Clarendon Hills is hosting a community volunteer day on May 18 as part of the village’s centennial celebration.
Tasks, such as painting a church shed, collecting and transporting food donations, and several spring yard spruce-ups will be completed by participating volunteers.
“It has been a great experience working with the various not-for-profit organizations in the area to plan the event as well as with the businesses that have so generously agreed to provide sponsorship,” said Lana Ferren, chairperson for the volunteer event.
The committee chaired by Ferren hopes to rally Clarendon Hills residents of all ages to sign up to be part of the volunteer effort, said Suzanne Austin, chairperson of the village’s Centennial Steering Committee.
“Lana has compiled a tremendous list of organizations and projects that need our help on May 18,” Austin said. “All participating volunteers will receive a free t-shirt, enjoy snacks and camaraderie, and, of course, have the satisfaction of helping the community.”
Angie Sartori, a member of the Centennial Steering Committee, said the village has been known as “The Volunteer Village” for good reason.
“Residents have made a point of actively volunteering over the past 10 decades to build and develop the village into the philanthropic, vibrant, family-oriented town that it is today,” Sartori said.
Additional details about the community volunteer day can be found on the Facebook event page, “Centennial Volunteer Day,” www.facebook.com/events/1438312093779222.
A link is available there to choose a project and sign up as a volunteer. May 1 is the last day to sign up. The community volunteer day is one of many activities scheduled during the village’s centennial year.
Some of the events still to come are a special village version of “The Amazing Race,” a large, Ravinia-style concert at Prospect Park, a documentary film about Clarendon Hills, and a centennial house walk.
More information about all centennial events can be found on the Community tab of the village’s website, www.clarendonhills.us.
Chuck Fieldman is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
