Harlem Wizards Coming To Yorkville

YORKVILLE, IL — The world-famous Harlem Wizards will visit Yorkville Middle School at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, for an evening of great fun and fundraising. The Wizards will play a game against a team of Yorkville District 115 administrators and teachers. Proceeds will benefit all of the PTOs in the District.

The event will feature a variety of fun interactive extras to complement the Wizards' dazzling demonstration of hoops artistry: Pregame "Wiz Kids" warm-up, contests, comedy, awesome slam dunks, audience participation, merchandise giveaways, and more. The game will conclude with the Wizards' signature dance extravaganza that will have the crowd on their feet!

"We are thrilled to host the Wizards again," said Shawn Harris, treasurer for the Bristol Bay PTO. "Last year's game was a huge success, and we look forward to more Wizards' magic!"

Founded in 1962, the Wizards have played over 15,000 games throughout the US that have raised over $25 million for schools and charitable causes. The Wizards have also played in over 25 foreign countries on five continents.

Tickets are priced as follows:

• Student Admission $10
• General Admission $12
• Reserved $25 (reserved seating in the first 2 rows, a team poster, slice of pizza and a drink)
• Courtside Plus $35 (courtside seating, 10 minute meet and great with the players, souvenir lanyard, free team poster, and $10 discount on Wizards replica jersey — maximum 50 — slice of pizza and a drink)

To purchase tickets, and for more information, visit the Harlem Wizards website.

The home team players will be thrilled to play in front of family, friends, and fans, and spectators will delight in seeing their beloved teachers and administrators run the court. Come out and cheer — you will not want to miss this fantastic experience that will benefit our most precious resource: The kids!

Submitted by District 115