IN Woodland Hills Spring 2020 | Page 30

WOODLAND HILLS FOUNDATION’S H.U.G.S. PRESENTS: THE HARLEM WIZARDS T he Harlem Wizards, the most interactive, fun, community basketball event in the world is coming! The world-famous Harlem Wizards will visit Woodland Hills High School on Wednesday, March 18th at 6:30 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) for an evening of great fun and fundraising. The Wizards will play a game against the Wolverine Dream Team, a team of Woodland Hills teachers and staff. The event is a fundraiser for HUGS, the volunteer arm of the Woodland Hills Foundation. The energy at a Wizards game is electric. The laughter is infectious. The dunks are rim-rattling, high-flying and awe-inspiring. The hoop artistry, ball-handling, tricks and teamwork are mesmerizing. What really takes it to another level is the hometown participation from the kids on court experiences, to the teachers and staff who take on the Wizards as the “hometown heroes”. Besides cheering for their teachers, the kids are involved all night long. They will all have a chance to get on the court! Pre-game, any child or teen with a Wizards jersey can warm-up with the Wizards! Throughout the game, audience members will be asked to volunteer in different contests and acts. And the end of night final moments includes an invitation to all students to come onto the court for a dance celebration with the Wizards. The experience at a Wizards game is an evening of pure fun and excitement for the community and the school to come together. The event will feature a variety of fun interactive extras to complement the Wizards’ dazzling demonstration of hoops artistry: Pregame “Wiz Kids” warm-up, contests, comedy, awesome slam dunks, audience participation, merchandise giveaways, and more. The game will conclude with the Wizards’ signature dance celebration that will have the parents on their feet and the kids moving to the beat. Founded in 1962, the Wizards have played over 15,000 games throughout the US that have raised over $25 million for schools and charitable causes. The Wizards have also played in over 25 foreign countries on six continents. Tickets are priced as follows: At the door: Students & Senior Citizens - $8 General Public - $11 Advance Ticket Sales: Students & Senior Citizens - $7 General Public - $10 To purchase tickets, and for more information, visit www.harlemwizards.com. Please be advised, a $1.25 fee will be added to each ticket sale when purchased online or at the door with a credit card. The home team players will be thrilled to play in front of family, friends, and fans, and spectators will delight in seeing their beloved teachers and staff run the court. Come out and cheer - you will not want to miss this fantastic experience that will benefit our most precious resource: The kids! 28 WOODLAND HILLS