GOTTA DO IT

Nov. 14

White elephant sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Joshua Arms of Joliet Senior Apartments, 1315 Rowell Ave., Joliet.

Holistic holiday gift fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14, Christ Community Church, 13400 Bell Road, Lemont.

Jubilation dinner dance/auction: 5:30 p.m. the gala starts Nov. 14 at St. Dennis Catholic Church, 1214 S. Hamilton St., Lockport in the parish center. This year's theme is "Paint the Town Red." Includes a catered dinner, cash bar, DJ and dancing, and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $40, $35 for seniors. Tickets may be purchased at St. Dennis or by calling 815-838-2592.

Spaghetti dinner: 3-8 p.m. Nov. 14 in Franciscan Hall of St. Jude Church, 241 W. Second Ave., New Lenox. Sponsored by the St. Jude Youth Ministry to help support St. Jude mission trips in 2010.

Souper supper: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 14, Ingalls Park United Methodist Church, Washington and Davison streets, Joliet. Hosted by Ingalls Park United Methodist Women. Cost is $6 or $4 for children. Carryouts available. Call 815-722-2383.

A benefit for Dave Fultz: 3-9 p.m. Nov. 14, VFW Cantigny Post, 826 Horseshoe Drive, Joliet. Money raised will defray the cost of his kidney and pancreas transplants. Send donations to Day for Dave, c/o Archer Bank, 3435 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60655. Make checks payable to Day for Dave.

Turkey raffle: 7 p.m. doors open, Nov. 14, Plainfield Fire Department, 1502 S. DesPlaines St., Plainfield. For adults. Featuring turkeys, hams and door prizes.

Business showcase: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14, Wesmere Country Club, 2101 Wesmere Parkway, Plainfield. Call 815-4827.

Nov. 14-15

Holiday open house: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at 30849 Riley Road (off of Route 53 and Peotone Road in Wilmington. Call Sharon Homerding at 815-476-1051.

Nov. 15

Breakfast buffet: 8-11 a.m. Nov. 15, Knights of Columbus No. 382, 100 S. Infantry Drive, Joliet. Cost is $7 adults; $4 kids ages 6-12; free age 5 and younger. Call 815-725-0746.

Pancake breakfast: 8-11:30 a.m. Nov. 15, St. Anne Church, 1800 Dearborn St., Crest Hill. Cost $6, $4 for ages 4-10, and free for ages 5 and younger. Church will raffle an oak mantel clock. Chances will be $1 for one or three for $2.

Chili dinner: Noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at The Place, 206 Main St. in Lemont. Sponsored by Lemont Lions.

Feather party/meat raffles: 1-5 p.m. Nov. 15, Ingalls Park Athletic Club, 20 N. Park Road, Joliet. Featuring turkeys, hams, bacon, miscellaneous meat raffles. Sponsored by the club. Call 815-727-7217. All proceeds go to charity.

Nov. 16-18

Shop and shop: Nov. 1-18. Jewel-Osco will donate 5 percent of each purchase to the United Methodist Church of New Lenox. Shop and Share slip is required. To obtain a slip, call the church at 815-485-8271 on weekdays.

Nov. 17

Mostaccioli dinner: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 17, Stone City VFW, Route 53 and Laraway Road, Joliet. Sponsored by Will County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 911. Cost $7. Carryouts available. Call 815-722-7122.

Nov. 18

Spaghetti dinner: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Cantigny VFW, 826 Horseshoe Drive in Joliet. Hosted by Operation Care Package. Proceeds to help pay for Christmas packages for troops. Cost $8. Featuring a dinner, bake sale and raffles. Carryouts available. Donations of care package items can also be dropped off at the post. For advance tickets, call Ted at 815-274-3828 or Debbie at 815-723-6960.

Luncheon meeting: Noon Nov. 18, at Al's Steak House, 1990 W Jefferson St., Joliet. For Joliet Area Retired Teachers. Guest will be Ben Franklin. Cost is $12.

Chicken noodle soup dinner: 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Knights of Columbus No. 382, 100 S. 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet. Cost is $5; $3 age 5 and younger. Carryouts available. Call 815-725-0746.

Italian dinner night: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 18 in the gym of St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Sponsored by St. Mary Immaculate Good Shepherd Council No. 5573 of the Knights of Columbus. Cost is $6.50 or $4.50 for children ages 5-12. Kids younger than 5 eat free. Desserts cost 50 cents; coffee 25 cents. A cash bar with pop, water, beer and wine will be available. Contact Angelo Campanele 815-439-0121 or e-mail arcampy@sbcglobal.net

Texas hold 'em tournament: Nov. 18 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home, 1201 Wyoming Ave. in Joliet. Registration begins at 5 p.m. Play starts at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the auxiliary. Entry fee is $50; bonus chip buy-in is $30. Players can save $10 chip buy-in by pre-registering with the receptionist at OLA between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily before Nov. 18. Food and beverages will be available. Call OLA at 815-725-6631. Entry for the poker tournament will be at the service entrance off Ingalls Avenue.

