Dear ANZACC’ers,

We are well into summer and excited for upcoming events including Bunnings By the Beach!

A few new Aussie athletes have come to Chicago with:

Bec Allen now playing for Chicago Sky
Lachlan Olbrich drafted by the Bulls

And exciting news that there is a new Aussie bakery just opened in Roselle called Reds Rolls.

Some of the ANZACC committee went out last week to sample the goods and the sausage

rolls were delicious. Website yet to come but follow them on:

Facebook – @redsrolls
Instagram - @eatredsrolls

A quick recap of Q2 includes the:

Strings of Spring Networking event – hosted by Goddess and the Grocer and featuring guest NZ Violinist, Benjamin Baker, performing. We look forward to welcoming Ben back next year for the At Worlds Edge music festival.

ANZAC Day Ceremony – the Consulate put on another beautiful commemoration for the ANZAC’s on April 25 th down by the river. Big thanks to Mojo coffee for the gunfire breakfast.

Australian election – Many visited the Consulate to cast your votes in the 2025 Australian Federal Election.

NASCAR Viewing Party – Sweeping views of the track were enjoyed for a few dozen

Aussie and Kiwis to cheer on both an Aussie and Kiwi driver with New Zealander, Shane Van Ginsburgen eventually winning the race!

EVENTS

AUGUST 16 TH – BUNNINGS BY THE BEACH

There are over 70 tickets reserved so please RSVP ASAP so we cater accordingly. Note that

this is a free event, but food served will be for sale.

And HOT OFF THE PRESS is that newly opened Aussie bakery Reds Rolls will be offering up

sausage rolls and a range of Aussie sweet treats! Follow them on 🔗Facebook & 🔗Instagram

Don’t forget there are event-specific t-shirts available….details below.

🔗RSVP on Eventbrite — free tickets, but donations strongly encouraged to help the ANZACC Committee run this and future gatherings
🔗Merch available now! Use code ANZACC for 10% off. Need to order by August 1 st . All profits from the Bunnings tee support ANZACC. Bunnings By The Beach by AFewRoosLoose on Etsy.

upcoming events

SEPTEMBER 13th – ANNUAL AFL HENDRIE CUP FAMILY DAY EVENT
- A joint event with the Chicago Swans AFL team to watch the annual Hendrie Cup AFL match at Waveland Fields
SEPTEMBER 26TH – AFL GRAND FINAL HOSTED BY CHICAGO SWANS
- Huge event at Duffys Tavern from 10pm Friday Sept 26th.
- 100+ attendees
- Tickets for purchase and final details coming out soon
NOVEMBER 3RD – MELBOURNE CUP WATCH PARTY
- Hosted by Chapel St Café on Monday night Nov 3rd from 8-10pm
- Prizes for best dressed “Fashions on the Field”
- Melb Cup Sweeps on offer and possibly some 2-Up!
OTHER HAPPENINGS IN THE COMMUNITY
July 30: 🔗E-3 Visa & US Immigration Monthly Virtual Event
July 31 – Aug 3: Lollapalooza with Aussie performers – Rufus Du Sol, Dom Dolla and Ocean Alley
November 1st: All Blacks vs Ireland at Soldier Field
Regular weekly events as Chapel St Café include:
o Trivia Night every Monday
o Happy Hour every day 4-6pm
o Fish Fry Fridays
Know of more upcoming Kiwi or Aussie events in Chicago or if there are anything that
community members want to add? Let us know by emailing gday@anzacc.org
If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please subscribe.
Cheers,
THE ANZACC TEAM

April 25th - ANZAC Day AFL viewing party at Chapel Street cafe

Its not often that timing allows for a Friday night ANZAC Day AFL match to be watched live here in Chicago. But ANZACC MidWest and the Chicago Swans AFL Club are joining up to invite all along to Chapel St Café to watch the Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda at 10pm on Friday April 25th.

May 3rd - Australian federal election

If you are eligible to vote in the upcoming Federal election in Australia the Australian Consulate-General in Chicago will provide in-person voting services from April 22nd – May 2nd. For voting updates, keep an eye on the Consulate social media accounts and also Australians overseas - Australian Electoral Commission.

May 31st - Family day outing to the Chicago Hounds rugby match

The Chicago Hounds have only lost 1 game this season and currently leading their division and 3rd on the overall ladder. With an Aussie coach who is an ex-wallaby and a handful of Australia and New Zealand players on the team, we are working with the team to plan a family day that will include:

Tailgating before the game
Discounted tickets sitting in a group
Meet and greet with coach and players

More details to come.

September 13 - End of Summer BBQ

A joint event with the Chicago Swans AFL team to watch the annual Hendrie Cup AFL match at Waveland Fields.

OTHER HAPPENINGS IN THE COMMUNITY

April 2nd – Kylie Minogue at All State Arena
April 28th – Nick Cave at the Salt Shed
May 24th – AC/DC at Soldier Field
June 8th – Former NZ Prime Minister Jacinta Adern speaking at North Western Uni
June 27th - Aussie band Cat Empire performs at Thalia Hall
July 31 – Aug 3 – Lollapalooza with Aussie performers – Rufus Du Sol, Dom Dolla and Ocean Alley
November 1st - All Blacks vs Ireland at Soldier Field

SPORTING OPPORUNITIES IN CHICAGO

Know of more upcoming Kiwi or Aussie events in Chicago or if there are anything that community members want to add? Let us know by emailing gday@anzacc.org

If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please visit our website at www.anzacc.org to subscribe!

Cheers,

THE ANZACC TEAM

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