Lake Forest Bank Sponsors Kids’ Fun Races in Lake Bluff on 7/27

The Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company is sponsoring the kids’ fun races in downtown Lake Bluff for the 8th consecutive year on Saturday afternoon, July 27th starting at 6:15 pm. Kids ages 3-9 can take part in the Lake Bluff bike races, but go at their own pace and with their own age group. Each of the separate heats ends at the finish line of the racecourse at the corner of Scranton and Oak – just like the pros.

“Lake Forest Bank & Trust is proud to sponsor the Kids’ Fun Races in Lake Bluff again this year,” said Tina Martoccio, manager of the Lake Bluff branch of the bank. “As the hometown bank here in Lake Bluff, we welcome the community to this special event. Come visit us right in the heart of the Village at 4 E. Scranton. Lake Forest Bank & Trust offers a great savings program for kids in the community, too. Stop into the bank with your kids – they’ll learn how saving can be fun – and we’ll show you hometown banking at its best.”

“Each child who rides in the fun races will receive a medal and a Take2 Coupon to use for a yummy treat at Suzy’s Swirl on Rockland Rd. across from Target,” said Marco Colbert, the race organizer. Suzy’s Swirl will also be serving frozen delights in the food court of the Block Party adjacent to the bike races.”

A parent or guardian must register each child in advance. Registration will take place at the Lake Bluff branch of the Lake Forest Bank from Monday, July 22nd to Friday, July 26th from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and on Saturday, July 27th from 8:30 am to noon. Registration after noon on Saturday will be available at racer registration at the corner of Scranton and Oak across from Bufflington’s.

There is no entry fee and each child who participates must wear a helmet.

The Kids’ Fun Races are part of the 8th annual Northwestern Medicine Lake Bluff Criterium & Block Party. The bike racing starts at 9:45 am on July 27th and the Block Party starts at 4:00 pm with live musical entertainment, good food from local restaurants and libations, and fun activities for kids of all ages. This year’s bands are School of Rock from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, and The Breakfast Club starts playing at 8:00 pm. The amazing Chris Clark Bicycle Stunt Show returns for the second year, with performances at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm by the Village Green. The Community Church will raffle a bike from Hub & Cycle in Lake Bluff and serve beer from Lake Bluff Brewing Co., with proceeds benefitting World Bicycle Relief.

For more information contact race director Marc Colbert, 847.644.0277 or visit www.lakebluffcriterium.com .