Woodland Wishes benefit

Woodland Educational Foundation’s 5th annual benefit auction, Woodland Wishes, is 7 p.m. April 20, 2013 at the Hunt Club Community Center, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Free baby-sitting will be available for children ages 5 to 12. Participants can bid on a variety of items including baskets, gift certificates, authentic sports memorabilia and items donated by staff and students. Proceeds are used to support requests from the Woodland Elementary District 50 staff to fund innovative projects, technology and increased opportunities with the arts, science, and extra curricular activities. All donations are tax deductible. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. They can be purchased at all District 50 schools and the Woodland Educational Support Center. Visit www.dist50.net and click on “Foundation” or call Executive Director Penny Dagley at (847) 553-7095 or at pdagley50@gmail.com. Contact Dagley if you are interested in the baby-sitting services.