On Friday, December 16th and Saturday, December 17th, Martino Junior High School's Student Council will host a Star Wars Museum with proceeds benefiting Toys for Tots.
A Martino teacher, John Wettergren, is donating his extensive Star Wars collection for viewing. The collection includes prop replicas of blasters, light sabers, and helmets, and collectible memorabilia, including a life-sized Darth Vader and Yoda.
Museum goers can take a photo with the life-sized Darth Vader and Yoda, participate in a toy raffle, watch a Star Wars movie, make balloon swords at the Jedi Training School for kids, color pictures at a Star Wars coloring center, enjoy Star Wars legos, and purchase Star Wars-themed concessions.
“The Star Wars Museum was a huge success last year, raising more than $2,500 for Toys for Tots. This year we are calling the event – the Star Wars Museum, Episode II!” said Brandon Kilstrom, Martino’s Student Council Co-Sponsor. “Martino Junior High has supported the Toys for Tots program for many years and is thrilled to offer the community this fun-filled event for fans of all ages.”
The cost for entry is $2 and children under 3 years old are free. If you would rather donate a new toy, each donated new toy will give you one free entry. The toy must be in its original packaging.
The museum will be located at Martino Junior High School, 731 East Joliet Highway in New Lenox. Hours are Friday, December 16th from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 17th from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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