Hooters workers raise funds at Breast Cancer Walk
Twenty employees from the Chicago area Hooters restaurants participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of South Suburban Walk last weekend in Orland Park.
Staff, managers, and corporate members of the Chicagoland Hooters locations came together for the 2.2-mile walk and fundraiser, partnering with the American Cancer Society to sponsor the water station.
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To date, the Making Strides of South Suburban event has raised $170,000 with the help of over 1,360 registered participants, survivors, caregivers and corporate sponsors.
Residents treated to showcase at Andrew
Consolidated High School District 230 recently hosted a luncheon at Andrew High School in Tinley Park, welcoming 150 older residents for a showcase of student talent and a glimpse into the modern high school experience.
Residents were treated to a scene from the school’s fall play, “The Haunting of Hill House” with performers Jessica Chessier, Karoline Corning and Giada Vaccarello. Choir soloists Myra Thompson, Dylan Young and Delaney Lim each performed a song, and the Incendio Saxophone Trio of Alexander Procajlo, Zachary Solomon and Emma Phillips played four selections.
“Showcasing our students and their talents is just one of the ways to continue to build connections with our taxpayers,” said Superintendent Bob Nolting.
Shepard Photo Club creates autumn shots
Students participating in Photo Club at Shepard High School in Palos Heights participate in monthly challenges from faculty sponsor Jen Glaz, themed projects that inspire creativity.
At their meeting last week they created autumn flat lays.
“They were challenged with taking a fall or Halloween themed flat lay, which is a birds-eye view of carefully arranged objects,” Glaz explained.
Students spent time and careful consideration of their objects and positioning to convey their message.
They also celebrated last month’s challenge winners: Shirley Noah for Best Scavenger Hunt Photo and Monica Hernandez for Most Scavenger Hunt Photos.
Oak Lawn library seeks Fan Fest talent
The Oak Lawn Public Library is looking for exhibitors, panelists and performers for Fan Fest Vol. 7: Guardians of the Library!
Planners are searching for local artists, writers, creators, vendors and panelists to share their talents, nerd skills and knowledge at OLPL’s Fan Fest event scheduled for Saturday, May 6.
Application are due by Dec. 31 at bit.ly/olplfanfestapp. Selected applicants will be notified before Jan. 31. Information is at 708-422-4990 or www.olpl.org.
Silver Cross sets Breast Cancer Awareness Forum Oct. 19
Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox is offering an evening of discussion and awareness as they shine the light on breast cancer in a free forum, “Positively Pink,” Wednesday, Oct. 19, 5-7 p.m.
The forum will feature Dr. Laura Ragauskaite, medical director of the Silver Cross Hospital Breast Center, speaking about breast cancer detection and treatment, including clinical trials.
Other highlights include a motivational presentation by Ericka Moore, a breast cancer survivor and recent patient at Silver Cross and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. And Nicole La Ha Zwiercan, Mrs. America 2022 and a Homer Glen resident, will also be present and encourage women to take care of their health first.
Moore, a Tinley Park resident, already had been delivering seminars on empowering women for nearly a decade, sharing personal details of how she overcame bullying, temptation of suicide and tragic losses in her family to become a successful businessperson and motivational speaker.
The evening will also feature informational booths about lymphedema treatment, from experts at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab at Silver Cross, and clinical trials from representatives at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross.
The free forum is limited to 120 participants. Registration is at https://www.silvercross.org/classes-events/
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.SSC sets guest artist exhibition
South Suburban College in South Holland offers a special guest artist exhibition titled “Murmurations” by Karen Ackoff in the college’s Photo Four Gallery at SSC from Oct. 18 to Nov. 17. The exhibit will include an artist talk in the gallery from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 24.
The SSC Photo Four Gallery at SSC, 15800 S. State St., is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and exhibitions and receptions are free and open to everyone.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Orland Park
Area residents can drop off unneeded prescription medications to the Orland Park Police Station, 15100 South Ravinia Ave., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The confidential and anonymous service is free of charge. Syringes, sharps, needles, glass containers, any type of liquids or illegal drugs will not be accepted.
Instructions for how to safety dispose of sharps or syringes are available by calling Waste Management at 800-964-8988.
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