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Coffee with Mayor Collins, Wallace Family Benefit, Skate Contest Coming to Plainfield

The Plainfield Public Library will also present Jeremy Irons' documentary "Trashed."

What are your plans for the week? It's going to be a busy one in Plainfield.

Monday


At 7 p.m. Monday, the Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., will present actor Jeremy Irons' documentary "Trashed," a "brave journey to discover the extent and effects of the global waste problem as he travels around the world to beautiful destinations tainted by pollution." Click here for info on how to register.

Wednesday


At 9 a.m. Wednesday, have coffee and conversation with Plainfield Village President Mike Collins during Coffee with the Mayor at Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport St.

Saturday


Help a Plainfield family: Plainfield dad Jim Wallace went into cardiac arrest four times in 36 hours. The father of sons ages 3 and 5 will now need a heart transplant.

A benefit for the Wallace family is scheduled for 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Knights of Columbus, 100 S. Infantry Dr. in Joliet.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35  at the door. Click for more information.

Also on Saturday, the Plainfield Park District will team with Jeric's Skateboard Shop to host the annual skate contest in Renwick Park.

Contestants will be split into four age divisions and compete in front of spectators and judges

Registration is at 11 a.m.; the contest starts at noon. Click for more details on how to sign up.


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