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Free prom for special needs guests set April 18 in Princeton

The Evangelical Covenant Church is located at  24 N. Main St. in Princeton.

A free prom night designed for people with special needs at high school age or older will return this spring at a new location in Princeton.

The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, at the Community Life Center (west building) of Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St., Princeton. Organizers ask guests to arrive by 5:15 p.m. for the 5:30 p.m. red-carpet entrance.

Each guest will receive a crown, reflecting the theme: “In God’s eyes we are all Kings and Queens.”Corsages and boutonnieres will be provided.

Attire is semi-formal, but organizers suggest dresses or dress pants for women and a shirt and tie for men.

Refreshments will include cupcakes, cookies, ice cream and punch. A photo booth will also be available.

Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by April 1 to Dianne Van Drew by email at vandrewd49@comcast.net or by calling or texting 815-677-2263.

Bill Freskos

Bill Freskos is a multimedia journalist based in the Illinois Valley. He covers hard news, local government, sports, business enterprise, and politics while contributing to Shaw Local Radio stations for Shaw Media across La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties.