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4 on the 4th RacePosted by RVP Editor / June 22, 2017 / Edit postFinal plans coming togetherRace organization and and runner registration are in high gear for the 13th annual Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th, Presented by InMotion Foot & Ankle Center. The 4-mile run to celebrate the Fourth of July begins at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, starting and finishing in front of Elmhurst College on Prospect Ave., in Elmhurst. A 1-kilometer Kids run for ages 12-and-under begins at 8:25 a.m.Primary beneficiary of the race is the Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF) with a portion of proceeds also being given to the May Family Support Trust in honor of Darryl May, a standout runner and pioneer in the founding of the Elmhurst Running Club and the 4 on the 4th, who passed away earlier this year. Also new for 2017, runners are encouraged to bring a new pair of socks, still in its packaging, for donation to military veterans and others in need. A “Sock Man” collection vehicle will be visible for runners to drop off the socks.“We’re looking forward to another wonderful morning of running and celebration of our nation’s Independence,” said race director Bob Richards of the Elmhurst Running Club. “It’s about fun, family and fitness, and we hope to see a nice turnout. We do urge people to sign up ahead of time if at all possible.”Race information and online registration, including a course map, are available at www.4on4th.com. Runners who sign up by 8 p.m. Friday, June 30, will be able to pick up their packets ahead of race day at Fleet Feet Sports, 124 E. Schiller, Elmhurst. Hours will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, July 1; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, July 2; and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, July 3. In-person registration registration will be available during those hours as well as on race morning from 5:45 a.m.-7 a.m. at Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave. The registration fee increased $5 on race morning (July 4).The 4 on the 4th is one of 15 races on the Chicago Area Runners Association Runner’s Choice Circuit.For more information, e-mail 4on4th@elmhurstrunningclub.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Summer is here, which means the Block to Block Party is back and ready to rock! Visit the heart of downtown Elmhurst every Wednesday night, starting June 7th from 5:30pm-8:30pm for free, live music and family-friendly fun put on by the Elmhurst City Centre.Each week, there will be two new and different professional musicians/bands playing at the same time at two locations: City Centre Fountain Plaza, and new to this year, Elmhurst 255 Plaza at 255 N. York Road. Bringing a blanket or chair is encouraged for the Elmhurst 255 Plaza location, as there is spacious green lawn to watch and enjoy the music. ... See MoreSee Less
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Maddie Hurt among elite to compete in women’s national tournamentDistinguished Western Women’s Golf Association Amateur event comes to River Forest CCWhen top amateur golfers from around the world gather to compete in the upcoming 117th annual Women’s Western National Amateur Golf Championship, Elmhurst’s own Maddie Hurt will be in the line-up. An Elmhurst resident and recent graduate of Immaculate Conception Catholic Prep, Hurt will be playing in her largest-ever national event.“I’m really looking forward to competing in such a prestigious event,” Hurt said, “and it’s even more special because I get to play in front of a hometown crowd.” This year’s Women’s Western Golf Association (WWGA) amateur tournament will be held June 12-17 at River Forest Country Club (RFCC). The world-class golf course will present challenge to the 142 amateur players. Hurt is familiar with the course, having played there several times during her stand-out high school golf career that included a Class A girls golf championship. “I’m blessed to have some knowledge of the course,” she said.RFCC’s biggest event since Player vs Palmer in 1961The staff and members at RFCC are preparing the course and arranging logistics to support the tournament week. This is the biggest event held at River Forest since 1961, when the club hosted the televised "All-Star Golf Match” between golf legends Gary Player and Arnold Palmer."We are honored to host the 2017 Women's Western Amateur, an event with a history and tradition that rivals any in golf,” said club president and Elmhurst resident Dave Carlquist. “Our course will provide a stern test for this field of elite amateur players, and we look forward to an exciting week of competition.“It is a privilege to welcome outstanding players from around the United States and internationally. And it is truly a thrill to have Elmhurst’s own Maddie Hurt in the field.”More about the tournamentThe Women's Western Amateur is recognized as one of the top women's amateur events. Conducted by the Women's Western Golf Association (WWGA), the championship was first played in 1901, and it is the oldest annually-played championship in golf. Past champions include LPGA greats Stacy Lewis, 2016 player of the year Ariya Jutanagarn, 2016 U.S. Women's Open Champion Brittany Lang and Hall of Fame member Nancy Lopez.Maddie Hurt, who will play collegiate golf and major in business at Northern Illinois University in the fall, knows of the great tradition of golfers who have played in the WWGA amateur tournament in previous years. “I’m hoping I can perform to the best of my ability, and try to win or place really high,” she shared, anticipating a week of strong competition. ... See MoreSee Less
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