Kifowit Promotes Arts Education; Partners with Culture Stock Book Store

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, recently joined with downtown Aurora’s Culture Stock book store and community center to promote the importance of music and literature by adding her constituent service office as an alternate location for book, CD, DVD, and vinyl record donations. 

“I recognize the importance of the arts in our schools, as it helps foster a well-rounded education and helps students with creative thinking and problem-solving,” Kifowit said. “Because many schools are facing tight budgets, my office is partnering with Culture Stock to support the importance of artistic, musical, and literary experiences available in our community.”

The Culture Stock is a used book store and community center run by the non-profit L.I.F.T. Aurora to promote literacy and culture in the community.  The store features thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records.  Since their opening in October of 2012, they have hosted free, public events promoting poetry, art, music, reading, and more.

“By reading, exploring music, and creating art, children can find new ways to learn and develop, and I look forward to collaborating with Culture Stock and community members to keep these efforts alive,” Kifowit said.

Donations can be dropped off to Rep. Kifowit’s constituent service office located at 1677 Montgomery Road, Suite 116, in Aurora on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, or to coordinate an alternate drop off or pick up time, please call 630-585-1308, or email Stephanie.Kifowit@att.net, or visit www.ILDistrict84.com.

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