Jaycees raise funds with Palatine Pizza Showdown
The Palatine Jaycees will hold a contest to determine who makes the best pizza in the Palatine area from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Durty Nellie's Bar and Grill, 120 N. Smith St., Palatine.
More than 10 pizza restaurants that deliver to Palatine have been invited to compete. Artistic Cuisine, Gators Wing Shack, JL's Pizza and Sports Pub, Sarpino's Pizzeria, Boombalatty Flats and Lou Malnati's are just a few of the restaurants that will be donating pizza to this annual community event.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for children ages 5 and younger.
"Area residents will be able to vote for themselves who makes the best pizza in the area and, at the same time, help the community," said Brianne Lind, project co-chair.
"The Bears game will be aired during the event," said Audrey Doty, project co-chair. "There will also be a 50/50 raffle and silent auction with great items to win. All proceeds will go to the Palatine Jaycees to help in their projects that support the community."
Every year, the Palatine Jaycees conduct numerous programs to serve the community and accumulate funds for operation of the chapter and community donations. Included in these projects are the Fourth of July Festival, Hometown Fest, Christmas tree sales, Best Pizza Contest and others, which benefit the community directly and help raise money.
The Palatine Chapter of the Jaycees, one of 60 local chapters throughout Illinois, has close to 100 members and is one of the largest chapters in Illinois. The Jaycees provide individuals between the ages of 21-40 the opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills while serving their community.
The Palatine chapter holds its monthly general meeting at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the American Legion Hall on Palatine Road in Palatine. For details on the Palatine Jaycees, membership or any of their sponsored events, visit www.palatinejaycees.org, email info@palatinejaycees.org or call (847) 604-0288.