Cog Hill tournament to benefit area hospitals
Golfers can enjoy a round as part of the UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Foundation’s premiere benefit of the year during its tournament Sept. 28 at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont.
The event benefits UChicago Medicine AdventHealth’s hospitals in Hinsdale, LaGrange, Bolingbrook and GlenOaks. Money raised goes toward buying new technology, building new facilities, hiring expert staff and physicians and developing new ways to treat illness and disease.
The tournament takes place on Cog Hill’s courses No. 1, No. 3 and No. 4. The scramble format begins with a shotgun start at noon, followed by dinner and program at 5 p.m. A helicopter ball drop at $25 per ball also is planned; the person whose golf ball lands inside or closest to the cup will split half of the ball drop proceeds with the foundation. The winner doesn’t need to be present.
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Last year’s 200-plus golfers, sponsors and donors raised nearly $471,000. To register a foursome, join the helicopter ball drop or become a sponsor, visit www.golfinvite.net/UCM_AdventHealth.
View local documentary at Oak Park Film Fest
“Nasty: The Battle After the Mission” will be screened as part of the 2026 Oak Park Film Festival at 10 a.m. Sept. 20 at the Madison St. Theater, 1010 Madison St.
The documentary, directed and produced over a five-year period by John Scaletta, of LaGrange, tells the story of 1984 Lyons Township High School graduate Lt. Col. Daniel “Nasty” Nash,” who became an F-15 fighter with the Massachusetts Air National Guard. He and his wingman were scrambled from Otis Air National Guard Base on Sept. 11, 2001, for a mission that left lasting effects on Nash, including PTSD.
“Nasty” has been nominated for Best Long-Form Documentary in the Oak Park Film Festival. It’s presented as part of the festival’s Legacy & Impact program, documentaries about people whose work and lives have had an impact on others.
Nash was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 2016 and worked as a contractor overseas, teaching pilots to fly F-15. But he struggled with PTSD and was diagnosed with a liver tumor, eventually dying in June 2021 of cirrhosis.
Scaletta, a classmate of Nash, has said he hopes people who see the documentary will learn “to look for the signs of PTSD and get people to understand that they need help.” The film had a three-day premiere at the historic LaGrange Theatre earlier this year.
Museum hosts Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest
The Elmhurst History Museum’s grounds transform for the 11th annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at 120 E. Park Ave.
More than 50 local breweries, cideries and meaderies will be on hand, and Roose Chicken & Biscuits food truck will sell food. Small snacks will be provided. Petty Cash and The Songmates will perform live music. Branded tasting glass with set pours will be included.
The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation hosts the event. Proceeds help pay for exhibits and educational programs for the museum and Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse.
The event is for anyone 21 and older, no infants; valid photo ID is required. Tickets cost $55 for general admission or $70 for early access at 1 p.m. Designated drivers pay just $20. Purchase at elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com.
American Legion 1941 auxiliary hosts Fall Fest benefit
The community is invited to support military families and veterans by attending the Fall Fest fundraiser hosted by American Legion Post 1941 Auxiliary on Sept. 20 at 900 S. LaGrange Road.
Cocktails at a cash bar start at 4 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. and a performance by Joe Cantafio at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $35 and are sold at www.AL1941.org or by calling 708-354-3300.
Oak Park and River Forest Class of ’71 gathering
Oak Park and River Forest High School class of 1971 is having its 55th reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 19th at O’Sullivan’s Public House, 7244 Madison St., Forest Park. Members of the class also will gather at the OPRF football game Friday, Sept. 18 at the school.
More information is with Wally Elliott at 630-247-2894 or [email protected].
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Fall Family Fun Fest comes to Triton College
The 18th annual Fall Family Fun Fest takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Botanical Gardens at Triton College, Fall family fest at Triton College, 2000 Fifth Ave. in River Grove.
The festival offers autumn-themed games and activities for all ages and is free and open to the public. The gardens are on the east side of campus behind the R Building. Details are at triton.edu.
Acoustic evening planned at music venue
Singer-songwriter David Roth presents an acoustic evening with Wesley’s Place Live Music Venue at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at First United Methodist Church of La Grange, 100 W. Cossit Ave.
Roth also serves as a keynote speaker, worship leader and instructor who has earned honors at songwriting competitions. Folker singer and songwriter Mark Dvorak, the evening’s host, will play the opening set.
Tickets to the family-friendly show cost $20 and will be sold at the door. Make a reservation at www.wesleysplacemusic.com.
Explore historic homes in La Grange during tour
Tour historic homes in La Grange during this year’s La Grange Home and History Tour from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 20.
Some of the village’s most iconic historical landmarks and homes will be in the tour, which is offered by the La Grange Area Historical Society.
Tickets, which cost $45 for society members and $50 for others, can be picked up from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 18 and 19 at 444 S. LaGrange Road or starting at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 20. They are sold at lagrangehistory.org/etn/home-history-tour.
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