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Team 66 Education Foundation is Bringing the Kelly Miller Circus Back to Town

Kelly Miller Circus performing 2 shows at Elizabeth Ide Elemtary School in Darien on September 15 at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The Team 66 Education Foundation is excited to announce its sponsorship of the all-new 2016 edition of the Kelly Miller Circus being held under the Big Top on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Elizabeth Ide Elementary School, 2000 Manning Road in Darien, IL. Featuring two performances at both 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., the Kelly Miller Circus will excite and delight guests with a show that features an elephant and a variety of mixed animals, along with a cast of international circus stars under a beautiful circus big top.

Team 66 invites the community to enjoy a day at the circus for old-fashioned family fun while supporting the foundations continued success in enhancing community support and expanding resources that enrich teaching, inspire learning, and maximize opportunities for all students in Center Cass School District 66.

Tickets for the Kelly Miller Circus at Elizabeth Ide Elementary School are being sold at Brookhaven Marketplace (7516 South Cass Avenue, Darien); Ultra Foods (1212 75th Street, Downers Grove); Lakeview Jr. High School (701 Plainfield Road, Downers Grove) and online at www.KellyMillerCircus.com. Advance ticket prices for adults (age 12+) are $12, children (ages 2-11) are $6 and children under 2 are free. On Circus Day, the adult ticket price is $16 and children are $8.

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ABOUT TEAM 66

Team 66 benefits the Center Cass School District 66 by providing funds for educational programs and activities, which are not funded by the normal operating budget. These funds are used to facilitate student achievement and skill development, to recognize and encourage staff excellence and to expand community involvement from individuals, businesses and civic organizations. Money raised through various fundraising efforts will help fund innovative teaching grants that will provide resources directly to the classroom for teachers to implement exciting new educational programs. Please visit the TEAM 66 website at www.TEAM66ef.org for more information on the foundation and future events.

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ABOUT KELLY MILLER CIRCUS

Founded during the Depression in 1938 by Obert Miller and his sons Kelly and Dores, this traditional tented circus has grown over the decades, but maintains the great tradition of family entertainment it presented in its humble beginnings. This year, the Kelly Miller Circus is proud to celebrate its 78th anniversary. For more information, please visit www.KellyMillerCircus.com.

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