Kennedy principal named:
Naperville Unit District 203 has tapped Brian Valek to take over as principal of Kennedy Junior High in Lisle next school year. Valek, currently the assistant principal at Madison Junior High in Naperville, will replace the retiring Don Perry. Valek holds a bachelor’s degree in English education and a master’s degree in educational administration and foundations from Illinois State University.
Dist. 33 scholarship raffle:
The Foundation for Educational Excellence for West Chicago Elementary School District 33 will hold a $10,000 college scholarship raffle. Tickets are $20 each and 1,000 tickets will be sold through April 5. A second prize of a $500 savings bond has been donated by DuPage National Bank. The drawing will take place April 8. Tickets are available in the main office at all District 33 schools, at the district office, 312 E. Forest Ave., and DuPage National Bank, 101 Main St., both in West Chicago. For details, call Becky Koltz at (630) 293-6000, ext. 201 or email [email protected].
Artists invited to contest:
Area artists are invited to enter their original work in the Naperville Art League’s sixth annual public competition. Adults and children may submit pieces interpreting the theme “Commotion” in virtually any media. Entries will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5-13, at the league’s Fine Art Center and Gallery, 508 N. Center St. A $350 award will be given for Best of Show. For details, contact (630) 355-2530 or napervilleartleague.com.
Computer center unveiled:
Heritage YMCA Group celebrates the opening of the new YMCA Youth Technology Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Eastwood Community Center, 1644 Grove, Aurora. The celebration includes pizza and giveaways for all who attend. For details, call (630) 420-6270.
Playground improvements:
Naperville Park District is seeking input on playground renovations this summer to three neighborhood parks. All the meetings will take place in the park district planning offices at 425 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. The meetings are: Koehler Park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23; Willowgate Square, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24; and White Eagle Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 25. Parents are encouraged to bring their children and may come at any time during the open houses. There will be no formal presentations. For details, call (630) 848-5000.
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