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THE 411: Information about education, training, fundraisers, fun and more...
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February 12
First Look for Charity
McCormick Place
2301 South Lake Shore Drive 7 p.m.
This black tie event on the eve of the opening day of the Chicago Auto Show raises money for outstanding charities including the 100 Club of Chicago and features a raffle for a 2016 Lincoln MKX or a 2016 Jeep Renegade. Tickets are $250 each and all ticket sales generated by the 100 Club will benefit the 100 Club. To pur- chase tickets, contact Kylie at 312-265-0920.
February 21
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Day
Allstate Arena
6920 North Mannheim Road, Rosemont
3 p.m.
Join the Chicago Wolves and the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation for a day of fun at the Allstate Arena. Choose from Package A for $37 a ticket, which includes admission to a pregame show, a Wolves hat and a full buffet or Package B for $20 a ticket, which includes a Wolves Hat. To purchase tickets, visit www.cpdmemorial.org.
North
1st Wednesday of Month @ 7:30 a.m. Lone Tree Manor, Niles
John Zielinski, 773-259-1087
The Northsider’s Luncheon
Third Wednesday of January, April, July, October @ Noon
Suparossa, Chicago
Paul Vitaioli, 312-402-1040
South
Second Wednesday of Month @ 10 a.m. Jedi’s Garden, Oak Lawn
8-Ball Luncheon
Last Wednesday of Month @ Noon Les Brothers, Bridgeview
Dorothy Piscitelli, 773-972-0139
Bomb & Arson
Second Tuesday of Month @ 8:30 a.m. Fiesta Tapatia Restaurant, Chicago Roger Elmer, 773-763-2115
12th District Retirees and Alumni
First Thursday of Month @ 10 a.m. Southern Belles Restaurant, Bridgeview 12retirees@comcast.net
January 14
Brotherhood of the Fallen Membership Drive
FOP Hall
1412 W. Washington Blvd
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
For more information, call Rick Caballero at 773-551-5074
February 4-6
Illinois State FOP Leadership Matters Conference
Nashville Airport Marriott
600 Marriott Drive, Nashville
The three-day conference offers hands-on membership training, labor tools to assist your lodge, legal defense plans, executive training and administrative training. For information, visit www.ilfop.org.
February 14
Fight for Air Climb
Oakbrook Terrace Tower
1 Tower Lane, Oakbrook Terrace
8 a.m.
Climb 31, 42, or 93 floors at the Oakbrook Ter- race Tower in a timed race to raise funds for the American Lung Association. Police Depart- ments throughout Illinois can form teams and compete against each other. A first responder lunch will be provided. To register, visit www.fightforairclimb.org.
March 6
Fight for Air Climb
Presidential Towers
555 West Madison Street, Chicago
8 a.m.
Climb 45 floors at the Presidential Towers in a timed race to raise funds for the American Lung Association. Police Departments throughout Illinois can form teams and compete against each other. To register, visit www.fightforairclimb.org.
April 11-13
C.O.P.S. Traumas of Law Enforcement Training 2016
Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa
This federally funded training provided through C.O.P.S. gives agencies unique insight into the tragic and difficult topic of line of duty deaths. Whether an agency has suffered a line of duty death or is seeking to educate their per- sonnel, this special training opportunity also involves the perspectives of survivors, chap- lains, FOP’s, rank and file officers and command staff. To register, visit www.concernsofpo- licesurvivors.org.
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Retiree Breakfasts and Luncheons
Crime Lab, ETs, Forensic Services & Mobile Unit
First Tuesday of Month @ Noon Flap-Jack’s Restaurant, Oak Lawn Bob Baikie, 773-284-1935
Orland Park Law Enforcement
Organization
Third Thursday of Month @ 7:30 p.m. Orland Park Civic Center, Orland Park Don Ade, 708-408-9308
Old School Deuce
Second Tuesday of Month @ 10 a.m. Lumes Pancake House, Chicago Elbert Parker, 773-593-7743
Survivors Lunch
Second Saturday of Month @ 11 a.m. Beverly Woods Restaurant, Chicago
Public Housing Unit
(North, South & Administration)
First Wednesday of Month @ 10 a.m. George’s Restaurant, Chicago Maurice Brown, 773-577-0154
Arizona Retirees
3rd Thursday of Month @ 11 a.m. NEW LOCATION: Casino Arizona Eagle Buffet
524 North 92nd Street, Scottsdale, Arizona
Brian DuFour 623-521-6146
Arkansas Retirees
Third Friday of Month @ Noon
Elks Lodge, Mountain Home, Arkansas Bob Zdora, 870-405-5407
Florida Retirees
First Wednesday of the Month @ 1 p.m. Cop Shop, Cape Coral, Florida
Tom Faragoi, 239-770-7896
Las Vegas Retirees:
Every Thursday of Month @ 9:30 a.m. The Willows, Henderson, Nevada Jerry Rutkowski, 702-575-4301
Michigan Retirees
First Thursday of Month @ 7 a.m. Eagles Lodge, Gladwin, Michigan John Nielson, 989-246-2276