KCC Geneva Concours d'Elegance_081921

GENEVA

CONCOURS August 22, 2021

d’Elegance

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Geneva Concours d’Elegance Sunday, August 22, 2021 Classic Car enthusiasts will gather together again in Geneva, Illinois and view a beautiful collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles. Participants from all over the Country will display their prized automobiles on Third street, hoping to be awarded one of the coveted “Benz” Trophies.

Third Street is the heart of Geneva’s charming downtown shopping district lined with shops, restaurants, parks and historical buildings. This event is open to the public at no cost making this a wonderful family event with something for everyone to enjoy and marvel.

The August 22, 2021 Geneva Concours d’Elegance will feature early Autos built in the Chicago area, the Ford Motor Company’s first time through the alphabet (that is A through T), honor the 60th Birthday of the Chevrolet Corvair, the 100th Birthday of both Duesenberg and Citroen Automobile manufacturing Companies, and the Sports Car Club of America celebrating Seven Decades of Motorsports.

Celebrate with us on Sunday August 22, 2021 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

The beneficiary of this year’s event is the LivingWell Cancer Resource Center.

Location Beautiful, historic downtown Geneva, Illinois is located in Kane County. The city of 23,000 residents, located 40 miles west of Chicago, is situated perfectly in the Fox River Valley. The

event is being held on Third Street, the heart of the downtown business district of charming shops, boutiques and restaurants and only a block from the Metra Station.

Schedule of events 10 am - 4 pm......................................... The Geneva

Concours d’Elegance

Third Street from State to South Street/All side streets, Open to the public, donations please.

7 am.................................. Registration - Fulton and

South Second Street 9 am........................................ Judging Commences 10 am......................................Concours Opens and

is Free to the Public 3 pm.......................Awards Ceremony - Franklin and

South Third Street 4 pm............................ Geneva Concours Concludes

ONLY IN GENEVA

Sunday, August 22, 2021

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SEPT. 10-12, 2021

Festival of the Vine

Geneva’s Festival of the Vine is a fabulous time for friends and families. Taste wines from around the world. Feast on mouth-watering specialties from Geneva’s acclaimed eateries at our Flavor Fare. Find unique gifts at our incredible Art and Crafts show. For events schedule and details, go to genevachamber.com.

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How you can help Volunteers are an integral part of LivingWell Cancer Resource Center. They play a vital role in our organization and positively impact people facing cancer. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please visit livingwellcrc.org/get-involved/volunteer.

Volunteers are used in a variety of roles, including: • Fitness/Yoga Instructors – Volunteers who are certified and interested in teaching mind/body fitness classes for people who have or had cancer are appreciated.

• Front Desk/Clerical – Answer telephones, greet and direct participants as they arrive for programs/services, register participants for programs, and other administrative tasks as they come up.

• Fundraising – There are two major fundraisers for LivingWell Cancer Resource Center. Both require a committee of 20 to 30 volunteers working together to coordinate a variety of tasks including team recruitment, corporate sponsorship, securing food, snacks, beverages, entertainment; coat-check, registration, serving, the live auction, securing sponsorships, invitations, wine, music and flowers, and raffle and auction items or setup and cleanup.

• Touch Therapists – are Licensed Estheticians, Licensed Massage Therapists, Certified Reflexology or Reiki practitioners who can volunteer an occasional morning or afternoon are appreciated at LivingWell.

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PEDAL TO THE METAL

Classic cars race back to the Tri-Cities for the return of the popular Geneva Concours d’Elegance

By Chris Walker Photos by David Wilks Photography and Sheila Joynt

To say that the Geneva Concours d’Elegance was missed last year is an understatement.

“You have no idea how many phone calls we’ve had,” says Patt Barrett, director of the annual Geneva Concours d’Elegance event. “‘Are you having the show?’”

After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, Barrett says the event will return to Geneva on Aug. 22. A wonderful variety of the best classic, exotic and race automobiles that showcase the heritage, artistic and engineering significance of the automobile will be on display on Geneva’s vibrant Third Street.

Concours d’Elegance is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at no cost, so whether you’re into classic cars and this is an event you cannot miss, you’re simply someone looking to try something new and affordable to do, or you’re looking for a reason to visit downtown Geneva, Barrett is hopeful folks visit.

“We’ll have the early Fords, A through T, that were built in the Chicago area,” she says. “There will be multiple things to look at with probably about 150 cars there and a number of car clubs will be there on display behind the Kane County Courthouse.”

This year’s event will honor the 60th birthday of the

Chevrolet Corvair and Austin Mini Cooper, the 100th birthday of both Duesenberg and Citroën automobile manufacturing companies and, finally, the Sports Car Club of America, which is celebrating seven decades of motorsports.

“We’ll have some cars coming in from Wisconsin and Michigan, Pennsylvania and Iowa so we’re pulling them from neighboring states,” Barrett says. “We do have some cars that will come back every three years so we do have a winner’s circle where some that have won are on display, so you might see a couple cars you’ve seen before, but most are pretty unique and haven’t been here before.”

