It was no joke: Thanks

On Friday, Oct. 11, more than 100 people attended Jester's Comedy Club in Chester, as Bobby Collins headlined the evening with roaring laughter from the crowd.

Almost $1400 was raised for the Warwick Foundation for Excellence in Learning and the money raised will go toward helping the students, teachers and staff of the Warwick Valley School District.

A special thank you goes to Jester's for hosting the event and donating a portion of the ticket sales, as well as to the local businesses that donated baskets and raffles. Some of these local businesses are; Newhards, Radio Shack, C&D Bagels, ShopRite, Franico's Pizza, Price Chopper, Benito's Pizza, Ciao Bella Pizza, Fratello's, La Petite Cuisine, Etched in Time, The Ink Well, Noble Pies and Rooster Tees.

Warwick Foundation for Excellence in Learning's next event will be the launch of Career University on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Warwick Valley High School. Career University is a collaborative effort with the foundation, Warwick Valley High School and the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce. (See related story on page XX.)

Warwick Foundation for Excellence in Learning was established in April and is currently in the process of applying for 501(3c) status with the end goal of not-for-profit status.

The mission of the community-based, not-for-profit organization is to promote, enhance, provide and enrich the educational, teaching and learning opportunities within the Warwick Valley School District.

To learn more about the foundation, visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WFELNY.

Vanessa Holland, co-founder
Warwick Foundation for Excellence in Education