Olympic Gold Medalist Shani Davis will be returning home to Evanston today and you can join in the homecoming celebration. Shani Davis Welcome Home Celebration will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Robert Crown Community Center and Ice Complex, in Evanston.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The festivities will kick off with a celebration where Shani will be given a special plaque commemorating his amazing accomplishments (he was given the Key to the city after the Turin games).
There is a special presentation, that organizers are keeping a secret until tonight. Following the ceremony, there will be refreshments in the gym, where fans and friends will be able to meet Shani, take a few pictures and welcome him home.
Davis learned to skate at Robert Crown Center as a member of the Evanston Speedskating Club.
At the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, Davis won his second gold and second silver medals. This past weekend, he completed the 2009-2010 season as the Overall World Cup Champion in both the 1000m and 1500m events, compiling an unmatched 12 World Cup victories.
For more information, please call Robert Crown Center at 847/ 448-8258 or click here.
David Wallach
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