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Battle Of The Badges Community Blood Drive

Monday, December 3, 2012

Last Chance to Watch Oak Forest's Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

The City of Oak Forest's annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting take place Saturday, Dec. 8. Watch the parade along Central Avenue, then the tree lighting festivities at Oak Forest City Hall.

The holidays are officially hitting Oak Forest Saturday, Dec. 8, as the city will hold its annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Central Avenue and at City Hall. The parade, which steps off at Oak Forest High School at 11 a.m., will feature local organizations, churches, groups and more. Once the parade ends, Mayor Hank Kuspa will preside over the tree lighting. Following the parade and tree lighting, don't forget to stop at Oak Forest Fire Station #1 to donate a pint of blood to the Battle of the Badges Community Blood Drive, too. Do you know about an important upcoming deadline? Share it in the comments below and we'll consider adding the info to our next “Last Chance.” You can also post your own events and announcements …

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Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Returns to Oak Forest

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Returns to Oak Forest

The Battle of the Badges Community Blood Drive, hosted by the Oak Forest Rotary and police and fire departments, takes place Saturday, Dec. 8, at Oak Forest Fire Station #1.

An Oak Forest favorite will return Dec. 8—and organizers are hoping to see the community support come pouring in. It's almost time once again for the Oak Forest Rotary’s annual Battle of the Badges Community Blood Drive. The Oak Forest Rotary's Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive takes place Dec. 8. The drive pits the Oak Forest Fire Fighters and Oak Forest Police officers in a contest to see who residents support more by collecting blood donations. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Oak Forest Fire Department #1. The winning side—either Oak Forest's bravest or finest—will take home a coveted trophy and bragging rights for another year. “Every year, the fire department seems to win [the trophy], I guess because people see …

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