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Their work here is done

A ribbon cutting will be held at 11 a.m. May 7 to herald the completion of the stormwater improvement project in Glen Oak Acres, hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

People are invited to attend the ribbon cutting, which will be held on Del Ogier Drive, at the Glen Oak southern entrance east of Wagner Road.

The stormwater improvement project installed a trunk sewer ranging from 36 to 48 inches wide, along Wagner and Woodlawns roads and Del Ogier Drive. The new sewer will help about 100 homes in the area with more in-line stormwater detention and conveyance, which will address flooding. Federal funds chipped in more than $1.1 million for the project.

Book it

Outdoor Glenview Park District activities have been hugely popular and sometimes sell out quickly. That may be the case for a history hike at The Grove from 3-4 p.m. May 29.

A guided tour of The Grove's grounds and historical buildings, the hike incorporates the Native American village, the Pioneer Log Cabin, the Blacksmith's Shop and the 1856 Kennicott House. Plenty of nature views can be seen along the way.

Advance registration is required. For information, visit the park district at glenviewparks.org.

Farm Adventure

Regarding another gem in the Glenview Park District, Wagner Farm is debuting its Farm Adventure Area on May 15. A combination of playground and agricultural education exhibit, time slots for its May 15 opening already have sold out.

The Farm Adventure Area at Wagner Farm is part of a park district five-year plan for the farm created with help from public opinion. Wagner Farm currently serves more than 140,000 people annually.

Recent improvements include additional pathways and sidewalks to expand access to farm areas, new trees and planting areas, new signage, games such as bags and horse shoes, replacement of old fences, and gravel roadways to move the farm's animals and equipment.

The Farm Adventure Area received $100,000 in donations and funding from Friends of Wagner Farm and $400,000 from the combined forces of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant Program.

COVID testing extended

COVID-19 testing at the Flick Park Field House, 3600 Glenview Road, has been extended again, to July 31.

The PCR test uses a nasal swab, conducted by Northshore Clinical Labs, with results reported within two to three business days.

Though the tests are free and no insurance is required, those with insurance must bring their insurance cards; residents without insurance must produce a state-issued photo identification, except for minors. People are asked to wear masks when at the test site.

Testing is available by appointment only, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For questions or accessibility needs, call Northshore Clinical Labs at (773) 570-6510 or email customerservice@northshoreclinical.com.

Tomorrow's stars today

A stop on golf's Korn Ferry Tour, which helps promote golfers to the PGA Tour, is the upcoming Evans Scholars Invitational May 26-30 at The Glen Club, 2901 W. Lake Ave., Glenview.

This tournament raises funds for the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides full tuition and housing scholarships to deserving caddies nationwide. Since the program started in 1930, 11,323 caddies have graduated through the Evans Scholars program.

Tickets are now available for the Evans Scholars Invitational. There are both complimentary grounds tickets with access to the tournament grounds and all 18 holes; and the all-inclusive paid Hangar tickets, priced at $135, which includes a preferred parking pass, access to the grill room and clubhouse patio with views of the first tee and 18th green, a lunch buffet, afternoon snacks and premium bar service.

Each ticket designation is reserved individually for each of the four days.

There also are opportunities to provide sponsorship and to volunteer.

To learn more, visit the event website at esinvitational.com.

Walk the talk

Hands of Peace, an interfaith organization of young American, Israeli and Palestinian leaders, is presenting a benefit week, "Walk the Talk," from May 8-16.

It starts with a silent auction on May 8, running through the full week, and includes a Mother's Day "Walk for Peace" from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 9, starting at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St. It wraps up with a virtual "meet and greet" and benefit beginning at 12:30 p.m.

For information on Hands of Peace and its "Walk the Talk" events, see handsofpeace.org.