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Saturday, March 2, 2013

PHOTOS: Harlem Wizards Basketball Game Raises $10K for District 58 Education Foundation

A sell-out crown packed Downers Grove South High School gymnasium Feb. 17 for a charity basketball game benefiting students in Grade School District 58.

A charity basketball game held earlier this month raised more than $10,000 for schools in Downers Grove Grade School District 58 On Feb. 17, the District 58 Education Foundation hosted the Harlem Wizards for an evening of basketball and comedy. During the event—held in the Downers Grove South High School gymnasium—the Wizards took on District 58 students, parents, staff and administrators, as well as representatives from the Downers Grove community. The game was such a success that organizers were forced to turn people away at the door. "It was an amazing event," said Jay Stocki, president of the District 58 Education Foundation. "The net result was that we raised more than $10,000 for the foundation, which will help us to support our …

Saturday, February 16, 2013

District 58 Education Foundation Hosts Basketball Fundraiser with Harlem Wizards

The Wizards will provide an evening of basketball and comedy at Downers Grove South High School on Sunday, Feb. 17.

The Harlem Wizards are coming to Downers Grove on Sunday, February 17 for an evening of basketball and comedy in support of the Education Foundation of Downers Grove Grade School District 58. A team of District 58 students and staff and administrators, as well as representatives from the Downers Grove community, will take on the famous Harlem Wizards--who, according to their website, have not lost a game in more than 50 years! “At the Wizards game, fans see amazing basketball talent combined with hilarious comedy. The athleticism, tricks, fancy teamwork and ball-handling wizardry, plus wild dunks not even seen in NBA games, engages and wows the most avid hoops fans. The comedy is for everybody. The Wizards look to push the envelope on fun…

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