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May 2012 Events
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
GR2012 Film Series - Vanishing Bees
(06:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Event's details
May 01, 2012
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
As honeybees continue to disappear at an alarming rate, filmmakers George Langworthy and Maryam Henein probe the political, economic, and ecological overtones of "Colony Collapse Disorder." In illustrating the ancient connection between the human race and the honeybee, Langworthy and Henein attempt not only to solve this disturbing mystery, but to provide us with suggestions for reversing it. 1hr, 27 mins
Friday, May 04, 2012
Children's Resale Spring Event - St. Joesph Parish
(08:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Event's details
May 04, 2012
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. Joseph Park
700 Theodore St, Joliet
Features 100 sellers under one roof with gently used and new Spring/Summer:
Clothing, Furniture, Toys, Rockers, Cribs, Swings, Bedding, Wagon, Bikes, Software, Books, Games, Puzzles, Strollers, Maternity Clothes & much more!
Friday May 4th, 6pm-8pm Open to Public *Admission $1 cash per person
Saturday May 5th, 8am-12pm Open to Public *FREE admission on Saturday!
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Plainfield Spring Environmental Expo 2012
(10:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
Event's details
May 05, 2012
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Plainfield Village Hall and Settlers Park
24401 W Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL, 60544-2313
This free event, sponsored by Engineering Resource Associates will feature a range of informative environmental education displays; vendors offering sustainable products and services; and fun games, activities and entertainment for all ages. This event is also being supported by Unilock, Working Bikes, Hitchcock Design Group, Pizzo, The Enterprise and Upland Design.
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Plainfield United Methodist Church "Change the World" Event
(09:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Event's details
May 06, 2012
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Plainfield United Methodist Church - "Change the World" Event
15114 S Illinois St
Plainfield, IL, 60432
815-351-9004
Recycle Electronics at the Plainfield United Methodist Church from 9:30am to Noon. A box for used batteries will also be available for recycling.
Monday, May 07, 2012
2012 Textile Recycling Event at County Building
(08:30 AM - 04:30 PM)
Event's details
May 07, 2012-May 11, 2012
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
County Office Building
302 N Chicago Ave
Joliet, IL, 60432
815-727-8834
Textile Collection at the County Office Building Monday through Friday during normal business hours in ccoperation with USAgain. This event will accept clothing, tableclothes, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 6am-9:00am
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
2012 Textile Recycling Event at County Building
(08:30 AM - 04:30 PM)
Event's details
May 07, 2012-May 11, 2012
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
County Office Building
302 N Chicago Ave
Joliet, IL, 60432
815-727-8834
Textile Collection at the County Office Building Monday through Friday during normal business hours in ccoperation with USAgain. This event will accept clothing, tableclothes, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 6am-9:00am
GR2012 Film Series - Dirt
(06:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Event's details
May 08, 2012
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
DIRT! The Movie, tells the amazing and little known story of the relationship between humans and living dirt.
Why Dirt?
Dirt feeds us and gives us shelter. Dirt holds and cleans our water. Dirt heals us and makes us beautiful. Dirt regulates the earth's climate. Dirt is the ultimate natural resource for all life on earth.
The film offers a vision of a sustainable relationship between Humans and Dirt through profiles of the global visionaries. http://dirtthemovie.org/pages/all-about-dirt
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
2012 Textile Recycling Event at County Building
(08:30 AM - 04:30 PM)
Event's details
May 07, 2012-May 11, 2012
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
County Office Building
302 N Chicago Ave
Joliet, IL, 60432
815-727-8834
Textile Collection at the County Office Building Monday through Friday during normal business hours in ccoperation with USAgain. This event will accept clothing, tableclothes, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 6am-9:00am
Dr. Sandra Steingraber Author Presentation & Signing Event
(06:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
Event's details
May 09, 2012
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Dr. Steingraber will give a presentation in the JJC Theatre at 6 p.m. After the presentation, a dessert reception and book signing will be held.
http://www.jjc.edu/about/operational/communications/Pages/news.aspx?i=547
Thursday, May 10, 2012
2012 Textile Recycling Event at County Building
(08:30 AM - 04:30 PM)
Event's details
May 07, 2012-May 11, 2012
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
County Office Building
302 N Chicago Ave
Joliet, IL, 60432
815-727-8834
Textile Collection at the County Office Building Monday through Friday during normal business hours in ccoperation with USAgain. This event will accept clothing, tableclothes, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 6am-9:00am
Friday, May 11, 2012
2012 Textile Recycling Event at County Building
(08:30 AM - 04:30 PM)
Event's details
May 07, 2012-May 11, 2012
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
County Office Building
302 N Chicago Ave
Joliet, IL, 60432
815-727-8834
Textile Collection at the County Office Building Monday through Friday during normal business hours in ccoperation with USAgain. This event will accept clothing, tableclothes, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 6am-9:00am
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
GR2012 Film Series - Carbon Nation
(06:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
Event's details
May 15, 2012
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Carbon Nation" is an optimistic, solutions-based, non-partisan documentary that illustrates why it's incredibly smart to be a part of the new, low-carbon economy: it's good business, it emboldens national and energy security, and it improves health and the environment. Through a cast of engaging and endearing characters from across the country, in towns big and small, Carbon Nation introduces a new wave of American ingenuity. Creative solutions are already being available. 1hr, 26 mins
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Homer Glen Earth Day-Arbor Day Event
(11:00 AM - 04:00 PM)
Event's details
May 19, 2012
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Saturday
May 19, 2012
Village of Homer Glen
Earth Day~Arbor Day
at The Konow Farm
located near 167th St. & Cedar Rd.
Exhibitors and Demonstrators
Household Hazardous Waste, Motor Oil, Electronic Collection Event - JJC 2012
(08:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
Event's details
May 19, 2012
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Rd
Joliet, IL, 60431-8938
Bring unwanted electronics and household chemicals such as oil-based paint, stains and variishes, along with oil, antifreeze, old gasoline, brake fluid, pesticides, fertilizers, cleaning products and more to this one-day collection event. It is free of charge for Will County residents. Other items include: pool chemicals, recharagable batteries, lead-acid batteries, compact fluorescent lights, aerosol products & lawn chemicals. Special recycling options for clothing, foam plastic, scrap metal.
GR2012 - Green 2012 Sustainability Event
(09:00 AM - 07:00 PM)
Event's details
May 19, 2012
09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL, 60431
Multiple organizations joining efforts to create a sustainabiliy fair for the whole family. This 3rd annual event features entertainment, information booths, recycling and more. 2012 Event moving from Black Road Library to Joliet Jr. College.
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