Google CET 2021 Day Trip Brochure 2021 June to October+ Theatre Tours
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2021 CET DAY AND THEATRE TOURS Important Instructions for Day Trip Reservations - Please Read! 1. Reservations will be accepted beginning April 15, 2021 at 10am. 2. No in-person reservations will be accepted. Please do not come to the CET office. Reservations can be made by phone at 847-718-7709 between the hours of 10am-2pm, Mon-Fri only. If you leave a message, include the trip(s) you have selected and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also email your selections beginning April 15 at 10am to [email protected] (emails are preferred). 3. Our payment method for Day Trips has changed. We will now accept credit/debit cards only for payment (exceptions made for those who do not have a credit/debit card). We will need the credit card number when you book the tour. Your credit card will not, however, be charged at that time. We will automatically charge your card 60 days prior to the trip. If you email or leave a message with your Day Trip selections, do not include your credit/debit card number in your email or phone message, we will contact you for the necessary information. 4. Once your reservation is confirmed we will email (preferred method) or postal mail you a confirmation for your Day Trip that will include the date your credit/debit card will be charged. 5. Any CET Discounts you have should be mentioned at time of reservation, or at the very least prior to final payment, as no discounts will be refunded after final payment is charged. The only discounts accepted for Day Trips are CET Day Trip Rewards (three rewards equal three points for $5 off a trip) and Birthday Cards. Rewards that expired between March 1, 2020 through April 1, 2021 will be honored through December 31, 2021. 6. Cancellations received prior to the final payment date will be refunded to your credit/debit card less a $10 administrative fee. Cancellations after the final payment is charged are nonrefundable unless a replacement is found. 7. Approximately two weeks prior to the date of your Day Trip you will receive final instructions via email (preferred method) or postal mail. This letter will give you details such as where to board the motorcoach, times, Tour Director, and other details relevant to the trip. 8. At the time of publication, the state of Illinois was in Phase Four Covid Protocol. Based on mitigations imposed at the time of your Day Trip, CET may need to make changes to the tour, reschedule or cancel the tour. We ask for your flexibility and patience should this be necessary. 9. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s) will not be required, but it is highly recommended. The only exception to this is if any of our suppliers (theatre, restaurant, motorcoach company, etc) requires proof of vaccination, then CET will also. You will be notified if this is the case. All travelers will be asked to sign a waiver of liability prior to your trip. 10. Face masks and hand sanitizing will be required until further notice. Social distancing aboard the motorcoach/in restaurants and attractions will be enforced based on the COVID-19 mitigation regulations at the time of your Day Trip. 11. A brief description of CET Day Trips is found in this issue. If you’d like more information we can email you a more detailed list, or visit our website at ce.d214.org. 12. We look forward to seeing you aboard again! Spectacular Gardens of the Rock River Valley Tue. June 15 $106 Travel to the Rock River Valley to explore the region's beautiful gardens. In Janesville, WI tour the majestic Rotary Botanical Gardens. A guided tour of this stunning showcase features 24 different garden areas and more than 4,000 plant varieties. The Garden is home to many dramatic and internationally themed gardens including Japanese, Scottish, French, Italian and English Cottage Gardens. See the spectacular Sunken Gardens where large cottonwoods and honey locust overhang planting beds filled with drifts of colorful blooms from bulbs, perennials and annuals. At Anderson Japanese Gardens, tour one of North America's highest-rated Japanese Gardens. Highlights include meandering streams, koi-filled ponds and plunging waterfalls. Lunch today is at the historic Stockholm Inn in Rockford, IL. This Scandinavian-style restaurant is known for its delicious home cooking and has hosted Dinah Shore and Mickey Rooney. Wisconsin Friday Fish Fry & Milwaukee Boat Cruise Fri. June 25 $120 Along with cheese, beer and bratwurst, the Friday fish fry is one of Wisconsin's most distinctive traditions and a part of state lore. Developed in the 1870s by European settlers observing meatless Fridays and using the bounty provided by the Lake Michigan waters, the tradition has