River North Business Association Hosts Winter Soiree Holiday Party January 16

Join the River North Business Association at its Winter Soiree post-holiday party January 16 at John Barleycorn

2013-01-13

CHICAGO, IL, January 13, 2013 (Press-News.org) You thought there was nothing left to celebrate? Join the River North Business Association at its Winter Soiree post-holiday party, 6-9 p.m. January 16 at John Barleycorn, 149 W. Kinzie St. in River North. The cost is $50. Register on-line at the River North Business Association website.

The new River North John Barleycorn opens its second floor to RNBA with plenty of food, drinks and fun including door prizes, music and goodies galore.

RNBA is partnering with the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago to help ensure that critically ill and injured children feel special every day of the year. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Soiree and exchange it for an extra door prize ticket for additional chances to win the prize you want. As patients come and go year round, there is always a need for toys, so please donate if you can.

Want to make it a night? The Holiday Inn Mart Plaza has a block of rooms priced at $79 so you can stay just steps from the event. Register by calling (312) 529-1112 and asking for the River North Business Association Winter Soiree rate. Rooms are limited so book today!

Purchase tickets by clicking here

Thanks to John Barleycorn and Preferred Sponsor
Erie LaSalle Body Shop and Car Care Center

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