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SD 157C to Host 18th Annual Education Fundraiser

This year's event will take place April 19 at CD & ME in Frankfort.

 

“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”

The famous Aristotle quote is the inspiration the theme of this year’s annual Frankfort School District 157C Education Foundation fundraiser: “Sweet 157C.”

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The event will begin at 7 p.m. on April 19 at CD & ME, 23320 S. La Grange Road, Sun-Times Media reports. Tickets are $55 per person and they include a cash bar, food, music, drinks and live and silent auction items. Last year, nearly $50,000 was raised for district schools. 

Some of the auction items include:

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  • Sports memorabilia
  • Sporting event tickets
  • A day at the spa
  • Dan McGee’s Restaurant gift cards
  • Alsip Nursery gift cards
  • Student principal for a day voucher
  • Gym teacher for a day voucher

Anyone who wants to register can do so, either online or at any school office.

Casual attire is recommended.


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