Brookside Wine Walk Oct 2, 2014

Don’t want to cook Thursday night?  You do like to enjoy these mellow autumn evenings? Then buy a ticket to the Brookside Wine Walk, this Thursday night, from 5-10pm starting at 63rd and Brookside.

brookside wine walkThis is a benefit for Operation Breakthrough, with half of the (very reasonable) ticket prices going toward the organization.  Your ticket gets you a glass of wine for $3 at participating restaurants, plus there are food specials, a drawing for gift certificates, and some shops are open late and offering discounts on purchases.

Tickets are $5 in advance (up to 3pm on Oct 2) or $10 night of the event.  Get tickets at any of these restaurants:

Avenues, Charlie Hoopers, Carmen’s Café, Jalapeno’s, Michael Forbes Grill.

Thank you for supporting Brookside..and Operation Breakthrough!

 

Brookside Wine Walk/Armour Hills Movie Night

Two ‘firsts’ to tell you about in this blog…the Brookside Wine Walk and Armour Hills Movie Night!

Brookside Wine Walk

 

Tomorrow night (Oct 3) is the first Brookside Wine Walk, with 50% of the proceeds benefiting Operation Breakthrough.  This event is pretty self-explanatory:  buy a ticket, walk to participating restaurants, enjoy $3 glasses of wine and mingle with your neighbors!  Buy a ticket in advance for $5 or pay  $10 day of event. These locally owned businesses are hosting the walk, starting at 6pm:  Avenues Bistro, Blue Grotto, Brooksider, Carmen’s Café, Charlie Hooper’s and Michael Forbes. 

On Saturday night, Armour Hills Homes Assn is presenting a Movie Night at Arbor Villa Park, showing the family friendly movie The Goonies.  It should start around 7pm at dusk, popcorn will be available, and the event is free.  Please bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Here’s your chance to enjoy a crisp Midwest Fall evening in Brookside with your neighbors, friends and family!