Good morning, Joliet.

Peace Lutheran Church in New Lenox will host its 29th annual free Thanksgiving Day dinner at noon on Nov.

27 at 1900 E. Lincoln Highway to offer a full holiday meal and a visit from Santa for anyone alone, in need, or new to the area. Attendees must call 815-483-5327 by Nov. 12 — seats are limited.

American Legion Hall Post 1080 in Joliet will host a Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday with a 9:50 a.m. band performance—followed by an 11 a.m. ceremony that includes a rifle salute and a speech from an Allen Force representative.

The public is invited to a free lunch after the ceremony and a free dinner later at Cantigny Post 367 VFW from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

The Joliet American Legion Band will perform at Rialto Square Theatre on Dec.

14 at 2 p.m.—free tickets in exchange for food donations will be available on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9. The Jingle Mingle event for young adults will take place on Dec. 4 from 6-9 p.m.—it will feature appetizers, a cash bar and live music as part of the Home for the Holidays series.

Lincoln-Way West beat Kenwood 43-20 in a quarterfinal game when Grant Tustin threw a 53-yard pass and led a 21-point run in the second quarter — the win moves the Warriors into the 7A quarterfinals against Downers Grove North.

On Saturday night, the Lockport Porters held off Homewood-Flossmoor 21-20 in a rainy Class 8A playoff game when Matt Kies batted down a two-point conversion in the final seconds, marking the school's fifth time advancing to the quarterfinals.

They will host Barrington next Saturday at 6 p.m.

Clint Black Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $48 — Experience the hits of Clint Black, a country music legend with over 22 #1 singles.

Jools TV Live

1-2:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $25 — Experience innovative children's media with colorful animation and positive storytelling for the whole family.

Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $32.50 — Experience a breathtaking ballet performance featuring Tchaikovsky’s iconic score and a diverse cast of international dancers.

A Motown Christmas

7-8:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets starting at $54 — Celebrate the holiday season with the unforgettable Motown sound and festive classics.

Brad Williams Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $29.50 — Experience the hilarity of one of the funniest comedians in the country.

Chris Young: It Must Be Christmas

7:30-9 PM — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $49 — Celebrate the holiday spirit with an acoustic evening featuring Christmas classics and special guest Marynn Taylor.

Home Free Holiday Tour

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $43 — Experience an unforgettable evening of heartwarming holiday harmonies with award-winning a cappella group Home Free.

Poultry and Pie Predictor 4 Mile Run

8:40-10:30 AM — Pilcher Park Nature Center — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun run tradition in Joliet's scenic park.

Teddy Bear Tea

9:30-11 a.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — $35 adults & $30 children — Enjoy a festive brunch with St. Nick and a keepsake teddy bear.

Chicago Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $24 — Experience a delightful holiday ballet filled with magical adventures and exquisite performances.