Grinnell-in-Chicago: South Shore Picnic
Doug Dobrzynski '13, Dixon Romeo '17, the Grinnell-in-Chicago Regional Planning Committee, and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations invite all members of the Grinnell community and their families to the Grinnell-in-Chicago summer picnic. See old friends, make new ones, and give a special welcome to the just-graduated class of 2019 and the entering class of 2023.
Grinnell Summer Picnic
4–7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11
South Shore Cultural Center, Picnic Grove
7059 S. South Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60649
Please register with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations by Sunday, Aug. 4. Phone: 866-850-1846; online below.
Potluck instructions
Please bring a dish to share based on the list below.
If you or your Grinnellian is class of:
2017–2023 — please bring beverage or dish of your choice
2006–2016 — please bring a dessert, side dish, or salad
2005 and earlier — please bring main dish
As hosts, Dixon, Doug, and the planning committee will provide a few dishes for our potluck meal. When considering your potluck contribution, please note that we will not have access to a grill on site. Plates, napkins, and utensils will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own reusable table service to minimize waste. Please bring picnic blankets and chairs if you are able.
Parking
Metered parking is available on site; the South Shore stop on the Metra Electric District (ME) to University Park is one block from the South Shore Cultural Center.
We look forward to seeing you!