Field of Dreams Gala Set For July 24, 2010
Posted on Jun 16, 2010 in categories Fundraising, Garden, Press Releases
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A Field of Dreams is rising in the Eklund Garden in preparation for the Glencoe Historical Society’s annual gala celebration, this year to be held the evening of Saturday, July 24. Tickets for the event are now on sale.
Special guest for the event and in celebration of the Glencoe Dreams to the Major Leagues baseball exhibit now on view will be Ross Baumgarten, Glencoe’s baseball dream-come-true who played for the Glencoe Park District teams as a youngster and moved up as an adult to pitch for the Chicago White Sox. He and his family still live in the village.
The evening begins with cocktails at 6:30 p.m, followed by a dinner buffet, a silent auction, dancing and fun all evenning. Smart casual or festive sports attire with $75 per person, with all proceeds benefitting the Glencoe Historical Society. Activities will be held in the beautiful Eklund Garden, 377 Park Ave.
Reservations can be made either by emailing or calling 847.835.0040 and leave a message.
Questions? Call 847.835.0040.