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LHS Educational Foundation Hosts 'Food for Thought' Fundraiser

The foundation's signature event—scheduled for Oct. 19 at Gleneagles Country Club—will feature a wedding theme, "Gettin' Hitched."

The Lemont High School Educational Foundation will take a trip down the aisle next month as it hosts it signature fundraiser, "Food for Thought: Gettin' Hitched."

This year's wedding-themed event will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont.


The invitations and décor will have the look and feel of a wedding, and guest are encouraged to wear old bridesmaid dresses and tuxedos. The evening will include a variety of fun wedding-themed activities.

“Food for Thought" will include unlimited food and drink from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and a cash bar from 10 p.m. to midnight. The menu at will be provided by Ats-a-Nice Pizza, a Romeoville-based restaurant owned by Lemont residents— and current Lemont High School parents—Paul and Cathy Heatherington.

A live band will play the best—and worst—wedding songs for much of the evening, and students from Lemont High School’s Speech team will portray tacky wedding characters. Patrons can even take the opportunity to dance with the bride during the “Dollar Dance.”

“Food for Thought” will feature a wide variety of valuable raffle prizes. The winner of the “Champagne Toast” raffle will walk away with a pair of diamond earrings. Three premier raffle baskets will be available, with each—a “Bride” basket, a “Groom” basket and a “Family” basket—valued at more than $1,000.

However, the highlight of the evening will be learning the winner of the “Honeymoon Trip” raffle. The trip package, which is valued at more than $6,000, includes a five-night stay at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley; six hours of chauffeured limousine service within Napa and Sonoma; a three-hour gourmet dinner on the Napa Valley Wine Train; and round-trip airfare for two.

Tickets are just $40 or three for $100.

The LHS Educational Foundation has awarded more than $190,000 in grants to aid Lemont High School’s students, faculty and staff since 2007. A primary reason it has been able to provide that level of support is the success of the “Food for Thought” series. 

Tickets are now on sale for $75. Individuals interested in purchasing event tickets or raffle tickets may do so by calling Debbie Arenberg at 630-257-0182. A limited number of tickets will be sold for this adults-only event.

For the first time, Gleneagles Country Club will serve as the “Food for Thought” host. Gleneagles Country Club is located at 13070 McCarthy Road in Lemont.

CITGO is once again the presenting sponsor.

Those who cannot attend the event but would like to support the LHSEF by contributing a raffle/auction item, becoming an event sponsor or making a monetary donation are encouraged to contact Carlene Motto at 630-248-4399.


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