Many of you "Old Timers" will know what this party is all about.
For the rest of you...
Friends of Jamaica USA (No longer active) was a charity founded by Wayne Pearce and I took over as the Director in 2002.
We had some kick butt fundraisers in Rockford IL (It sits on the Rock River in Northern Illinois.)
My friend Sally and a few others thought a reunion party would be fun, and I agreed.
So we will be gathering on September 15th at Brewsky's in Rockford, and will be raising some money for Mt Airy All Age School in Negril while we enjoy great Reggae from De Hurricane Band and share our love of Jamaica. It will be bring food to share and Sally will be bringing her famous Enchiladas.
People have been known to come from all over the United States for this party. The "pre-party" starts on Friday. I will talk to Sweden House this week for availability. They have a great meeting room for us to gather.
Flying in to O'Hare - ORD - is an option. There is a scheduled bus every hour between O'Hare and Rockford. I will arrange to get you to the Sweden House from their bus terminal. There is also a scheduled bus from Midway, but not as often.
http://www.coachusa.com/vangalder/ss.tickets.asp
Rockford has an airport as well - RFD - as another option. Allegiant flies into RFD. I can also help get you to the Hotel from there. It's not far.
The party will start at 6PM. De Hurricane will play from 7 until 10. Then the "after-party" at the Hotel.
There will be lots of door prizes and a silent auction. Many Jamaican items. Sally is also making one of her famous rum cakes. And I bet we can talk Mickey into making one too.
Mark your calendars, check for flights, tell your friends, and join us for a great party for a good cause. It's one of the best times you can have without being in Jamaica.
Email me at nursemarica4 at yahoo dot com with questions.
