Thursday, September 16, 2010

Ballet Folklorico and Mariach Mexicao Viva

The Mexican Consulate provided a free Ballet Folkorico and Mariachi Mexico Vive to perform at the Civic and Cultural Center in Round Lake Beach.  Many of the performers, including dancers, musicians, and artists, flew in from Mexico for this particular show.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Mexican Consulate provided a free Ballet Folkorico and Mariachi Mexico Vive to perform at the Civic and Cultural Center in Round Lake Beach.  Many of the performers, including dancers, musicians, and artists, flew in from Mexico for this particular show.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Mexican Consulate provided a free Ballet Folkorico and Mariachi Mexico Vive to perform at the Civic and Cultural Center in Round Lake Beach.  Many of the performers, including dancers, musicians, and artists, flew in from Mexico for this particular show.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Mexican Consulate provided a free Ballet Folkorico and Mariachi Mexico Vive to perform at the Civic and Cultural Center in Round Lake Beach.  Many of the performers, including dancers, musicians, and artists, flew in from Mexico for this particular show.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Mexican Consulate provided a free Ballet Folkorico and Mariachi Mexico Vive to perform at the Civic and Cultural Center in Round Lake Beach.  Many of the performers, including dancers, musicians, and artists, flew in from Mexico for this particular show.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Mexican Consulate provided a free Ballet Folkorico and Mariachi Mexico Vive to perform at the Civic and Cultural Center in Round Lake Beach.  Many of the performers, including dancers, musicians, and artists, flew in from Mexico for this particular show.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Mexican Consulate provided a free Ballet Folkorico and Mariachi Mexico Vive to perform at the Civic and Cultural Center in Round Lake Beach.  Many of the performers, including dancers, musicians, and artists, flew in from Mexico for this particular show.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Mexican Consulate provided a free Ballet Folkorico and Mariachi Mexico Vive to perform at the Civic and Cultural Center in Round Lake Beach.  Many of the performers, including dancers, musicians, and artists, flew in from Mexico for this particular show.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Saturday, September 11, 2010

11th Annual Senior Walk from North Chicago to Waukegan

The 11th Annual Senior Walk from North Chicago to Waukegan kicked off with plenty of participants, despite the rain.   From left, at the Waukegan Township tent is Ann Conroy, Jay Ukena, Patricia Jones, Jason Clark, Faith Clark, Dwight "JJ" Johnson, and Kathy Nass.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The 11th Annual Senior Walk from North Chicago to Waukegan kicked off with plenty of participants, despite the rain.  The gatherers let go their balloons, dedicated to all our friends and relatives that have passed and to all of our senoirs that we want to help.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The 11th Annual Senior Walk from North Chicago to Waukegan kicked off with plenty of participants, despite the rain.  D'Andre Hardenman, age 2, walks proudly and strongly, walking the entire way, by himself, to Vista Park, where the victory party took place.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The 11th Annual Senior Walk from North Chicago to Waukegan kicked off with plenty of participants, despite the rain.  Willa Turman high fives a member of the Waukegan Marching band as she nears the end, with her is Kayla Craft, age 4, who rode her bicycle.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The 11th Annual Senior Walk from North Chicago to Waukegan kicked off with plenty of participants, despite the rain.  Andre Teamer of North Chicago gets a welcome celebration being the first jogger to arrive, his wife Shaunese was the fourth.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The 11th Annual Senior Walk from North Chicago to Waukegan kicked off with plenty of participants, despite the rain.  Waukegan's Marching Band played music as people walked through to the finish line.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The 11th Annual Senior Walk from North Chicago to Waukegan kicked off with plenty of participants, despite the rain.  Waukegan Mayor, Bob Sabonjian, walks through the congratulating area with a big smile, with friends.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The 11th Annual Senior Walk from North Chicago to Waukegan kicked off with plenty of participants.  From left, is Nick Mueller, 10, with his little brother Jacob, age 7, creating paper-mache in the art bus.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The 11th Annual Senior Walk from North Chicago to Waukegan kicked off with plenty of participants.  Three members of the Angel Drill Team created some beautiful artwork in the art bus, from left, is Makiyah Hardeman, 11, Bibiana Vela, 11, and Mya Pipes, 10.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The 11th Annual Senior Walk from North Chicago to Waukegan kicked off with plenty of participants.  Juela Rompella, age 4 of Waukegan colors away in the Art Bus.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The 11th Annual Senior Walk from North Chicago to Waukegan kicked off with plenty of participants, despite the rain.  Here is the Art Bus, one of many activites at the victory party that took place at Vista Park, along with bingo, there was food and beverages, and plenty of information booths.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The 11th Annual Senior Walk from North Chicago to Waukegan kicked off with plenty of participants, despite the rain. AARP also held a food drive for seniors from Park Place, from left, is Marty Williams, Director of Park Place, and Terri Worman, Community Organizer.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Sunday, September 5, 2010

