In recognition of the 61st Anniversary of the Historical Society of the Fort Hill Country and the 30th Anniversary of the Fort Hill Heritage Museum, President and Curator Dottie Watson cordially invites all Mundelein Residents to a Patriotic Celebration and an annual Open House on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 9:45 a.m. at the Fort Hill Heritage Museum, 601 E. Noel Drive (across from Fairhaven School).

The event will include patriotic music, guest speakers, a keynote address by Mayor Steve Lentz, honored guest speakers, and refreshments. The Rev. Dr. Brian Paulson, Pastor and Head of Staff, First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville will offer the invocation and Mundelein’s First Lady Michelle Lentz will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Music will be provided by Antioch Patriotic Winds Ensemble. Joshua Poucher will sing the National Anthem.

Honored guest speakers include: Captain James D. Hawkins, Commanding Officer-U.S. Navy; Don Carter, WW II Vet; Honor Guard Commander Wally Frasier-Mundelein American Legion Post 867; Honor Guard Commander Joe Trimble-Mundelein VFW Post 7191; Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran, Jr., and Dottie Watson, President and Curator for the Historical Society of the Fort Hill Country and the Fort Hill Heritage Museum.

Mundelein’s Old Number One—a 1925 Stoughton Fire Truck—will be on display as an added attraction. During the Mundelein Community Days parade on July 2, Northbrook’s Ron Bernardi will provide Calliope. The Fort Hill Heritage Museum will be open from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on July 1.

The Historical Society of Fort Hill Country is celebrating its 61st Anniversary! The Annual Patriotic Celebration has been hosted and sponsored by the Historical Society of the Fort Hill Country for 30 years.

Join Us! Fort Hill Heritage Museum Patriotic Celebration and Open HouseWelcome All Veterans and Residents!

The Village of Mundelein, Mundelein Park and Recreation District and the Mundelein Community Connection proudly present the 2017 Summer Outdoor Concert Series. Join us for the upcoming concerts:

All concerts take place at Kracklauer Park from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information please call 949-3200.

Mundelein Community Days opens at Noon, Friday, June 30 and ends after the fireworks, on Monday, July 3rd. There is something for everyone at Mundelein Days—carnival, fireworks (July 3), parade (July 2), food, music, games, contests, demonstrations, displays and lots of kids activities. New this year—A change in the parade route, the fireworks will take place on July 3, and there will be a Hot Dog Eating Contest, Chalk Art drawing event, a Petting Zoo, and two days of “Music Under the Tent.” Also, the Annual Horseshoe Tournament is In Memory of Todd Edmark, who passed away in February this year. Todd attended the horseshoe tournament every year and he and his partner won multiple times.

The parade route will travel Division to California to Hawley to MHS. The parade will form in the Metra station parking lot not on McKinley Street. The parade will exit the Metra station on Division Street, proceed west to California, north to Hawley, and west to Mundelein High School.

The Miss Mundelein, Junior Miss and Little Miss Mundelein Pageants will be held in the auditorium at Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley Street on Sunday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. Admission to the pageants is $4 per person, $2 for children under 12.

As usual, Mundelein Community Days features popular, high-quality musical acts from around the Chicagoland area covering all musical styles including: Classical Blast (Rock & Pop), Second Hand Soul (Motown, Soul, Rock & Roll), Achilles (Hard Rock), LAVA Rock (Performing the best of LED ZEPPELIN, AEROSMITH, VAN HALEN, AC/DC…. Four Rock Legends, One Rockin’ Band LAVA Rock - Chicago’s Classic Rock Show), Brass from the Past (60’s, 70’s & 80’s Motown, R&B, Funk & Soul), HiFi Superstar (acoustic guitars, keys and vocals, covering decades of great rock and pop music and fun party cover songs from the Beatles to Bon Jovi and Chicago to Keith Urban) Gina Gonzalez & the Wingmen (Lake County’s hottest new band. Playing the best adult alternative rock from the 90’s through today, sprinkled with favorite songs from every generation) and Mason Rivers (Country Rock).

We’ve planned something for everyone at Mundelein Community Days. It is a great community festival for the entire family. Be sure to make this extravaganza part of your weekend plans!

