November 27, 2010

“Beyond The Storm” DVD Set Available Soon

Storm2010Coming Soon -- a DVD Set capturing the entire 2010 Marching Mustangs season.

(Note: Further details and a link to an order form will be posted here as soon as the Final Cost is announced.)

The “Beyond The Storm” DVD Set will include:

Lightning Band Camp Family Night
Lightning Senior Night at the Football Opener
Lightning Cross Town Classic

Lightning Homecoming

Lightning Lake Park Lancer Joust
Lightning Morton Invitational
Lightning Prospect Knight of Champions

Lightning Music Bowl

Lightning University of Illinois Marching Band Championship
Lightning Special Turf Practice
Lightning ISU State Championship

Lightning Banquet Fall Show DVD (the one viewed at the Banquet)

Lightning Performances by the U of I Marching Illini and the ISU Big Red Marching Machine

Lightning CD of Photographs to download and print for your scrapbooks

LightningAnd a Surprise Bonus Feature

This DVD Set is heartwarmingly being made and it truly captures this remarkable season.

Cost is yet to be determined (it will be no more than $15.00). If you have questions or would like to place an order, please send an email to Nancy Segredo at gen-video@mustangbandboosters.com

This post will be updated with a link to an order form as soon as the final cost is announced.

November 16, 2010

Gourmet’s Delight Cheesecakes are Back!

9" Variety CheesecakeThe Cheesecakes that everyone loves are back!
The Mustang Band Boosters are once again selling delicious Gourmet’s Delight cheesecakes, just in time for the holidays.  Samples of most of the offerings will be available outside the Auditorium at the Band Concerts on November 10th & 16th. 


This year we are offering a variety of cheesecakes in two sizes – Regular: These large 9” cheesecakes weigh from 3-1/2 to 4 lbs., and are pre-cut into 14 servings – available in 14 varieties.
Mini:  These 7” cheesecakes weigh from 22-24 oz., and are pre-cut into 6-8 servings – available in 7 varieties.

Download the Order Form for Regular (9” size) Cheesecakes
Download the Order Form for Mini (7” size) Cheesecakes
Download the Selling Tips / Information Flyer
View Cheesecake Details on the Gourmet’s Delight Website

Paid Orders are due in by Wednesday, December 1st, with all checks payable to the MUSTANG BAND BOOSTERS.  Orders should be placed in the Band Mailbox on the Communication Table outside the Band Room.  Cheesecakes will be available for pick-up on Friday, December 10th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Student Café at DGS.

Cheesecakes are available in the following sizes and varieties:

Variety Regular Mini
Cherry  -- x
Chocolate Chip x x
Cookies & Crème x x
Key Lime x x
Strawberry x x
Traditional x x
Turtle x x
Blueberry x  --
Chocolate Marble x  --
Mint Chocolate Chip x  --
Pecan Caramel x  --
Pineapple Coconut Crème x  --
Pumpkin x  --
Raspberry Fudge x  --
Variety (7 flavors) x  --

The Boosters earn $5.50 for each regular cheesecake and $4.00 for each mini cheesecake sold.  Funds are split evenly between the Mustang Band Boosters and the student’s band account.  For more information, please contact our Cheesecake Coordinator, Kathy Miles at
Gen-Cheesecakes@MustangBandBoosters.com

Friends of Fine Arts Poinsettia Sale Under Way

Here is another student account fund raising opportunity.  The annual Friends of Fine Arts Poinsettia Sale is going on right now.

To qualify to earn money for your student account, simply sell 2 or more poinsettias.  Each poinsettia sells for $12.00 and yields $4.00 profit.  The first $4.00 goes to the Friends of Fine Arts.  But YOU earn 100% of the profit after that. 

These plants are beautiful to decorate your own home as well as to give as gifts.  So contact all of your family, friends, and neighbors.

Download the Poinsettia Order Form here.
Order forms are also available through your Fine Arts teacher / the Fine Arts Office.

Order deadline is Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Payment is due with your order.  Please make checks payable to DGS Fine Arts.

Orders may be turned in to Mrs. Sejnost in the Fine Arts Office, or they may be mailed directly to:

Glenn Williams, Chairperson
Fine Arts Department
Downers Grove South High School
1436 Norfolk Street
Downers Grove, IL  60516

Make sure your NAME and Musical Ensemble information is on the order form in order to get credit for the sale.

Delivery of your poinsettias is on Thursday evening, December 9th following the  Holiday Concert or Friday morning, December 10th in room B122.  If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Snyder at 630-985-7202

November 15, 2010

Mustang Ladies Shopping Party Sunday Nov. 21st

To RSVP, please choose a link and click:

Yes - I will see you there!
Yes - I will attend and bring a guest!
Yes - I will attend and bring 2 guests!
Yes - I will attend and bring 3 guests!

Get some Holiday Shopping done, and Raise Money for the Bands!

Please join us Sunday, November 21, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm for the first annual Mustang Ladies Shopping Party. Come and browse thousands of holiday decorations, ornaments, designer inspired handbags, jewelry, and gifts...all at warehouse prices! Enjoy light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages...free of charge! Listen to the smooth sounds of a DGS jazz combo...free of charge! This event is being hosted by Eye 4 Style, on behalf of the Mustang Band Boosters. We will receive a portion of the total sales from this event to help support the band programs at DGS. All merchandise on display is ready to take home. No pre-ordering, and no sales presentations to attend. Eye 4 Style looks like a warehouse on the outside...but when you step inside you will be amazed! The store is beautiful, the merchandise is gorgeous, and the prices are incredible!
The Elliot Bild and Mike Ruth Jazz Combos will perform during the party!
Give a small donation at the door and receive a fun game card! Win an Eye 4 Style Gift Card!

Website Link:  http://www.eye4s.com/directions.htm

QUESTIONS?

Contact:  Charlene Kubik
Email:  eye4style55@gmail.com
Phone:  630-453-0092
Website: www.eye4s.com/directions.htm

WHEN IS IT?

Beginning:  Sunday November 21st, 2010 at 2:00pm
Ending:  Sunday November 21st, 2010 at 4:00pm
RSVP Deadline:  Wednesday November 17th, 2010 at 7:00pm

WHERE IS IT?

EYE 4 STYLE, 60 Shore Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
phone:
(630) 734-0800

Eye4Style is located in a warehouse style building in Burr Ridge, on the corner of Shore Drive and S. Frontage Road, just south of I-55 and east of Route 83/Kingery Highway. (It's in the same building as Corvette Mike.) www.eye4s.com/directions.htm

From Downers Grove South High School:
Take 63rd Street East to Rt. 83/Kingery Hwy. Turn Right and drive South on Rt. 83, past I-55. The first stoplight past I-55 is S. Frontage Road. Turn Left on S. Frontage Rd. Follow S. Fontage Road about 1/2 mile until you reach Eye 4 Style. The building is on the corner of Shore Drive and S. Frontage Road. The parking lot is on the right. If you pass the parking lot and reach Shore Drive, turn right on Shore Drive and then turn right again into the back entrance of the parking lot.

WHO CAN I BRING?

Please forward this invitation to your female family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. The more the merrier! If you have a special man in your life that loves to shop, invite him, too! Please respond that you are attending, and the number of guests you are bringing. Eye 4 Style is generously providing free food and non-alcoholic beverages, and wishes to accommodate our entire group.

TO RSVP, CLICK THE LINK AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.

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Charlene Kubik
Eye 4 Style
(630) 453-0092
www.eye4s.com