Monday, September 26, 2011
A short list of charitable organizations and fundraisers that we think you should know about. Suggest others in the comments.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Nabeha Zegar
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Neat Repeats Neat Repeats is a resale shop run by and benefiting the Crisis Center of South Suburbia, an organization that provides services for victims of domestic violence. Neat Repeats provides one third of the organization’s annual revenue. Located along 159th street east of 94th Avenue in Orland Park, the shop offers clothing, antiques, collectibles, toys, small furniture, books and jewelry at discounted prices. Volunteers staff the store, as well as high school teens earning community service hours by donating their time. One volunteer, Cass Piorkowski, said he finds “giving his time to a worthy cause” the most pleasurable aspect of volunteering at Neat Repeats. Donations of clean, new and gently used items are accepted daily. A call…
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Together We Cope
17010 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL
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Village of Tinley Park
16250 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Theater, music, sports, kid friendly and charitable events this weekend, July 28 - 31, in the Orland, Palos, Tinley and Oak Forest area.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Lisa Tiess
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Don't let the department stores fool you - it is still summer! If you don't believe us, check the thermometer. So avert your eyes from the "back-to-school" sales, put down that discounted plastic pumpkin and get outside while you still can. This weekend is full of warm weather activities that will keep you and the kids entertained. Kids Dodgeball Tournament July 29, Ages 8 - 10: 1-3pm, ages 11-14: 3:15-5:15pm | Palos Park Recreation Center Bring friends down for a few hours of dodgeball and a chance to win prizes. There will be a blind draw for teams. Ninth Annual “Friday for Julie” Walk and Fundraiser July 29, 6pm - 11pm | Orland Park Civic Center Walk to support research for the eradication of leukemia and other blood cancers. …
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Festivals, performing arts, green and charitable events this weekend, July 7 - 10, in Orland, Palos, Tinley, and Oak Forest.
10 quintillion insects can't be wrong. Out of the house is the place to bee. So put on your bug spray, put down the fly swatter - it's time see what the buzz is about. This weekend, grab your comfy sandals and spend some time at the Palos Hills Friendship Fest, listen to some blues and recycle. Friendship Fest July 7 - 10 | 10900 S 88th Ave Palos Hills, IL 60465 Prepare for a weekend of music, food, the carnival, pony rides and more. Parking and the fest is free. Carnival admission varies by purchase date. Thursday - July 7 6pm – 10pm Friday - July 8 6pm – Midnight Saturday - July 9 Noon - Midnight Sunday - July 10 1pm – 10pm Broadway Nostalgia Show July 7, 6:30pm–7:30pm | Victorian Village Retirement Living Enjoy an evening of Broadway …