Mundelein’s Summer Outdoor Concerts Draw Great Crowds—Several Concerts Remain

2017 MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY DAYS—Celebrating the Best of Mundelein

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JUNE 25 3 If By Air (Rock & Alternative)

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JULY 11 Jazz Spectrum

JULY 16 DuPage Band (Motown, R&B, Blues)

JULY 23 Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band

JULY 30 Cadillac Groove (R&B, Classic Rock, Blues)

AUGUST 6 Samadhi Vibe (Funk, Soul, Blues)

AUGUST 13 Low-reen & the Lazy Dogs (Blues)

AUGUST 20 Mr. Myers (Caribbean Rock)

2017 CONCERTS IN THE PARK SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

Noon–11 p.m. Mundelein Munch | Santa Maria MeadowNoon–1 p.m. Park District Dancers | Gazebo Stage1–4 p.m. Balloon Twister | Gazebo Stage | Sponsored by Mundelein Crossings Shopping Center1–4:30 p.m. Music Under the Tent | Anderlik & Church; Kev & Co.4 p.m. Introduction of Mundelein Pageant Queens Mainstage4–8 p.m. Fire Engine Rides | Seymour by Tennis Courts Sponsored by McDonald’s & TieMart 5–7 p.m. Classical Blast | Mainstage 5–11 p.m. Carnival | Sponsored by American Legion Post #8678–11 p.m. Second Hand Soul | Mainstage Sponsored by Groot Industries

SATURDAY, JULY 1

8 a.m. Mundelein Park District’s Freedom Classic 5K Run/ Walk & ½ Mile Youth Run9 a.m. Pet Parade & Cute Pet Tricks | Kracklauer Park Sponsored by K9 Playtime, Shear Paradise Pet Salon, and Pet Factory9–1 p.m. Car Show | Santa Maria West Parking Lot Sponsored by Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit Law9:45 a.m. 30th Annual Patriotic Celebration | Ft. Hill Heritage Museum, 601 E. Noel Drive | Hosted & Sponsored by the Historical Society of Fort Hill Country. Featuring: Captain James D. Hawkins, Commanding Officer-U.S. Navy; Don Carter, WW II Vet 10 a.m. Senior Horseshoe Tournament | Crystal St. & Lincoln Ave. | Hosted by Bill Chapman Noon–3 p.m. Bingo | Main Tent Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Noon–4 p.m. Kids Crafts | Gazebo Grounds Sponsored by Michaels Arts & Crafts Noon–5 p.m. Police Department Demonstration | Activity TentNoon–11 p.m. Mundelein Munch | Santa Maria Meadow1 p.m. Todd Edmark Memorial Horseshoe Tournament Crystal St. & Lincoln Ave. | Hosted by Bill Chapman 1–2 p.m. Magician | Gazebo Stage Sponsored by Carr Law Firm

DIAMOND CONTRIBUTORS ($3,000+)Alef Sausage–Main Tent SponsorGarden Fresh Market–Parade SponsorGrease Monkey–Fireworks SponsorRuprecht–Gazebo Stage Sponsor

GOLD CONTRIBUTORS ($1,500+)Groot IndustriesMundelein Community Bank

SILVER CONTRIBUTORS ($1,000+)Ace HardwareBill’s Pizza & PubCarr Law FirmGewalt-HamiltonKovitz Shifrin Nesbit LawLakeside Recreation CenterLaLuzerne & SmithMcDonald’s of MundeleinMundelein Crossings Shopping CenterPet FactoryRust-OleumTie Mart

BRONZE CONTRIBUTORS ($500+)Action Fence Contractors Behm Enterprises Cahill Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Services Dover Straits Restaurant Hawley Partners/Sigma Services K Hovnanian Homes K-9 Playtime Kane, McKenna & Associates, Inc.Mark Wojciechowski, DDSMundelein Foot & Ankle Center Northfield Block NorthSide Community Bank ProBuilt Lighting- RHMG Engineers Sysmex America, Inc. Taco & Burrito Express

COPPER CONTRIBUTORS ($100+)Accounting Freedom, Ltd.Ahlstrand MarineAtlas Car WashAzteca RestaurantBaxter & Woodman, Inc.Best Car CareBollinger, Lach & AssociatesBosacki’s Home BrewCarpets in the Park

Century 21–Kreuser & SeilerCollege of Lake County– Southlake CampusCutler WorkwearDebbie Shutter–ResidentDirect One Wireless ChicagoEntourage Clinical ServicesFairhaven AutoFlatout GroupGale Street InnGustafson Body ShopHong Kong Chop SueyHR Green, Inc.Hydraulic Services & RepairsJC LichtJoel Fiorelli State Farm Insurance AgencyJohn Lucente’s Barber ShopKI Martial ArtsKristan Funeral HomeLake County Vision CareLarsen ManufacturingLuke’s of MundeleinMcCabe Automotive RestorationMonica’s RestaurantMundelein AutomotiveMuntz IndustriesPeter Baker & Son CompanyPoly-clip SystemQuick Pick LiquorsRay’s Bike & Mower

