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Five Things to Know Today: June 28

Looking for things to do? Stuff to know? People to meet? We've got it all in our "Five Things" feature.

1. Free Promenade Gift Card Just for Dropping By

 is offering shoppers a just for heading over to the popular shopping plaza on Bolingbrook's east side.

All you have to do is stop by The Promenade and check in via Facebook on your mobile device.

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The details are HERE

To check-in on a mobile device, open Facebook on your phone or iPad, then click the "Check In" button. If you're at The Promenade, you should see a "The Promenade" option. Once you do that, head over to guest services to claim your $5 gift card.

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The deal is being offered until June 29 at 8 p.m.

2. Who Doesn't Love a Good Banjo Sing-Along? 

Head on over to the , 201 Recreation Dr., where  performer Jim Gill will perform a banjo sing- and clap-along for local families with preschoolers.

The event is free and runs from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

According to Gill's website, he spent 20 years directing weekly programs in music play for families with children with special needs in the Chicago-area.  His unique approach of combining word play and movement opportunities into songs were developed through this work.  He now presents “concerts of music and play” to children and families throughout the country at theaters, libraries and schools.  Jim also speaks to early childhood educators and children’s librarians about the many benefits of play in young children’s lives.

You can also follow Gill on Facebook by clicking HERE

3. Facebook Fan Poll

Bolingbrook Patch's daily "Facebook Fan Poll" now appears in our daily "Five Things to Know Today" feature.

Today's question: What do you think of the Rod Blagojevich guilty verdict?

Chime in below by leaving a comment!

Or, to participate in the poll and become a fan of Bolingbrook Patch via Facebook, click HERE

4. Yesterday's Headlines


5. Transformers: Dark of the Moon Opens Tonight

One of the summer's biggest blockbusters, "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" opens tonight and Bolingbrook's premiere movie house has three showings set: 9 p.m., 10 p.m., and 12:02 p.m.

To reserve a seat for one of the showings, click HERE.



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