Kevin Newberry

Plano Library has released its schedule of community events to be held from late July through the first half of August.

Participants of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program will attend tuition-free and receive access to services to help them enter the construction industry.

University of St. Francis President Dr. Ryan Hendrickson invites the greater Joliet community to two special events hosted in partnership with local organizations.

Plano Library has released its schedule of adult programs to be held from late July through the first half of August.

Participants in the Morningstar Mission fundraiser will enjoy an evening of dining at The Curator’s Cafe, Magpie’s Joy of Eating, The Metro Grill & Bar and La Mex.

State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, said the Neurodiversity Legislative Advisory Committee is intended to serve as a forum for neurodiverse individuals, their families and service providers.

Nature Foundation of Will County will hold a Trivia Night at Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville and the Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve invites adults to an overnight camp out.

The Kendall County Health Department recommends the following cooling centers for those who will be active outdoors during this period of intense heat.

The Oswego Presbyterian Church’s Earth Care Team is organizing the event that will take place at the church on July 26.

The Villa Park Public Library has announced the return of its Movies in the Park event with a free showing of “Lilo & Stitch at 8 p.m. Aug. 8 at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth Ave.

The blood drive will be held Friday at Oswego Library’s Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive. Donors will receive a free pint of Oberweis ice cream.

Plainfield School District 202 is one of only 12 districts in the state to earn the Heart Safe Schools designation.

Local artists, artisans and youth artists are invited to submit works inspired by the local landscape for the 17th annual Art of the Land show and fundraiser.

The Lombard Historical Society invites the public to a Victorian Garden Tea Party from 2:30 to 4 p.m. July 26, at the William J. Mueller Gazebo, 23 W. Maple St. in Lombard.

The fun and colorful 2K Kids Color Bash Run returns to Ackerman Park from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 9 in Glen Ellyn.