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Pantherpalooza Celebration to Support the Edwin O. Smith Foundation

Pantherpalooza celebration to support the Edwin O. Smith Foundation at The Sports Bar in North Windham, CT

On Saturday May 21, 2016 at 6:00 P.M., our fifth Pantherpalooza will takeplace to raise money for the Edwin O. Smith Foundation.  The Foundation is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization that is dedicated to enriching the E.O. Smith High School's commitment to learning through teacher grants and student scholarships.  This community wide event is an opportunity to invite alumni, friends, supporters and anyone in the community to enjoy an evening of celebration and fun. 

There will be a DJ, fresh food prepared by the culinary students from E.O. Smith, silent auctions, late night pizza, and so much more.  The event is being held for the fifth consecutive time at The Sports Bar located at 157 Boston Post Road in North Windham, CT.  The bar features 8,000 square feet of sports entertainment, including over 35 high-definition TVs, pool tables, a dance floor, video games, dart boards and an outdoor deck area.

The silent auction includes many sought after items such as; weekend stays on the Cape, a week n Hilton Head Island, autographed sports memorabilia, birthday party packages, as well as dining at many area restaurants and other great items.  All items are donated by alumni, local business and friends of E.O. Smith.  All proceeds from the night go directly toward the foundation which funds the grants and scholarships awarded every year by the foundation.

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Tickets are $25 and include all snacks, food and late night pizza, but exclude any beverages.  Tickets can be purchased at the E.O. Smith High School Superintendent's  office, or online at www.eosmithfoundation.org

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