Southwest Community Concert Band "Show Tunes" supports D230 Foundation and McCord Gallery

The District 230 Foundation, Orland Park Rotary and McCord Gallery have teamed up to present "Show Tunes" by the Southwest Community Concert Band on Sunday, November 3 at 2 p.m. at Sandburg High School. The event will honor the late-Bill Opelka, a dedicated Rotarian, ambassador to McCord Gallery and advocate for the Interact Club at Sandburg High School.

"Bill was a true advocate for the community," said District 230 Foundation President Dr. James M. Gay. "As a fellow Rotarian I saw his passion for making this a great place to work, learn and live. Bill was a champion for the Interact Club, the high school version of Rotary, at Sandburg. He also was a supporter of the arts and other cultural events in the community."

Opelka enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951 and served in the Korean War. He served as president of civic organizations, including Palos Youth Baseball and the Elmhurst Rotary Club, as well as former Director of the Moraine Valley Community College Foundation Board. He was a member of the Orland Park Rotary Club, the Builders Tee Club, Fish Tales Fishing Club and the Palos Village Players. Opelka served as Ambassador for the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center to the Orland Park Chamber of Commerce. 

A magician, humorist, fun and fund-raiser, who enjoyed tennis, golf, fishing, and dancing, Opelka is remembered for his civic-minded consciousness and his innumerable contributions to his church, as well as the community.

Tickets for this afternoon of show tunes are $35 and can be purchased at www.d230foundation.org  Proceeds support innovative learning at Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew High Schools through District 230 Foundation grants as well as the McCord Gallery's community outreach activities.

More information about the District 230 Foundation can be found at www.d230foundation.org Details about the McCord Gallery are at www.mccordgallery.com Information about the Orland Park Rotary can be found at orlandparkrotary.com