College of DuPage offering clothing swap for students, staff
The College of DuPage will hold its first-ever clothing swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 in the college’s Student Services Center atrium, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.
The event is for college students and staff only and is not open to the general public.
The swap provides several benefits, organizers said. Students and staff can refresh their spring and summer wardrobes for free while reducing textile waste, said Camila Fernandez, program specialist with the college’s field studies, study abroad and global education office.
The office collaborated with the school’s fashion studies program and fashion club to organize the clothing swap.
In addition to seasonal clothing, students may find professional attire as well.
The clothing and textile industry is one of the world’s most polluting sectors, and the swap will help the environment by preventing some fast fashion from going into landfills, Fernandez said.
The event is part of the Global Goals series, developed by the United Nations to reduce inequality and protect the planet, she said.
Of the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals, the swap focuses its efforts on having sustainable cities and communities and ensure responsible consumption and production.
Students have been collecting clothes in donation bins around campus for the swap since mid-March.
Anything that is not in good condition will be donated to SCARCE, a local award-winning environmental nonprofit organization, to recycle, Fernandez said.
If successful, the college may offer a fall or winter swap, she said.
Will County seeks donations, recognizes animal care and control appreciation week
Will County is honoring its Animal Protection Services Department during Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week and is seeking donations of pet supplies.
Animal lovers can show their appreciation for the county’s animal control staff by donating to its animal shelter from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 13 to 17.
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The department is looking for dog treats, dog toys, cat litter, wet cat and dog food, kitten formula, laundry detergent and bleach. Donations may be dropped off at Will County Animal Protection Services, 22452 Cherry Hill Road, Joliet; the county executive’s office, 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet; or the New Lenox Fire Department Station 1, 261 E. Maple St.
Last year, Will County Animal Protection Services provided care for 884 animals, including dogs, cats, chickens, horses, donkeys, rabbits, goats, turtles, a sugar glider and fish. The department also investigated more than 2,300 animal-related complaints, a county news release said.
Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week, celebrated April 12–18, is an annual event that recognizes animal control officers and animal service professionals.
Will County’s staff enforces animal welfare laws, protects the public from diseases such as rabies, investigates reports of animal cruelty and neglect and reunites lost pets with their owners, the release said. The department also educates pet owners about responsible animal care, provides care for homeless animals, provides resources to keep animals with their families and finds temporary foster care and permanent homes for animals in need.
Naperville Sunrise Rotary plans May 1 diaper drive
The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise will hold a diaper drive drop-off event from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, May 1 in front of the Naperville Country Club, 25W570 Chicago Ave.
Organizers are looking for baby care essentials such as diapers, pull-ups, baby wipes, diaper creams and ointments as well as feminine hygiene products.
Donations will be given to the West Suburban Community Pantry, which serves more than 1,000 families each week from communities such as Naperville, Lisle, Woodridge, Bolingbrook and Romeoville.
Items such as diapers, baby wipes and personal products cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits, Rotary Club leaders said.
Rotary Club volunteers will collect donations curbside at the diaper drive event.
Donations can also be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the West Suburban Community Pantry, 6809 Hobson Valley Dr., Woodridge.
Artist Rich Lo to present Chinese American history through art
Award-winning artist and author Rich Lo will speak at a presentation, “Gold Mountain: A Personal Lens on Chinese American History Through Art,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.
The presentation is hosted by Chinese American Women in Action, or CAWA, along with its community partners Naperville Neighbors United and Art of Inclusion.
CAWA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Chinese American women and girls in the Naperville area.
Lo will talk about the Chinese American experience through his “Gold Mountain” art series, which was exhibited at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago last summer. The event highlights the rich cultural legacy of the Chicago Chinatown community, organizers said.
Lo is known for large-scale public installations and award-winning picture books, a news release from CAWA said.
Lo recently designed more than 30 large-scale vinyl murals for the “Waves of DuPage” public art project. He has also created murals at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago and the DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville.
Guests at the presentation can hear stories and have a dialogue about heritage and resilience, CAWA said.
“By linking personal stories and powerful artwork, Rich bridges the gap between historical narratives and modern identity, exploring the deep roots that continue to shape our community today,” CAWA President Nancy Chen said in a statement.
The event is free. Registration for the presentation is required at www.eventbrite.com.
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