Rocktoberfest Brings in Record Numbers

The following is a press release from the Community Nurse Health Association:

The 4^th Annual Rocktoberfest, held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 and presented by the Women’s Auxiliary of Community Nurse Health Center, broke record numbers on a magnificent evening in Gordon Park in La Grange.

“The night was just great,” said Rebecca Schiltz, co-chair of the event with Jill Reich, both La Grange residents. “The weather was perfect! More than 1,700 people came out to support Community Nurse, meet up with friends and neighbors and enjoy a fun night out of music, food and beer.”

Far-Sighted, a band of students from Lyons Township High School began the night, followed by The Bad Dads, a west suburban band that rocked classic covers. The popular Journey tribute band Infinity rocked the night to close out the 4^th Annual Rocktoberfest. Local food vendors included La Cabanita with delicious tacos, burritos and nachos; DeVries served up amazing homemade brats (some said the best they have ever tasted!); guests sampled pizza and fried  ravioli from Giron’s of Brookfield and the La Grange Police Department Snack Shack dished out  pretzels and other tasty snacks.

The “Rock the Bags” Tournament, sponsored by Wintrust, was won by the team of Rob Lynch and Bob Donahoe of La Grange. They won ticket to next year’s Rocktoberfest and an entry into the American Cornhole Organizations World Doubles tournament Championship, January 9-12^th in Tunica, MS.

Rocktoberfest Celebrity Bartenders were tipped over $10,000.00 in donations to benefit Community Nurse Health Center! The celebrity Bartender of the Year award went to Thom Serafin, of La Grange Park.

“The celebrity bartenders were just fantastic,” said Angela Curran, CEO of Community Nurse. “Not only did they help us raise donations but they helped promote Rocktoberfest.” This year’s lineup of celebrity bartenders included:  Suburban Life Editor Amber Krosel, Patrick Meyer, BMO Harris Bank, Marty Dunne, Ryan Williamson, Rich Baca of Nickson's Eatery, Wendy Snyder, Joan and Bruce Smothers of Smothers Realty Group, Brian Doruff of MB Financial Bank, Stephen Pleimling and Maria Marciniec, Tate’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Shop.

All funds raised by Rocktoberfest support Community Nurse Health Center.  Community Nurse serves as a community health care center for residents of the western suburbs of Chicago, focusing on those who have limited access to care. Community Nurse values patient dignity, community collaboration, prevention and wellness by delivering coordinated and integrated health care services and education.

For more information about Community Nurse visit www.communitynurse.org or call (708) 352-0081.