Sinatra and Pasta Night Benefit Dec.1

The 6th annual Sinatra and Pasta, a fundraiser and food drive for the benefit of Journeys from PADS to HOPE, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Band Room, located at 180 N. Smith Street in downtown Palatine.

Admission to the event is $15 at the door and open to the public, a press release stated. Attendees are encouraged to bring two non-perishable food items for Journeys food pantry. 

In addition to non-perishable foods such as canned tomato sauce & paste, instant mashed potatoes, crackers, muffin mix, jelly, tuna, cereal, rice, tuna/hamburger helper and peanut butter, the food pantry is in need of can openers, condiments and plastic silverware.

“Journeys is there to help. Help get people on their feet and secure gainful employment in an effort to battle homelessness and near homelessness,” stated event coordinator Liz Noe of ElizEvents in a press release.

Noe stated “I’m excited to be part of this annual effort to fill their pantry for the upcoming winter.” 

Attendees will be treated to an unlimited pasta dinner buffet, raffle prizes, and an evening Tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes by performer Sam Magdal.  Magdal has captured hearts and aroused the romance in his audiences for years with his gifted talent to perfectly match the voice and stylization of Frank Sinatra.  

Magdal said, “I’m excited to once again perform at Durty Nellie’s. Performing on stage is a passion of mine, and it is a special treat to be back for my 6th year.” Magdal concentrates on performing in the Chicago market and has been privileged to perform at some of the finest of establishments in the area, including the Drake Hotel, Portofinos, and Cy's.  

For further information, please contact (847) 217-1845. Groups of more than 10 are welcome but encouraged to call ahead for reserved seats. Sponsorships and raffle donations are being accepted.

In addition to the food pantry, Journeys assists men, women, and families who have become or are at risk of becoming homeless. Focusing on intervention and prevention, they offer clients mental health support, job counseling and referrals, and help in securing a permanent residence. As the days get colder, Journeys opens 19 faith-based shelters, each providing a warm place to sleep and a hot meal.

Information submitted by Liz Noe.