Oak Lawn Troop 618 Hosts All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner & Musical Revue to Send Scouts to Owasippe Scout Re

OAK LAWN, Ill., [Oct. 29, 2025] — With summer 2026 on the horizon and camp costs rising, Troop 618 of Oak Lawn is getting a head start to ensure that next summer, every scout (ages 10–17) can attend Owasippe Scout Reservation in Twin Lake, Michigan. The troop will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner—spiced up with live entertainment—on Nov. 8, 2025, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9701 Brandt Ave, Oak Lawn.

Committee Member, Carly Bishop, who happens to have an MFA in Acting—tasked with organizing a spaghetti dinner fundraiser—decided to transform a tried-and-true meal into a showcase for young talent. “Getting to perform in front of a live audience is a great experience for our scouts,” Bishop said. “Scouting builds many skills, and adding the arts broadens their repertoire—confidence, creativity, and teamwork.”

The evening features silent auction baskets ranging from Chicago Bulls tickets, White Sox tickets or Chicago Fire Tickets, to Second City Tickets, a free solo airplane flight, a trip to the Wisconsin Dells and more. The highlight is a short comic musical revue directed by Bishop, who has written and produced original shows for Sward Elementary’s Drama Club and the Oak Lawn Park District’s Special Rec University Drama Club. The revue blends comedy, campfire skits, singing, and a few surprises performed by almost thirty scouts with cameo appearances by talented leaders and parents. Live music throughout the night will be provided by local pianist Craig Lanigan and guitarist Alan Bishop.

Everything on the menu is generously donated by local businesses and community members, including Bartolini’s Restaurant, Beggar’s Pizza, Grassano’s Pizza, Jack and Pat’s Old Fashioned Butcher Shop of Chicago Ridge, Nonna’s Good Life Pizza, Paisan’s Pizza, Palermo’s 95th Italian Cuisine and Wolf’s Bakery.

“This is the perfect family night out—dinner and a show—and every plate of pasta helps send our scouts to camp,” Bishop added. “Come hungry and be ready to be entertained!”

Tickets: $15 adults; $12 youth (ages 5–12); ages 4 and under free. Purchase at the door or in advance by emailing carlyechurchey@gmail.com.

Menu: Spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce, Nonna’s mostaccioli, meatballs, Italian sausage, garlic bread, salad, dessert and coffee, tea, water or a soda. Specialty desserts like tiramisu and cheesecake will be sold for $2.

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About Owasippe Scout Reservation

Owasippe is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied Scout camps, offering outdoor adventure, leadership development, and lifelong memories. Funds raised will help cover camp fees so every Troop 618 scout can attend in summer 2026.