It was a record-breaking year for CITGO Lemont Refinery, which raised just over $1 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association with two fundraising events.

Driving for a Cure Golf Outing, which drew 375 golfers on all four courses at Cog Hill Gold and Country Club, also brought in donations from 130 companies. A new addition to the Shamrock Bowl gala with more than 450 guests highlighted inspiring speeches from MDA families, including its national ambassador, Lily Sander.

“The progress of MDA medical breakthroughs is made possible because of events like our outing and the outstanding support from CITGO employees, marketers, Retailers, vendors and contractors,” the refinery’s vice president and general manager, Jim Cristman, shared in a news release. “We’re incredibly grateful for the passion that people have for our MDA partnership.”

The MDA, created 75 years ago to support people living with muscular dystrophy, ALG and more than 300 other neuromuscular conditions, uses donations for advancing care, research and advocating support and inclusion of families affected by neuromuscular diseases.

Moraine Valley sets open house in Tinley

Residents close to Tinley Park can learn more about Moraine Valley Community College’s Southwest Education Center during an open house from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 21 and 22 at the site, 17900 94th Ave.

The full-service facility has science and computer labs, study rooms, classrooms, and Accuplacer testing, as well as vending machines. Participants can explore more than 140 degree and certificate programs, student services and transfer course options. Fall classes begin as early as Aug. 18.

Register for the open house at morainevalley.edu/swec or 708-974-5400.

Orland Park library features fantasy art

The Orland Park Public Library hosts a reception for its July Artist of the Month, April Balasa, a patron services clerk at the library, for patrons to learn more about her work and inspiration. The event is at 7 p.m. July 18 at the library 14921 Ravinia Ave.

Her work centers on characters and universes she has imagined over her time storytelling, from Gothic vampire tales to Arthurian legends and Shakespearean drama. “I used to imagine myself inside the stories I was reading. Eventually I began creating my own worlds,” Balasa said via a news release.

Her pieces are displayed on the second floor of the library until the end of the month.

The Neverly Brothers perform in Evergreen Park

The summer concert series sponsored by the Evergreen Park Recreation Department continues with The Neverly Brothers at 6 p.m. July 20 at Klein Park, 97th Street and Homan Avenue.

Other performances are The Juke Shakers at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 at James J. Sexton Park at 91st Street and California Avenue, Liam Durkin Trio at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at Klein Park and The City Lights Orchestra at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at James J. Sexton Park.

The concerts are free. Information is at 708-229-3373.

Summer concerts planned at Moraine Valley

Shakespearian-themed music by the Moraine Valley Orchestra sets the stage before the performance of the play “The Merry Wives of Windsor” at 6 p.m. July 19 outside at the Gateway between the Fine and Performing Arts Center and Building M at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Another free concert is at 7:30 p.m. July 24 in the Dorothy Menker Theater when the Jazz Ensemble plays “Sultry Summer Jazz.”

The Moraine Chorale and Chamber Singers present the annual “Patriot Concert” at 7:30 p.m. July 26 in the theater. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for veterans and anyone younger than 18. To buy tickets, visit morainevalley.edu/fpac/tickets or call 708-974-5500.

Virtuoso plays Monday for Chicago Accordion Club

An international accordion virtuoso will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 21 in the Normandy Room of the Elmhurst American Legion Post, 310 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst.

Tickets for “An Evening With Cory Pesaturo,” presented by the Chicago Accordion Club, cost $14 for members and $17 for nonmembers and will be sold at the door. The public is invited.

Pesaturo “is the only person to win World Championships on acoustic, digital and jazz accordion. Also, he is the only accordion graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston,” according to a news release from the club.

He’s given master classes at universities in Europe and the United States, performed for the Clintons at the White House, played with the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony Orchestra and appeared on television. Club information is found at Chicago-accordion-club.com.

School supplies drive set for Worth schools

Real estate agents are invited to donate school supplies to Worth schools from noon to 2 p.m. July 22 at RE/MAX 1st Service, 15341 S. 94th Ave., Suite 101, Orland Park.

Sgt. Mike Cozzi, a school resource officer who works for the Worth Police Department, will be on hand, as well as the department’s therapy dog, Louie. A taco lunch will be provided. Valerie Baudo, who helped plan the event, started kindergarten in 1984 at Worth Elementary School.

Supplies needed include pencils, pens, composition notebooks, wired earbuds and accordion folders with at least seven pockets. Details are at 708-675-1600.

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