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Grayslake Central High School Class Of 1976 50th Reunion

DATE

September 25th, 2026 5:00pm
(ending September 26th, 2026 12:00am)

location

Contact Pattie Foss: Pattietodd@att.net
Contact Pattie Foss: Pattietodd@att.net , Grayslake , Illinois , 60030

Invited Classes

1976

About Event

Dear GCHS Class of 1976:
For those of you who are planning to attend our GCHS Class of 1976 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, September 26, please send your $60.00 payment (per person) by September 1, 2026 for the First Draft venue in one of the following ways:
(Additional information will be sent separately at a later date for the Friday night mixer on September 25.)

1) Zelle to Ed Ducett at: 708-927-3577 (Please include your name & GCHS Reunion in the “Message to the Recipient” box.)
or
2) Venmo to Ed Ducett at: @Ed-Ducett (Please include your name & GCHS Reunion in the “What’s this for?” Message box.)
Or
3) Check: to Ed Ducett at: Ed Ducett, Ducett Consulting, 1 North Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

Saturday Night Reunion - The Main Event!
 Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 GCHS Homecoming weekend.
 Location: First Draft, 250 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030. 224-541-4445. https://firstdraftgrayslake.net/.
o Informal Gathering. Private Party Area Upstairs: Entire upstairs for our use (elevator access is available). Large Bar, Tables, Pool Tables, Outdoor Rooftop Covered Area with Fireplace. (This venue has been secured with the required Down Payment to hold the date for us.)
 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
o At 9:00 p.m., the area will be opened up to other patrons, as we were unable to secure this venue for additional hours due to Homecoming weekend. We anticipate several other GCHS classes will head to this upstairs location. We can stay until 2:00 a.m. (For any night owls.)
 Cost: $60.00 per person.
o Appetizers will be provided. Drinks are optional at your expense.
 Parking: Lots of free parking; All of these parking locations should be fine Friday and Saturday night.
o Grayslake Feed Sales on Saturday after 1:00 p.m. and across the street from the Grayslake Feed Sales.
o Across from the Village Hall by “The Freeze” (formerly Tastee Freeze).

Looking forward to seeing all of you! 2 great evenings of fun and reconnecting!!!

Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Pattie

Pattie (Foss) Todd
Mobile: 847.293.7873
Additional Event
Friday Night Ice Breaker / Welcome Mixer
 Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 GCHS Homecoming weekend.
 Location: Charley’s, 255 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030. 847-223-4484.
o Informal Gathering. Charley’s has reserved the Outdoor Beer Garden for our Class.
o (According to the Internet, apparently this is considered one of Grayslake's oldest tavern buildings, formerly a silent movie theater during Prohibition!)
 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. (For any night owls.) We can start earlier for those not attending the 4:00 p.m. parade or the School Tours (See details further below).
 Cost: Drinks are optional at your expense. Cash Only.
They do not have food, but we are allowed to bring in food, snacks, or perhaps we could have pizzas delivered. (More info to be provided at a later date.)
 Parking: Lots of free parking; All of these parking locations should be fine Friday and Saturday night.
o Grayslake Feed Sales on Saturday after 1:00 p.m. and across the street from Feed Sales and the old bowling alley.
o Across from the Village Hall by The Freeze (formerly Tastee Freeze).