What's Happening
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Business REWIRED Conference
Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Riverstone Conference Center. 455 Riverstone Parkway Kankakee, IL
Today's business owners are continually looking for ways to improve, adapt, strengthen and grow their business. At the Business Rewired Conference on Thursday, September 30 you can do just that... right here in Kankakee.
Speakers from local businesses of all sizes and industries will discuss challenges they have faced and the crucial decisions they've made. Speakers will discuss the future of small business, identify small business opportunities and discuss topics like legal, accounting and insurance planning, social networking and strategic communications. The cost is $59.00 per person. To pay by credit card go to http://kcc.edu/comejoinus. Or you can pick up a registration form at the Kankakee Chamber at 199 E. Merchant Street - or call 815-933-0462.
Download the Business Rewired PDF
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Kankakee Regatta
Labor Day Weekend - Saturday, Sept. 4 - Monday, Sept. 6 on River Road
For more information visit www.kankakeeregatta.com
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Aroma Park's annual Two River's Festival
Saturday, Sept. 10 & Sunday, Sept. 11 in Aroma Park
For more information visit http://www.tworiversfestival.org/
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St. Patrick's Parish - HALF PADDY FESTIVAL
Friday, Sept. 17, 6pm - 11pm and Saturday, Sept. 18, 12noon - 11pm at St. Patrick's Church, 428 S. Indiana Ave.
We're half way there! Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day - It's too good to celebrate only once a year! For more information visit www.halfpaddy.com
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Fall Art Stroll in Downtown Kankakee
Sunday, September 19 on North Schyler Ave
For more information visit www.coumunityartscouncil.org
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Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Kankakee County
Saturday, Sept 11 - 6:30-11:30pm at the Kankakee Valley Boat Club
Tickets are $15 each. Entertainment includes The Greg Schneider Band, The Daryl Durano Band & Jason Piper. From 6-8:30 food will be served. Tickets are on sale now at King Music, All Peoples Bank locations, Standard Title and will be available at the door.
Summer Events
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Kankakee Farmers' Market
Every Saturday from 7am to Noon now through October 30 on Merchant St. and Schuyler Ave. in downtown Kankakee
The Kankakee Farmers' Market is your spot for local and fresh produce, breads, cheese, meats, and plants.
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Wednesday Wheels Classic Car Show
Every first Wednesday of the month June through September (weather permitting) from 5:30pm to 8pm outside at the Depot, 199 S. East Ave. in Kankakee
This all-ages event is fun for the whole family! Enjoy music, food, and cool chrome in the summertime. The car show dates are June 2; July 7; August 4; and September 1.
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Sandwiches with a Side of Jam
Every second Wednesday of the month June through September (weather permitting) from 11:30am to 1pm outside at the Depot, 199 S. East Ave. in Kankakee
Relaxing music is combined with downtown restaurants vendors selling lunches, making for a great lunchtime escape from the office. The event dates are June 9; July 14; August 11; and September 8.
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Music and Movies in the Park
Every third Saturday of the month June through August (weather permitting). Concert begin at 7pm and movie plays on the big screen at sundown.
The movies are family-friendly. Bring a lawnchair, blanket, picnic and make a night of it at the Depot! The event dates are June 19; July 17; and August 21.
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Kankakee Area Community Calendar
Find out what's happening all over Kankakeeland at the Kankakee Area Community Calendar