Fox Lake Celebrates A Successful Venetian Night Fundraiser
With Chicago no longer holding their annual Venetian Night, Fox Lake will be the ultimate destination for Chicagoans to celebrate. Fox Lake's Venetian Night "A Zombie Apocalypse On the Chain," will take place on Saturday, August 1st, with a block party kicking off the night at 6pm. In its 8th year, this spectacular event is 100% produced thanks to generous donations from the Fox Lake community, its businesses and the surrounding communities, along with sponsors including the Antioch Asylum presented by Macabre Haunts and Trotter and Associates, Inc.
Fundraising for this years' event reached its highlight on Wednesday, July 15, at Dockers Restaurant, raising over $20,000, accounting for an exciting 2/3 of the overall goal. "Everyone really enjoyed themselves at the fundraiser and we are thrilled to have raised what we did in such a short period of time," says Christine Valenziano, Co-Chair of Venetian Night. "I couldn't be more proud of our accomplishments, and I'm looking forward to all the great things yet to come!"
With just two weeks to go, Fox Lake's Venetian Night committee is pulling out all stops and looking to raise the additional funds which will be used directly toward the stunning fireworks finale, enjoyed by everyone on land and water.
"It's time to celebrate Fox Lake," says Amy Serafin, Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Coordinator. "We are confident that if community support continues at this rate, Venetian Night will reach its full potential and be an event for the books!'
To make Venetian Night the best that it can be, the committee would love to go above and beyond their initial fundraising goal. To donate to Venetian Night, please email foxlakevenetiannight@yahoo.com or call 847-587-3944. Any amount helps!
GENERAL VENETIAN NIGHT INFORMATION
WHAT:
Fox Lake Venetian Night, "A Zombie Apocalypse On The Chain"
WHEN:
Saturday, August 1st, 6pm to 12am (midnight)
WHERE:
Dead End of West Grand Avenue, Fox Lake IL, 60020
PRICE: Free admission! $25 registration for boats entered in the Venetian Night Parade.
CASH PRIZES FOR WINNING BOATS:
1st: $500
2nd: $300
3rd: $200
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Venetian Boat Parade
Block Party
Music provided DJ BOB from Soundwave Entertainment
Antioch Asylum II Scare Previews
Dancing in the Streets to DJ
Food and Beverages
FIREWORKS FINALE over Pistakee Lake!
ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF FOX LAKE
Fox Lake is known as the "Heart of Chain O'Lakes", so it's only natural that the Village of Fox Lake is as bustling as it is. Mayor Donny Schmit states that the community "embraces its rich tradition and history, but also looks to the future for our residents and businesses." This is with endless support from the Fox Lake Parks and Recreation, which strives to enhance the quality of life for all residents and members of surrounding communities by way of events and recreational activities.
For more information on Venetian Night and other Fox Lake happenings, visit foxlake.org or call Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Department at 847-587-3944.