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HARLEM WIZARDS TO RETURN TO THE MAGIC DOME IN JANUARY
The Harlem Wizards are set to return to the Magic Dome at Williamsport Area High School in a fundraiser benefit game for the Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation on January 23rd . The game , presented by Geisinger , will begin at 6:30 p . m ., with doors opening at 5:30 . From crazy slamdunks to three-man alley-oops , the New Jersey-based organization promises a night of spontaneous humor and excitement in “ basketball wizardry on the hardwood .”
The Education Foundation is coordinating the event and finalizing its “ Millionaire Magicians ” team , comprised of teachers , principals , staff , and students from across the district to go up against the Wizards .
“ We ’ re excited to bring back an event that ’ s proven to be family-friendly for the community , and one that ultimately benefits our students through the foundation . Each year , the event has been hugely successful ,” said WASDEF Executive Director Greg Hayes , adding that the average attendance is about 1,600 people . “ Last year , with the support of our community and sponsors , we raised a net total of over $ 14,000 .”
The event made its initial appearance at the Magic Dome in 2014 and continued annually until 2018 . Following a five-year hiatus , the Wizards returned in 2023 and again in 2024 . The event has collectively generated more than $ 154,000 for the foundation . Tickets are available for sale through the education foundation ’ s website under “ Events ” at www . wasdeducationfoundation . org , or through www . harlemwizards . com .
Tickets are $ 12 for students and $ 15 for adults . Children 3 and under are free . This year ’ s ticket packages :
• Reserved tickets for both students and adults can be purchased for $ 24 . Reserved ticket holders receive special reserved seating close to the court , a free team poster for kids and $ 5 souvenir voucher for adults .
• Courtside Plus tickets for both students and adults can be purchased for $ 50 . These ticketholders receive courtside reserved seating , pre-game meet-and-greet with players , souvenir lanyard , color team photo , and $ 5 discount on a Wizards replica jersey for kids , and a $ 10 gift certificate for adults .
New this year : Five lucky attendees who purchase a raffle ticket will be selected to participate in the Wegmans Half-Court Haul at halftime . Each participant will have up to three attempts to sink a half-court shot , and the first to make it wins $ 500 .
“ We ’ re making every attempt to bring back this event with as much impact as possible ,” Hayes said . “ We are very grateful for our sponsors who have stepped up to help make that happen , particularly Geisinger , which is returning as our presenting sponsor .”
For more information : Visit www . wasdeducationfoundation . org .
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