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Hey North Shore are you in? Rotary Ducky Race is gearing up!!!

Don't wait to get your duck in the race! You could be a winner!!

The Rotary Club of Northbrook Charitable Foundation would like to share an exciting opportunity with you. You are invited to support a worthy cause while joining in on a long standing, memory building event that is fun for generations of family members right here in Northbrook!

On Sunday, September 21, 2025 we will conduct our Annual Rubber Ducky Race in the river adjacent to Village Green Park during Shermerfest.

This is a key fundraiser for our Rotary Club that supports several vital local projects and charitable initiatives such as vocational and college scholarships for our local students as well as global projects like ShelterBox, End Polio Now, and Sustainability projects.

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Not only can you donate – but you can join in on the fun and cheer-on your Ducks in the race at 3 PM!

Please consider helping us by purchasing your duck tickets today: One ticket is $10.00; three tickets are $25.00 and fifteen tickets (a flock) are $100.00.

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First Prize is $1000 to the ticket holder of the first duck to cross the finish-line, $500 to the second duck and $250 to the third duck.

You do not need to be present to win, however, we promise it will be a fun time!

Before the race you and your family and friends can walk through the park, enjoy Shermerfest (opens at noon, 1776 Walters Ave.) activities including the popular classic car show, chili, and hot dogs, popcorn and music in the gazebo!

Stop by as Rotarians sell tickets around the Village or simply log on to purchase tickets online at http://go.rallyup.com/ducky2025

Either way – you can get a duck in the race and help our local charities!!

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