Community Corner
BIG EVENT & FIREFIGHTERS COOK-OFF
Area Firefighters Help Raise Funds and Awareness for People with Disabilities at 115 Bourbon Street on May 3.
Firehouse chefs from across the Chicago land area will be the stars of the Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event as they fiercely compete for the title of Best Firehouse Chef in the categories of ribs, poultry, chili, ethnic dishes, and the people’s choice award. Sharing the spotlight this year, several members of Sertoma United, Sertoma Centre’s Self-Advocacy group requested to participate in the cook-off competition.
Firefighters from Lombard, Crestwood, Robbins, Blue Island, Lemont, Niles and two Chicago Firehouses plan to heat things up at 115 Bourbon Street, in Merrionette Park, IL. Four returning champs are ready to defend their titles or possibly take home a new trophy. Sponsored by local Sertoma Clubs, businesses and the Aileen S. Andrew Foundation, attendees can sample the food as celebrity judges select the best firefighter chefs in the competition. We still have openings for a couple more firefighters so please contact Elizabeth, 708-730-6210 or ebaun@sertomacentre.org if you are interested in competing. Firefighter registration information can be found www.sertomacentre.org
Dave Fleming, a magician and juggler will perform on stage at 6:30 pm and live music will be provided by Audiomatic. Pockets the Clown and Boomer from the Windy City Thunderbolts will also be part of the festivities. The designated kids area will feature games and crafts. There are raffles and fun for the entire family. Please mark your calendar and join us on Saturday May 3, from 5 – 9 p.m. at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park, IL.
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Admission: Adults $10 for entry fee donation/food sample tickets, children 12 & under $5, children under 3, free. Proceeds from the event benefit the almost 750 individuals with disabilities served by Sertoma Centre, Inc.
For more information, call 708-730-6210 or go to www.sertomacentre.org. Sertoma Centre, Inc. is a nationally-accredited, not-for-profit agency that provides services to individuals with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities, and/or mental illness.
