Upcoming Events

Now that are hugely successful Silent Auction is over I want to fill you in on some upcoming events in the coming weeks. There are plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer or donate to our cause and I hope you will avail yourself of one or more of these.

Feb. 2, 2011: This is the final day that the Hinsdale Central H.S. Junior Class will collect all sorts of school supplies for Curtis Elementary School. The Junior Class will wrap the supplies in Valentines Day paper and we'll deliver them on Feb. 14th!

Feb. 19,20: Painting Tanner Elementary School in Chicago! This is one of the schools we assist in terms of providing supplies to the students. This is an all-day event that our friends at Global Hope are organizing. Let's brighten up the school and put some smiles on the faces of the students and staff.

Feb. 22, 2011: Fourth Annual Hinsdale Central H. S. Mardi Gras Concert. This event is put on by the HC Jazz Ensembles. The lively music will commence at 6:30 pm. As in the past, the concert will be held in high school student cafeteria. Admission is $5 per person and $10 for the entire family.

Feb.-March: This is our annual 'Donor Drive.' This is your opportunity to contribute cash towards students in need in various schools in Chicago and New Orleans. Remember SCC is a charitable organization and, as such, we will provide you with a tax receipt for your donation.

March 18, 2011: The Future Educators of America, along with FCCLA (at Hinsdale Central H. S.), will be hosting a bowling benefit at Willowbrook Lanes (Plainfield Rd.) on Fri. the 18th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. The cost is $25 which includes shoes and 3 games. Why not get in on the fun and support Chicago Public Schools! To be a part of action contact Dick Flesher at rich219@comcast.net.

May 7, 2011: The girls varsity soccer team at HC will put on a car wash to benefit Schools Count. Stop in and give your car a spring cleaning! The car wash will be held in the senior parking lot at HC. Details on the time will be forthcoming in a matter of days!

May-June: This is the time of our 'Go Green' initiative. If you are a teacher at an area school why not collect the supplies left behind by the students and donate them to Schools Count. 30 area schools already participate in the program. We are always looking for new or gently used pens, notebooks, colored pencils, filler paper, scissors, rulers, pencils, and binders. Just let me know that you want to participate in the program and I'll stop by and pick up the supplies.

Aug. 7-9: This is our Sixth Annual delivery of students supplies to 15 - 18 schools in New Orleans. We are always in need of volunteers to help us load trucks and make the journey to New Orleans.

Other events are in the works so be sure to follow the blog so that you can take part.

Many thanks,
Dick