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Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair

Posted on May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair
Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair

Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair Orland Township’s Summer Job Fair! Orland Township hopes to promote employment opportunities to the community this Summer. Orland Township will host its Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Orland Township Activity Center, 14807 S. Ravinia…

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Orland Township Hosting Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine

Posted on April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Township Hosting Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine
Orland Township Hosting Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine

Orland Township Hosting Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine In partnership with Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Orland Township will be holding a medical supplies drive for Ukraine at the end of April. With the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Orland Township has partnered with Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, located at…

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Orland Township Offering Scholarships to Local High School Seniors

Posted on February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Offering Scholarships to Local High School Seniors
Orland Township Offering Scholarships to Local High School Seniors

Orland Township Offering Scholarships to Local High School Seniors Local students graduating high school in 2022 and heading to college are encouraged to apply for an Orland Township Scholarship Foundation award. This program, launched in 1998, has since awarded 333 scholarships to Township students totaling $274,000. The Orland Township Scholarship Foundation award scholarships based on…

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Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day
Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day

Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day Love was in the air this month for township seniors. Over the course of a week, a total of nearly 150 seniors attended two separate Valentine’s Day events held by Orland Township. Even with the dreary winter weather and sudden snowstorms, seniors were adamant about being at the Township’s…

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Orland Township Seeking Nurse Practitioners

Posted on February 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Seeking Nurse Practitioners
Orland Township Seeking Nurse Practitioners

Orland Township Seeking Nurse Practitioners Orland Township is currently seeking qualified nurse practitioners who may be interested in working with the Township, including during immunization clinics and health fairs, when needed.  Orland Township’s Health Services Department provides residents with opportunities throughout the year to receive immunizations and health-related information. The department is currently seeking qualified…

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Orland Township Announces Bingo Fest March 26

Posted on January 31, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Announces Bingo Fest March 26
Orland Township Announces Bingo Fest March 26

Orland Township Announces Bingo Fest March 26 Join Orland Township for an evening of fun games, good food, and live entertainment. ALl profits beyond costs will benefit the Orland Township scholarship program for students Orland Township’s Bingo Fest, to be held on Saturday, March 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., will feature live music, fun…

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Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events

Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events
Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events

Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events Orland Township Activity Center will finally be operating at its fullest extent starting in February. The Orland Township Activity Center is planned to resume its operations to the fullest extent starting in February. The announcement comes just two weeks after the Orland Township Activity Center decided to…

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Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors
Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors

Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors Make a difference by assisting local senior residents with filing simple tax returns. Looking to make a difference in the lives of seniors right in your own community? Orland Township is recruiting volunteers to assist local senior residents with filing simple tax returns online. If…

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Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township

Posted on December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township
Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township

Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township The Township’s Holiday Luncheon attracted well over 350 guests.  Over 350 guests attended a very festive luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Silver Lake Country Club, located at 14700 S. 82nd Ave. in Orland Park, to celebrate the Holiday season and enjoy an afternoon full of good food,…

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Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa
Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa

Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa Families had a December to remember at Orland Township’s Bingo with Santa. Nearly 120 guests joined Orland Township in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with pizza and Holiday Bingo with Santa! The event took place at Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant, 14459 South La Grange Road, Orland…

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Holiday Donation Drive-thru Tuesday Dec. 7, Bingo with Santa Dec. 10

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Holiday Donation Drive-thru Tuesday Dec. 7, Bingo with Santa Dec. 10
Holiday Donation Drive-thru Tuesday Dec. 7, Bingo with Santa Dec. 10

Holiday Donation Drive-thru Tuesday Dec. 7, Bingo with Santa Dec. 10 For over 30 years, Orland Township has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 families who are experiencing financial difficulties; with a majority of the recipients being clients of the Orland Township Food Pantry. Whether you’re donating…

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Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness

Posted on December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness
Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness

Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness Students at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School helped make the holidays a bit brighter for families in Orland Township. Orland Township’s Holiday Program has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 resident families in need for over three decades. This year,…

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Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa

Posted on November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa
Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa

Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa Join Supervisor Paul O’Grady, Orland Township and Orland Township for a jolly good time! Ticket purchase includes game access, dinner (Pizza & Salad), and pop. Papa Joe’s Italian Cuisine – Orland Park, 14459 S. La Grange Rd. Orland Park, IL 60462 Friday, December 10, 2021, from 5 to 8 PM Space is…

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Orland Township flu shots for public and continues to offer COVID vaccines to Seniors

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township flu shots for public and continues to offer COVID vaccines to Seniors
Orland Township flu shots for public and continues to offer COVID vaccines to Seniors

Orland Township flu shots for public and continues to offer COVID vaccines to Seniors Orland Township residents have the opportunity to receive seasonal flu-shots on select days. The Township is also continuing to offer COVID vaccinations and booster shots to senior citizens Orland Township has extended the dates for flu shots through November. No appointments necessary, shots…

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Orland Township Hosting Fall Job Fair in November

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Township Hosting Fall Job Fair in November
Orland Township Hosting Fall Job Fair in November

Orland Township Hosting Fall Job Fair in November Orland Township hopes to promote employment opportunities to residents. Orland Township will host its Fall Job Fair on Thursday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Orland Township Activity Center, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park. The fair is open to all members of…

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Motown comes to Orland Township

Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Motown comes to Orland Township
Motown comes to Orland Township

Motown comes to Orland Township Sam Savage and Company helped seniors dance the night away to some Motown favorites. Some 362 seniors attended Orland Township’s Motown Dinner Dance on Thursday, July 29. The dance, held at Orland Chateau, is one of the many dinner dances for the Township that has seen a sudden increase in…

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Bingo marks the return of Senior activities at Orland Township

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Bingo marks the return of Senior activities at Orland Township

Bingo marks the return of Senior activities at Orland Township Over 100 residents arrive at Orland Township to celebrate the re-opening of the Senior Activity Center. Excitement filled the air as residents flocked to Orland Township on June 17th and 18th. After a tense year and a half of strict pandemic guidelines and stay-at-home orders,…

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Orland Township Honors Volunteers

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Orland Township Honors Volunteers

Orland Township Honors Volunteers In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, Orland Township hosted a dinner to celebrate the contributions its many volunteers, according to the office of Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady.  Supervisor O’Grady thanked the volunteers for their many contributions that contributed to the mission of Orland Township over the past year. “Volunteers are the…

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