Kids & Family

Last Chance To Take the Pool By Storm With OLSA Lightning

Here are some important deadlines coming up this week that you don't want to miss.

The Oak Lawn Swim Association Lightning invite youth ages 5 through 18 to take the pool by storm during summer swim team tryouts Tuesday and Wednesday, March 27 and March 28. Tryouts will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. both evenings at

OLSA Lightning teaches swim techniques at all age levels, provides positive motivation, self-improvement and encourages high self-esteem with teamwork.  Swimmers have opportunities to earn badges for all types of events. All practices are held

Visit OLSA Lighting for more information or send email to  swim@olsalightning.org. You can visit OLSA Lighting on Facebook.

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Other deadlines to keep in mind this week:

  • Get your dog or cat’s nails clipped for $6 Nail trimming is important to your pet’s health. Failure to clip dog nails may lead to crippling pain in your dog’s paws and possibly cause permanent damage and malformation.
  • is hosting a Sarah Migas from the High Tech Crimes Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General’s office offers tips on signs and forms of cyberbullying and how to help your child if he or she is being bullied online. Free.
  • PTA Vendor Fair is hosting a vendor fair fundraiser with proceeds benefitting 8th grade events starting at 4 p.m. March 30.

Do you know about an important upcoming deadline? Share in the comments below and we’ll consider adding the info to our next "Last Chance." Post your own events and announcements. You also may contact us at lorraine.swanson@patch.com.


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