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St. Michael's work for kids is honored
St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Barrington was honored by Lawrence Hall Youth Services, with its Friends of LHYS Award at the child welfare agency's recent 144th annual meeting.
For more than 25 years, parishioners at St. Michael's have provided support to children, youth and families at Lawrence Hall Youth Services. They give books, toys, games, financial support - and time.
"St. Michael's Episcopal Church has been a partner in ensuring that our children, youth and families have the resources they need to heal and thrive," said Mary Hollie, chief executive officer, Lawrence Hall Youth Services. "They just keep giving from their hearts and for that we are truly fortunate."
Soccer tournament for cancer research
The Kicks 4 Cancer charity 3 v. 3 soccer tournament will be held Saturday, July 11, at Olympic Park in Schaumburg, at the corner of Schaumburg and Martingale roads.
The tournament is for boys and girls ages U9-U14. Cost is $120 per team of up to six players. Each team gets at least three fun and competitive games, a free T-shirt, a ticket to a Chicago Red Stars game, a goody bag and other great benefits.
All proceeds benefit the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Contact Ryan Bradley, (773) 615-9432; ryan.bradley@kicks4cancer.org; or kicks4cancer.org.
911 cell phones to be given to seniors
State Rep. Fred Crespo of Hoffman Estates and Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart will distribute free cell phones to senior citizens for use as 911 emergency cell phones.
The giveaway will be at 10 a.m. July 31 at Crespo's district office, 1014 E. Schaumburg Road in Streamwood, but seniors 65 or older who want a phone must call Crespo's office at (630) 372-3340 and make an appointment. The phone will only dial and connect to 911.
For details, call Crespo's office or the Cook County Sheriff's Cell Phone for Seniors program at (773) 869-7878. Or, visit www.cookcountysheriff.org/jail_diversion/seniorcitizens_cellphones.html.
Personal protection through martial arts
Barrington Martial Arts will host two personal protection workshops on July 18 and July 25 at 123 Barrington Commons.
A youth workshop for kids 7-14 years old will be 1:30-2:30 p.m. July 18, and cover anti bullying tactics, anti child abduction tactics and personal protection.
A women's personal protection workshop will be held 1:30-2:30 p.m. July 25 for ladies 15 years old and up, covering College Bound Self Defense and defense from strikes, grabs, holds and more.
The cost of each workshop is $25 for Barrington Park District residents and $31 for those in surrounding communities. To register call the park district at (847) 381-0687. For details call Master S. Morris Lawson at (847) 382-9599.