Check out the lineup - don't miss Chillin' & Grillin'

Hi Friends,

We wanted to send out a reminder about our “Chillin’ & Grillin’ for a Cure” block party fundraiser to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  As you know, we are striving to raise as much money as we can in the hopes of advancing research to find a cure for our little man.  Over 90 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to fund vital research and development.  If you didn’t get a chance, log onto our website (www.eatpraydean.com) to find out more about Dean and to watch him in his very own video.

Put in on the calendar and invite your friends and family to the Block Party at our place on Saturday July 14^th from 3-10 pm where we will have a rib cook-off, basket raffles, games and activities for adults and kids!  Below is a timeline of the events that we have secured so far.

Thank you,

Jim & Erin

21831 Yellow Finch Lane

773-580-3929

July 14th Chillin' & Grillin' Schedule of Events

9:00 - Fire up the smoker and start cooking your ribs!
3:00 - Let the party begin!  Food and raffle ticket sales
3:30 - 4:00 - Music for the kids by Poochamungas

4:00 - 6:00 - Ribs and food sales

4:00 - 6:00 - Caricature, Face Painting and Balloon Artist for the kids by Art4Clowns

6:00 - 6:30 - Music for the kids by Poochamungas

6:30 - Dessert station
7:00 - Bean Bag Tourney
7:30 - Final call for raffles
8:00 - Basket Raffles, 50/50 (winner need not be present), Paddle pull raffle

Kids games and activities will take place throughout the day

Time TBD:  ATA Frankfort will host some mini Tae Kwon Do sessions for kids and adults

There is still time to show off your grillin’ skills – we have 6 competitors.  Let us know by June 30^th if you’d like to join the Rib Cook-Off.  The rib cook-off portion of this event is sponsored by our friends from the Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ Competition. Although a non-sanctioned event, this is for all teams, regardless of skill or competition experience, to compete, raise money for a great cause and either gain experience or try out new recipes and techniques.  Contestants must provide all their own equipment and bring 5 slabs of Pork Ribs (spares or baby backs) and ingredients. Charcoal and gas grills/smokers are welcome. A “boat” will be provided for each dish. Teams may arrive as early as 9:00 AM and begin cooking and setting up if you will cook your ribs here.  Rib Tasting will begin at 4 P.M. and will conclude at 6 P.M. or whenever you are out of ribs.  We will only sell 50 tickets to taste the ribs — with each tasting equal to 1 individually cut rib from each contestant. Each ticket sold will also include a vote for the best rib.

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