Reach RescueRon’s Mundelein HobbiesRoyal CantoneseShear Paradise Pet SalonSmile Maker Dental CenterSummers Carpet & TileTaylor RentalTacos El Norte of MundeleinThe Carpet CornerWeston Solutions

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE VIP TENT SPONSORS Greg’s Frozen Custard Hitz Pizza & Sports BarTavern on 60

MUNCH VENDORSAngel’s Concession & CateringBill’s PizzaBrothers BBQDairy QueenEl Barrio RestaurantEl CampeonJammin’ ConcessionsLee ConcessionsLuke’s of MundeleinRosati’s Pizza & Sports BarTaco & Burrito ExpressTamales Diana Wa-Pa-Ghetti’s Pizza

SATURDAY, JULY 12–3 p.m. “Bags” Registration2–4 p.m. 102.3 XLC Appearance2–4 p.m. Children’s Musical | Gazebo Stage |Sponsored by Cherished Children & ECCC of Lake County2–11 p.m. Carnival | Sponsored by American Legion Post #8673–7 p.m. Pony Rides | Sponsored by Bill’s Pizza & Pub Petting Zoo | Sponsored by Ace Hardware3:30 p.m. “Bags” Tournament | Kracklauer Park Tennis Courts Sponsored by Gewalt-Hamilton4–5 p.m. Jalapeno Eating Contest | Mainstage Sponsored by El Barrio Restaurant 4–8 p.m. Fire Engine Rides | Seymour by Tennis Courts Sponsored by McDonald’s & TieMart5:30–7:30 p.m. Achilles | Mainstage 8:30–11 p.m. LAVA Rock | Mainstage

SUNDAY, JULY 27–11:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast | Main Tent Sponsored by Mundelein Fire Association8–11:00 a.m. Ceramics Painting | Activity Tent Sponsored by Color Me Mine 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Kids Crafts | Activity Tent Sponsored by Home Depot #6981 Noon–11 p.m. Mundelein Munch | Santa Maria MeadowNoon–3 p.m. Bingo | Main Tent Sponsored by Knights of Columbus 1 p.m. McNulty Irish Dancers | Gazebo Stage2 p.m. Mundelein Community Days Parade | New Parade Route–Division Street>California>Hawley Sponsored by Garden Fresh Market2–11 p.m. Carnival | Special Tickets 2–5 p.m. Sponsored by American Legion Post #8674 p.m. Juggler/Stiltwaker | Festival Grounds5–7 p.m. Brass from the Past | Mainstage8–11 p.m. HiFi Superstar | Mainstage

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Mundelein Fire DepartmentMundelein Parks & Recreation DistrictMundelein Police DepartmentMundelein Public Works DepartmentMundelein Soccer AssociationO Salon & SpaPine Meadows Golf CourseSanta Maria del Popolo Catholic ChurchTavern on 60Terri VossVillage HomesteadingVillage of Vernon Hills

MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY DAYS COMMISSIONMargaret Resnick, ChairmanWally FrasierGary GuntherVern LappeKarrie NewbyShah QuaiyoomPhil SiembalKelsey Langeler, Village Liaison

THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO HELP MAKE MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY DAYS POSSIBLE:

2017 MUNDELEIN COMMUNITY DAYS SPONSORSSpecial thanks to all businesses and individuals who help to make Mundelein Community Days a great community event!

MONDAY, JULY 3

9 a.m.–2 p.m. Chalk Art Drawing | Kracklauer Park Parking Lot Sponsored by Mundelein Arts CommissionNoon–11 p.m. Mundelein Munch | Santa Maria Meadow12:30–2 p.m. Music Under the Tent | The Two John’s1–2 pm Elite Dance Company Dancers | Gazebo Stage1–3 p.m. Face Painting | Gazebo Grounds Courtesy of Mundelein Queens2–4 p.m. Los Campos Del Terre | Mainstage2–11 p.m. Carnival | Special Tickets 2–5 p.m. Sponsored by American Legion Post #8674–5 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest | Activity Tent Sponsored by Luke’s of Mundelein4–5 p.m. Taekwondo Demonstration | Gazebo Stage Courtesy of Keumgang MAA4–7 p.m. Fire Engine Rides | Seymour by Tennis Courts Sponsored by McDonald’s & TieMart5–7 p.m. Gina Gonzalez & the Wingmen | Mainstage8:00–11 p.m. Mason Rivers–Country Rock | Mainstage Sponsored by Mundelein Community Bank9:30 p.m. Fireworks | Sponsored by Grease Monkey

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