Golf outing to benefit museum, low-income residents

An Oktoberfest celebration that combines German cuisine and 18 holes of golf for a good cause is what the On Par for DuPage golf outing is all about.

The outing, benefiting the DuPage County Historical Museum and People's Resource Center, will start at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Arrowhead Golf Course, 26W149 Butterfield Road, Wheaton.

Check-in begins at 10 a.m. with a bratwurst or hot dog lunch before golfers tee off with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. From 4 to 7 p.m., guests can enjoy cocktails, participate in a raffle and silent auction, and be entertained by The Happy Wanders.

Arrowhead Executive Chef Alan Pirhofer will serve a buffet dinner that includes German favorites schweinbraten (roast pork) and kartoffelpuree (mashed potatoes).

The event benefits both the DuPage County Historical Museum, the only institution dedicated to collecting and preserving artifacts of DuPage County, and People's Resource Center, which assists low-income neighbors with basic needs and provides self-sufficiency programs to break the cycle of poverty.

"Each year, PRC touches the lives of over 30,000 neighbors in DuPage County with food assistance, clothing, social services, computer training, job assistance and literacy," People's Resource Center's Executive Director Jeni Fabian said.

"The success of On Par for DuPage helps to make all of these services possible. PRC is grateful for the kindness and involvement of all of the supporters, participants and volunteers who truly make the difference."

Last year's On Par event brought out nearly 100 golfers and was sponsored by nearly 30 local businesses.

Golf registration fees include 18 holes of golf with a cart, on-course craft beer tasting, access to all on-course contest and gimmick holes, three mulligan certificates, one 12-inch string per foursome to improve your game, one Roll out the Barrel Contest Ball and golfer gift.

Individual golfer tickets, which include lunch and dinner, are $200. Dinner-only tickets are $65. Guests must be 21 or older. Register at dupagemuseum.org or call (630) 510-4941 for information.