22 | April 5, 2018 | The orland park prairie Life & Arts opprairie.com A hoppin’ good time Children take to Centennial Park for Hippity Hop Bunny Stop Easter Egg Hunt Orland Park resident Emily Oria places an egg in her basket. Orland Park residents Alison and Declan Weglewski arrive March 24 at the Hippity Hop Bunny Stop Easter Egg Hunt at Centennial Park. Photos by Laurie Fanelli/22nd Century Media ABOVE: Nolan (left) and Parker Watters, of Lockport, check their eggs for prizes. ABOVE: The Easter Bunny waves to families on their way to the egg hunt. LEFT: Monica Spychalski, of Homer Glen, had a successful first egg hunt. LEFT: Noah (left) and Hannah Wikel, of Mokena, show off their baskets full of eggs.
opprairie.com Life & Arts the orland park prairie | April 5, 2018 | 23 Knowledge and Prayer series announces next event <strong>OP</strong>PL to present reptile show for children Submitted by Multi-Parish Respect Life Ministries The Little Sisters of the Poor have lovingly served the Chicagoland area for more than 140 years and currently work in more than 30 countries. They are an inspiration in care for the elderly and can teach us much about understanding the needs of the Local DAR group to recognize artist, students Submitted by Founders Crossing DAR Resident Poet Susanne Cabrini Marie Orland Park Resident elderly — even in our own families. Come hear their inspiring story and learn valuable lessons about care and nurturing of our seniors. Sister Beatrice from the Little Sisters of the Poor is to speak at 7 p.m. Monday, April 16, at St. Bernard, 13030 W. 143rd St. In Homer Glen. Families and friends welcome. Hospitality to follow At 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Orland Park History Museum, Founders Crossing Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution are to recognize successful high school students and an Orland Park artist. Carrie S. Carlson, distinguished as artist in residence at the Orland Grassland, is to receive the DAR Women in the Arts Award. Nominated by the chapter for her dedication to art representing nature, Carlson also has distinguished herself as an educator. The program is to highlight the conservation of local species, also an interest of the Daughters of the American Revolution. During the meeting, several of the local high school seniors chosen to be recognized for the DAR Good Citizens Award will be honored. Guests are welcome to attend this meeting. The Orland Park History Museum is located at 14415 Beacon Ave. in Orland Park. The Daughters of the ‘Easter Song’ This Easter time, Christ shows The Way, to grace and peace and light. He died but now is risen, and there will be no more night! Rejoice dear ones, rejoice and sing, to Our Risen Lord! The Word Made Flesh conquered death and wiped sin from the world! the presentation. The Knowledge and Prayer series is sponsored by the Multi-Parish Respect Life Ministries from and Our Lady of the Woods, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Michael in Orland Park, as well as St. Bernard, Our Mother of Good Counsel and Annunciation Byzantine Catholic in Homer Glen. American Revolution is a service organization established in 1890. Membership is based upon a proven lineal descent from a person who fought in the American Revolutionary War. Women 18 years and older are eligible for membership, without regard to race, religion or ethnicity. For information about DAR in general, or Founders Crossing Chapter, contact Chapter Regent Christina Bannon at (815) 524-4488 or Chapter Registrar Susan Snow at (708) 751-5154. Jesus gave His life for us as a Lamb, Our Sacrifice, To atone for sins, no other way could possibly suffice! Hosanna, Alleluia, let our voices pierce the sky! We cannot thank Our God enough; but, let’s give it a try! Happy Easter Submitted by Orland Park Public Library Orland Park Public Library is to host Bubba — the 8-foot-long, more than 200 pound alligator — at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, and his caregiver and animal rescuer Jim Nesci. Bubba is the only alligator in North America who can take and respond to commands from his trainer, according to Nesci. Bubba was a rescue from the Chicago area. Nesci is to visit the library to show children the proper way to handle animals, with attention to detail while creating a positive learning environment. Library patrons interested in seeing the alligator, snakes, lizards and a tortoise should bring their children. Nesci uses his guidance and expertise to explore the world of reptiles. Children will learn many unknown facts about this misunderstood and little known world of creatures. The main message of this presentation is to conserve and protect reptiles, understanding the importance of reptiles in the natural world. Patrons interested in learning more about the library are encouraged to call the library at (708) 428-5100 or visit the Library at 14921 Ravinia Ave. Village’s History Museum to debut ‘Worship in Orland’ exhibit April 7 Submitted by Village of Orland Park Area residents can explore the rich history of Orland Park’s houses of worship, dating back to the Village’s early settlers in the mid- 1800s, with the Village of Orland Park History Museum’s newest exhibit, “Worship in Orland.” The exhibit is to open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at the museum, 14415 Beacon Ave. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit is free and is to run until September. Guests will learn about Orland Park’s first churches, starting with the English Settlement Church and the Goodings Grove Church, according to Village officials. “Worship in Orland” also is to feature Orland Park churches in 2018, reflecting the different religions represented within the village. The young but growing community was filled with European immigrants, mostly from England and Germany. The exhibit is to explore the roots of the Village’s early Lutheran Church, the Methodist Church Twin Towers, St. Michael Catholic Church and how the three were the primary places of worship in Orland Park until the village began to expand Don’t just list your real estate property... after World War II. Guests can see various holy books, photos and an original light fixture, as well as ceiling tile from the Twin Towers, which opened in 1898, according to Museum Curator Sarah Konzen. The exhibit also is to feature “Sunday best” attire, showcasing a 1890s Victorian dress, old suit jacket and top hat. The Village of Orland Park History Museum is open from noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays, and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. To learn more about the exhibit or museum, call the museum during business hours at (708) 873-1622. Sell It! With a Classified Ad See the Classified Section for more info, or call 708.326.9170 22ndCenturyMedia.com
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