Community Corner
Kingsley School Hosts 50th Anniversary Celebration Sunday
The event, exactly 50 years from the original dedication date in 1963, will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24.
The entire community is invited to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of Kingsley School.
The event, exactly 50 years from the original dedication date in 1963, will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Kingsley School, 6509 Powell St., Downers Grove.
There will be a short program rededicating the school, including musical performances by Kingsley groups.
The program will be followed by light refreshments and an all-school open house.
Named for the late James Kingsley, a long-time education advocate and Downers Grove Lion's Club officer, the school opened its doors on Sept. 3, 1963.
For more information about the anniversary celebration, call (630) 719-5850.
Also in Downers Grove this Weekend:
• Herrick Middle School ‘Fun’draiser:: Hosted by the Herrick PTA, the event, from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, will feature the seventh/eighth grade Spartan basketball teams taking on the Jefferson Junior High Wolverines at Downers Grove North High School, 4436 Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the games start at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family. The event will include raffle prizes and split the pot.• Handbell Choir: The handbell choirs of First United Methodist Church present their “Hanging of the Greens 2013” Christmas Concert with The Evans Family Violin Ensemble from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Tickets are $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Call the church 968-7120, or Pattie Barnes 953-0146 or e-mail bellhog@juno.com.
Sunday Afternoon Concert at the Library: Due to last Sunday's inclement weather, the West Towns Chorus concert has been rescheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Downers Grove Library. The four part a cappella group harmony in the barbershop style. Coffee and snacks are provided. Register in advance here.
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