Kane County 4-H Foundation Dinner & Auction

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Event Date(s)
Location
Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles IL 60174
County
Kane

The Kane County 4-H Foundation will host its 12th annual pork chop dinner and auction fundraiser on Saturday, March 28, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in St. Charles.

“In past years, the event has raised about $20,000 for University of Illinois Extension programming in Kane County, and the goal this year is to match that,” said Bill Collins, treasurer of the Kane County 4-H Foundation and event co-chairperson. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it helps support 4-H Youth Development programs in our communities, as well as other valuable University of Illinois Extension programs.”

The dinner will be held in the Prairie Events Center at the Kane County Fairgrounds located on Randall Road in St. Charles.  Attendees have the choice of a 2-chop dinner for $14, a 1-chop dinner for $12, or a pulled pork sandwich dinner for $8. The pork chops will be prepared by the Elburn Lions Club, and served by Kane County 4-H members and Extension volunteers.

Throughout the evening, there will be a silent auction of items and themed baskets donated by Kane County 4-H Clubs, Master Gardener volunteers, local Home and Community Education (HCE) groups and other area supporters.  At 7 p.m., silent auction bidding ends and the live auction begins. This year’s line-up features an Amish quilt.

Tickets for the dinner are available through 4-H families or at the University of Illinois Extension office at 535 S. Randall Road in St. Charles through March 11, or contact the dinner co-chairs Bill Collins at 630-484-6852 and Karen Sunderlage at 815-766-2955.  A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door for an additional $1 per meal.   

Proceeds from the dinner and auctions will benefit University of Illinois Extension programs in Kane County including: 4‑H Youth Development, Home and Community Education Association, Horticulture, Master Gardener, and Nutrition and Wellness Programs. 

In addition, sponsorship opportunities are available at the bronze, silver and gold levels. According to Collins, sponsors help ensure the event’s success and are a vital part of the support needed to continue Extension programming. Sponsors may request a set number of complimentary tickets, and all donations are tax deductible.  All donors and sponsors will receive recognition at the event. To sponsor or donate, contact Bill Collins at 630-484-6852 and Karen Sunderlage at 815-766-2955.

To learn more about University of Illinois Extension in Kane County and all the programs they offer, visit go.illinois.edu/extensiondkk. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact your local University of Illinois Extension office. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.

     

Program Areas
4-H Youth Development