Downtown St. Charles brings back 'Chair-ity' for third year

The Downtown St. Charles Partnership is bringing back the "Chair-ity" event during the summer of 2017. This promotion invites community members to decorate Adirondack-style chairs, which are then placed throughout downtown St. Charles.

"We've had so much success the past two years, and wanted to bring back this fun, community-focused event," said volunteer Chuck Parr.

The entry forms are due by May 12 and the chairs will need to be in place by May 19.

The program will run the same as last year, with the exception of the event starting one week earlier. Just like in the past years, there will again be an online auction. There also will be a social media contest. "This was a very fun part of the program last year," said Executive Director Jenna Sawicki. "With social media we are able to track just how many people took a look at the photos of the chairs and it was very impressive with over 4,000 social media impressions."

Interested participants are encouraged to create imaginative and unique works of art appropriate for public display. Any individual, group or business can participate, with the option of donating the chair for auction at the conclusion of the event. Participants can supply their own Adirondack chair or purchase one.

The Downtown St. Charles Partnership is again working with Ace Hardware of St. Charles, who will provide a discounted price for "Chair-ity" participants who wish to purchase a chair from them. Bring your "Chair-ity" entry form to Ace Hardware, 2650 E. Main St. in St. Charles, to secure an Adirondack chair for $39.99. All proceeds for the auction will go back into downtown beatification efforts and will be announced at the conclusion of the event.

For more information or to sign up to participate in the event, visit www.downtownstcharles.org/events/chair-ity/. For inspiration, the Downtown St. Charles Partnership has posted photos at www.facebook.com/stcchairity.