Triton alumni event features White Sox great
A Major League Baseball player will return to his roots when he hits the field for the Triton College Alumni Association’s “Reunion at the Ballpark” event from 6 to 9 p.m. March 27 at Symonds-Puckett Baseball Field at Triton College, 2000 5th Ave. in River Grove.
Lance Johnson had a 14-year career, including with the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs, after he played in the outfield as a Trojan, leading the team to consecutive NJCAA World Series appearances. His achievements at Triton led him to be inducted into its Athletic Hall of Fame, Alumni Wall of Fame and the NJCA Region IV Hall of Fame. In 1992, Johnson received an honorary degree from the community college.
Johnson will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Reunion event, part of the alumni association’s program Reconnect – Your Story Continues, which honors the college’s first graduating class in 1967 and invites alums to celebrate accomplishments, share life updates and stay engaged with the campus community.
While supplies last, guests will receive giveaways. Admission is $5 at the door.
Free magic show scheduled in La Grange
It’s a Magic Show! – a free program open to the public, takes place at 2 p.m. March 121 in the gym at St. John’s Lutheran Church & School, 505 S. Park Road, at 47th and Brainard, in LaGrange.
Measner Magic will present this family friendly show. Registration is suggested to reserve a seat at form.jotform.com/260675557848070. Information is at 708-354-1690.
New purse, toiletries drive set for Love Purse
To honor Women’s History Month, Hooters has partnered with Love Purse to collect new purses and toiletries through March 23 at all Chicago-area restaurants.
These include the Hooters at 5925 S. LaGrange Road in Countryside, 1303 Butterfield Road in Downers Grove and 2503 W. North Ave. in Melrose Park.
The items will be put in the purses and given to Metropolitan Family Services and WINGS Program Inc. for women in need and survivors of domestic violence. Donors are encouraged to write inspiring notes.
Toiletries needed are bar soap, toothpaste, face cream, body wash, compact mirror, body lotion, nail files, toothbrushes, floss, nonalcoholic mouthwash, face cream, deodorant, full-size shampoo, full-size conditioner, combs and brushes. Other items also needed are chocolates, mints, note pads, pens, socks, shower slippers and a few coins for good luck. Information is at lovepurse.org.
Hinsdale lawyer promoted to principal
Rebecca Kanter, a resident of Hinsdale, has been promoted to principal at Much Shelist.
She is a lawyer with the Corporate & Finance group, which specializes in acquisitions and mergers and business counseling for family offices and private equity firms in the insurance, consumer packaged goods, infrastructure, and hospitality and restaurant industries.
Triton graduate honored by Illinois CPA Society
Triton College graduate Emiliano Medellin has been recognized by the Illinois CPA Society and its charitable partner, the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois, as a member of the 14th cohort of the Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program.
The Brookfield resident, who received an associate degree from Triton in December in accounting, is one of 39 Illinois students chosen for the program, a three-day virtual program that allowed participants to gain exposure and practical preparation, including interviewing and how to network successfully.
The program is aimed at expanding access for students historically underrepresented in accounting, such as first-generation students, those with ethnic minority backgrounds or those who have faced other barriers.
Medellin already has started an internship with a Western Springs accounting firm and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in accounting in the fall.
Cheney Mansion hosts Shakespeare adaptation
The Oak Park Festival Theatre presents “Ado” from 7 to 9:30 p.m. March 28 in the living room at Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid Ave. in Oak Park.
Lavina Jahdwani created this adaptation that features women from William Shakespeare’s play “Much Ado About Nothing,” who talk about the events happening around them.
Comments and feedback after the reading are welcome. Participants must be 21 and older. Tickets, which cost $45, include light snacks and two drink tickets. A portion of proceeds will go to the theater company.
Tickets must be bought in advance and are available online at pdop.org or by calling 708=725-2000.
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