Croatian lodge to host concert in St. David

ST. DAVID -- The Patria tamburitza ensemble from the Slavonia region ofCroatia will present a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at the St. David Optimist Club Pavilion.

For the seventh year, Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 367 of Canton has been chosen as a host for a Croatian group's musical tour of the U.S. and Canada. The tour is sponsored by the Croatian Fraternal Union of America, which is based in Pittsburgh.

There is an admission charge for adults, but children will be admitted free of charge. Seating is available, but personal lawn chairs may be more comfortable.

Lodge members at 5 p.m. will start serving a light meal of bratwurst or hamburger, chips and dessert for a price. Coffee, tea and water are available for free to all in attendance. Other beverages may be brought individually (BYOB), a press release said.

St. David is located three miles south of Canton, along Illinois Route 100. For more information, call Andy Sepich at 309/263-1193.

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