Lockport, Silver Cross Foundation Plan Beer Tasting Fundraiser

LOCKPORT, IL — The City of Lockport has partnered with the Silver Cross Foundation and Tangled Roots Brewing Company to host a beer tasting fundraiser, which will benefit Silver Cross Hospital.

The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 16 at Lock and Mule in downtown Lockport.

“This last year has been one of the most challenging for our community, our country, and the world,” City Administrator Ben Benson, who serves as a member of the Silver Cross Foundation Board of Directors, said in a release. “Yet it is our local hospitals that have been there for us during our time of need. We cannot think of a better way to thank all the healthcare heroes than by holding a fundraiser to support patient care at nearby Silver Cross Hospital.”

Benson and Mayor Steve Streit's wife, Wendy Streit, are co-chairs of the event.

Tickets are $50 and include four distinct craft beers, two additional drink tickets and savory starters and sweets prepared by Lock and Mule and Cakes XO, according to a release from Silver Cross. Participants can choose from three tasting times: 5:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. with a Tangled Roots Brew Master; seating is limited.

A silent auction will take place throughout the night for exclusive items including vintage gold and silver jewelry, an autographed Anthony Rizzo bat and Chicago Cubs memorabilia, an autographed Boston and Joan Jett & the Blackhawks concert poster, TCBY Ice Cream Truck Party and more.

Raffle tickets will also be sold in advance and at the event for $20 for a variety of experiences, services and unique items, a release states. Winner need not be present.

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