Hadley students stage concert to benefit kids with cancer

Hadley Middle School teacher and musician Joe Cernak loves to challenge his students to work creatively on projects that interest them.

So when two students came up with the idea of staging a concert with his band, Hi-Fi Stereotypes, to benefit kids with cancer at Comer Children’s Hospital, he couldn’t say no.

On Feb. 16, Cernak and fellow bandmate, Kenton Brace (a music teacher at Hadley Middle School and Homer Junior High School), will perform covers of pop hits from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hadley Middle School gymnasium at 15731 S. Bell Road Homer Glen.

The price of admission is a new toy, which will be donated to Comer Children’s Hospital.

Among the recommended items are:

• Uno cards
• Small Lego kits
• Play-Doh
• Matchbox cars
• Picture books
• Board games
• Plastic toys and dolls
• Word search puzzle books

Due to safety and infection control guidelines, the following toys cannot be accepted: fabric or handmade items; anything with latex; small rubber balls; magnetic toys; foam/puzzles; anything breakable; candles.

Toys will be accepted at the door or exchanged for a ticket in advance. Click here for more information or to see a full list of approved toys.

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