Showing posts with label fund raising. Show all posts
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Friday, December 3, 2010

Crestwood Public Library District's Holiday Collection for P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park

* It is believed in good faith that the following content can be found in the December 2009 (Number 393) edition of The Crestwood Adviser and is for general reference and/or research purposes only.  For further information regarding the information listed here, please contact The Village of Crestwood in Crestwood, Illinois. *

The following items are in need at P.A.W.S. animal shelter.  Please find it in your heart to donate an item or two.

*  Dry or Canned cat or kitten, dog or puppy food

*  Jars of Chicken or Turkey Baby Food

*  Collars & Leashes

*  Animal Toys and Treats

*  Dish Soap

*  Laundry Soap

*  Bleach

*  Paper Towels

*  Disposable Gloves

*  Blankets or Towels

*  Hand Soap

*  Windex

Donations accepted Nov. 16 -Dec. 19.  For information phone 371-4090.

Let's Help Kids For Christmas

* It is believed in good faith that the following content can be found in the December 2009 (Number 393) edition of The Crestwood Adviser and is for general reference and/or research purposes only.  For further information regarding the information listed here, please contact The Village of Crestwood in Crestwood, Illinois. *

Christmas for some children can be a life of pain, hunger or being cold.  There are many local opportunities to help those children, including the 6th annual Toy Drive in Crestwood in memory of cancer victims Cathy and Alison Beard.  The drive continues until Dec. 23.

Starting Dec. 1, the Village Hall will have a toy box in its foyer to receive contributions of unwrapped toys, gift certificates for food and other stores such as K-Mart, Best Buy, Kohl's, Toys R Us, etc.

All donations benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, lead locally by Nan Beard, mother of Cathy and Alison.

Police Association Thanks Its Supporters

* It is believed in good faith that the following content can be found in the October 2008 (Number 378) edition of The Crestwood Adviser and is for general reference and/or research purposes only.  For further information regarding the information listed here, please contact The Village of Crestwood in Crestwood, Illinois. *

Crestwood's Police Association expressed its thanks to the residents and businesses that donated to the annual Police Association raffle.  The drawing took place Aug. 10.

This year the prize awards were $500 for first place, $200 for second place and $50 to four third-place winners.

The raffle has been successful every year as a result of the generosity of our community.  Again, thank you to all who contributed.

Crestwood Police Association.

Fire Department to hold Health/Fun Fair Oct. 18

* It is believed in good faith that the following content can be found in the October 2008 (Number 378) edition of The Crestwood Adviser and is for general reference and/or research purposes only.  For further information regarding the information listed here, please contact The Village of Crestwood in Crestwood, Illinois. *

Saturday, Oct. 18, will be the day for the Crestwood Fire Department's 11th annual Health and Fun Fair.  The event will be held at the Nathan Hale Middle School, 135th and Laramie, starting at 9 a.m. and running until 1 p.m.

The Fair's goal is to raise funds for the purchase of firefighting, training and communication equipment to benefit the village.  Previous Fairs have resulted in the purchase of such life-saving equipment as the Jaws of Life, heart defibrillators and thermal imaging cameras.  These have already saved many residents' lives.

For those not intending to participate in the blood-drawing program that will be offered, a good way to start the day will be the special all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast for $6 per person.

Supercuts will be on the scene offering haircuts for a $5 donation (or more), with all proceeds going to the Crestwood Fire Department..

Also on the agenda will be a Keep Your Kids Safe program, which includes fingerprinting and ID cards distributed by members of the Cook County Sheriff's Police.  It is sponsored by Rep. Robert Rita.

Another feature will be the Teddy Bear Clinic sponsored by the Midwestern University Pediatric Medicine Clinic.  Each child will receive a free Teddy Bear.

The Illinois State Police will hold an-always interesting demonstration on vehicle rollovers and offer child safety seat checks.

Again this year, Ingalls Memorial Hospital will hold a screening program for a variety of maladies with a full team of personnel starting at 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. The blood drawing requires fasting for an accurate reading.  Fair veterans suggest you come having fasted for the blood draw and then dig into the pancake breakfast.

For those who haven't fasted, coupons will be sold allowing you to take the tests at a later date.  Screening includes diabetes, cholesterol, prostate cancer, anemia, thyroid disease and cardiac risk.  The testing is offered until 11 am.

Many insurance policies don't cover preventative medicine.  If you don't have insurance, or if your insurance is high-deductible don't miss this opportunity to receive potentially life-saving services at reduced costs.

Flu vaccinations will be given by Value Village Pharmacy of Dolton, subject to availability.  Vaccines will be free to Medicare recipients with proof of insurance.  Medicare HMOs such as Humana are not included.

The Fire Department thanks residents and friends for their past support and looks forward to seeing all of our residents at the Health and Fun Fair.