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Improv. Theatre March 2, 2010
Improv. Theatre will be offered for 5th grade students at Bardwell Elementary School on Tuesdays, 3-4:30pm, beginning March 16th.The 8 week program will be led by Erin O’Connor, a theatre major at Western Illinois University and the current Miss Illinois. The program will teach the basic principles of theatre improvisation through creative exercises. The skills [...]
Money in Motion
Money In Motion is dedicated to introducing middle school and high school students to the world of money .. BEFORE they get it! This Triple Threat program will run March 18 – May 13, from 5:15pm – 6:45pm at the Jericho Circle Community Center. The program will feature lessons on the basics of finance, hands-on experimentation [...]
The Pursuit of Happyness February 2, 2010
You’re probably familiar with the movie Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith. But on January 10, at the Paramount Theatre, we got to meet Chris Gardner, the man whose real life story inspired the movie. Chris is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, The Pursuit of Happyness. He agreed to come as [...]
Souper Bowl of Caring
Triple Threat partnered with Fox Valley United Way for the Souper Bowl of Caring, a food drive held at Jewel-Osco locations throughout the Fox Valley area to collect food and donations for the Aurora Inter-Faith Food Pantry. On Saturday, Feb. 6, from 9am – noon, Caleb, Aurora youth, and Triple Threat volunteers served at the Jewel-Osco [...]
A Tale of Two Toms
How would you react to the news that you lost your job? Or perhaps you’re one of the more fortunate people whose job is secure in this volatile job market. And although you’re thankful for a full time job, you long to have some quality time to invest in difference-making volunteerism. Read how these “two [...]
I Am Somebody
Recently a group of students from Northwestern University partnered with Triple Threat to offer an Academics workshop for students living in Jericho Circle, an Aurora Housing Authority community. One of the NWU students, Jessica Holden, told of her own experience growing up as a disadvantaged youth. She shared her story with under-resourced youth to encourage [...]
Basketball Tournament & Cheerleading Competition January 6, 2010
The East Aurora 5th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament will be held at East Aurora High School February 13 from 9am -3pm. The morning will kick off with the All Star Game & Free Throw Contest at 9am. The 5th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament and Cheerleading Competition will follow on March 6 at EAHS from 9am [...]
A Christmas to Remember
It all started when I decided to use my December 2009 Motiv8nU Fundraiser Party to give someone special a great Christmas present!! After connecting with Caleb Luper we chose an under-resourced high school girl involved in Triple Threat programs and her family.
I went around town gathering donated raffle items: massages, gym memberships, restaurant gift cards, [...]
Word Up
Word Up is a creative new Academics program focused on raising third graders’ scores on standardized tests by building their vocabulary proficiency and reading skills through music. The Word Up curriculum integrates professional rap songs with vocabulary words, definitions, and comprehension exercises simulating those found on many high-stake tests. This fun, highly interactive program has [...]
Tae Kwon Do January 4, 2010
Triple Threat will partner with a Martial Arts black belt instructor to offer Advanced and Beginner Tae Kwon Do sessions for youth ages 6 to adult. The 12-week course will meet twice per week in Aurora on Mondays and Thursdays from Jan. 4 – March 25 at 76 S. LaSalle St. 3rd floor. Sessions will [...]