Chalkfest at Sandburg, Palos Citizens Police Academy
Chalkfest in Sandburg featured a “Cars” mural
Students at Sandburg High School in Orland Park have once again launched Artober with Chalkfest, creating a 16-foot by 37-foot chalk mural that represents contributions from all art classes.
Guest artist Adam Fabianski once again joined Eagles to help design, arrange and refine the mural.
The mural covered the sidewalk in the north parking lot until the rain arrived. “For seven hours, students in each art class participated in the student-chosen theme, Disney’s ‘Cars,’ and helped Sandburg kick off art month, Artober,” art teacher Wes Gonzalez said in a press release.
Citizen Police Academy applications expected in Palos Park
Applications are being accepted until Nov. 3 for the Palos Park Citizen Police Academy, which begins Jan. 13 at the Kapture Administration Center, 8999 W. 123rd St., Palos Park.
Classes meet from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays for 12 weeks and provide information on law enforcement operations. A graduation ceremony follows the final course on March 31.
Applicants for the 15 spots must be Palos Park residents. They will be informed the week of December 1st. Those who are not chosen will be added to a waiting list.
Applications are available on the Palos Park Police Department webpage or can be picked up at the Kaptur Administration Center. They may be returned to the attention of: Cmdr. Chris Hughes in person or by email at chughes@palospark.org. Information is available via Hughes email or by calling 708-671-3772.
Foundation offers free lunches at Silver Cross
The Jay It Forward Foundation, founded by Michele and Tom Vana, last month offered 1,000 free lunches to staff, patients and visitors at Silver Cross Hospital outside the entrance to its outpatient testing center, Pavilion A.
The project was done in memory of their son Jay, who died following a car accident in September 2012. The foundation performs a random act of kindness in the community each year to mark this anniversary.
This is not the first time the Vanas family has contributed to Silver Cross. Three years ago, they made a donation to the hospital to support Will County’s first and only Level III neonatal intensive care unit at Silver Cross Hospital, according to a news release. The hospital named it the Amy, Matthew and Jay Vana Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, after the couple’s triplets. The couple also improved the hospital’s emergency services and paramedic training program in 2017, alongside Tom’s mother, Marilyn Kurtz.
Oak Lawn student learns how to invest
Junior Aiden Alarcon of Oak Lawn Community High School spent five days at the Invest for Kids summer investment camp at DePaul University in Chicago.
Attendance at the camp, sponsored by corporate partners, is free for students interested in a finance-related career. They attend experiential learning seminars that cover topics such as financial instruments, valuation principles and financial theory. Industry professionals speak, tour companies and attend workshops on data analysis, Bloomberg terminals and Excel.
Alarcon and his team developed a pitch stick proposal and presented it to a panel of professionals, winning first place.
German students exchange cultures at Andrew High School
German exchange students and their teachers recently visited Victor J. Andrew High School in Tinley Park for a two-week experience, visiting sites such as the Chicago History Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, Willis Tower and the Museum of Science and Industry.
They were from Büdingen, sister town of TInley Park. During their time here, students were immersed in American culture, living with host families, going to school, and experiencing daily teenage life. Also included was a potluck dinner, outdoor adventures, a ceramic painting project and school observation days.
The German students gave presentations on German life and culture to all of Andrew’s language students.
Sweet treats offered at a drive-thru event
The Chicago Heights Park District is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat from 4 to 6 p.m. October 25 at the East Golf Course parking lot, 315 Glenwood Road.
Families are invited to wander Halloween Lane with spooky decorations and candy during this free event. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. Vendors will hand out treats. Information is at 708-754-3673.
Hazardous Waste Recycling Day planned
Sign up to recycle household hazardous waste from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at Ozinga Field, 4011 Kenton Ave., Crestwood.
The program, open to anyone residing in Illinois, is sponsored by the Friends of Robert “Bob” Rita, a state representative. Register online at calendly.com/illinoishouserep_28thdistrict/annual_hhwc.
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