Gasthaus's Weekend Bands for July

Friday July 3rd- Alterior Motives, Gates of Dis, & Caldera- classic metal covers (Slayer/Pantera) & originals
Saturday July 4th- Punk Night- Join us for your favorite local punk pands including the Oil Can Boys!

Friday July 10th- is a night of metal madness with The Madhatters & Develin
Saturday- Nitrous Rockside takes the stage playing your favorite classic rock covers from the 70s through today!

Friday July 17th- Southern Jack performs the best of ZZ top, Lynard Skynard, The Allman Brothers & all your other favorite southern rock bands!
Saturday July 18th- Local metal and rock bands including Dont' tell Momma, Article B, & Still Kickin perform!

Friday July 24th- The Bungdoons, Hay Perro, & the Repulsators - punk rock is alive in Elgin!
Saturday July 25th- Life Sentence & The Pimps- High energy classic rock is performed! PLUS- the Elgin Bar crawl- a night of music/prizes and great entertainment!

Kitchen is now open serving great wraps, sandwiches, appetizers & even a couple of classic German favorites! Stop in today! Open for lunch beginning in July!!

Downtown Elgin Top 10 List - October 8, 2008

Top 10 List

1 - Oktoberfest

2 - Tubes & Ira Glass

3 - Showcase is Open

4 - Football Packages

5 - Elgin 1440

6 - E-mail Marketing

7 - Window Wonderland

8 - Gala's and Dinners

9 - Broadway Favorites

10 - Lunch/Dinner

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Downtown Elgin Top 10 List - September 19, 2008

Top 10 List

1 - Out to Lunch

2 - Munching & Music

3 - ESO Gala Celebration

4 - DNA Awards & Gala

5 - Yoga Classes

6 - Harvest Market

7 - Hemmens Season

8 - Showcase is Open

9 - Y" Walk Weekend

10 - Cemetery Walk

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Downtown Elgin Top 10 List - August 21, 2008

Top 10 List

1 - Harvest Market

2 - Brown Bag

3 - Sidewalk Sales

4 - Out to Lunch

5 - Comedy

6 - Theater & Art

7 - Library Card Sign-Up

8 - Asian Fest

9 - Car Show

10 - DNA Gala

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Out to Lunch - Villa Verone

Monday, June 30, 12 Noon
Villa Verone, 13 Douglas Avenue

Out to Lunch with an Italian buffet(Caprese and Penne Primavera). The dessert is Lemon Ice and non-alcoholic beverages are included, all for the cost of $8.50, DNA board member Karin Jones is the guest speaker. To RSVP call 847.488.1456 or e-mail jbenson@elginil.org

August Out to Lunch

When: Monday, August 28th at 12 p.m.
Where: Prairie Rock Brewing Company
127 S. Grove Ave
Elgin, Illinois 60120

What:
The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin presents Out to Lunch, an opportunity to explore new restaurants and meet new people. Our guest for August is Jeff Swoboda, Chief of Operations, Elgin Police Department. His duties include ROPE, Community Relations/Crime prevention, Crime Free Housing and Nuisance Abatement.

Choice of a Club or Pulled Chicken sandwich with a fruit cup and the Chef's choice of dessert. $8.00 including a soft drink. Tax and gratuity not included.

RSVP to (847)488-1456 by August 25th.

July Out to Lunch

DNA’s Out to Lunch
Where:
Al's Cafe & Creamery
43 Dupage Court
Elgin, IL 60120

When: Monday, July 31st at Noon

Your choice of sandwich plus pop and a chocolate chip cookie for your sweet tooth for $7.50
Chicken Teriyaki
Char-grilled teriyaki marinated chicken breast, topped with melted Muenster cheese and grilled pineapple, served a toasted deluxe bun with lettuce and mayonnaise.
Eastside Roast Beef
Slice roast beef, sautéed onions, green peppers and mushrooms, melted Colby cheese on a bun with horseradish spread on the side.

Our guest will be the Rev. Neris Diaz-Cabello, the new EHN president and the Chaplain at Sherman Hospital.
RSVP at (847)488-1456 for your summer lunch and business networking by July 28th!!

June Out to Lunch

When: Monday, June 26th, 2006 at 12 pm
Where: Cafe Magdalena
13 Douglas Ave
Elgin, IL
What: Guest speaker Councilman John Walters. Lunch is a pasta buffet for $7 including soda.
How: To RSVP call 847.488.1456 before June 23rd.

Out to Lunch Photos, April and May

Akina's on April 24th, 2006

El Rincon de Pastigel Restaurant on May 22nd, 2006

May Out to Lunch

Date: May 22nd
Time: 12 pm
Location: El Pastigel Rincon, 154 E. Chicago St. Elgin, IL
- Our guest speaker is Shari Matthews Huizar, the Executive Director from Centro de Informacion. The price is $7 including soda. Please RSVP to 847.488.1456 by May 19th.

