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Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Naperville News Digest: Food trucks, entertainment offered Friday at Whalon Lake; DuPage County's Senior Resource Fair being held Friday
The Forest Preserve District of Will County will present an evening of food and family entertainment from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 13, at Whalon Lake in Naperville. Several food trucks will be on site, including Lil' Deb's Mobile Eats, Grumpy Gaucho and Tacos Maui. The Dock on Front Street will be serving adult beverages, a news release said. Children can search for critters like beetles, spiders and caterpillars to check out under a microscope, play lawn games and jump in a bounce house. Free Crumbl cookies will be available, and vendors at the event will include Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and which will be selling merchandise. No advanced registration is required. Whalon Lake is on Royce Road, west of Illinois Route 53. For more information, go to DuPage County will host a free Senior Resource Fair, connecting seniors with 40 agencies that provide services and programs, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 13, at the JTK Administration Building, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Representatives from area agencies that provide health care, social services, nutrition, meal programs, legal help and mental health services will be on hand, a county news release said. Information about other community support organizations, including respite care, adult day programs and in-home care, will be available. Coinciding with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the fair also provides education on how to recognize and report self-neglect or abuse of older adults and adults with disabilities, the release said. The county offers several services for older adults, including home-delivered meals, money management assistance, a community care program and more. For more information, go to The second annual Solstice Century Ride cycling event will be held Friday, June 20, to raise money for six area nonprofit charities providing mental health and housing insecurity programs, organizers said. Riders are asked to collect $1,000 or more in donations by completing 100 miles of cycling through the Whalon Lake Forest Preserve near Royce Road and Illinois Route 53. Money raised will help support Hesed House, DuPage PADS, 4:13, SamaraCare Counseling, Grow Wellness Foundation and Max's Mission. The event begins at 6 a.m. and is organized by Zac Larson, a Naperville-based wealth advisor and avid cyclist. A celebration for riders, donors and volunteers with dinner, music and drinks will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, go to
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shepherd of the Valley hosts senior resource fair
GIRARD, Ohio (WKBN) — Local seniors are getting connected with resources that may make life a little simpler. Shepherd of the Valley hosted a Senior Resource Fair Wednesday, brining together a wide range of local organizations and services, like home care, insurance, therapy, legal support and more. The event was free and open to the public, featuring more than 30 vendors from across the Mahoning Valley, designed to support the well-being of older adults and their caregivers. 'This a great opportunity for the local seniors in the community to come in and check out all of the vendors that we have and all of the services,' said Lauren Flauto, Shepherd of the Valley Director of Marketing. 'Whether it's about health-related services or downsizing, it's a great opportunity to come and learn more information.' Shepherd held a similar event two weeks ago at its Poland location, with roughly 75 people attending. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wyandotte County to begin mailing residential property valuations
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Unified Government of Wyandotte County will begin mailing all of its residential property valuations on Friday, Feb. 28. Commercial notices will be mailed on March 10. The UG is warning residents that they should expect to see an increase in valuation due to a shortage of supply and bigger demand. The Appraiser's Office is required to value property at a fair market value as of January 1 of each year with exception of agricultural land, which is valued by its agricultural use. Bill to help fund pro sports stadiums introduced in Missouri Senate Limited supply and strong demand for commercial and residential properties caused increases in sales prices from the prior year, resulting in an increase in county appraised values, according to the Appraiser's Office at the Unified Government. Those that don't agree with the appraised value of their residential or commercial property or simply wants to review the information on file can file an appeal with the Office of the Appraiser by Saturday March 29. The Office of the Appraiser will be hosting a series of community information sessions to help raise awareness about the property appraisal process and how to file an appeal. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android Those information sessions will take place on the following dates: Tuesday, March 11 at 6 p.m. at the West Wyandotte Library Tuesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. at the KCK Public Main Library Saturday, March 22 at 10 a.m. at the Bonner Springs Library Tuesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. at Piper High School Bilingual Session (English and Spanish) on Wednesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at the Armourdale Community Center 8th District Senior Resource Fair on Friday, March 28, at 9 a.m. at Victory Hills Baptist Church Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
