Parent and Artist Organizes Auction for District 69

When Pam Cofre heard about , and especially , at District 69 in Morton Grove and Skokie, the local parent started thinking about her own childhood.

"I remember how important art class was to me," said the portrait artist. "I knew we needed to do something to get people more involved."

So Cofre, who had previously never spent much time in PTA events, decided to help the way she knew best — through art.

On August 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Crazy Jaws Roadhouse in Morton Grove, there will be a live auction and a silent auction to raise money for the art department at District 69. A live band will be playing for free as well.

Ten percent of all food purchases that evening will go to the event as proceeds from the restaurant, located in Morton Grove on Waukegan Road.

"From the PTA's standpoint, Pam's auction is a wonderful idea," said Patty O’Malley’, PTA president. "The cuts made parents aware that everyone has to pitch in."

Flip through the photo gallery to glimpse some of the art available for purchase. To find out more information or donate to the auction, email Pam Cofre.