Mardi Gras 'Mask-er-Aid' Raises $11K for SD 113A Educational Foundation

It's not too late to make a donation to the charitable group, which provides educational materials and programs beyond the operating budget of the school district.

Nearly 200 people wore festive beads and masks to support the School District 113A Educational Foundation’s Mardi Gras Mask-er-Aid on Saturday. By the end of the night, the group had raised $11,000 to fund materials and programs for the schools. Board of Education President Dave Molitor joined the Blooze Brothers Band on stage to sing “Sweet Home Chicago,” one of the more creative auction items available that evening. The auction also featured bisque fired masks created by Old Quarry students and school groups including the PTO and Band Boosters. Many more raffle and auction prizes were donated by local businesses, schools and families. “We are truly grateful to all the businesses, organizations and families who helped make this such a …

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Tickets on Sale for Lemont Educational Foundation Mardi Gras Event

School District 113A foundation’s “Mask-Er-Aid” Feb. 9 will benefit local schools.

Tickets on Sale for Lemont Educational Foundation Mardi Gras Event

School District 113A foundation’s “Mask-Er-Aid” Feb. 9 will benefit local schools.

Get out your masks and beads because the School District 113A Educational Foundation has a new event planned for this year. The good times will roll at the Mardi Gras Mask-er-Aid scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 9, at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. Mask-er-Aid will feature “The Blooze Brothers,” a 12-piece show band. A menu of heavy hors d’oeuvres and a limited open bar are also included. Signature hurricane drinks will be available for a special price. “We thought it was time to mix things up, and Mardi Gras makes for a really fun party,” said event organizer Michele Metzler. “The band puts on a great show, and we know they will get the crowd going.” Guests are encouraged to go all-out decorating masks, or the foundation will provide them for a …

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