LIttle More Than 3 Weeks...

A little more than 3 weeks to go and this is just a friendly reminder:

1. The deadline for ticket RSVPs is tomorrow !!!  March 23rd...please order ASAP because tickets are limited.

2. TOMORROW - March 23rd is the deadline for donations...of course we will still accept donations, but we will be dividing up the baskets this weekend, so if you want your donation to be included in the Auction Book, please turn in a form ASAP...if you don't have access to a form, need extras, or want to just let us know of an incoming donation, please email talleyhann@gmail.com. If you need to turn in a form or drop off an item over Spring Break, please contact Talley Hann at talleyhann@gmail.com or 8475673517.

This event is going to be amazing because of all the wonderful people that make Pilgrim what it is...thank you for all you do!

Talley

Meeting Tonight

Please Join us this evening at Talley Hann's house for an all volunteer meeting.  We will run down the timeline leading up to the event, places we still need people to plug in, and answer any questions that you may have.

1032 S. Cuyler Ave, Oak Park at 8PM

Call Talley if you have any questions at 847-567-3517

A Note About Dietary and Mobility Restrictions

Please contact us at us via email at pcns.gala@gmail.com before the Gala if you have special needs or dietary limitations that we can address to make your evening more enjoyable. Part of the Gala will be held on the second story of Unity House so please make us aware if there are guests who may need help with stairs.

A Glimpse Into Gatsby

As you should all know by now, the fabulous Melissa Elsmo will be creating our food for the Gala evening. If for no other reason than to taste her inspired food, you must come...she throws her whole self into her food and it is amazing, I just love her! Below is a glimpse of just one of the many bites that will be served at Unity Temple on April 14th...don't forget to get your tickets!


To read more about Melissa and her inspired food, catch her weekly column here: http://oakpark.suntimes.com/opinions/elsmo/index.html

“There was music from my neighbor's house through those summer nights. In his enchanted gardens, men and girls came and went like moths, among the whispering and the champagne and the stars. I believe that few people were actually invited to these parties. They just went.”


F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby


Hard drinking and festive environments reigned supreme during the post war prosperity of the 1920’s. Armed with affluence and optimism Gatsby-like guests clamored to throw and attend afternoon hotel parties. Opulent hotels are synonymous with the culture of the roaring twenties and none is more iconic than the Waldorf Astoria. Named after the hotel, The Waldorf Salad made its debut in late 1800’s, but peaked in popularity in the 1920’s. The salad historically featured assorted fruits and vegetables bound by a mayonnaise based dressing. Nothing about that sounds remotely appealing to me, but classics are classics for a reason. So…in the spirit of all things Gatsby, I’ve created a signature Waldorf inspired bite to serve at Pilgrim’s upcoming benefit. This delicious little nosh features homemade lady apple chips, cinnamon-honey crema, celery, golden raisin, apple, and lemon. Look for this delicious dish to add an unexpected sweet side to the arsenal of savory bites I’ll plating up for you on April 14th. See you then! -Mel