How to Help the Sam Children

Local churches, schools and other organizations are offering support to assist the Sam children, whose mother died Wednesday and whose father is charged with murder.

Fund Established for Sam Children

Local churches, schools and other organizations are offering support to assist the Sam children, whose mother died Wednesday and whose father is charged with murder.

In the wake of a tragedy, the Tinley Park community is working to provide comfort. Local organizations are coordinating efforts to support four Tinley Park children after their father was charged with the first-degree murder of their mother. Nermeen Gamel Sam, 38, was found dead on Wednesday outside her home in the 19700 block of Silverside Drive, according to Tinley Park Police. Will County prosecutors say Bahaa A. Sam, 47, beat his wife to death with a weight lifting curling bar as their 4-year-old son watched. “We’re trying to help the children as much as we can,” said the Rev. Samuel Azmy, who is the priest at St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in Monee, where the family attends services. The Sam children are temporarily separated and …

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This Weekend: Block Party, Dodgeball and Shakespeare

Theater, music, sports, kid friendly and charitable events this weekend, July 28 - 31, in the Orland, Palos, Tinley and Oak Forest area.

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. …

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Find the Fun With Tot's Slime and Grime, Kids Tie Dye Mania and Adult Salsa Lessons

From arts 'n crafts to sports and fitness classes, it's time to get your summer sizzle on at a Tinley Park Park District class of your choosing.

Getting a little bored with summer? Looking for something new to do? Make a beeline to the Tinley Park Park District's office and sign up for a class that’s sure to chase away the summer doldrums. Housed in the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, the district's rec center has more than 450 summer classes, sports and activities geared toward an array of age groups and interests. Tinley Park Park District Superintendent of Recreation Sandy Chevalier oversees the center's programs and—with help from her staff—handpicks classes and activities for each session. “We also market the community to find out what their needs and interests are," Chevalier said, adding that about 3,000 people are registered for classes in the district's summer session…

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