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Thirsty on Thursday? Try the Battle of the Brews

Home brewers will set 'em up, guests will knock 'em down and the proceeds are headed to the Oak Park-River Forest Food Pantry.

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Tickets are still available for the Battle of the Brews, where ten amateur beer brewers will compete for awards. 

The event takes place 7-10 p.m. Thursday at 811 South Blvd. in Oak Park. For $25 guests can sample the brews as well as food from  And you'll get a commemorative stein.

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Here's the details. 

Guests and judges will each get to select the best brews of the bunch, and the winners will receive a $100 gift certificate to Kinderhook. 

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Not drinking? Those tickets are $15. The event is restricted to those 21 and older.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the

Tickets can be purchased at GHE or by calling (708) 660-1443.

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