Thursday, April 21, 2011

Green Grass and Bunny Rabbits!




Earth Day is upon us and that means celebrating sustainability!


4/21 will kick off "Earth Month" in the greater Will County Area with an event at Joliet Junior College for GR2011 Celebrating Sustainability... This event marks the start of a month of events that will lead upto a FREE outdoor festival May 21 outside the Black Road Library and Rock Run Preserve in Joliet. Green events and activities can be found in a green way by visiting http://www.celebratingsustainability.com/ or following "Celebrating Sustainability" on Facebook.


And as we move into Easter Weekend don't forget to be on the look-out for "The Bunny."


Saturday 4/23 the Forest Preserve District of Will County celebrate "Hugs for Hounds" Easter Egg Hunt at Hammel Woods Dog Park - bring your pouch and search for the bunny ... 10:30AM. $5/dog with proceeds benefitting Rosie the FPDWC Police Dept Search & Rescue Dog. more information at http://www.reconnectwithnature.org/

The talented culinary staff of the Joliet Junior College Renaissance Center are serving up an Easter Brunch on Sunday 4/24. Call for reservations at 815/727-6544 to be part of the taste explosion including breakfast and lunch options, carving station, gourmet desserts and even champaign!



You can also still meet the Easter Bunny at Westfield Louis Joliet Mall through Saturday 4/23. Bunny photos are available in Macy's Court with times and information available at www.westfield.com/louisjoliet/specialoffers/HopToTheEasterBunny.html


And a special Easter Gift to you from our friends at Hampton Inn I-55 - 15% off their weekend rate for 4/22 through 25, 2011 if you book mentioning the code "Play Joliet" - call 815.439.9500 today to get a room for your out of town guests or a fun - close to home way to play in the pool while the family is on spring break!


However you celebrate your Easter Holiday - I hope it is happy, rich and filled with lots of jelly beans!