McKinley Park News - Advisory Council Fundraiser Draws Park Fans and Volunteers to Lagunitas

: Published October 25, 2016; By Justin Kerr; Neighborhood News

: Published October 25, 2016; By Justin Kerr; Neighborhood News

Held at the event room inside Lagunitas Brewing Company Chicago, the fundraiser for the McKinley Park Adviisory Council (MPAC) brought together dozens of neighbors, community leaders and McKinley Park supporters for a fun night of food and drink, gaming, raffles and cameraderie. All proceeds for the Oct. 24, 2016, event are being put toward expansion of park programming and events.

Big Jenga players and MPAC fans include Benjamin Dimoch, Kate Ulschmid, Cassie Pontone, Jorge Alejanbre, Lindsay Washburn and Steve Adkind.
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MPAC fans and volunteers Nicholas Efrosinis, Fiona Cook, Kate Moser and MPAC Treasurer Heather Breems enjoy drinks and conversation at the fundraiser.
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Dozens of fans of the advisory council nosh on pizza, quaff Lagunitas brews and network at the fundraiser.
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McKinley Park Advisory Council supporters, including Theresa Mah, center, and David O'Malley, right, enjoy the event and company.
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MPAC Vice President Samantha Hertel and John Belcik smile at the success of the event.
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MPAC Vice President Samantha Hertel and President Veronica O'Malley raffle the many prizes donated to benefit the park and its programs.
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MPAC fans and volunteers take a break from pinball: left to right are Skyler, Corenna Roozeboom, Justin Kerr and MPAC Secretary Katie Flores. Photo by David O'Malley.
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MPAC President Veronica O'Malley and Queenie Chong enjoy the party vibe at Lagunitas Brewery. Photo by David O'Malley.
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Big Jenga players and MPAC fans include Benjamin Dimoch, Kate Ulschmid, Cassie Pontone, Jorge Alejanbre, Lindsay Washburn and Steve Adkind.

MPAC fans and volunteers Nicholas Efrosinis, Fiona Cook, Kate Moser and MPAC Treasurer Heather Breems enjoy drinks and conversation at the fundraiser.

Dozens of fans of the advisory council nosh on pizza, quaff Lagunitas brews and network at the fundraiser.

McKinley Park Advisory Council supporters, including Theresa Mah, center, and David O'Malley, right, enjoy the event and company.

MPAC Vice President Samantha Hertel and John Belcik smile at the success of the event.

MPAC Vice President Samantha Hertel and President Veronica O'Malley raffle the many prizes donated to benefit the park and its programs.

MPAC fans and volunteers take a break from pinball: left to right are Skyler, Corenna Roozeboom, Justin Kerr and MPAC Secretary Katie Flores. Photo by David O'Malley.

MPAC President Veronica O'Malley and Queenie Chong enjoy the party vibe at Lagunitas Brewery. Photo by David O'Malley.