Palatine mayor to tap St. Pat's keg at Emmett's
Emmett's Ale House in Palatine is kicking off St. Patrick's Day events this weekend. At noon Saturday, there will be a ceremonial tapping of the first keg of Emmett's Rafferty Irish Red Ale. It will be hoisted on to the bar and Mayor Rita Mullins will tap it.
The Rafferty Irish Red Ale along with Irish Dry Stout and several other Emmett's handcrafted beers will be on tap and bagpipe music will be playing all day. The Irish singing group, Kingsfold, with Breda and Fergal King, will provide Irish music from noon to 3 p.m. There is no cover charge. The restaurant is at 110 N. Brockway St., Go to www.emmettstavern.com.
Egg hunt: The Palatine Jaycees will hold an Easter Egg Hunt from 1 to 3 p.m. March 22 at Towne Square. The event will feature 3,000 Easter eggs hidden around the park and filled with candy and prizes. Children up to 9 years old can participate, and the Easter Bunny will also be there for photo ops.
Open house: The Palatine Lions Club will hold an open house for those interested in learning more about membership in their organization. The event will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. March 27 at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N North Court. Call any Lions member for information or call Paul Pioch at (847) 609-5805.
Tea time: It is getting close to Tea Time at the Clayson House Museum in Palatine. This year guests will enjoy a program on hats plus scones, finger sandwiches, desserts and tea in April. The tea is scheduled for April 12-13 and April 19-20. There are two seatings daily -- at noon and 3 p.m. Tickets are available for $20 each and may be purchased at the museum, 224 E. Palatine Road, Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday afternoons. Call (847) 991-6460 for information.
Goodbye: After almost two years of covering the Palatine and Inverness area, I have taken a new job outside of the Daily Herald. Thanks to everyone in this community who has made me feel welcome and offered great suggestions for story ideas.
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