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READ ON!Come hangout and have a beer or two at Tangled Roots Brewing Company next Wednesday, October 14th from 5pm to 8pm for the Path Mender Benefit Event.
They have created a Path Mender Pale Ale to help support the “For the Love of Starved Rock” campaign, which helps improve the trails and make an accessible pathway at Starved Rock State Park.
One dollar from every bottle or glass of Path Mender will be donated to this cause.
There will be live entertainment from Black Velvet, who is an acoustic duo from Peoria. Stick around for the silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.
Path Mender Pale Ale and apparel will also be for sale along with a limited food menu.
This event will take place outdoors in the Tangled Roots tent, so grab your fall layers and cheers to the rest of the week!
For more information, visit www.hcdestinations.com/Event-Details?eventer=12725