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Enjoy a beautiful August day at Briarwood, a private country club on the North Shore, while helping to drive out domestic violence in Chicago and the Chicagoland area. A Safe Place is excited to host the 20th Anniversary of A Safe Place's longest-running event: The Drive Out Domestic Violence Golf Outing!

The Waukegan City Council meets the first and third Monday of every month, except when holidays are observed on those days. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting and welcome to address City Council by signing up at the back of the Council Chambers prior to the meeting. The public is also invited to all committee meetings scheduled prior to the Council meeting. See agenda information at https://www.waukeganil.gov/682/Agenda-Center. All City Council and committee meetings are livestreamed.

Community Action Partnership of Lake County invites you to puck up free fresh produce, nonperishables, and more every other Tuesday at their main office in the parking lot.

Are you seeking a job or changing careers? Regardless of your job title or field, you have a personal brand. Learn how to customize your resume and other written tools to help you land a great job! Registration is required and you may register for in-person or virtual attendance.

Enjoy live music at the lakefront! Great views, music and drinks - that's a good evening.

Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is open Wednesdays 11am-1pm. Registration is required and may be done in person or online. Delivery is also available.

Enjoy live music at the lakefront! Great views, music and drinks - that's a good evening.

The Waukegan Park District will be hosting several GO WAUKEGAN walks in 2022, including this evening "Glow" walk! The outdoor walks are free events intended to encourage the community to walk at least thirty minutes every day. Each walk will have a unique theme, including a Glow Walk, Zombie Walk, and Winter Wonder Walk. Registration is not required to participate in the walks. In case of inclement weather, walks will be postponed until a new date has been determined.

Meet with a Job Center of Lake County representative one-to-one work on the next steps in your career. Choose from a menu of custom services when you register at 847-377-3148.

Waukegan Public School elementary and middle school students and families! Join the Back to School party and enjoy free food and the chance to meet Teen Miss Waukegan, boxer Tito Fajardo, and author Matt Thorton.

Join the Waukegan Chamber for their monthly Business After Hours event hosted by A-List Limo & Bus. Portion of the networking event will be inside their party bus with cocktails riding around town! Other portion will be in office with finger foods, raffles and great conversation!

Step back in time to 1977 and the premiere of Star Wars with College of Lake County sociology instructors Maria Jose Tenuto and John Tenuto, who will share their research and explore how the culture reacted to and was influenced by the original trilogy of films. Stories, forgotten trivia, photographs and art will be shared during this look at what it was like when Star Wars premiered a long time ago and why it resonates today. Must register to attend.

Enjoy live music at the lakefront! Great views, music and drinks - that's a good evening.

Fun is in the forecast! Prizes each round. Bring your friends and your own food or order delivery. The most common excuse for not playing is: 'We're terrible at trivia (paraphrased)' and ZümBier wants you to know they're right there with you! But it's free and there are prizes and it's a fun night.

Join the Waukegan Police Department in supporting Special Olympics with our friends at Dunkin!

Join the Waukegan Police Department in supporting Special Olympics with our friends at Dunkin!

Veterans and Active Military! Get free groceries to kick off the school year right. Midwest Veterans Closet, Northern Illinois Food Bank, and sponsor KSKJ Life have a drive-up and go grocery event just for you.

It's back!!! Summer Courtyard Concert Series is back live and in-person. Join our Waukegan Public Library every Friday in June, July, and August for free music in the courtyard! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, our concert series features performers of a wide variety of music styles. Today features Jolly Ringworlds.

Join the Waukegan Township Patricia A. Jones Center, in partnership with the Waukegan Park District and Medline, for Picnic in the Park Summer Concerts on Friday, August 19th, and Saturday, September 10th. Enjoy live music each month while you picnic. Reserve a spot by calling 847-244-9242 today.

The Knights of Columbus invite you to their annual Corn Boil! All you can eat sweet corn, hot dogs, hamburgers, and beverages. Profits go to helping those with intellectual disabilities.

