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Please take a moment to read about what is in store for April in this edition of the Village of Orland Park eNewsletter! Visit us on the Village website, orlandpark.org, and on social media for important updates, notifications and fun happenings!
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Spring is here and with it comes the Village of Orland Park's yearly Curbside Spring Clean-Up.
Do you have large items that you need to dispose of? On your regular garbage day during the week of April 10-14, Waste Management will pick up your unwanted furniture and appliances. All items should be placed curbside by 6 A.M. in an orderly fashion (i.e. bagged, contained or bundled.)
Accepted Unwanted Household Items: couches, chairs, dressers, desks, mattresses, etc.
Accepted Unwanted Household Appliances: washers, dryers, refrigerators & water heaters.
Spring Clean-Up does not accept electronics i.e., televisions, computers, monitors and printers.
Further information is available by calling Waste Management at (800) 964-8988
Yard waste pick-up for Waste Management customers begins April 3 in Orland Park!
 Waste Management customers on 73rd Ave. between Wheeler Dr. and 151st St. will have a change of service that began on Tuesday, March 28, due to construction. Recycling and garbage pick-up will begin at 6:30 a.m. until construction is completed. We thank you for your patience.
 REMINDER:
The IDOT Project replacing the existing Wolf Road bridge over Interstate-80 has officially resumed on March 29. The bridge will be closed from 183rd street to 187th street. Drivers will be detoured to 191st St, LaGrange Road, and 179th St. Thank you for your patience. Please visit idot.illinois.gov for more information about the project.
The Village of Orland Park has so many reasons to celebrate the community. Here's a sampling of great people doing wonderful things in Orland Park!
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Caitlyn Brennan and Danielle Brengel of the 100 Club of Illinois were presented with Community Appreciation Awards! Thank you, Caitlyn and Danielle, for all you do to support active-duty first responders and the families of those killed in the line of duty.
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Congratulations to the St. Michael School 6B Girls Volleyball Team on their 2023 SCC Championship! Mayor Keith Pekau presented the athletes with the Orland Park Community Pride Award! Way to make Orland Park proud! |
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March had plenty of #FriendlyFridays. This one couldn't be more sweet! Antonio and his grandmother stopped by the Orland Park Police Department to drop off cookies for everyone. Thank you both for the sweet treat! #Community #OrlandPark
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 A great turnout at the
Sportsplex Family Health Fair!
 Members of Village administration along with ALDI staff
at the grand opening of the new
ALDI location in Orland Park!
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Visit your Orland Park ALDI for low prices on groceries and home goods. From fresh produce and meats to organic foods, beverages and other award-winning items,
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Members of the community were out bright and early to be the first to enjoy the new ALDI store at 11200 W. 179th St. (179th & Wolf Rd.) in Orland Park.
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AMERICAN GIRL EASTER CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
1 PM - 2:30 PM
Orland Park History Museum
14415 Beacon Avenue Orland Park, Illinois 60462
Celebrate spring and Easter by making your doll their very own Easter basket and after, enjoy an Easter egg hunt outside at the Humphrey House!
Museum Members | $20
Residents | $25
Non-Residents | $28
This program is ages 6 to 8
 COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
FRIDAY, APRIL 14
9 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
Gaston's Bistro
14438 John Humphrey Drive, Orland Park
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and chat with Mayor Keith Pekau about community updates!
A Night of Charcuterie and Wine!
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
5:30 PM - 8 PM
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue Orland Park, Illinois 60462
Returning to Orland Park! Wine connoisseurs and novices will enjoy an interactive wine tasting experience. Sample a variety of domestic and imported wines while pairing them with a savory charcuterie spread. Limited tickets available. Ticket includes sampling wine, charcuterie spread, dessert and more! Makes a great gift, date night or fun evening with friends. 21+ event.
Tickets available at Universe.com
Having a Wine Time | $55 (Mar 1 - Mar 31)
Last but Not Yeast | $60 (April 1 - April 21)
Wine at the Door | $65 (Pending availability)
Designated Driver | $25 (Ticket includes non-alcoholic beverages and charcuterie)
SPRING TEA TASTING
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
1 PM - 2:30 PM
Senator John Humphrey House
9830 W. 144th Place, Orland Park, Illinois 60462
Join us for an afternoon of tea and refreshments at the historic Humphrey House. A variety of teas will be offered to sample! Following the tasting, take a short stroll down Beacon Ave. to learn about its history.
Museum Members | $20
Residents | $25
Non-Residents | $27
This program is ages 13 & up
 Did you know? Orland Park has it's very own cable channel!
Tune in to your local government access channel to catch everything on VOP TV! View live streams of Village board meetings, watch reruns of Village events and stay up-to-date on important information for the residents of Orland Park.
Comcast Channel: 4
AT&T Channel: 99
 Join the many who subscribe to the Village's YouTube channel to stay up to date on Village happenings!
April Village Board Meetings
Monday, April 3
6 PM
Committee of the Whole
7 PM
Board of Trustees
Monday, April 17
6 PM
Committee of the Whole
7 PM
Board of Trustees
Not able to join us in person? Subscribe to the Village's YouTube channel to get notified when we go live!
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