Orland Twp. Back to School Health Fair set for July 15

Orland Township will hold its annual Back-To-School Health Fair on Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Township Hall, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park.

“Students will be back in school before we know it,” said Supervisor Paul O’Grady. “Support for our schoolchildren, parents, and teachers needs to be easily accessible. We’re making sure that’s avaliable, along with some fun extras, at our Back-To-School Health Fair this July.”

Admission to the health fair is free. School physicals (sports and health) will be available for $35 for Township residents ($45 for non-residents) and proof of residency required. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 708-403-4222.

Additionally, the Secretary of State Mobile Unit will also be onsite for guests to utilize; child’s birth certificate/passport, social security card, and driver’s license/ID of the parent (or guardian) is required to issue State ID’s. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 708-403-4222. Real ID’s will be avaliable, and more information about the required documents can be found at www.ilsos.gov/home.html.

Face painting and numerous free giveaways from local vendors will also be available.

Want to contribute to your community this school year? The Orland Township Food Pantry is asking the community to come together and ‘Pack-A-Backpack’! Items like backpacks, art supplies, and writing tools are essential to prepare children mentally, emotionally, and physically for school. New backpacks and new supplies give children a sense of security and excitement as they begin the school year. With this assistance, parents can focus on rent and groceries instead of facing the stress of school-related expenses.

Pack-A-Backpack donations can provide low-income Orland Township resident children ranging from Kindergarten to High School with NEW pencils, notebooks, backpacks, and other supplies – giving all our local learners the same opportunity to achieve their potential. In July, a full list of suggested supplies for each grade level can be found at orlandtownship.org/btshf, along with a sign-up link to commit to donating.

For more information on Orland Township happenings, please call at (708) 403-4222, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, or visit the website at www.orlandtownship.org.

Free services and activities include:

• Hair Cuts, provided by Salon Evangelos
• School Supplies
• Food & Beverages
• Face Painting
• Oly Farms Petting Zoo
• Giveaways
• Police & Fire Safety