# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Celebrating Viorel "Wally" Stirbu
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ROCO Chicago invites you to celebrate a remarkable member of our community: Viorel “Wally” Stirbu — retired Chicago Fire Department engineer, proud Romanian-American, and now the oldest Romanians to summit Mount Everest and complete the Seven Summits Challenge.
RSVP here:
https://www.rocochicago.org/viorel_stirbu_celebration 

On May 18, 2026, at the age of 75, Wally reached the summit of Mount Everest, standing at 8,849 meters, the highest point on Earth. At the top, he held the Romanian and American flags — a powerful image for all of us who know what it means to carry more than one home in our hearts.

This achievement is extraordinary by any measure. But for our community, it feels personal. Wally’s story speaks to courage, discipline, resilience, and the kind of quiet determination that inspires people across generations.

We are honored to welcome him home and celebrate this moment together.

Event Details

Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: ROCO Chicago

The event is a community gathering to honor Wally’s journey, recognize his historic achievement, and celebrate the pride he brought to both the Romanian and American flags.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lincolnwood/celebrating-viorel-wally-stirbu/200030220084245
- **Event Categories**: Business, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 42

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lincolnwood
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5406 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60625
- **lat**: 41.97971
- **long**: -87.70911
- **full address**: 5406 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60625, 5406 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-3922, United States, Lincolnwood

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Celebrating Viorel "Wally" Stirbu
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/47c466656d840a48d942bc33672665df25549f575dee1e8233afc7493f4d8a8e-rimg-w1200-h626-dc021f4f-gmir?v=1781898931

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Celebrating Viorel "Wally" Stirbu being held?
  - **A:** Celebrating Viorel "Wally" Stirbu takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 5406 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60625, 5406 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-3922, United States, Lincolnwood.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Celebrating Viorel "Wally" Stirbu?
  - **A:** Celebrating Viorel "Wally" Stirbu is organized by ROCO Chicago, the Romanian Community Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Celebrating Viorel "Wally" Stirbu is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lincolnwood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Celebrating Viorel "Wally" Stirbu sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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