Rich Township students perform at CUBE Conference
Members of the Rich Township High School District 227 choir and marching band recently performed at a conference in Chicago organized by the Council of Urban Boards of Education.
The performances earned the students “standing ovations and resounding applause,” according to a news release from the district, and “have been a source of immense pride for the school district, reflecting the high standard of artistic education provided at Rich Township High School District 227.”
The performances at the CUBE Conference Sept. 14 and 16 at the Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel were a chance for the students to display their talents on a national stage, school officials said.
Bloom High School event lauded by governor
Bloom Township High School’s 11th annual Manufacturing Day, attracted about 500 middle school students to Chicago Heights to learn about careers in manufacturing and industries that operate in the area.
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Part of the event included a presentation of a proclamation from the governor’s office recognizing the schools commitment to the event, which also offered young students a chance to tour area manufacturing facilities before wrapping up with an closing event at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights.
Frankfort Park District wins state ‘Best of the Best Award’
The Frankfort Park District is receiving recognition from the Illinois Association of Park Districts in the form of a Best of the Best statewide award, for the Best Friend of Illinois Parks business category for its nomination of Jeffrey LaMorte Salon and Spa.
The District competed against other park districts, forest preserves, conservation and recreation agencies throughout the state and will be formally recognized Oct. 20 at the IAPD Best of the Best Awards Gala at the Wheeling Park District’s Chevy Chase Country Club.
Jeffry LaMorte Salon and Spa was nominated by the Frankfort Park District because of its longtime support of the district’s annual “Short Run on a Long Day” 5K race and other events.
Sertoma Centre and New Star to merge
The Boards of Sertoma Centre, Inc. and New Star, Inc. announced the merger of the two organizations, effective Oct. 3. Combining resources will allow the groups to make a greater impact in serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness, officials said.
The merged organization will be renamed Sertoma Star Services.
The move is expected to create more innovative programs for people with disabilities, improve the organization’s position for securing grants, save administrative costs, and expand service areas across northeast Illinois and into northwest Indiana, providing services to more people, according to a news release.
Flossmoor veterans monument effort launches brick fundraiser
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial, Inc. has started a commemorative engraved brick program to raise funds to cover additional construction costs and installation of a for possible additional construction costs as well as the installation and maintenance of bricks in the Wall of Honor Donor Plaza associated with a new veterans monument in Flossmoor.
Officials recently broke ground in a ceremony at the site of the new monument just south of the village’s Metra station at Flossmoor Road, and they hope to begin construction on the monument and plaza before winter. The finished monument will honor the nearly 1,000 Flossmoor residents identified as veterans since research began in 2021.
The brick effort will allow other residents and families to memorialize their support of the project. More information is at https://flossmoorvets.square.site.
Johnson-Phelps VFW Craft & Vendor Fair is Sunday
The Johnson-Phelps VFW Auxiliary is holding its 10th Annual Fall Craft & Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 at the Johnson-Phelps VFW Post, 9514 S. 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn.
The event will offer an array of items, including handmade crafts, women and children’s fashions, home décor, and more. There also will be a raffle table and food and drinks for sale. Proceeds benefit veteran and community projects. More information is at 708-423-5220 or oaklawnvfw.com.
Trick or Treat events offered in Oak Lawn, Tinley Park
Grace Point Place in Oak Lawn will host a safe Trunk or Treat from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 25 outside the community at 5701 W. 101st St. Residents and staff will pass out treats to costumed children from the trunks of decorated cars. The event is free and open to the everyone.
In Tinley Park, the Andrew High School SAVE Club presents its 4th Annual Trick or Treat from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30 on the second floor of the high school, 9001 W 171st St. Students from surrounding elementary schools will be invited, and all participants will trick or treat at each classroom. Students who assist at the event can earn 2 hours of community service.
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