Wednesday, November 28, 2012
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 …
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Appointments are recommended for the Oak Forest Rotary Blood Drive on Saturday.
Oak Forest Rotary and the Oak Forest Park District are sponsoring a community blood drive this Saturday. The drive will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Park District Building, 15601 S. Central Ave. Those who make an appointment ahead of time will be honored ahead of walk-ins. To schedule a time, contact Rotarian Jim Watson at 708-687-7026 or the park district at 708-687-7270. A photo ID also is required. Organizers recommend eating at good meal and drinking plenty of water before making a donation. Everyone who donates gets a free gift card to Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy. Join the conversation. Like Oak Forest Patch on Facebook and sign up for the breaking news alerts! Want more local news?
Saturday, December 10, 2011
We've packed your Saturday with tree lighting festivities, treats and holiday fun.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Lauren Traut
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Saturday, December 10, 2011
We've got your Saturday all planned out, packed with holiday fun and opportunities to hang out with the jolly man himself. If you're not in the holiday spirit by the end of the day.... Start off your day by stopping into the library for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Grab some treats on your way out the door to the city's Christmas parade and tree lighting. Stake out a spot along Central to watch the parade, which kicks off from Oak Forest High School at 11 a.m. The parade kicks off at 11 a.m., from Oak Forest High School, and treks down Central Avenue to City Hall. Don't miss out on the city's official tree lighting at the gazebo, and the announcement of the Trim-a-Tree contest winners. From the gazebo, plod on over to the Fire …
