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Watermelon Fun and Free School Supplies: Weekend Planner

Check out what's going on in Chicago Heights this weekend.

  • Date: Aug. 3-5
  • Place: , 1103 W End Ave, Chicago Heights
  • Time: Noon - 5 p.m.
  • In honor of International Friendship Day, all weekend long SSHS is hosting an adoption special! The adoption fee for all dogs over the age of one year is $60 from Aug. 3 - 5. There is an additional $15 for the rabies vaccine.

  • Date: Aug. 3
  • Place: , 650 Sangamon St, Chicago Heights
  • Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Celebrate a summer favorite with the Chicago Heights Park District.

City of Chicago Heights Back-to-School Outreach

  • Date: Aug. 5
  • Place: , 1601 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights
  • Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mayor David A. Gonzalez, Clerk Lori Wilcox, Treasurer James Dee and the Chicago Heights City Council have once again partnered with Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson (40th District), Illinois State Representative Anthony De Luca (80th District), Cornerstone Christian Center, Harmony Health Care, Aunt Martha’s Youth Center, Supreme Clientele Barber & Beauty Shop and Gordon Dental 4 Kids to co-sponsor this year’s 2012 Back-To-School Outreach.

The freebies include:

  • FREE School Supplies (while supplies last; first-come/first-serve) 
  • FREE On-Site Dental Exams
  • FREE Home Fingerprinting Kits provided by the Chicago Heights Police Department
  • FREE Haircuts
  • FREE Food, Fun & Entertainment!

  • Where: 333 Dixie Hwy, Chicago Heights
  • Date: Aug. 4 
  • Time: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • An open air farmers market featuring growers, artisans, crafters, farmers, bakers, distributors, re-purposed goods, fundraising events and lemon shake-ups and hot dogs.  Vendor fee is $10 for a 10x10 space.

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