Come to the Waukegan for their newest SEAFOOD FRIDAY! For the month of August, they are celebrating the sea by presenting a CAJUN CRAB SEAFOOD BOIL to our Members and their guests, (up to 5 diners per table). Reservations & payment required in advance. Seating is limited and in 15 minute intervals.

Enjoy live music at the lakefront! Great views, music and drinks - that's a good evening.

Join Yoga instructor Marlene and your friends and neighbors for refreshing yoga at the beach, brought to you by the Waukegan Park District and the City of Waukegan. Bring a mat, yoga blocks if you wish, and good vibes. Namaste. All levels.

Join the Boys & GIrls Club of Lake County for Time to Thrive Back to School event! This event is open to the community and the first 500 kids will receive a backpack filled with school supplies! Food, fun for the kids and local organizations will also be present sharing local resources for families.

Join Waukegan Main Street (WMS) for their bimonthly community cleanups! They'll pick up litter to freshen up our Downtown! Cleanup starts at 9am and runs until 11am or when all of the litter is removed. Meet at 221 N Genesee Street (Three Brothers Theatre) and head South down to Belvidere Road. WMS will supply trash bags, gloves, and water for all.

Enjoy the largest outdoor gathering of African American entertainment in Lake County right on the shores of Lake Michigan. Local and out of town entertainment, vendors, and more multi-cultural attractions.

Save the date! The Waukegan Park District is celebrating Ray Bradbury with the 2022 Ray Bradbury Dandelion Wine Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 12pm to 4pm at Bowen Park, located at 1800 N. Sheridan Road.

Tom and The Taproom are celebrating the five year anniversary of Minnie’s adoption. They are raising money for Black Dog Rescue. Make a donation and get a free burger.

ArtWauk is the monthly celebration of all arts in downtown Waukegan. Each month is a unique experience as the art exhibits, musicians and featured performances vary from one month to the next. Come downtown, grab dinner and enjoy the tactical application of the arts.

Put this date on your calendar! Celebrating Fat Cat Rescue's 10th Anniversary. Animal Lover's and Cool Cats Will be Celebrating With Fat Cat Rescue!

Step into Ray Bradbury's Green Town with this literary walk hosted by the Waukegan Park District.

Enjoy live music at the lakefront! Great views, music and drinks - that's a good evening.

Come down for live music on a Sunday afternoon. John Gay released his first two singles in 2019, Death Row and Concrete Floor. Grappling with loss and redemption, these songs typify much of the music he wrote in that time period.

The 2022 Old School Sundays features The Mix Master Lance Dowdell Jr. aka L Jammin D with occasional Appearances from DJ Rickybobby Moore and Video Screen King DJ Midas K. Kitchen stays open late. 30+

Virtual interviews are becoming a staple of the candidate recruiting process. Learn the necessary tips and tricks to successfully interview online and land your next job! Registration is required and you may choose to attend in-person or virtually.

Enjoy live music at the lakefront! Great views, music and drinks - that's a good evening.

Federal Supply invites everyone to their Customer Appreciation Day! It will be a fun day filled with great food, music, and giveaways.

Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is open Wednesdays 11am-1pm. Registration is required and may be done in person or online. Delivery is also available.

Enjoy live music at the lakefront! Great views, music and drinks - that's a good evening.

Safety on the water should be everyone's top priority. Every body of water can be dangerous, some more than others. Lake Michigan is particularly unforgiving. Dozens of people die on the Great Lakes every year. Invest two hours in your underway skills learning how to avoid stress and trouble so you can make it home safely to share your boating adventures! The "Speaking of Safety" seminar was developed by two professionals working in the maritime realm. Chris, a first responder working search and rescue on the water, recognized that many boaters lacked the training they needed to operate safely during everyday and emergency situations. John, a marine electronics installer, recognized that many boaters lacked confidence in their ability to use equipment on the boat that could simplify their lives on the water, or save them in the event of an emergency.

Enjoy live music at the lakefront! Great views, music and drinks - that's a good evening.

Fun is in the forecast! Prizes each round. Bring your friends and your own food or order delivery. The most common excuse for not playing is: 'We're terrible at trivia (paraphrased)' and ZümBier wants you to know they're right there with you! But it's free and there are prizes and it's a fun night.