The Corvair, which remains the only American-designed, mass-produced passenger car with a rear-mounted, aircooled engine, was revolutionary at its time.

The Mini, created by Alec Issigonis and produced by the

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1955 Ferrari Europa GT

British Motor Corporation, was intended as an affordable vehicle in response to an oil crisis. Today, the car remains an icon of the ’60s.

The beautiful collection of automobiles, on display for one’s perusal, will be vying for coveted “Benz” trophies, although the real winners here are those who support the mission of LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, the beneficiary of this year’s event.

LivingWell is a gathering place in Geneva where people come together through the shared experience of a cancer

diagnosis. Its mission is “to provide compassionate care that empowers, encourages, supports and offers hope to patients with cancer and their families,” according to the organization’s website.

“It’s not just about all the cars, but also the beneficiaries,” Barrett says. “LivingWell Cancer Resource Center is a part of Northwestern Medicine and is a great place with great programs that are free of charge for cancer patients, their loved ones and families.”

Visit www.genevaconcours.net for the latest info.

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State Street Diner 630 W. State St.

Geneva Chamber of Commerce 8 S. Third St.

State Street Jewelers 230 W. State St.

Gen-Hoe Restaurant 537 E. State St.

Stockholm’s Brew Pub 306 W. State St.

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Upcoming Events Classic Car Shows Thursday evenings in July and August Fourth & James streets (Courthouse parking lot) Whether you enjoy a “Little Deuce Coupe”, “Pink Cadillac” or “Little Red Corvette”, the Geneva Chamber car shows on Thursday nights, from 5-8 pm, in July and August will be a gas. It is an organized, but casual opportunity for collectors to gather together and showcase their cars and motorcycles. Stroll the grounds of the historic Kane County Courthouse and enjoy downtown Geneva on a summer evening. Bring your family for something to eat, listen to great music and enjoy the wonderful community event. Just one more reason why downtown Geneva is the place to be.

Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival September 5 - 6 Island Park (Route 25 and Route 38) This festival will be held Labor Day Weekend at Island Park in Geneva. Some of this event may be virtual.

Please visit foxvalleyfolk.com for complete and updated information.

Festival of the Vine - September 10-12 West State (Route 38) and North Fourth streets Celebrate the end of summer with distinctive local cuisine at this autumn harvest festival. Geneva restaurants create an array of specialties all under an outdoor tent at the “Flavor Fare” partnered with wine and great musical entertainment. An arts and crafts show, horse drawn carriage and scenic trolley rides add to the merriment.

Several exceptional wine tasting and dinner events also take place around the downtown where specialty shops are housed in 100-year-old buildings. General admission is free; fee for some activities.

Geneva French Market – Sundays through Nov. 14 Metra train station parking lot The French Market features farm produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry, handbags and more. Come check out the variety of great offerings the market has to offer.

Sundays from 9 am-2 pm. The market is conveniently located in downtown Geneva.

For information on these events and more please visit genevachamber.com/festival_events.php.

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All about our beneficiary –

LivingWell Cancer Resource Center LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, part of Northwestern Medicine, is a community-based, community-funded organization support center where people impacted by can gather for education, counseling and support.

Located in Geneva, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center’s professionally trained, licensed clinical staff and volunteers facilitate more than 100 programs and services to patients and their families, all free of charge. The LivingWell team is dedicated to providing programs to empower patients, families and caregivers to confidently navigate a cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.

LivingWell focuses on: • Evidence-based medically mainstream programs • Empowerment through education • Strength and healing through stress management activities • Providing support and education in a variety of formats LivingWell is celebrating their 15th year and is honored to have supported more than 75,000 clients during this time.

Clients know when they turn to LivingWell, their individualized psychosocial treatment plans are grounded in the world-class care of Northwestern Medicine.

LivingWell Cancer Resource Center 442 Williamsburg Ave. Geneva, IL 60134 • (630) 262-1111

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What LivingWell needs LivingWell Cancer Resource Center offers all of its programs and services free of charge, and it is able to do so thanks to the generosity of its community partners and individuals who are committed to its mission.

The center is privileged to offer all 100+ programs and services free of charge. This is due to the generosity of community partners and incredibly giving individuals who are committed to our mission.

Bottled water Gift certificates • To local grocery stores to support the culinary programs • For local art stores for art supplies • Target/VISA/MasterCard to support general

supplies and special programs

Paper Products • Facial Tissues • Paper Towels

New Art Supplies • Alcohol ink • Paper (watercolor paper, mixed media paper) • Canvas (Blank Paint Canvas panels) • Pencils/markers (Prismacolor Premier colored

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Linens & Cleaning Supplies • Sheet Sets (White): single bed sized for massage

therapy tables • Flannel sheets (neutral): single bed sized for

massage therapy tables • Washcloths • Hand towels Miscellaneous • AA batteries • Swiffer WetJet Wood cleaner and cloths • Large/Gallon Ziploc baggies

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