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WW
II Memorial Benefit Dinner |
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Sunday,
March 18 (Roast Beef) |
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The
Crete Lions Club is hosting two community dinners at Crete AMVETS Hall
to benefit the fund for a WW II Memorial in Washington DC. No
reservations needed. 11am to 7pm. $8.00 Adults/ $7.00
Seniors/ $4.00 Children. |
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Business
Expo - Saturday, March 31st |
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The
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce holds this annual showcase of businesses
at Crete-Monee High School. 10am - 3pm. Free Parking and Free
Admission. Demonstrations and entertainment for kids and adults.
Local businesses wishing to participate, please call the Chamber at
672-9216. |
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 Easter
Egg Hunt - Friday
and Saturday, April 6 and 7 |
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9-15
years old are invited to grab their flashlights and hunt for treasures
under the stars in Crete Park Friday evening. Walking toddlers
thru 8 years old meet at Crete Park with your baskets Saturday morning.
Call Crete Park for times and fees. 672-6969 |
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 Firefighters
Pancake Breakfast - Sunday, April 8 |
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A
Hometown Tradition! 7:00am to 12 Noon inside Crete Fire Station #1
on Benton Street in downtown Crete. $4.00 adults, $2.00 Children,
$3.00 Seniors. Proceeds from breakfast and raffle go to new
equipment and fire education. |
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 Spring
Awakenings - Saturday, May 12 |
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Visit
participating businesses for free spring giveaways! Take a chance on a
lovely Mothers Day Raffle and attend informative gardening seminars in
the downtown shopping district. Information: Nancy at
672-5240. Sponsored by the Greater Downtown Crete Business
Association. |
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 Cruise
Nights - Every Thursday Night |
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"A's
Are Us" Model A Club invites vintage owners from every time period
and class to join them as they park along Main Street to share their
cars with each other and passersby - 6:30 - 9:30pm. May thru
September. Some local eateries offer cafe seating!
Entertainment on select dates. Sponsored by the Greater Downtown
Business Association. |
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Memorial
Day Weekend - May 24 thru 28 |
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Monday
- Old Fashioned Hometown Parade at 12 Noon down Main Street with
marching bands, floats and more. Memorial service after parade. |
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"The
Great Midwest Fair" Thursday thru Monday at Balmoral Park Race
Track with top name entertainment, fireworks, carnival rides, food
court, beer garden, kiddie rides and petting zoo plus more. Call
708.672-1414 for costs and information. |
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Spring
Into Summer - Friday and Saturday, June 1 & 2 |
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Village-Wide
Garage Sale, plus local shops and businesses (from antiques to
boutiques) have Sidewalk Sales! Residents: Permit fees for garage
sales are waived by the Village - get your address published on the list
for visitors by calling Denise at 672-4749. Sponsored by Greater
Downtown Crete Business Association. |
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 Back
Alley Car Show - Saturday, June 16 |
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Open
to vintage thru late model vehicles - with trophies for stock and
modified. Small registration fee for contest participants. Public
Invited. No admissions fee for spectators! Details or car
registration: 708.672-6590. A great day for the family. Come enjoy our
local shops and restaurants. |
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Gospelfest
- Saturday, June 16 |
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Many
area churches join together to provide a free day of great inspirational
music and lots of free family fun in Crete Park! Local churches
wishing to participate should contact Mike Liccar at 312.922-6601. |
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 Garden
Walk - Wednesday and Thursday, June 27 and 28 |
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Tour
a variety of lovely local gardens at your own pace, then enjoy a
delicious box lunch at 'al fresco' at Plum Creek Nursery.
Sponsored by Crete's Woman's Club. For tickets call 708.672-7999. |
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Street
Dance - Date to be Announced |
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Crete
Township Fire Department's annual event held outdoors at Balmoral Park
Race Track featuring a live Country Western band, raffle, food and
drinks. Admissions charged. Families Welcome. Info: 672-7111 or 8111. |
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 Wild
West Days - Friday - Sunday, August 10, 11, 12 |
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Take
a step back in time! Food and family entertainment in Crete Park
and downtown Crete. Native American Traders, Old West Re-enactments,
Civil War Encampments and more! Main Street Parade 10:30am
Saturday! Greater Downtown Business Association. Info:
672-9216 |
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Antique
Expo - Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 & 16 |
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Due
to extensive remodeling at Balmoral Park, this years show is being held
at The Atrium of the Will County Fairgrounds in Peotone.
10am - 5pm for both days. $3.00 Adults. Free Parking. Info: Crete Area
Chamber of Commerce. 708.672-9216 |
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Happy
'Holly
Daze' - Monday, November 12 |
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Area
florists join together to welcome the season with this evening
floral/home accessory extravaganza. $5.00 general
seating tickets at the door. $10.00 priority seating advance
tickets at participating florists. Light refreshments. At Deer
Creak Christian Church. Sponsored by Crete Chamber of Commerce
708.672-9216. |
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Country
Christmas Weekend |
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House
Walk - Friday, December 7 |
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Kick-Off
Country Christmas Weekend with this annual evening tour of selected area
homes specially decorated for the holidays. Tickets at all local antique
shops, or call 708.672-3369. Many shops stay open late and welcome
you with holiday goodies. Crete-Beecher Antique Dealers Association,
Ltd. |
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Saturday and Sunday, December 8 & 9 |
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Crete
becomes a Winter Wonderland with special activities including
horse-drawn Carriage Rides & Costumed Carolers. Shop Crete!
Saturday Craft Show at Amvets Hall. Breakfast with Santa Sunday 9am -12
Noon.
Call 672-5240. Many antique and specialty shops have extended
hours and special "Open House" activities. List of
activities at any of our local shops! |
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Saturday
Night Holiday 'Light Parade' downtown Main Street starts at 6:30pm. Info: 672-5240 |
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New Years Eve - Monday Night
December 31 |
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Join your friends and neighbors
for a great dinner and party to welcome in the new year at the scenic
Willard Wood Center in Crete Park. Call 672-6969 for reservations. |
