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Orland Park recognizes Toybox Connection, previews volunteer program and greenlights Patriot Day concert
Summary
Mayor Jim Dodge honored Toybox Connection as community organization of the month, described a proposed village volunteer program that staff will review, and said the board approved a Patriot Day concert for Sept. 11 to mark national and 9/11 anniversaries.
Mayor Jim Dodge opened the briefing by announcing proclamations recognizing Public Service Week and National Police Week and by recognizing Toybox Connection as the community organization of the month. "Since 2008, they've been connecting families in need with toys, household goods, and vital resources," Dodge said.
Dodge described a proposed Orland Park volunteer program to give local organizations a formal way to volunteer at village‑sponsored events. The Village Board requested additional review from staff before bringing the proposal back to the board floor, leaving program details and approval timing unspecified.
The board also approved a Patriot Day concert scheduled for Sept. 11. Dodge noted the date carries symbolic weight this year as the nation marks its 250th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
What’s next: the volunteer program will return to the board after staff review; the transcript does not specify funding, staffing, or logistical details for the volunteer program or the Patriot Day concert.
