Gearfest 4 Multi-Club Meet/Picnic

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2002

Time: 8:30 am until 5:30 pm~

Place: Possum Hollow Woods (Grove # 1)
Westchester, IL.
on the north side of 31st St., just west of US45/Mannheim/LaGrange Rd.

Amenities: Our grove is the first one in off the street. We will have use of the pavillion. The pavillion is only 30 feet from the roadway, with no hill to climb. There is a water pump for us and an outhouse as well. We have PLENTY of shade here. There is a view between the trees of 31st St. There is an open field behind the pavillion. There are atleast 100 parking spots in front of the pavillion, but get there early! More parking around the bend too.

Directions: take I-294 to Ogden Ave, then go east on Ogden until you come to Wolf Rd. Turn left (north) on Wolf Rd. Go up to the next light which is 31st St. and turn right. Go down about 1 mile and the grove will be on the left side of the street.
OR
take Route 83 to 31st St. and go east down 31st St. about 5 miles. Grove is just before you get to LaGrange Rd.

Food: everyone should try and bring a food item, drinks, or paper goods. As always, we will be sharing with each other. I'll bring a small grill. Additional grills encouraged.

Registration: $5.00 registration (optional) to be eligible to win prizes/trophies.

Prizes: trophies (number to be determined), possibly some giveaways too.

Sports: feel free to bring a football, frisbee or volleyball & net. Plenty of room in the field behind the pavillion.

after hours party: 10 mile cruise up to Strats Drive-In at dusk for more food and drink. Strats is in Villa Park on North Ave. There is a chance of more prizes there.

donations: I'd appreciate donations to help me defray the cost of the $150.00 permit. Hit me up on PayPal using jhrody@prodigy.net