Schaumburg Twp. Disability Services' picnickers travel to a 'galaxy far, far away'

Posted September 07, 2015 11:00 pm

Submitted by Schaumburg Township Disability Service

Schaumburg Township Disability Services took picnickers to "a galaxy far, far away" for its 30th annual "Star Wars" picnic theme Saturday, Aug. 15. Guests received a surprise visit from "Star Wars" characters Darth Vader and a Jedi Warrior. During lunch, volunteers danced to a flash mob performance to the song "Happy."

Guests also enjoyed musical entertainment by disc jockey Eric Brandt and participated in Brookfield Zoo's nature and science activities coordinated by state Reps. Michelle Mussman and Fred Crespo. Volunteers served a lunch of Village Tavern's famous chicken fingers and frozen custard desserts donated by Barry Himmelfarb of Culver's. After lunch, guests played bingo for a chance to win one of many prizes donated by local businesses.

The Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation, Village Tavern and Grill, The Schaumburg-Hoffman Lions Club, Culver's and the Schaumburg Township Foundation sponsored the picnic.

Special thanks to all our volunteers, the Schaumburg Township Road and Bridge Department, the Sheriff's Work Alternative Program and the Schaumburg Park District for their support.

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"Star Wars" characters Darth Vader and a Jedi Knight pose for a picture with three guests who also dressed up in "Star Wars" costumes for the Schaumburg Township Disability Services picnic. Courtesy of Schaumburg Township Disability Service

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