North Chicago
Submission deadline: The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) will host its annual Veterans Creative Arts Festival Feb. 26 at 3001 Green Bay Road, to highlight the artwork, poetry and musical talents of area veterans. Veterans enrolled for care at any Lovell FHCC’s facilities are encouraged to submit artwork in the following art categories: painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, wood, leather and model kits, and pottery. Performance categories include poetry, drama, solo and group vocal and instrumental acts, vocal original compositions, and senior and special recognition. The deadline for submission is Feb. 13 to Tricia Stewart, FHCC art therapist. Stewart can be reached at (224) 610-4201 or [email protected] for more information. Local artists, musicians and writers will judge the creative entries and determine places in each category. The first-place winning pieces will be eligible to advance on to the national level, where they will compete with entries submitted by veterans from other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities around the country. The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival will take place in Durham, N.C., Oct. 12-18.
Vernon Hills
Award: The Vernon Hills Park District was among nine state park districts awarded the 2014 Exceptional Workplace Award from the Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s Health and Wellness Committee. The criteria applicants were scored on included staff wellness programs, continuing education, team building, community involvement, environmental policy, risk management, professionalism and more. The Park District scored 48 points out of a possible 48 points. Park District Executive Director Jeff Fougerousse accepted the award, recently, at the 2015 IAPD/IPRA (Illinois Association of Park Districts/ Illinois Park & Recreation Association) Annual Conference in Chicago.
Waukegan
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Fundraiser: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Waukegan Alumnae Chapter will present its Red, Black and Green Celebration at 8 p.m. Feb. 7 at Midlane Country Club, 4555 W. Yorkhouse Road. Attire is bow ties and gowns. It will feature a silent auction, appetizer buffet, entertainment by DJ Cliff and more. Proceeds will benefit the organization’s scholarship funds. cost is $50. For more information, visit http://www.dstwaukeganalumnae.org.
Forum: Pastors Willie and Kathy Moton with Christian Faith Fellowship Church will host a forum, organized by Anthony McIntyre, on violence titled “It’s a Community Effort” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 7 at the church, 228 N. County St. Special guest will be Wallace “Gator” Bradley, author of the autobiography “Murder to Excellence: Growth and Development for the Millennial Generation.” He will sign books at the event. For more information, call (847) 244-2332.
Discussion: Lake County NAACP will present “Straight Talk,” creating a partnership between the justice system and the residents they serve, from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 7 at Waukegan City Council Chambers, 100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. The panel discussion will include members of the Lake County Criminal Justice system with Pastor Arthur Gass as moderator. For more information, call (224) 372-1909.
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