31st annual Jubilee Days Arts and Crafts Festival

The 31st annual Jubilee Days Arts and Crafts Festival in Zion bringing lots of interesting creations for families and everyone to enjoy.  The festival brought all kinds of random stuff, from art work to junk, clothing to makeshift constructions.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Anna Bey, 15 of Zion checking out some stuffed animals and bags.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The 31st annual Jubilee Days Arts and Crafts Festival in Zion bringing lots of interesting creations for families and everyone to enjoy.  The festival brought all kinds of random stuff, from art work to junk, clothing to makeshift constructions.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The festival brought all kinds of random stuff, from art work to junk, clothing to makeshift constructions.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

 The festival brought all kinds of random stuff, from art work to junk, clothing to makeshift constructions.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Christine Varsek and her daughter Sarah, age 7 of Beach Park, create jewelry for TeenMOPS at the 31st annual Jubilee Days Arts and Crafts Festival in Zion.  TeenMOPS is a ministry of Christ Community Church, educating and supporting young mothers and expecting teens.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

 Cathie Anderson of Pleasant Prairie, picks through random bits and pieces to possibly construct something magnificent.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Carolyn Cunningham of Zion knits together her own hats and clothing, also constructs beautiful jewelry.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media) 

Carolyn Cunningham of Zion knits together her own hats and clothing, also constructs beautiful jewelry.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media) 

Friday, September 3, 2010

IHSA Varsity Football: Sullivan at Round Lake

Fans are heard loud and clear when the Panthers overcome the Tigers in a shut out, winning 42 to 0, ending their loosing streak.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Josh Shuman, age 8 of Round Lake, nails his target during a pie throwing half time show.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake High School's Prep Football varsity team takes on the Sullivan Tigers to break their 26 game loosing streak.  The Tigers concentrate hard, down by 42 with minutes left, Panthers won 42 to 0.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Head Coach John Coursey, gives a great speech and is very proud of his team, shutting down Sullivan winning 42 - 0, ending the loosing streak.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Head Coach John Coursey, gives a great speech and is very proud of his team, shutting down Sullivan winning 42 - 0, ending the loosing streak.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The Round Lake Panthers celebrate their first win of the season and ending the loosing streak, finally relieving the weight off their shoulders.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake High School's Prep Football varsity team takes on the Sullivan Tigers to break their 26 game loosing streak.  Fans celebrate wildly, from left is Joshua Strong, Sheldon Griffin, and Powell Griffin high fiving with lots of energy.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake High School's Prep Football varsity team takes on the Sullivan Tigers to break their 26 game loosing streak.  The Tigers concentrate hard, trying to put one last play together, Panthers ended up winning 42 to 0.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake High School's Prep Football varsity team takes on the Sullivan Tigers to break their 26 game loosing streak.  The Sullivan Tigers looking upset, down by 42 with 5 minutes left of the third, trying their hardest, but just not good enough, ended up loosing 42 to 0.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)