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THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019 | VOLUME 131 NO. 45 | ENTERPRISEPUBLICATIONS.COM | SERVING WILL AND KENDALL COUNTIES | 16 PAGES | 75 CENTS
VILLAGE NEWS
Settlers Park Concert Series kicks off June 13 Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band to perform at 7 p.m. The 2019 Settlers’ Park Concert Series, presented by Greg and Dorothy Chapman, begins Thursday, June 13, at 7 p.m. with a concert by Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band, sponsored by Aerotek Design Labs, LLC. The band will play Jimmy Buffett favorites as well as music by Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff and Paul Simon. The concert will be held in Settlers’ Park at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater. Settlers’ Park is located in Downtown Plainfield, near the intersection of Lockport Street and Van Dyke Road, just south of the Village Hall. Parking is available in the Village Hall Parking lot; on Village Center Drive, and on Van Dyke Road. Terraced seating is available. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray. Concessions, including popcorn and snacks, are available for sale and the proceeds benefit the concerts in the park. If inclement weather is forecast, the concert may be held in the Village Hall or rescheduled. For more information, please visit the village web site at www.plainfield-il.org or call the Settlers’ Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124. More information on Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band is available at www.beachbumband.com. For additional information, please contact: Amy De Bani, Community Relations Director, at (815) 439-4255.
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K9 Kody, alongside Officer Caliendo (USMC Veteran) got to perform in front of many people and their pets at the Paws on 66 Pet Rescue Day event on June 9. Paws on 66 did a phenomenal job today, said the Plainfield Riverfront K9 Memorial group on their Facebook. Several dogs were adopted and will be going to loving homes. K9 Kody was proud to celebrate with Paws on 66 for their third year of this event. K9 Kody also received a trauma bag filled with medical essentials for emergencies he may face on the street. The backpack was donated by the group Protecting K-9 Heroes.
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