Nov. 19

Veterans aid seminar: 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Victory Centre of Joliet, 29 N. Broadway in Joliet. Wartime veterans or the surviving spouse of a veteran are eligible can receive tax-free funds to help pay for home care or assisted-living costs. R.S.V.P. by calling 847-437-8070.

Nov. 20

Wine tasting: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 20, Founders Center, 140 Oak St., Frankfort. Hosted by Frankfort Park District and Wine Styles. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Pre-registration is required. Event up to ages 21 and older. Fee is $10. Call 815-469-9400.

Hospice honors vets: 8-10 a.m. Nov. 20, In honor of Veterans Day and National Hospice Month, Joliet Area Community Hospice will salute veterans with a light breakfast. The hospice is located at 250 Water Stone Circle in Joliet. For additional information or to R.S.V.P., contact Judy Militello or Rebecca Rakers at 815-740-4104 or visit joliethospice.org.

Nov. 21

Free pancake breakfast: 8-11 a.m. Nov. 21, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Clara and Larkin avenues in Joliet.

Give then Gobble 5K walk/run: 8:30 a.m. Nov. 21, Joliet Junior College's , Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, Forest and Prairie Trails. Register online at www.active.com or call 815-727-3683. To benefit the Spanish Community Center.

Shop to you drop: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 21, First Assembly of God, 1741 Essington Road in Joliet. Assorted crafts, accessories, Christmas gifts and more. Admission is free.

Roast pork dinner fundraiser: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 21 at Elwood Community Church, 101 S Chicago Ave. in Elwood. The cost is $8.50; $4 for children younger than 12. Carryouts available. Includes roast pork with dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable with salad and applesauce and beets. Home-baked pies and other pastries with beverage are included.

Nov. 21-22

Bake sale: After all Masses on Nov. 21-22, St. Mary Nativity Church, 706 N. Broadway, Joliet. Sponsored by the Women's Club. Proceeds support the parish. Call 815-722-0785.

Nov. 22

Free Thanksgiving dinner: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 22 serving at Berst Center, 180 S. Kankakee St. in Coal City. Sponsored Marthas, Coal City Junior Women's Club, St. Vincent Table, St. Vincent dePaul, Coal City Lions Club, Coal City Methodist Church, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, New Hope Presbyterian Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 1574 and the Wilmington Lions Club. Carryouts available in the Madonna Room. Donations accepted for local food pantries.

Nov. 24

Knock out breast cancer event: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 24, McBrody's, 73 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Cost $25, includes appetizers, draft beer, wine and pop. Raffles. Proceeds benefit Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Call Paula at 815-744-9150 or Amy at 815-729-4775.

Nov. 29

Pancake breakfast: 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 29, St. Joseph Park, Raynor Avenue and Theodore Street in Joliet. Hosted by St. Joseph School's Athletic Department. Cost $5.50; $4.50 for seniors and ages 4-11; free for ages 4 and younger with paying adult. Carryouts available. Call 815-722-1055 or e-mail terray1986@yahoo.com

Dec. 2

Luncheon meeting: Noon Dec. 2, Standard Oil retired employees at Al's Steak House in Joliet. Call 815-726-3098.

Spaghetti dinner: 4-6:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Knights of Columbus No. 382, 100 S. 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet. Cost $7, $5 ages 6-12 and free ages 5 and younger. Carryouts available. Call 815-725-0746.

Dec. 5-6

Poinsettia sale: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5-6, Bird Haven Greenhouse, 225 N. Gougar Road, Joliet. Call 815-741-7278.

Holiday bake sale and more: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, St. John the Baptist School, 402 N. Hickory St. (corner of Hickory and Division streets), Joliet.

Dec. 6

Pancake breakfast: 8-11:30 a.m. Dec. 6, Saint Bernard Church Hall, Sterling and High streets in Joliet. Cost $5 and $3 ages 3-12; free ages younger than age 3.

Dec. 12

Fine art sale: Noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 12 at Plainfield Art League, 24114 W. Chicago St. in Plainfield. Art League members will showcase and sell their works. Admission is free.

Dec. 13

Pancake breakfast: 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 13, Cantigny Post 367 VFW, 926 Horseshoe Drive in Joliet. Cost is $6, $5 for seniors and ages 4-11, free age 4 and younger. Carryouts available. Call 815-722-5398.

Dec. 16

Chicken noodle soup dinner: 4-6:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Knights of Columbus No. 382, 100 S. 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet. Cost $5, $3 ages 6-12 and free age 5 and younger. Carryouts available. Call 815-725-0746.

Dec. 20

Breakfast buffet: 8-11 a.m. Dec. 20, Knights of Columbus No. 382, 100 S. 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet. Cost $7, $4 ages 6-12 and free age 5 and younger. Carryouts available. Call 815-725-0746.

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