Be inspired on Friday, May 30, 2008 when the Education Foundation of Greendale hosts the 4th annual Night of the Arts fundraising event. This celebration of the arts will be held at The Polish Center of Wisconsin, 6971 South 68th Street, Franklin and will highlight the creative achievements of Greendale students, alumni and residents. The gala will begin at 6:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and a cash bar. It will feature performances by student music and drama ensembles, as well as showcase a student, alumni and resident art exhibition. In addition, a silent auction, raffle and art sale will be held. This is a special opportunity for foundation board members, local civic leaders, faculty, students, parents, businesses and residents to join together in acknowledgement and appreciation of the arts in the Greendale community.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased after April 21 at the following locations: Greendale High School, weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Greendale Park and Recreation Office, weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays until 6:30 p.m.; and on Broad Street in Greendale at the Reiman Visitor Center and Layton State Bank during regular business hours.

In 1998, friends and supporters of the Greendale School District established the Education Foundation of Greendale, Inc. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this nonprofit corporation’s mission to fund creative and innovative programs that enrich the education of students in the Greendale School District. Over the past decade, the foundation has generated more than $160,000 in grants. A full grant history, visual documentation and additional event information is provided on the foundation website at www.efgreendale.org. Please join us in our commitment to ensure the legacy of this valuable endeavor and be inspired! Contact Chairperson Mary Stachowski at (414) 423-0767 or Judy Krajniak at (414) 423-8669 with any questions.