Expedition
KITCHEN EXPEDITION
EVENT DETAILS
Sunday, April 27th, 2008
Tour: 12pm-5pm
Refreshments/Showroom Open House: 11am-6pm
The Elmhurst Kitchen Expedition has becomes a source of inspiration and information to those renovating and rehabbing older homes as well as those building new. This enjoyable event, which is also the club's largest fundraiser, will benefit Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry and Daybreak of Elmhurst along with the EJWC Scholarship Fund. The event will feature a spectacular grand raffle of wonderful jewelry generously donated by Razny Jewelers.
Tickets are $20 prior to the walk and $25 the day of the event. Pre-event tickets may be purchased beginning early April at Dinner by Design, Elijah's Specialty Coffee, Park Place Interiors, Phillip's Flowers & Gifts, Tannins, The Uptown Shop, Nucara on Vellette Pharmacy or from any EJWC member. Day of the event, tickets may be purchased at the door of any featured home or at Dan Wangler Builders, the event sponsor. If these locations are not convenient for you or if you need any additional ticket information, please call us at 630-279-0405.
As a courtesy to the homeowners who so generously open their doors for this fantastic event, please note that young adults over the age of 12 are welcome and that photography is not permitted. Please be advised that the homes are not wheelchair accessible.
The 2008 Elmhurst Kitchen Expedition will showcase six fabulous kitchens ranging in size, style and layout.
This year's featured homes are:
2 Eaton Court: Small in Size, Not on Features
156 Sunnyside Ave.: Fabulous Finishes Abound
211 Linden Ave.: Modern Meets Retro
244 Arlington Ave.: Early 20th Century Home, with 21st Century Amenities
409 N. River Glen: A Chef's Delight
515 Sunnyside Ave.: Two Unique Kitchens Featured
Beneficiaries are the reason behind the event. We are pleased to be assisting two deserving charities in their efforts at bettering the lives of our neighbors within our community. Our 2008 beneficiaries are:
Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry provides help for need families in Elmhurst and is made up of representatives from twenty churches and six community organizations, including the Elmhurst Police Department. Financial assistance, counseling, food, medications and rental assistance are just a few of the ways in which the Ministry can aid those in need from our community. For more information, please call 630-782-6006.
Daybreak of Elmhurst sole purpose is to help people break free of the welfare cycle. Participants in the Daybreak of Elmhurst must pass rigorous criteria with financial budgets, work ethics, and reliability to qualify for the program. In return, they receive free housing for a year in apartments paid for by Daybreak of Elmhurst as well as mentoring by two volunteer mentors. The entire organization is staffed by volunteers - including the mentors.
EJWC Scholarship Fund provides scholarship opportunities to women with an Elmhurst affiliation. Two scholarships are awarded; one to a female high school senior and one to an adult female continuing her education. For more details, see the Scholarship portion of this web site.
Our 2008 Event Sponsor is Dan Wangler Builders, located at 533 South York Road in Elmhurst. Dan Wangler Builders invites everyone to an open house at the showroom on the day of the walk. The open house runs from 11am to 6pm and light appetizers and beverages are available while browsing the show case of cabinetry and design ideas.
We are please to announce our Grand Raffle Sponsor which is Razny Jewelers, with locations in Addison and Highland Park. When visiting their stores, we encourage you to reference the Kitchen Expedition.
Gold Sponsors include BellaScapes, LLC, Erwin Steinhebel & Sons, Northridge Builders and Trage Brothers Electronics & Appliances.
Our Silver Sponsors are Cheryl D. & Company, LTD and Custom Electronic Systems Inc.
This year's featured homes will be enhanced by the following generous and talented participants:
Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store, Circa Fine Antiques & Unique Gifts,
Crate & Barrel, Elmhurst Garden Club, Park Place Interiors, Pfund & Clint Florist,
Phillips' Flowers & Gifts, Pier 1 Imports, Shamrock Gardens Florist, and
The Uptown Shop.
If you are interested in assisting this fabulous event in the future, please contact us at eke@elmhurstjuniors.org.
Razny Jewelers has generously donated three spectacular pieces for our Grand Raffle:
- A stunning David Yurman Signature Oval Collection pendant of blue topaz surrounded by blue sapphires
- A fabulous David Yurman 32" sterling silver Figaro chain
- A magnificent David Yurman Cable Candy Collection bracelet in sterling silver with blue topaz and blue sapphires.
The total value of the grand raffle set is $5,400.00
The chance to win this extraordinary prize is possibly by purchasing a $100 raffle ticket. A limited number of tickets will be sold. Grand raffle tickets can be purchased in advance from any EJWC member or the day of the walk at selected tour homes.