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Fenwick Alumni Sponsor Toy Drive, Gift Wrapping Party
Event at Jimmy's Place in Forest Park to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago.
There's nothing quite like doing good in a group.
That's one notion behind the Wrapped Up in Friar Pride Toy Drive and Gift Wrapping Party on Dec. 4.
The event, the fourth sponsored by the Fenwick High School Young Alumni Assn., will be from 7 to 10 p.m. at in Forest Park.
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Friar alums and other friends of Fenwick will share some much needed holiday cheer with those less fortunate and help teach a future generation of Friar alumni about the importance of giving back to the community.
The effort will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago.
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People are being asked to bring a new gift for a child that is 10-17 years old.
Need Some Ideas? Here Are Just a Few.
For boys: sports equipment, magnetic dart boards, arts and crafts kits, Nerf gear, sports bags, skateboards.
For girls: make up/lip gloss, hair accessories, scented lotions, jewelry, nail polish, purses, photo frames, cute socks.
Gender neutral: MP3 players, clock radio, shower radio, hat/gloves/scarves set, board games, sled, Fenwick sweatshirts, art kits.
Family and friends are welcome to attend.
For more information contact Marilyn Frisz, special events manager at Fenwick, 708-386-0127, ext. 156.
