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Orland Township is hosting a FREE job fair for those in search of employment on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in the Orland Township Activity Center, located at 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue in Orland Park.
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The National Association of Letter Carriers, along with the Orland Park Post Office, will be collecting non-perishable food items on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Residents need to place their food donations near their mailbox and a letter carrier will pick up the food and deliver it to the Orland Township Food Pantry, 14807 S. Ravinia. Donations needed include: vegetables, soups, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, macaroni & cheese, rice, pasta, and paper products. For further information, please call Marianne Hill, at (708) 403-4222.
Orland Township, in partnership with Exercise Nutritional Health!, is hosting a free health presentation on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. “Healthy Eating for Kids” will be held at the Orland Township building at 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Parents and students in grades 5th through 8th are invited to attend the informative presentation, which will include facts on basic nutrition and how that translates into food on one’s plate.
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Orland Township is hosting a second major fundraiser for its scholarship foundation. “Senior American Idol”, presented by Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Elected Officials, is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. It will be held at Georgios Banquets, 8800 W. 159th Street. All ages are welcome.
Tickets are still available for $25 and can be purchased at the Orland Township office, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, during business hours. All proceeds will benefit the scholarship foundation.
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Orland Township Youth & Family Services
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Orland Township Youth & Family Services Offers Gently Used Prom Dresses to High School Students in Need.
Orland Township is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue. Companies that are currently hiring for open positions are invited to attend the job fair. There is no company participation fee.
Representatives may choose to attend the full event or participate in one of two shifts: 10 a.m. to noon or noon to 2 p.m.
A table and two chairs will be provided for company representatives attending and a catered lunch will be served at noon on the day of the fair.
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Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and Highway Commissioner Brian Younker are hosting “Sustainable Saturday” on Saturday, March 9 at the Highway Department, 16125 S. Wolf Road. Co-hosted by Vintage Tech Recyclers of Romeoville, the event will be held free of charge from 8 a.m. to noon. Assistance unloading will be available.
When choosing a babysitter, parents need a safe and responsible caretaker capable of making good decisions and handling emergency situations. Fortunately, Orland Township Health Services is hosting a Red Cross babysitting class this January, at which Township youth, ages 11 to 15, can learn these important skills.
The class, taught by a Red Cross-certified instructor, covers topics such as:
The Orland Township Senior Services department is in need of a volunteer piano professional/singer to lead its senior choir, which is open to all singing levels.
The choir will meet once a week for 90 minutes in the township’s Activity Center at 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue. Casual performances at various community events and locations may be scheduled at a later date.
The choir is currently filled with anxious members, who are ready to sing, and a piano has been graciously donated to the township for the group’s use; however, a leader is still greatly needed.
