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Twelve students in the community recently received $4,000 scholarships awarded by the UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and LaGrange hospitals.
Recipients were chosen by their school counselors based on dedication to pursuing a career in the medical field and outstanding academic achievements.
Scholarship winners are Hinsdale Central High School students Rami Abdul Azim, Chelsea Chen, Nicole Garcia, Amor Shanklin, Kaan Turkilmaz and Karen Zaki; Westmont High School students Kimberly Aguilar and Wiktoria Dubiel; and Lyons Township HIgh School students Anya Elson, Clarissa Gonzalez, Maitri Patel and Jessica Sloan.
“These grantees represent the future of compassionate, innovative care, and we are honored to invest in their journey,” Dr. Maninder Kohli, medical staff president of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and LaGrange, shared in a news release. “Their dedication inspires us all, and we look forward to the impact they will make in the communities we serve.”
Do West of Chicago by Explore Oak Park and Beyond is a campaign designed to put Oak Park and its neighboring communities on the map for visitors to the Chicago area, from biking trails to local eateries, architectural masterpieces and street festivals.
The effort aims to lure visitors searching for activities near Chicago and destinations close to the city but not downtown. It’s backed by “keyword research and use behavior data,” per a media release. Annie Coakley, executive director of Explore Oak Park and Beyond, called the campaign a “directional nudge and an invitation to explore” in the release.
“It’s not just about Oak Park,” Coakley shared in the release. “The campaign is built to shine a spotlight on every community we represent – from Forest Park to LaGrange, Brookfield, Franklin Park and beyond.”
The message asking visitors to head west will roll out during the year via visitor materials, media outreach and digital channels. Each community participating will be featured with its own visual and identity in print material, window displays and online guides. In addition, digital storytelling will be used, such as blog content, curated itineraries and social videos.
Plan an outing in the western suburbs by visiting oakparkandbeyond.org.
This year’s Families Anonymous World Service Convention, set for July 25 to 27 at the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook, 1401 W. 22nd St. in Oak Brook, lets families meet up in person with fellow members in person, network and share. The event takes place in a different city each year.
The theme is “The Present: A Gift You Give Yourself. It’s open to the public. Families Anonymous is an organization that helps the people who love and support those battling addiction. Seventeen trained professionals, including lawyers, social workers and representatives of such organizations as the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation of Chicago,Hope Dealer Outreach and Providence Farm, will provide real-world support, tools and hope.
The fee, $240 per person, includes an evening welcome reception July 25; breakfast, lunch and dinner on July 26, as well as workshops, speakers and entertainment; breakfast July 27 and all workshops. Workshops begin at 8:45 a.m. July 26. Register at Go.RallyUp.com/FAconvention or by calling 847-795-8320.
Nerudivergent Nerdout takes place 1 to 2 p.m. July 27 in the small meeting room at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St.
The public is invited to this intergenerational program tailored to neurodivergent students in elementary school through older adults. It’s run by neurodivergent librarians.
Attendees can participate in various ways, including just relaxing in the space. Fidgets will be available. The event is part of the library’s Disability Pride Month celebration. Registration closes at 1 p.m. July 27. The next Neurodivergent Nerdout will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 16.
In addition, a Disability Pride ice cream social is planned for 2:25 to 3:30 p.m. July 27 in the lobby community space. It’s for people in elementary school through older adults.
The program is a “low-pressure, high-joy celebration of community, connection, and inclusion,” per the library’s website.
Sign up for either program at oakpark.librarycalendar.com or via 708-452-3420.
Smart Money for High School and College Students – Navigating Your Financial Future with Confidence is set for 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 28 in the community meeting room at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St.
The same program is available from 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Aug. 5 at the library.
Financial advisor Nora Hernandez will discuss money skills, featuring topics such as student loans, investing, budgeting and saving. Parents are welcome as well.
Register online at https://hinsdale.libnet.info/events. Details are at 630-986-1976.
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