Date: 08.24.2013 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location: Lithuanian World Center, 14911E. 127th st Lemont, IL 60439
Event information: (708) 302-2121
(includes dinner and complimentary refreshment, music and dancing,
and our famous Lithuanian hospitality)
The National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame (NLAHF) is an educational, social, charitable, and non-profit organization dedicated to acquainting the general public with Lithuanian history and culture through the induction of persons of Lithuanian heritage who have contributed, in the arts, sciences, sports,and politics in the United States. The NLAHF will support and pursue initiatives that foster learning and education.
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