An estimated 40 permanently and spectacularly decorated trees will be
displayed during "It's Christmas Time Again," the 23rd annual TreeFest Nov. 18-22 at the Warren Performing Arts Center (WPAC) on the campus of Warren Central High School, 9500 E. 16th St.,Indianapolis.

"Extravagant and uniquely themed trees will have guests leaving the show with dozens of decorating ideas of their own," said Mary McKinley, executive director of the Warren Arts & Education Foundation. "The ambiance is bound to get you in the holiday spirit!"

Do you have a musical instrument gathering dust in the closet? Won't you help by letting someone play it again? We have a number of 'wannabe' musicians in middle school who have no instrument to play. We will have the instruments appraised for tax purposes, repaired if repairable and in the schools for the students. Please see the attached file for details.

Grassy Creek Elementary:
"Shake, Rattle and Roll" received $471 for Sue Hittle to purchase a variety of drums to be used by all the students during music class.

"Dance to Enhance" was funded for $499 for Brandon Stillman to provide resources providing students with state of the art technology that addresses their physical fitness needs. Students will enhance math skills as they calculate heart rate, caloric burn, etc.

Hawthorne Elementary:

Brookview Elementary:
"When You Think You're Done, You've Just Begun" was funded for $488 for Sherry Ohl's students to use after completing their math lessons and independent work. They mark their progress on task cards which can be used year after year.

Eastridge Elementary:

The Missoula Children's Theatre for 2012 will be "The Tortoise Versus the Hare". Auditions for MSD Warren Township students in kindergarten through 8th grade will be January 30. Auditioners need to be able to follow instructions, listen carefully and demonstrate appropriate behavior.

Following five evenings of intense rehearsal and a Saturday morning dress rehearsal, there will be two public performances on Saturday, February 4 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The 2012 Golf Outing will be at Maple Creek Golf and Country Club on
Tuesday, June 12, 2012.

The 2011 winning team came from Texas Road House with the foursome of Neil Bailey, Kent Capps, John Elich and Aaron McGee.

The 2011 winner of the traveling school trophy was Walker Career Center with the team of Aaron Burns, Jeff Edwards, Bob Rider and Todd Schwenn.

The 2010 tropy winners were the Church, Church Hittle and Antrim team while Warren Central claimed the traveling school trophy.

Watch for the posting of the 2012 entry forms in the near future.

When you seek the perfect gift for that special person, remember the “Making A Difference” program through the Warren Arts & Education Foundation. You may wish to honor your child’s teacher, principal, support staff, volunteer or neighbor. Also, you may wish to honor a former teacher or staff member. You can even make a donation for no special reason.

The Warren Arts & Education Foundation was reorganized and expanded in 1992 from the previous Warren Fine Arts Foundation established in 1985.

During the past seventeen years, the Foundation has awarded more than $600,000 in grants to faculty and schools for educational projects not covered by the traditional school budget. Special projects and academic programs have benefited many students. Residency grants help schools bring outside professionals such as authors, ceramists, musicians or scientists into the schools to work with students.