Wednesday, 7/3/2002 – Fireworks in Grant Park
A section of Grant Park will be yours for the taking. See the best fireworks show in the Midwest. Look for the big yellow "smiley face" flag (the same one we use for Sunday afternoon Beach Volleyball at North Ave. Beach. We’ll be on the lawn across from the Petrillo Band Shell (Columbus and Jackson) right by the Taste starting roughly 3:00p.m. on. The site will be marked off around 3pm and everyone is welcome to come early to get a tan, listen to live music and enjoy the Taste of Chicago. There are a variety of bands playing that day from rock to blues to jazz. The set up will be there come rain or shine. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:30pm. Remember that alcoholic beverages are technically prohibited on Chicago Park District property, so be discreet and use good judgment. Afterwards, we’ll all head to Kincade’s (Armitage & Sheffield, next to the "L" tracks).

Thursday, 7/4/2002 – Beach Volleyball on North Ave. Beach
Join the gang for a special midweek edition of beach volleyball at North Ave. Beach. Look for the PPC gang and our yellow "smiley face" flag.

Saturday, 7/6/2002 BBQ Party and Scavenger Hunt
The day begins with the traditional pre-Scavenger Hunt Party. The party is located at 916 W. Fullerton, #G. For locals, it’s on the North side of Fullerton (same side as Demon Dogs), just east of Sheffield and the "L" tracks. The Red Line, Brown Line, and Purple Line "L" trains all stop at Fullerton so they’re always a good bet, as is the #8 Halsted bus. The party is in the back of the building – go around the left (918) side.

For those driving in, get off the Kennedy Expressway at exit 47 (Fullerton, conveniently, and head East approximately 1-1/2 miles (towards the lake). Once you get to Sheffield, start looking for parking. Open parking is available on Fullerton. Watch out for neighborhood streets which require Zone 143 Resident Parking Permits after 6:00pm. You can also roll the dice and park in the lot in front of Blockbuster Video at Fullerton & Sheffield. The signs say they tow but I’ve never seen it happen.

Party selections will include grilled chicken breast sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, chips, salads etc. yada yada yada (i.e. standard party fare). Of course a mixture of drinks will be provided - beer, some mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic sodas.

There are rules at this party:

• You will be asked to fill out a "we don't hold you responsible for the stupid injury I caused myself because I was trying to impress someone of the opposite sex" form. It's only a formality. Please don't give the door person a hard time, she'll kick your butt.
• Wear something that can afford to get wet, since last year water balloons fell from the sky. How did it happen? We don't know to this day.
• Bring a smile. Frowns will not be accepted at the door. If you need a smile, just ask one of the committee members to give you one, free of charge.
• No talking, thinking or bringing work to the party. You will be flogged. You may bring business cards to pass out in order to get dates, meet new people or just because you have 700 of them in your top drawer at work and you need to get rid of them.
• Have fun!

The BBQ begins at Noon and will run until 5:45pm. At which time the event will come to a screeching halt. Yeah right! Actually, that's when you will be pulled away from everyone you know, put into a group of rowdy party goers and given instructions as to the Scavenger Hunt/Pub Crawl. It is estimated you’ll spend approx $20-$30 per person on the crawl, depending upon how much you drink (obviously), so bring a few bucks with you.

You will be receive a commemorative T-shirt, some Mardi Gras beads, a pen and sheet of paper with your questions to answer. You will be directed where to go with your team and the rules of play. You will have until 11p.m. to answer all questions and make it to the final location. The team with the most correct answers will win a trophy…bribery is strongly discouraged encouraged. Your referees will help you along the way. Then we all party at the last location and have the trophy presentation.

Map to the Party House

Scavenger Hunt Pub Crawl Route & Schedule

Note: that for those unable to make the BBQ Picnic Party during the day, we'll be selling wristbands for the Scavenger Hunt Pub Crawl at the event for $12 which includes an event T-Shirt, Mardi Gras Beads, games at the bars, the above drink specials, and placement on a team full of fun people to compete for the trophies!

Sunday, 7/7/2002 - The Day After
If you can make it to the next day, meet at a special location (house, not bar) for a leftovers-brunch. This is for the survivors of the BBQ/scavenger hunt. This will be the time to commiserate with or regale you comrades with tales of partying legerdemain and nurse the unavoidable hangover. The location and timing will be published the day of the BBQ/Crawl.

 Questions? Issues? Emergencies?

Best way to reach us last-minute is via our cell phones.

We look forward to seeing you at one or all of the events! If you cannot make it, we hope that you have a great and safe weekend, wherever you end up!