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Staff Report  /  February 16, 2012  /  Views: 89  /   No Comments

KVSO fundraiser

Chicago's legendary sketch comedy theatre, The Second City's Laugh Out Loud Tour will appear Friday, March 9, at the Majestic Theater featuring some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City's 52-year history. Tickets for the event are $25 and can be purchased on-line at www.kvso.org or at the following locations: Joy's Hallmark, Hospice of Kankakee Valley, Busse and Rieck, and Tholens. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Cash refreshments will be available. Proceeds will benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra.

Volunteers needed

The American Cancer Society is looking for people who wish to serve as a volunteer in the fight against cancer. Volunteers are needed from the South Cook, Will, Grundy and Kankakee County areas to help provide services to cancer patients, raise awareness on free patient services in your community, plan fundraising events such as Relay For Life, educate the public on cancer prevention and early detection, and provide office and clerical assistance. American Cancer Society will host Volunteer Welcome Sessions and an Open House at the Tinley Park Regional Office, 17060 S. Oak Park Avenue in Tinley Park. The upcoming sessions will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 29, and from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 1. Please call 708-633-7770 for more information on the sessions and to register for an upcoming session.

Native Plant Sale

The Midewin Tallgrass Prairie Alliance is taking orders for more than 50 varieties of native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees; including two "Native Plant Kits" for shadier locations. To help ensure availability, please try to place your order before the end of March (trees by mid-March). To obtain more information about the Native Plant Sale, visit Midewin's website at www.midewinalliance.org or contact Jerry Heinrich at 815-476-6171 or g.heinrich@sbcglobal.net.

The deadline for briefs about regional activities is noon on Thursday. Send items to Russell Publications, attn. News Desk, 120 W. North St., Peotone IL 60468, fax 708-258-6295 or e-mail edit.rpi@comcast.net.

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