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2015 Can Do Community Challenge Winner Announcement

The  Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry announces that Irving Elementary School is the winner of the  2015 Can Do Community Challenge.

Irving topped the charts with a total of 11,207 points as a result of the specialty food (nutritious), general items  and monetary donations.   Irving’s  donations will help feed the 1,400 families who rely on the Food Pantry every month.

A special thanks to our Student Council staff sponsors, Sean Degman, Elena Kekatos, and Lori Pelling for organizing this school wide event.

CAST to perform at Winberie’s

CAST, the performing arts program at Julian Middle School, and the force behind CAST Jr., will have a special evening celebration at its annual fund-raiser, “Hey, Ya Gotta Eat,” from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 at Winberie’s Restaurant and Bar, 151 N. Oak Park Ave. Vocal dynamo and CAST Jr. leader, Keya Shearrill, will perform from 5:30-6:30 p.m. A special parting gift will be provided to 8th-grade students who have participated in CAST. Come for a snack, dinner or dessert. The evening’s price increase will be donated to CAST. For more information, contact Kathy Simon at ksimon@op97.org or  708-524-7848.

Comedy Night at The Wire
Tickle Your Funny Bone with a Night of Comedy at The Wire! Proceeds benefit this year’s outgoing 4th graders for next year.
DATE: Friday, May 22nd following the Irving Teacher-Parent softball game
TIME: 8 pm start (doors open at 7 pm) @ The Wire (6815 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn)
WHO WILL PROVIDE THE LAUGHS? These find people from our very own Irving community – – Mike Lebovitz, Sean Flannery, Amy Shanker, and 4th grade teacher Emile Williams!
COST: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
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