Inaugural Battle Of The Brews To Benefit Niles Township Students

GLENVIEW, IL — The "best of the best" brewed beers are set to compete for a good cause at the inaugural "Battle of the Brews" in March. The Education Foundation, a non-profit based in Skokie, is presenting the event to benefit students in Niles Township and their families "bridge financial gaps to secure a quality education."

"Battle of the Brews" is planned for 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 13, at Social Loft (2011 Tower Road, Glenview).

Niles Township is made up Golf, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles and Skokie. According to The Education Foundation, housing insecurities, food insecurities and lack of everyday supplies "are plaguing" students in Niles Township and the quest for funds to assist students is a "continuing and daunting endeavor." Nearly 70 percent of the students in one school district within the Township are on the Free and Reduced Lunch program.

Organizers say for $75 a ticket, supporters will enjoy tastings of all brew options, a tasting glass, delicious pub grub, sweets (Culver's) and games. Several carefully selected beers, including varieties from Great Lakes, Half Acres, Superdawg and 3 Floyds, will vie for victory, while attendees can also sample additional wines, teas and coffees for fun.

All proceeds raised will benefit the Foundation's Scholarship Funds to include aid when it comes to: college application fees, campus tours for first generation students, mentorship programs, summer programs, college and trade school scholarships and school supplies. A limited number of tickets are available via The Education Foundation's website and eventbrite.com and lucky attendees can prepare for a tantalizing showdown to determine the ultimate beer champion.