Students at Sandburg High School in Orland Park began “Art-ober” with Chalkfest, a large chalk mural that all students from all art classes contribute to.

Guest artist Adam Fabianski joined the Eagle student artists for the 10th year to design, layout and help refine the artwork. Fabianski is a professional artist and the son of retired Sandburg Coach Fabianski.

Students from every art class made a large grid of the illustration and colored the design with sidewalk chalk, working in small sections of this gigantic work. The 16' x 37' chalk mural covered the north parking lot sidewalk.

Art teacher Gordon Engelhard, along with now-retired art teacher Mary Michaelson, came up with the daylong event 10 years ago. Past illustrations have included the Avengers, Finding Dory, Monsters, Inc. and Spiderman. The morning is dedicated to layout, followed by the bulk of the work completed midday, and the afternoon is spent finishing and refining.

“The mural is a unique experience, one students remember. I hope each of them take away a sense of pride having participated in a big, communal celebration of art,” Engelhard said.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

South Suburban College’s Office on Violence Against Women, a three-year project supported by a Department of Justice grant, will raise awareness of Domestic Violence in October with activities for students and faculty/staff at the college in South Holland, and the general public.

SSC will begin the month with Purple Thursdays and Light in the Window, two initiatives to wear purple clothing and display purple window lights in businesses and homes as an act of solidarity against domestic violence. SSC students are invited to participate in live and virtual Bystander Intervention Trainings to learn how to intervene should they encounter a domestic violence situation.

A virtual “Healthy Relationships” Zoom session is open to everyone from 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 12 featuring representatives from Anew: Building Beyond Violence & Abuse who will discuss the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Register by Oct. 11 with Alexandra Glumac at aglumac@ssc.edu.

A Dating/Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Resource Forum & Expo will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Oct. 21 at the SSC Performing Arts Center. The free event will provide domestic violence resources and is open to everyone. It includes a continental breakfast, forum featuring service providers, and opportunities to learn about local resources. Information and registration is at https://SSCDVResourceexpo.eventbrite.com.

Orland Park Turkey Trot returns

Orland Park’s annual Turkey Trot is will be back for its 34th year and the village is expecting a sold out event once again. The chip timed race is held on Thanksgiving morning and features a 2.5-mile cross-country course that takes runners and walkers through paved roads, paths and wooded areas of Orland Park, including the infamous hill in John Humphry Woods.

All race participants receive a long-sleeved race shirt, refreshments and are entered into a post-race drawing for prizes.

Registration is available at orlandpark.org or at the Orland Park Sportsplex, 1351 W 159th St.

Race fees are $21 for residents and $25 for nonresidents until Oct. 31 Beginning November 1, fees will increase to $26 for residents and $30 for nonresidents.

More information is at orlandpark.org.

‘Spooky’ Mini Golf at Midlothian library

After closing on Oct. 21, Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave., will transform into an indoor miniature golf course for the public.

The first nine holes will be lighted with colored LED lights, created by Bounce Houses R Us, and the final nine holes will be created by library staff using common objects from around the library and decorated with a Halloween theme. The event is free, but registration is required.

Registration and information are at 708-535-2027 or midlothianlibrary.org.

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