Posted on: November 13, 2019

Guests at Fall Fête experienced a night of whimsy at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse on Saturday, November 2nd as they helped raise $61,000 for the Friends of Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Foundation’s scholarship program, which allows residents experiencing financial hardship to attain reduced and/or no-fee recreation and athletic programs through the Glen Ellyn Park District. Each year, the program supports almost 200 Glen Ellyn families. Photos from the event are available here.

The evening included a catered meal from Maize + Mash, whiskey and wine tastings, a live auction, and the inaugural Falling Leaves Raffle. On the event’s success, Fall Fête Director Eileen Mullin-Gasteier, owner of EMG Consulting and Glen Ellyn resident said, “I am so proud of what we accomplished with Fall Fête and was honored to lead it. The Park District is so often the backdrop of my family’s Glen Ellyn life. Fall Fête’s efforts will help the children of our neighbors who have less to partake in the activities that shape our own children, to enjoy the camaraderie of team sports and so much more.”

For more information on the Friends of Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation or to get involved, please visit www.gepark.org/friends.