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THE 411: Information about education, training, fundraisers, fun and more...
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October 11
First Responders Mass
Queen of Peace High School Chapel
7659 South Linder Avenue, Burbank
11 a.m.
Join the Peace Community to honor all active and retired police officers, firefighters, EMS and Military at our annual commemorating Mass. Class A Uniforms are encouraged. To register, visit. www.queenofpeacehs.org/events
October 14
The Chicago Police Memorial
Foundation’s Valor Awards Luncheon
Harry Caray’s 7th inning Stretch
835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago
12 p.m.
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation recog- nizes exceptional police work by presenting the Award of Valor and the Award of Honor to deserving individuals at its annual Valor Lunch event. For tickets, visit www.cpdmemorial.org/events/valor-awards-lun- cheon/.
October 14
Survey and Meeting on Flooding on the Northside
Austin-Irving Library
6100 West Irving Park, Chicago
6 p.m.
The community group, By Neighbors For Neigh- bors, is getting the attention of the city to place a higher priority on flood prevention measures. Representatives from Alderman Sposato’s office, the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) are committed to attend. For informa- tion, call Chicago Police Officer Vincent Cecchin at 312-286-4730.
October 22
18th District Luncheon
Marcello’s Father and Son Restaurant
645 West North Avenue, Chicago
11 a.m.
Help is needed to inform all current, former and retired 018 District members. Advanced notice and payment is requested. For information, con- tact John Wotring at 520-631-0910
October 17
Lady Lake Shore Drive Presents “Easy on Lake Shore Drive” South Shore Cultural Center
7059 South Shore Drive, Chicago 2 p.m.
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October 15
Chicago Lodge 7
FOP Benefits Seminar
FOP Hall
1412 West Washington Blvd, Chicago
6 p.m.
Attend a free seminar to learn about benefits, protect your family and assets, living trusts, insur- ance, financial planning and lending. To register, call 1-866-729-5454.
Lady Lake Shore Drive sings her
"Easy On Lake Shore Drive" song to welcome you to Chicago. World-class videos will be shown to take you on a virtual cruise to lose your blues on
Lake Shore Drive.
For information, call 773-256-0149
October 24
The Leukemia and Lymphoma’s Light the Night Walk
Grant Park
4:30 p.m.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk helps support
the research of blood cancer treatments that save lives. There is a Chicago's
First Responder's team.
To register for the first responder’s team or donate, visit http://pages.lightthenight.org/ il/ChicagoL15/chifirstresponders.
October 24-27
The International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference
McCormick Place West
2301 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
All Day
Ticket's for the complimentary entry of sworn officers will be available in
your Unit Commander's Office beginning
in October. For information, visit www.theiacpconference.org.
October 28
Illinois FOP Local Lodge
Secretary and Officer Training
Effingham County Dive Rescue Station
864 Marine Drive, Effingham
10 a.m.
This $20 training class covers membership and lodge administrations bonding and bylaws,
the need for community outreach and
fraternal functions and member benefits. To reg- ister, email sbran@ilfop.org
Lodge 7 General Membership Meetings
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 1900 hours Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Noon Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 1900 hours
October 30
12th District’s 10th Annual Halloween Costume Party Galleria Marchetti
816 W. Erie Street, Chicago 10 p.m.
Proceeds from the party benefit the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation and 12th District Police Officer Jeff Hadden. Tickets are $40 each and include food and drinks. A prize raffle and prize for best costume will be awarded. Tickets will not be sold at the door. To purchase tickets, call the 12th District at 312-746-8396.
November 21
Central Illinois Policeman's Ball
Hamilton's Banquet Hall
110 North East, Jacksonville, Illinois
5 p.m.
Tickets to the Ball are $50 and $45 for law enforcement officers. Formal Attire, Black Tie Optional is required. For tickets, contact Tino Vasquez at 217-479-4630.
December 5
Chicago Lodge 7 FOP Family Auxiliary Lunch with Santa
FOP Hall
1412 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago 12 p.m.
Bring children of law enforcement officers to Lunch with Santa. Each child receives a goodie bag and a raffle ticket to win a toy and the CPD’s Mounted Patrol Unit pays a visit for a photo opportunity. For information, call Presi- dent Angie Haynes at 773-334-5718.
December 5
Concerns of Police Survivors Illinois Chapter’s Annual Appreciation Dinner Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
201 Broadway, Normal, Illinois
6 p.m.
For Illinois survivors and current board mem- bers, Illinois C.O.P.S will pay for one room per survivor family/board member. Once you’re registered, email Toni Hardesty at THardesty@ilcops.org so Toni can process your reimbursement.
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