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LHS Educational Foundation Hosts Fifth Annual 'Food for Thought' Fundraiser
Hundreds turned out Saturday night for "Food for Thought: Spooktacular," which was held at the Narnia Estate in Lemont.
More than a dozen local businesses served up their best dishes Saturday for the Lemont High School Educational Foundation's fifth annual "Food for Thought" fundraiser.
Hundreds turned out for the foundation's signature event, which was held at the the Narnia Estate, 16501 W. 135th St. The fundraiser featured an array of food and beverages from a number of Lemont establishments, as well as live music, raffles and a silent auction.
Food and decor matched the event's theme, "Spooktacular."
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For the first time, "Food for Thought" featured live music courtesy of local band "Crazy Uncles."
Four of Lemont's newest restaurants — Jimmy John's, , and — participated in "Food for Thought" for the first time this year. They joined returning contributors: , , , , , , , and .
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The events sponsors included Citgo, Resicom and PMA Financial Network.
Since 2007, "Food for Thought" has hosted more than 1,400 guests and has contributed to the $130,000 in grants awarded by the Educational Foundation. In April, the foundation totaling $27,233 for Lemont High School's students, faculty and staff.
