Chef Fest boosts Elmurst Memorial Foundation
The Elmhurst Memorial Foundation’s bottom line was boosted by nearly $112,000 and $30,000 in in-kind donations by the 26th annual Chef Fest, held recently at the Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace.
Proceeds support the Centennial Campaign for Elmhurst Hospital, “supporting the expansion of our main campus and strengthening Elmhurst Hospital’s ability to serve our community for generations to come as we proudly celebrate 100 years of expert, compassionate, and personal care,” according to a news release.
Chefs from prominent local bakeries, restaurants and catering companies served signature menu items to nearly 350 attendees.
This year’s participants included Labriola Ristorante, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, Redstone American Grill, Roka Akor, Lucca Osteria, Lucille at Drury Lane, Modern Plate, Antico Posto, Anyway’s Pub, Beatrix, Benihana Lombard, Cafe Liberty, COA at the Drake Oak Brook, Devon Seafood + Steak, Ella’s Italian Pub – Elmhurst, Gatto’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Oak Brook, Glen Prairie, GIA-MIA – Elmhurst, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Pour Destino – Elmhurst & Hinsdale, RoughEdges Confectionery, Stan’s Donuts & Coffee, Starbucks, and Violi and Wildflower Café, both at Elmhurst Hospital.
Triton College gears up for classic, antique car show
Car enthusiasts are invited to the annual Triton College car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26 at the West Campus parking lots at Fifth Avenue and Hemingway Drive in River Grove.
Triton’s show, free to exhibitors and spectators, typically draws thousands of people to the campus. Last year’s event featured more than 700 classic and antique vehicles and more than 2,000 automotive fans.
The automotive technology program hosts a special dynamometer presentation at noon on Triton’s East Campus. Free shuttle service will be provided. Also included are food, music from the college’s radio station, WRRG 88.9 FM, and family friendly fun.
Participants can vote on awards in these categories: People’s Choice, Best Student Car, Best Truck, Best in Show and Best Paint Job. Register online to show off a car at www.triton.edu.
Rotary Club of Darien bets on casino night
A banquet hall in Willowbrook will temporarily turn into a casino when the Rotary Club of Darien hosts a Casino Night on April 28 at Ashton Place, 341 75th St.
Las Vegas-style casino games will be played, and tickets, which cost $125, include $125 in casino chips, food and a free drink. Cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m. with gaming, an auction and raffles beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are sold via darienrotaryclub.org/.
Proceeds will benefit charity. The club’s “signature project” is early childhood literacy, which provides reading learning materials and books to preschoolers in Darien. The club supplies 1,000 dictionaries each year for third graders at 10 Darien schools, as well as supports leadership training for high school students, NAMI DuPage, Humanitarian Service Project food for senior citizens in Darien, recycling events and environmental grants.
Spring rummage sale set in Western Springs
First Congregational Church of Western Springs will host its annual spring two-day rummage sale from 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 28 and 29 in the Education Building at 1106 Chestnut St.
All proceeds support charitable efforts both close to home and internationally. The church has hosted a sale for eight decades.
Items may be donated from 9 a.m. to noon April 25 and 1 to 3 p.m April 26 at a drive-through service in the parking lot off Woodlawn Avenue. Donation guidelines are at www.wscongo.org/rummage/.
Volunteers 10 and older (children must be with an adult) are needed to set up for the sale, sort donations, work during the sale and clean up afterward. Those who help can shop early. Child care for volunteers is available April 25 and 26.
April 29 is half-price day and bag sale day. Details are at 708-246-1900.
Walk in Hinsdale aids cancer patients, families
The annual Walk for Wellness House brings together cancer survivors, families, volunteers, friends and community members who work to raise money for free cancer support programs.
Participants in a previous Walk for Wellness House. This year’s event will be May 3 at Home of Hope in Hinsdale. The Wellness House provides free programs for cancer patients and their families. (Marcello Rodarte)
This year’s event steps off at 8 a.m. on May 3 at Home of Hope, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale. It will be led by Wellness House board members Thomas Cranmer and Julie Thick, who are chairmen of the event.
The pet- and family-friendly event includes a 3K walk and a 5K run through northeast Hinsdale, and children can join in activities. One option is Walk Your Way, which lets supporters participate at a time and location of their choosing. Those with disabilities are invited to participate in a 10-step walk across Walnut Street. The donation at all levels is $30, which includes a T-shirt.
Home of Hope serves nearly 4,000 people each year in Hinsdale and at 30 partner locations in the Chicago area.
Proceeds go to more than 8,000 annual visits to Wellness House, which offers free programs online and in person for people affected by cancer. They include stress management, counseling, nutrition, education, exercise and support for children and families. Register or obtain more information at wellnesshouse.org/walk or call 630-323-5150.
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