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Veterans Honored With Ceremonies and Freebies
Diabetes awareness, chamber luncheon and local church happenings spotlighted in the week ahead.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Veterans Honored
The Village of Oak Lawn will observe Veterans Day with a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at Cook and Dumke Drive, north of the library. Veterans and friends are asked to start gathering around 10:30 a.m. Ceremony features Johnson-Phelps VFW color guard, Congressman Dan Lipinski, local elected officials, honored veterans and the OLHMS Choir.
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Veterans and Active Military Saluted With Free Meal at Texas Corral
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Great Clips Offering Free Haircuts to Veterans
Free Admission for Veterans and Spouses at Children’s Museum
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Oak Lawn Chamber November LuncheonThe Oak Lawn Chamber’s November luncheon meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Oak Lawn, 9333 S. Cicero Ave. Featured guest speaker is Oak Lawn Police Chief Michael Murray, who will offer security tips for keeping you and your business safe. $25. Guests welcome.
Fasten your seatbelts. The Oak Lawn Village Board meets at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 9446 S. Raymond Ave. Meeting is open to the public.
Nuclear Waste Public MeetingDid you know that Illinois is the nation’s nuclear waste dump? Come hear the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission talk about nuclear waste and SPEAK OUT at the Marriott Oak Brook, 1401 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook. 6-7 p.m. open house; 7-10 p.m. public meeting.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Free Health Screenings
The Oak Lawn Partnership is offering free blood pressure and other health-related screenings starting at 10 a.m. Free hearing tests available to first 15 attendees. Screenings are in the lower-level meeting room at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave.
More Wednesday events ...
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Sen. Bill Cunningham and Rep. Fran Hurley are hosting a diabetes awareness event at the constituent service office from 9-11 a.m. at the constituent service offices located at 10400 S. Western Ave., Chicago; and from 1-3 p.m. at 16033 S. 94th Ave. in Orland Hills. Medical professionals will be on hand to offer free diabetes screenings, answer questions and provide follow-up referrals.
Advocate Healthcare Diabetes Event
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Day, Advocate Healthcare is offering a presentation on diabetes medications, meal planning and diabetes management starting at 2 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Library.
More Thursday events …
Vistors Night - St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
St. Ignatius College Prep Holiday Shopping Bazaar
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