VOP Winter 2016

#OPKIND

MAYOR DAN M C LAUGHLIN INVITES EVERYONE TO RECOGNIZE ACTS OF KINDNESS IN THE COMMUNITY BY POSTING AND HASHTAGGING PHOTOS

#OP KIND

THE #OPKIND STICKERS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE INFORMATION DESK IN THE LOBBY OF ORLAND PARK’S VILLAGE HALL, 14700 SOUTH RAVINIA AVENUE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 708/403-6399 “When you use the hashtag OPKind, everyone can see the many acts of kindness happening daily in Orland Park,” McLaughlin added. “This is a fun way to recognize moments of kindness, both big and small.” kindness or lending a hand, reach out and thank them. Offer a sticker and take a photo with them. Inspire others by making a post about what you witnessed and use the hashtag #OPKind. “I want to invite everyone to join in Orland Park’s kindness campaign – families, local businesses, churches, schools, community groups – everyone,” McLaughlin said. “If you see someone doing something nice, take their picture and post it with the hashtag OPKind.” For those who do not use Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, please share your stories with the village by emailing the Public Information Office at publicinfooffice@orlandpark.org. #OPKind is about paying it forward and celebrating others for their kindness. Get out and spread some love, Orland Park! And don’t forget to share your stories and photos online using #OPKind.

The holiday season is the perfect time to give back and bring a smile to someone else. Mayor Dan McLaughlin invites everyone to put others first by joining his social media campaign, #OPKind. Simply put, #OPKind is an invitation to get out and spread some love and joy in Orland Park and beyond. It can be as simple as holding the door open or paying for the person behind you in the drive-thru. The goal is to spread kindness, share your story on social media, and inspire others to do the same. Use the hashtag #OPKind on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to celebrate these moments. “Orland Park is Kind” is the theme of the mayor’s 2017 State of the Village Address to be held on March 9 at Carl Sandburg High School. Many of the tagged photos will be shared at the mayor’s address. “When people see someone doing something nice in Orland Park, we want them to share these stories using the hashtag #OPKind,” McLaughlin said. “We know that many of our residents and businesses are active on social media and this is one way for us to join together to make a positive difference not only in Orland Park, but all over via social media.” To help spread the word, the village is providing free “I Am #OPKind” stickers available at the info desk inside Village Hall, located at 14700 Ravinia Avenue. Share the stickers with anyone going above and beyond to do something nice. If you notice someone extending

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