grown into an incredibly popular weekly event. Before sitting down for a Fish Fry at Milwaukee’s Lakefront Brewery, we’ll take a tour of the Brewery, ranked the fourth best brewery tour in America by Trip Advisor. Housed in the historic old Milwaukee Electric Railway coal-fired power plant along the riverwalk, you’ll have the chance to sample their much sought-after beers. We then sit down to enjoy the Lakefront’s award-winning beer-battered cod, fried to perfection and served with their traditional sides. During the meal, enjoy the music of the Brewhaus Polka Kings. Prior to the Brewery Tour and Fish Fry, we’ll board one of the Milwaukee Boat Lines excursion boats for a 90-minute cruise on the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan. See the beauty and charm of Milwaukee on this fun and educational narrated cruise. From the unique architecture, bridges and river sculptures that line the lakefront to the magnificent skyline views featuring the Milwaukee Art Museum, yacht clubs and the Summerfest grounds, the views are amazing! Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Game Wed. June 30 $TBA* For baseball fans, who are ready to be back in the seats we hope to see our Chicago Cubs battle the Milwaukee Brewers for an afternoon game in Milwaukee! Board the comforts of a deluxe motorcoach as we head to Milwaukee’s beautiful American Family Field (formerly Miller Park) to see the Cubs in action. Watch your favorite Cubs stars in this state of the art ballpark where you can't help but feel the reincarnation of baseball's romantic past. With its natural grass, unique configuration and a retractable roof (no rainouts!), it separates this ballpark from any in the world. In addition to seeing our Cub heroes such as Rizzo, Bryant and Baez you’ll enjoy the amenities of modern Miller Park. See the famous Uecker seat, the Racing Sausages in the 6th inning and the park’s statues which pay tribute to Milwaukee baseball legends such as Henry Aaron, Bud Selig and Robin Yount. Also, each fan on the tour will receive $20 in Brewers Bucks to use towards the park's renowned food items. *NOTE: Due to present COVID pandemic mitigations, Major League Baseball is not permitted to operate at full capacity. At the time of printing, group tickets are not yet available. Let us know if you are interested and if and when group tickets do become available we will call with pricing and seat location to see if you would like to purchase the tour. The Chicago Outfit- "Operation Family Secrets" Tue. July 13 $109 Get the inside story of Operation Family Secrets, an FBI investigation of mob-related crimes in Chicago. The FBI called it one of the most successful investigations of organized crime ever conducted. The investigation began in mid-1998 when Frank Calabrese Jr, wrote a letter to the FBI saying he wanted help to keep his dangerous father and mob boss Frank Sr, in prison. You’ll have the opportunity to “take a ride” with Frank Calabrese Jr, as he recounts his days and nights working as a soldier in his father's Chinatown crew and shows us actual crime scenes he experienced firsthand. See news clips and photos, and hear fascinating stories from a charismatic and great storyteller on how the Chicago mob operated, past and present. You will learn why he made his decision to turn against his father and the Chicago outfit, resulting in the conviction of mob heavyweights Joey “the Clown” Lombardo, street boss James Marcello, his father and his uncle Nick. Hear how the case also brought out the true story of the Spilotro Brothers hit, famously depicted in the movie “Casino” and the events leading to the historic trial in 2007. Lunch is included at one of Chicago’s most beloved restaurants, Harry Caray’s Restaurant on Kinzie St. The historic building was once the home of the notorious enforcer of the Al Capone gang, Frank Nitti, who had an apartment on the fourth floor. Relics from his life of crime were uncovered in 1998 when an electrician drilled a hole in the wall of the basement that revealed a hidden room spanning the width of the upstairs bar. Now referred to as Nitti’s Vault, it houses photographs, newspaper articles and legal documents from Nitti’s life. Recent evidence has revealed that the building also housed a speakeasy and two illegal slot machine manufacturing companies in the 1920’s. Hoosier Cabinets & Coppes Commons Tue. July 20 $108 Enjoy a delightful getaway as we travel to northern Indiana’s Elkhart County for a delightful tour and to learn of the rich history of Hoosier Cabinets and Coppes Commons. In 1914 the Coppes Brothers of Nappanee, IN established Napanee (spelled with only one p) Dutch Kitchenet, manufacturers of quality kitchen Cabinets including Hoosier Cabinets, a popular stand-alone kitchen cabinet on small casters.