Oak Lawn students send aid to Houston
Oak Lawn Community High School’s National Honor Society members, along with the entire school community, are collecting bottled water for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Bottled water can be dropped off at the school’s Little Theater between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. through Sept. 18. The doors at the end of that hallway will also be open for members of the Oak Lawn community to drop off bottled water.
Chamber music event set at nature center
Cellist Ingrid Krizan and pianist Dan Surma will perform a concert featuring Dvorak’s Cello Concerto in b minor at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased by Wednesday. The evening featuring music echoing through the autumn woods is for those older than 12. More information and registration are at 708-747-6320 or email
Financial aid help for college students
The Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., hosts a program on financial aid assistance for college students at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21. The program is presented by Christine Lopez, a former director of financial aid and financial aid expediter. Registration is at
GSU exhibit focuses on Chicago icons
Governors State University presents a free art exhibit, Vera Klement/Dan Ramirez: Body and Spirit, which showcases the selection of works by both artists whose contributions and reputations are firmly established in the history of art in Chicago. The exhibit of paintings will be on display through Sept. 30 at the Visual Arts Gallery at the university, 1 University Parkway, University Park. More information is at
Orland police offer citizens’ academy
The Orland Park Police Department’s Citizens’ Police Academy will be Oct. 14. The one-day class runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orland Park Police Department, 15100 S. Ravinia Ave. There is no charge for the class and lunch will be provided. The class is limited in size and is open to adults age 18 and older. Registration forms are available at
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