Visitors can view and buy works, bid on league members’ art in a silent auction, and see a show by Plainfield School District students. Visit www.plainfieldartleague.org for more information. For questions, call 815-436-4351 or e-mail info@plainfieldartleague.org.

Bring some popcorn and enjoy a movie under the stars! Settlers’ Park is located in downtown Plainfield, southeast of the intersection of Lockport Street and Van Dyke Road and 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 also encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.  If inclement weather is forecast, the movie will be cancelled. For updates, more information, and/or a complete listing of Settlers’ Park Events, please call the Settlers’ Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124.

Helpful information for enjoying movies at Settlers’ Park:

• Parking is available in the Village Hall Parking  Lot, on Village Center Drive, and on Van Dyke Road.
• Terraced seating is available.   Attendees are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and even bug spray.
• Concessions will be sold by the Friends of the Plainfield Park District Foundation at the new Settlers’ Park Concession Facility.

As part of the Village’s economic development efforts, the Village is asking residents:  “What new recreation/entertainment destination would you most like to see in Plainfield?”  Voters can then select their choice from a variety of options including a movie theater, restaurant/arcade, golf course, roller skating, miniature golf, and others.

The Planning Department will utilize the results of the poll to help recruit new recreational and entertainment destinations for Plainfield.  The recreation/entertainment destination poll takes only a minute and will be available online through Friday, September 11th.  Voice your choice today!

Tell us how you voted! What new recreation/entertainment destination would you most like to see in Plainfield?

Presented by the Plainfield Park District and the Village of Plainfield. All movies are shown in Settlers’ Park, 15251 S. Van Dyke Rd., Plainfield. In case of possible cancellation, call the Settlers Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124 after 4 p.m. For more information, contact Plainfield Park District, (815) 436-8812, www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com, or the Village of Plainfield, (815) 436-7093, www.plainfield-il.org.

Helpful information for enjoying movies at Settlers’ Park:

• Parking is available in the Village Hall Parking  Lot, on Village Center Drive, and on Van Dyke Road.
• Terraced seating is available.   Attendees are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and even bug spray.
• Concessions will be sold by the Friends of the Plainfield Park District Foundation at the new Settlers’ Park Concession Facility.

Date: Tuesday, August 4th
Time: 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Plainfield

MainStreet Plainfield invites you to come and experience the newly renovated downtown area, and the many restaurants and shops that will be open during the events. The village boasts a wide array of stores, services, and restaurants; so much so we’re sure everyone will find something that has that special appeal.

CRUISE NIGHT DETAILS

• All cars and trucks are welcome; regardless of the theme for the evening.
• Cruisers arriving before 5pm will be required to stage their vehicles at the Plainfield Supper Club, located at 24136 Lockport Street (Lockport St and Fox River St) until Lockport Street is closed to through traffic at 5pm. There will be people on hand to guide you to the staging area and then to parking at 5pm.
• Cars will be parked diagonally on the north side of Lockport Street, with parallel parking on the south side. Illinois St. south of Lockport is reserved for sponsor parking. DesPlaines St. south of Lockport will also be blocked for Cruise Parking.

Sponsored by:
Bill Jacobs Chevrolet, Joliet
Plainfield’s Merlin 2000 Mile Shop

Guests must supply their own tubes. Ottawa Street Pool is located at 23820 W. Ottawa St. (formerly 111 W. Ottawa St.) near downtown Plainfield. Phone: (815) 436-3314 for more information.

Presented by the Plainfield Park District and the Village of Plainfield. All movies are shown in Settlers’ Park, 15251 S. Van Dyke Rd., Plainfield. In case of possible cancellation, call the Settlers Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124 after 4 p.m. For more information, contact Plainfield Park District, (815) 436-8812, www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com, or the Village of Plainfield, (815) 436-7093, www.plainfield-il.org.

Helpful information for enjoying movies at Settlers’ Park:

• Parking is available in the Village Hall Parking  Lot, on Village Center Drive, and on Van Dyke Road.
• Terraced seating is available.   Attendees are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and even bug spray.
• Concessions will be sold by the Friends of the Plainfield Park District Foundation at the new Settlers’ Park Concession Facility.

The event will mark the final celebration of the park district’s $25,000 grand prize victory in the second annual Staples Dream Park Challenge with the Bears, a local parks improvement initiative.

During the Challenge, 15 parks throughout the Chicagoland area, including Plainfield’s Renwick Community Park, competed for a $25,000 grand prize. The voting took place online Sept. 16 through Nov. 17, 2008, and Chicagoland residents were able to vote once a day everyday for the park of their choice. Renwick Community Park received the most votes during the online contest, 251,544, just ahead of the Bolingbrook Park District’s Century Park, which received 235,639.

The Plainfield Park District was able to match Staples’ $25,000 grand prize and use the money to plant trees and construct shade structures in various locations throughout the park.

Renwick Community Park is located on Renwick Road just west of Route 59. The 48-acre community park also contains a playground, a picnic pavilion, a skate park, two basketball courts, three baseball fields, three soccer/football fields, and a .4-mile asphalt walking trail.

The ribbon-cutting event is free and open to the public, and will take place rain or shine.

The event, which will include a disc jockey for dancing, pizza and pop, is sponsored by the village of Plainfield, Plainfield Park District, Hyper Entertainment and Target.

Admission is free, but registration is required by Aug. 3.

Registration forms may be picked up and returned at the Plainfield Police Department, park district offices, the pool, the Plainfield Library circulation desk or the Village Hall.

For information, call Cheri or Carol at the police department at 815-267-7203.