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Park board thanks Mundelein soldier
The Mundelein Park & Recreation District board of commissioners adopted a resolution July 14 recognizing Carmel High School graduate and Mundelein resident U.S. Army Pfc. Patrick Madison for his courage, his injuries and the "outstanding public service he provided his country" during his two years of service in the U.S. Army, including service in Iraq.
In appreciation, Madison was given a complementary membership to park district facilities.
A member of the 3rd Infantry Division, Madison has been recuperating at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington from injuries he received in May. This was the second time he has been injured in Iraq.
Make-A-Wish needs bilingual volunteers
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois is seeking Lake County residents who are fluent in both English and Spanish to become volunteer Wish Granters. Wish Granters help facilitate the wish process for local children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Wish Granters are provided free training and have the full support of the Make-A-Wish staff and other volunteers for guidance in granting wishes. Each prospective volunteer must successfully complete an interview and two state background checks as well as provide references.
Last year, 20 percent of the wishes granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois were for children who identified themselves as Hispanic. Call (800) 978-9474 or visit www.wishes.org.
Auditions for CLC's fall children's play
Local actors are invited to audition for the College of Lake County Theatre Department fall children's theater production of "The Giver," based on the book by Lois Lowry.
Auditions will begin at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26 and 27 in the Main Stage Theatre at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Between nine to 20 male and female actors are needed, from age 11 to adult.
Actors should bring a 90-second memorized monologue or be prepared to read a short piece from the play. Actors need only attend one night of auditions, and should bring an acting resume if available.
Callbacks will be held at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28.
Performances will be held Oct. 1-5. Rehearsals will begin Sept. 3 and are normally held on Monday through Thursday evenings, with some Friday evening or weekend rehearsals. Call theater instructor Craig Rich at (847) 543-2567.
Voices wanted for Festival Chorus
The Festival Chorus of Harper College is seeking area singers to join for the fall and winter concert season. The 70-voice community chorus will perform Handel's "Messiah" and a selection of holiday carols at the annual holiday concert Dec. 7 at the college's Performing Arts Center.
Rehearsals are 7:30-10 p.m. Mondays, beginning Aug. 18 in Room P202 at Harper College in Palatine. No auditions are required, only voice placement. Call Ellen Lamarre, at (815) 382-9445.