ Drawing Times)
Show Hours
Shopping Hours with 85 sports card and memorabilia vendor tables are 9 am to 2 pm @&nbsp;Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL.&nbsp;
Make a whole day of it and score some fantastic finds!
IMPORTANT:&nbsp;Show Admission and Youth Policy
Adults 18 and Up: $1
Ages 13 to 17&nbsp;are admitted for $1 each, but Ages 13 - 17&nbsp;MUST&nbsp;be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times while attending the show.
Ages 12 and Under are admitted FREE, but MUST be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times while attending the show.&nbsp;
For safety reasons we cannot make exceptions to the youth policy. Thank you for your cooperation.&nbsp;
Door Prizes
Your $1 Entrance Ticket Automatically Enters You in 5 Door Prize Drawings
WINNERS&nbsp;MUST&nbsp;BE&nbsp;PRESENT&nbsp;@ Drawing&nbsp;Times - No Exceptions&nbsp;
(Dealers/Vendors are Not Eligible for&nbsp;Door Prizes and Cannot "Hold" Tickets for Patrons)
10:30 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
11:00 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
11:30 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
12:00 Door Prize Package
$25 Gift Card to Use at Culver's on 143rd Street and Bell Road in Homer Glen (Take Ravinia North from the Sports Show, Turn Left on 143rd Street and Drive West to just before Bell Road) The card may also be used at Culver's @ 9515 S. Kedzie in&nbsp;Evergreen Park)&nbsp;
Free Buona Beef Sandwich or Buona Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Free Topping Valid @ Buona Beef located at 9525 W 131st St, Orland Park, IL. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show and Turn Right at 131st Street)&nbsp;
FREE Bundtlets for a Year Valid @ Nothing Bundt Cakes, 14360 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show to 144th Street) 
12:30 Door Prize Package
$25 Gift Card to Use at Culver's on 143rd Street and Bell Road in Homer Glen (Take Ravinia North from the Sports Show, Turn Left on 143rd Street and Drive West to just before Bell Road) The card may also be used at Culver's @ 9515 S. Kedzie in&nbsp;Evergreen Park)&nbsp;
Free Buona Beef Sandwich or Buona Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Free Topping Valid @ Buona Beef located at 9525 W 131st St, Orland Park, IL. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show and Turn Right at 131st Street)&nbsp;
One Full Size Sports Theme Nothing Bundt Cake Courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes in Orland Park
Support Our Sponsors, Special Neighbors and Friends of the Show
Buona Beef - &nbsp;9525 W 131st St, Orland Park
Culver's -&nbsp;12712 W 143rd St, Homer Glen
Nothing Bundt Cakes - 14360 S. LaGrange Rd, Orland Park
Peace Ice Cream Parlor @ Peace Marketplace - 14314 Beacon Ave., Orland Park
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The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) comprised of law enforcement, DCFS investigators, medical personnel, prosecutors, and Will County CAC forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists in response to reports of severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, commercial exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence of children, in Will County, IL. Our Will County CAC intake/MDT coordinator, forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists provide the following services: * Forensic Interviews: After a child is referred to the Will County CAC by law enforcement or the IL Dept. of Family Services (DCFS), our Intake Coordinator schedules a forensic interview for the child. One of our 4 forensic interviewers listens to the child’s story and asks non-leading, developmentally-appropriate questions as the child talks about the trauma he/she has experienced. Law enforcement, prosecution, DCFS, and mental health professionals observe the interview from a separate room. This reduces trauma for the child and provides a stronger foundation if the case goes to court. * Family Advocacy: Our family advocates are committed to helping each family navigate the complex systems that a family enters when a child makes an outcry of abuse. As each case goes through the investigation, prosecution and healing process, the team is there to help the family understand the process, learn about their rights and successfully access resources that will help their family during crisis. * Trauma-Focused Therapy: Our team of licensed clinical social workers provide short-term, trauma informed therapy to children who have received a forensic interview. Since child abuse affects the whole family, the services are available at no cost to both the child and their non-offending family members. Individual and group therapy is offered in English and Spanish.

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