Giving Back to Our Community...
 

The Vandalia-Butler Foundation proudly presented "Celebrating the Magic" on Sunday, April 24, 2022. This family-friendly event commemorated the 20th anniversary of the major renovations of the Butler High School Performing Arts Theater (PAT). The PAT's transformation was spearheaded by Margo Steinbaugh, a retired schoolteacher who led a community-wide fundraising campaign that raised approximately $263,000 — a sum matched by Vandalia-Butler City Schools.

Nathan Edwards, Butler High School graduate and morning anchor for ABC 22/Fox 45, emceed "Celebrating the Magic," featuring performances by inspirational speaker and magician Michael Hinton; Butler High School graduate, actor, and performer Coleman Hemsath; student and singer Sydney Ramsey; students Alison and Lucas Koerner; and the Butler High School Band and Choir.

"Celebrating the Magic" was co-sponsored by The Steinbaugh Family, Vancon General Contractor, Minster Bank, Beau Townsend Ford, R.B. Jergens, Thrivent, Advanced Periodontal Center, Crossroads Coins, Berkshire Hathaway, Vandalia Optimist Club, The Waffle House, Woods and Woods Associates, and over 20 other local businesses. The event raised more than $26,000 for the Arts Revitalizing Team (ART) Fund, the Vandalia-Butler Foundation Fund, and the VISIONS Fund.

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