It's back!!! Summer Courtyard Concert Series is back live and in-person. Join our Waukegan Public Library every Friday in June, July, and August for free music in the courtyard! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, our concert series features performers of a wide variety of music styles. Today features John Nepper Bone Appetit.

Join Dandelion for a fun unique experience creating Shibori! Artist Michael Mc Conville will instruct a hands on workshop on Shibori Fabric dyeing techniques using multi-colors with various fabrics to create your own personal masterpiece(s). This is an adult workshop 21+ in age. Tasty snacks and refreshments to enjoy during the Shibori Sip and Dye! Groups of 8 or more should email Dandelion Gallery & Studio: DC.Dandeliongallery@gmail.com.

Enjoy live music at the lakefront! Great views, music and drinks - that's a good evening.

Appointments are required for Household Chemical Waste Events located at SWALCO's Gurnee Facility to ensure safety & efficiency. Collections are for residential waste only and FREE for Illinois residents. Items include: CFL bulbs, unwanted prescription, over-the-counter medicines and supplements (people and pet), household cleaners, gasoline, garden chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints (NO LATEX - check out SWALCO's new collection services for latex paint on the website) and varnishes, as well as other household chemicals. See a detailed list at: www.swalco.org

Join Yoga instructor Marlene and your friends and neighbors for refreshing yoga at the beach, brought to you by the Waukegan Park District and the City of Waukegan. Bring a mat, yoga blocks if you wish, and good vibes. Namaste. All levels.

The Patricia A. Jones Center has partnered with the Waukegan Park District to hold our very first Pickle Ball Tournament. Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Pickleball can be played indoors our outdoors on a badminton sized court and slightly modified tennis net. The game is played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes and is enjoyed by all ages and skill levels!

Join Waukegan Main Street and MH Wozniak CPA in cleaning up our own highway to no where! This is the third clean up of 2022 for the Amstutz. This volunteer opportunity is for 15 year old and older, as it is on an active highway. Come to North Shore Printers (on the south end of the 'stutz) to get bags, gloves, vests and instructions - then go to your favorite spot or maybe your favorite spot from a movie!

Save the date! Black Business Expo is back after a very successful first year. Hosted by Black Lives Matter Lake County, this is an opportunity to be introduced to and show your support for Black Businesses!

This Sip & Write Event is more than an event. But a platform to help women grow, learn, and expand within themselves. To begin to get the peace and breakthrough they deserve. Loving, learning, relaxing, and releasing for 3 full hours. Whether you're learning from the affirmations presentation, Ebony's Wellness presentation, or even something new about yourself you'll thank yourself for comin

Come enjoy some Blues and Brews at Waukegan’s own ZümBier Brewery!

Live boxing when the Badges take on the Bad Guys. For more information, call 847-345-5666.

on the Rocks from 11am-6pm on August, 28th, 2022. Entertainment will be provided and food brought to you by Cevapcici Chicago and Tetka Millie Povitica. Bring your families and enjoy the beauty of Croatian Culture in the Waukegan Harbor!

The 2022 Old School Sundays features The Mix Master Lance Dowdell Jr. aka L Jammin D with occasional Appearances from DJ Rickybobby Moore and Video Screen King DJ Midas K. Kitchen stays open late. 30+

Community Action Partnership of Lake County invites you to puck up free fresh produce, nonperishables, and more every other Tuesday at their main office in the parking lot.

Enjoy live music at the lakefront! Great views, music and drinks - that's a good evening.

Looking for a job? Come to this Resource & Hiring Event. Employers will be ready to hire! Learn about the resources of Catholic Charities, the Job Center of Lake County, and 211 Lake County.

Come to the Hope Food Pantry at UMMA and receive a special item every week, as well as a WHOLE bag of groceries! Hope Food Pantry is open Wednesdays 11am-1pm. Registration is required and may be done in person or online. Delivery is also available.

Meet with a Job Center of Lake County representative one-to-one work on the next steps in your career. Choose from a menu of custom services when you register at 847.406.4667 ext. 302.

Enjoy live music at the lakefront! Great views, music and drinks - that's a good evening.