The 24th Annual Wizard of Oz Festival committee has announced Lunch with the Official Oz Costumed Characters will be back again this year. The last two luncheons planned especially for children were such overwhelming successes that it’s back by popular demand. Because of the popularity, there are now two different times set for children to visit with the Oz Costumed Characters. As a special treat, each child will receive an autographed photo of the Costumed Characters.

The event will be at 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. or 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Westchester Public Library Service Center, 100 Indiana Ave., Chesterton. Luncheons are sponsored by Schoop’s.

The luncheon will allow children from 2-10 years of age to enjoy almost an hour of fun with the Official Oz Costumed Characters which will include the Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Glinda the Good Witch, a Flying Monkey, Wicked Witch of the West and, Dorothy and Toto.

Tickets are $4 per child and advance purchase is required and available at the information booth while supply lasts. Parents are welcome to accompany their child, however, only the children will be served lunch. Also due to limited seating and the safety of all, no more than two adults will be allowed to accompany children to this event.

For more information, call 983-1691 or visit www.wizardofozfestival.org

Posted 8/29/2005