Out to Lunch at the DNA Office, February 27th

Lunch and network with us at the DNA office. Sherman Hospital will present the design for the new hospital on the west side and the plan for the existing location on the east side of Elgin. Call (847) 488-1456 to RSVP. Sandwiches from Quizno’s and beverages from Let’s Meet for Coffee will be available.

Monday, February 27th at 12 pm
DNA Office
2 Douglas Ave.
Elgin, IL

Out to Lunch at Jalapenos Restaurant

Join us for the monthly Out to Lunch event

Date: Monday, January 30th
Time: 12 pm
Where: Jalapenos Restaurant
7 Clock Tower Plaza
Elgin, IL

Dan Fox and Don Waters of the Elgin Leadership Academy will be our guests. Dan and Don have run the Academy with the backing of the Elgin Area Chamber for the last 15 years. The academy has nurtured hundreds of future leaders including a state representative, county board member, city council members, school board, social service and community organization board members and business leaders. Many DNA volunteers and staff members have attended over the years and Armida Dominguez, Jennifer Benson and Heidi Lipinski are in the academy this year. I am a proud alum of the class of 1999, "Leading Elgin Into the New Millennium". Please post a comment if you are an academy alumni and share the impact the experience has had on you.

So join us on the 30th to meet two individuals that have contributed in many ways to the volunteer spirit that defines this place we call Elgin.

The menu is an all you can eat Buffet Lunch. Please RSVP at (847)488-1456.

Out to Lunch, October 31st

Please join us for the last Out to Lunch of 2005!

Location:
Akina’s Thai Restaurant
23 S Grove Ave
Elgin, IL
Date: Monday, 10/31/05
Time: 12 pm
Menu: Buffet lunch for $7, includes beverage
Special guest: Councilman Tom Sandor

Costumes optional

Please RSVP to (847)488-1456 by October 28th.

Out to Lunch, September 26th

DNA Out To Lunch!!! - Monday, September 26th at Noon.
Break bread and network at El Rincon de Pastigel & Pastigel Bakery (Located at 154 E. Chicago). The price is $6.50 for a buffet lunch including a drink.

Our speaker is Lynne Bosley, the Executive Director from the United Way of Elgin. She will present a summary of the recent Needs Assessment and an update on hurricane relief efforts in Elgin. Please RSVP to DNA(847.488.1456) by 9/23.

July Out to Lunch

Come join your Downtown Elgin neighbors for food and conversation this Monday, July 25th at noon at Prairie Rock Brewing Co. , 127 S. Grove Ave. APPETIZERS and non-alcoholic DRINKS are included. The sandwich choices are Prime Rib, Club, Salmon, and Pulled Chicken. These include a choice of one side (rice, mixed fruit, french fries, coleslaw or mashed potatoes). The cost is $11.50 Please give DNA a call at (847) 488-1456 to make your reservation.

June Out to Lunch at Al's Cafe

The June Out to Lunch is Monday, June 27th at 12 pm at Al's Cafe & Creamery. Choose from three items, Grilled Chicken Salad, Hot Turkey Swiss or a Egg Salad sandwich. Your beverage is on Al's. RSVP to DNA by June 24th (847)488-1456.

New Twist for the May Out to Lunch

When:
Please join us for Out to Lunch on Monday, May 23rd at 12 Noon.
Where:
It will take place at the DNA office at 2 Douglas and will feature Downtown's own tasty Quiznos Subs and City Manager Femi Folarin.
Why:
It is an excellent opportunity to view the the Judson College City Center Visions display. This project has to be seen to be appreciated and it ends May 31st.
What:
Your box lunch includes chips, cookie, a canned drink, and of course a 6'' sub - your choice of Ham & Swiss, Turkey Lite, or Mesquite Chicken with Bacon - for $6.75.
You must RSVP to DNA with the sub of your choice if you are planning to attend this event (No shows will be billed). Call (847)488-1456 to reserve your lunch.

Monday's are the slowest day of the week for most restaurants so traditionaly we have Out to Lunch on the last Monday of the month. Since the last Monday this month is Memorial Day the date has been changed.

April Out to Lunch at Jalapenos

Join us for the monthly Out to Lunch event

Date: Monday, April 25th
Time: 12 pm
Where: Jalapenos Restaurant
7 Clock Tower Plaza
Elgin, IL

The menu will be an all you can eat Buffet Lunch.

March Out to Lunch at Akina's

Please join us at our March Out to Lunch as we celebrate Akina’s Thai Restaurant's second anniversary on Monday, March 28th at 12 noon. Akina’s is located at 23 S. Grove Avenue, Downtown Elgin. Enjoy their special lunch buffet for $7.50 (soft drink included). This special will be available until Friday, April 1st.