Happy Friday, Antioch!
What a night last night at the bandshell! Last night was the final It’s Thursday concert of the season, and we wrapped up the season in a big way. Thank you to everyone that came out to support our local business community with its fundraising efforts for Huntley. It was so heartwarming and wonderful to see our awesome town come together like we did last night. It was especially wonderful to see members of our local business community work to provide food, beer, raffles, and a lot of fun for a great cause! This event could not have happened without the combined effort of our local business community. Thank you, Village of Antioch Business Development Manager, Mark Sural for coordinating all the efforts in a short amount of time. Mark just started with the village last month and is already making an impact. Way to go, Mark!
Thank you to all of the volunteers and contributors who helped make last night a great success! Boldness with a Bun, Antioch Ace Hardware, Station 51, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Impressions Count, Copper & Lace, Wilmot Heritage Antiques & Gifts, Sysco Foods, Family Heirloom Antiques, Family Heirloom Antiques, PFG Chicago, Inspired Home, PFG Milwaukee, Broadway Heating and Cooling, Fischer Paper Lucky Emma’s, Turano Bread, Mexican Paradise, Alpha Baking, Oliverii North, Sequoit Masonic Lodge #827, Edward Don, Anastasia’s, BBQ’d Productions, Dockers North, Docano Creations, Vegas Café, The Brat Shop, Little Bean Books, Little Bean Coffee, The Lodge, The Village Thrift Shop, Hannah’s Home Accents, Widows Sons Cornerstones Chapter, Zanna Dunes, Someone who cares, Gruber Karate, Fisher Family, Flippin Nuts, Bodywise Wellness & Spa, Limerick, Antioch Traveling Closet, Lakeshore Beverage, and the Village of Antioch.
Additionally, thank you to the sponsors of the It’s Thursday concert series. This summer of music was the best one yet at the bandshell, and next year will only be better! For the sake of space, I’ll highlight our It’s Thursday sponsors individually next week.
Also, last night, we saw the introduction of the new Antioch Queens! Congratulations to the newly crowned 2023-2024 Antioch Queens! Miss Antioch – Laila Salata, Jr. Miss Antioch – Zoe Babin, and Little Miss Antioch – Autumn Misch.
This Sunday our final Food Truck FEASTival of the summer on Toft Avenue. Bring the family and enjoy music, food, and a bouncy house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have ten food trucks lined up to participate! Plus, while you’re downtown Sunday, make sure to visit some of our outstanding Antioch shops and restaurants.
This Sunday, the Antioch Traveling Closet, NFP will host their Back-to-School giveaway. They’ll have clothing, shoes, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and school supplies, on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a great event for our neighbors who are in need. The Antioch Traveling Closet founder and Antioch resident Lisa Fisher does a great job with her organization! Thank you, Lisa! More information: http://antiochtravelingcloset.org
Next Wednesday, the Antioch Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an informative luncheon and networking event at the Lodge of Antioch. Featured speakers include Linda Pedersen, Lake County Board, Rotary Club of Antioch, AAHAA, and Antioch’s Sailors Dinner. Advance registration is required. Members of the public are welcome (you do not need to be a chamber member to attend) https://cm.antiochchamber.org/events/details/luncheon-with-speakers-and-networking-open-to-the-public-7963
Registration has started for the fall and winter Antioch Parks and Recreation programs. The Fall/Spring Parks Catalog arrived at homes earlier this week. You can also see the catalog online. To view the catalog and for information about registration, visit: https://www.antioch.il.gov/download/Program%20Guides/Fall%20Winter/2023-2024-Fall-Winter-PR.pdf
Finally, I wanted to remind my fellow golfers to sign up for the Antioch Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing later this month. The first-ever Northern Illinois Mayors’ Cup will be Friday, August 25, 2023, at the Fox Lake Country Club. This event is open to the public. For more information on the outing and for details on how to register, visit: https://cm.antiochchamber.org/events/details/golf-outing-mayors-cup-open-to-public-chamber-and-municipalities-7745?fbclid=IwAR10h5QK8iKt6SRfo9kgWNcvu-Sxtqbjjy6OfxDzykxuMJxdZAn0SJm6qkI
Scott J. Gartner
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Upcoming Village Events:
August 17, 2023, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Farmers Market (Main and Orchard)
September 8 and 9, 2023 – The Drive-in Laser Light Concert at the Tim Osmond Sports Complex.
