The Band is Back in Town: District 122 Band in Need of Instruments

In a time when school budget cuts have been rampant, even in the local area, it's reassuring to see that some school districts are getting back on track. But every school community that's getting programs back on their feet needs some help.

Help bring band back to Ridgeland School District 122. The District is accepting donations of gently used band and orchestral instruments. Instruments can be dropped off at the District 122 Administrative Center, 6500 W. 95th St., in Oak Lawn. For more information, call 708-599-5550.

What else is going on today?

• Las Fuentes Mexican Restaurant, 11501 S. Pulaski Rd., in Alsip will donate 15 percent of all sales from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today (Thursday) to the 4th Annual Chicago Cruisin’ For St. Jude. Be sure to mention Chicago Cruisin' for St. Jude when ordering and paying your bill to confirm that 15 percent of sales will go to St. Jude's.
• Mancari's, 4630 W. 95th St., in Oak Lawn is holding its One Day Sale today. Enjoy extended hours - the dealership will remain open from 9 a.m. until Midnight -, 10 percent off MSRP on all new models, an additional $2,000 for your trade-in, and an additional $500 bonus cash for recent high school and college grads. Learn more about the event here.