Kenilworth Hosts Doo-Wop and Sock Hop at Veterans Center Oct. 23

According to the Kenilworth/AmRev250 Committee's announcement.

A night of oldies music and dancing is coming to the Kenilworth Veterans Center.

The Kenilworth/AmRev250 Committee will host a "Doo-Wop and Sock Hop" on Friday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans Center, 33 South 21st Street in Kenilworth. The committee says everyone is invited.

The committee is made up of local residents. It was organized by the Borough of Kenilworth in partnership with the Kenilworth Historical Society.

The dance is one of many community activities the committee is holding as part of a yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Another AmRev250 program, "Let Freedom Ring: 250 Years of American Music," is planned for Nov. 5.

A DJ from On Fire Entertainment will play music from the 1950s, '60s and '70s for dancing and listening. There will be a cash bar and a 50/50 raffle. Guests are invited to bring their own food or snacks. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Admission is $15, and advance reservations are requested. To reserve a spot, call 908-902-8123 or 908-709-0434.

You can pay at the Borough Clerk's office, the Kenilworth Senior Center, or by mail to the Kenilworth Historical Society, 567 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 07033. Make checks payable to the Kenilworth Historical Society. Cash payments should be in the exact amount.

The announcement does not give a reservation deadline or say whether tickets will be sold at the door. It also does not list age limits or parking details. For answers, call 908-902-8123 or 908-709-0434.

Residents who want to help plan future AmRev250 events can call the committee at 908-709-0434. The committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month.

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Source: Kenilworth/AmRev250 Committee via TAPinto Kenilworth

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