The Palatine Jaycees are looking to 2024 with new leadership and a renewed sense of pride in their work. 2023’s “Dare to Dream” year was highlighted by some truly wonderful events and one of the.
Updated 4/27/2021 7:00 PM
The organizers of Hometown Fest in Palatine said they made the difficult decision to scale back the event in July with no live music headliner, parade or fireworks, and the postponement of Family Day to later this year.
Still, they say there will be plenty of fun: a five-day carnival; a two-day arts, crafts and business expo; a showcase of community entertainment such as cheerleading and dance groups; a bags tournament; a scavenger hunt; and food and beverages, including alcohol.
And admission will remain free despite increased costs due to COVID-19.
It all begins June 12 with a new kickball tournament, with registration open at palatinejaycees.org/hometown-fest/kickball-tournament. The rain date is July 2.
Palatine Jaycees Name 2021 Officers 2021 Palatine Jaycees Board of Directors. Top left to bottom right: Hannah Meadow, President; Lindsay Schubel Nagle, Administrative Vice President; Becky Cohen, Individual Development Vice President; John Healey, Community Development Vice President; Sarah McKillop, Chairman of the Board; Joe Loquasto, Local Director; Thomas Skrocki, Treasurer; Danielle Green, Membership Development Vice President; Megan O’Brien, Chapter Management Vice President; Jenny Levin, Local Director; Megan McGaughey, Local Director; Jessie Levin, Local Director; Emily Reyes, Secretary.Lindsay Schubel Nagle
Updated 2/10/2021 8:55 AM
The Palatine Jaycees turned over the reins of the organization to their new Board of Directors for the 2021 fiscal year on January 16th at their virtual annual awards and installation banquet.