What's Happening in Your Community?

• Dog Days at Skateland: Bring your dog for a run inside at Skateland. All dogs must be current on shots. Upcoming dog days are January 31 and February 21: Dogs under 35 pounds are allowed from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, larger dogs from 7:40pm to 8:40pm.
• Spaghetti Supper and Bake Sale: February 2 from 5 to 7:30pm at the Channahon United Methodist Church. Tickets are $7 each.
  
• Cinderella's Ball: February 7 from 6pm to 8pm at Skateland Recreation center. A Princess Ball for little girls ages 3 to 10 with an adult. Enjoy a buffet dinner, dancing and more! Registration deadline is February 1, see site for cost.
• Fish Fry: Fridays from 4pm to 7pm from Feb 8 to March 14 at the St. Ann Parish Hall in Channahon, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
• Puttin on the Ritz: Feb 9, dinner, auction and dance sponsored by the Minooka High School Band Boosters at the St. George Social Hall in Joliet. Cost is $40 each or $80 a couple. Deadline for tickets is Feb 2. Call 815-729-2039
• Child Safety Seat Check: Feb 9 from 11am to 2pm at the Channahon Fire Department Station #1. Have your child's safety seat checked for free. Sponsored by the Channahon Police and Fire Departments and the Minooka Fire Department. For more info contact Officer Sue Keehma at the Channahon Police 815-467-5152 or Cindy Wilson at the Minooka Fire Department at 815-416-0339 ext 22.
  
• 29th Annual Frosty 5 Mile: February 10, race starts at 1pm at Pioneer Path School. Pre-registration is $15 residents/$18 non-residents. $20 day of race.
• Mid Winter Choral Concert: Feb 12 at 7pm at the Minooka Community High School.
  
• Senior Citizen's Dance: Saturday March 1 at 6pm at the Minooka Community High School Cafetorium presented by the National Honor Society. The event includes dancing, entertainment, door prizes and refreshments. Free to anyone 55 or over, must RSVP by Feb 27 by calling Donna Engel at 815-467-2140 ext 164.
  
• Mother/Son Masquerade Ball: March 6 from 6pm-8pm at Skateland Recreation Center. A costume party for little boys ages 3 to 10 with an adult. Enjoy food, music, games and more! Registration deadline is March 1, see site for cost.
• MCHS Band Boosters Craft Fair and Bake Sale: March 8 from 9am to 3pm at Minooka Community High School. Over 100 crafters will be on site selling their handmade items. Several nationally recognized vendors will also offer products for sale. Admission for the event is $1 for adults and children are free. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day, and attendees can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the many product assortments available. Concessions will be available for food and refreshments and our “Kid's Korner” will offer fun activities for the younger crowd. All proceeds from this event help fund the annual Summer Band Camp. If you are a crafter or vendor and interested in space at the Craft Fair, or are willing to volunteer your time before or during the event, leave your information on the Band Boosters voice mail at 815.467.2140, ext. 266, or send an email to MCHS.craft.fair@comcast.net.