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Vet Vies Memorial in LG Park, Chamber Plans Holiday Event
Also in this week's boards and blogs: LT needs volunteers to help with cardiac screening,
La Grange Teenager’s Tennis Fun Fest Has Widespread Impact
For the eighth consecutive year, La Grange teenager Crofton Kelly has provided a generous helping hand to kids with cancer by organizing, implementing and coordinating a local tennis tournament designed to raise funds to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation (POTCF). The Orland Park-based non-profit organization provides comfort and distraction from painful procedures to children and teens diagnosed with cancer by providing a toy, gift or gift card in 45 hospitals nationwide.
LaGrange Park Veterans Memorial needs to become a reality!
A long awaited and much anticipated endeavor to honor those who served in the military is underway in LaGrange Park- and gathering momentum. The endeavor is to honor the military veterans of LaGrange Park, the veterans of our families and the memories of our service “buddies”. The endeavor I write about is the Veterans’ Memorial project. This project is the vision of Lagrange Park resident Ray Wielgos and supported by the Community Park District of LaGrange Park.
Explosion or tremor.
I believe there is a real difference between and explosion and a tremor. Monday, Nov. 4 th at approximately 12:30 I experienced my home feeling like it lifted from the ground and cracked in half.
Holiday in the Park
The La Grange Park Chamber is excited to be sponsoring once again HOLIDAY IN THE PARK along with the local business community. Join us on December 14th from 1-4 PM at the La Grange Park District building at 1501 Barnsdale.
Intro to Environmental Needs of the Cat
Environmental needs of the cat are those things that relate to the cat’s physical surroundings or the social interaction with other cats and humans.
A Christmas Carol Musical
3 PERFORMANCES ONLY!! 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 and 16 and 3 p.m. Nov. 17. Tickets can be purchased prior to the performance or at the door. Seating is limited. Children 6 and under are free. Other children: $3.00. Adults: $5.00. Reservations can be made by calling 708.354.4580
Creative Ways To Recycle Everyday Household Items
Every week the trash truck comes to pick up our garbage and unwanted items, which are promptly taken to landfills. Instead of filling landfills and just buying new items to stuff our homes, we can help the earth and recycle everyday household items.
Volunteers needed to aid with cardiac screening at LTHS
Lyons Township High School is pleased to offer students a free electrocardiogram (ECG) heart screening as part of a program to identify teenagers at risk of sudden cardiac death. Approximately 30 young people die every week from a sudden cardiac death, and roughly one-third of these deaths may have been prevented through a simple ECG. The Young Hearts for Life program will be screening LTHS students for free in November.
LT Students Plan Clothing Drive
Two LT juniors are on a mission to help Chicago students Suit up for Success. Ellen Brown and Katie O'Connell are working with Genesys Works, a nonprofit organization that provides a future in the corporate world for underprivileged young adults in Chicago. Brown and O'Connell are organizing a clothing drive, collecting professional clothing for teens. Through a donation drop-off of clothes, this project will provide professional dress for young adults to look appropriate in the work environment. Help students dress for success.
John E. Horn Wins Social Security Case without Hearing for Client With Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Personality Disorder and Spinal Impairment Who Had Been Denied Twice
John E. Horn of the law firm of Horn & Kelley, P.C., won an appeal before the Social Security Administration without a hearing for a claimant with bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorder, and lumbar spine impairment.
Annual Christmas Concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church
You don’t want to miss this inspiring Christmas Concert suitable for the whole family. “A Little Child Will Lead Them” is the theme of this year’s annual Christmas Concert presented by St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, 505 S. Park Rd. LaGrange, IL 60525, on Sunday, December 8th at 6:30 pm.
Broken Nail Boutique (Nov 14th) -Mommy and Me event
Please contact us at (708) 352-2440 to reserve your spot. Choice of either the Mani package at $23 or the Pedi package at $35, followed by a treat. Please call today to schedule an appointment. 108 W. Burlington Ave, 2nd Floor La Grange www.brokennailboutique.com
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