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THE 411: Information about education, training, fundraisers, fun and more...
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 buffet or Package B for $20 a ticket, which includes a Wolves Hat. To purchase tickets, visit www.cpdmemorial.org.
February 21
Alderman Matt O’Shea’s Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast
Saint John Fisher School
10200 South Washtenaw Avenue
8 a.m.
Purchase a $5 ticket or $25 family ticket to support the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Get Behind the Vest initiative.
February 21
Officer Sheri Shier Retirement Party
Sidekicks
4424 West Montrose Avenue
4 p.m.
For more information, contact Retired Ser- geant William Stephens at 1-312-401-2920.
February 27
Honor Flight Chicago’s 5th Annual Law Enforcement Hockey Classic
The Edge Ice Arena
735 East Jefferson Street, Bensenville
7:30 p.m.
Purchase a $25 ticket and watch the Chica- go Police Department take on the Chicago FBI to support Honor Flight Chicago’s mis- sion to thank and pay tribute to World War II veterans. To purchase tickets, visit www.honorflightchicago.org.
Tickets can be purchased at the FOP Office through Doreen Plachta
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 forms teams and compete against each other. To register, visit www.fightforairclimb.org.
March 12
St. Baldrick’s Foundation Conquer
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Childhood Cancers
Chicago Police Academy
1300 West Jackson
7 a.m.
The event raises money by asking for pledges in exchange for shaving your head in solidarity with the children who lose their hair to chemotherapy and other treatments. Funding from St. Baldrick’s Foundation goes towards research and funding fellowships for doctors. For more information, contact Bren- da at Brenda.Valadez7694@gmail.com.
March 17
Brotherhood for the Fallen 6th Anniversary St. Patrick’s Day Benefit Plumbers Local 130
1340 West Washington
6 p.m.
Enjoy food, refreshments, music, pipes and drums and the Trinity Dancers at the annual benefit. Purchase $20 tickets from officer Rick Caballero at 773-551-5074.
March 20
College Visions ACT Workshop Strictly Strategies
FOP Hall
1412 West Washington Boulevard
1 p.m.
Lodge 7 invited College Visions to prepare member’s children for the ACT exam. The workshop focuses on important test strate- gies and techniques. Complete the form and pay a $25 registration fee to Kathy at FOP Lodge 7 by March 16.
April 5
100 Club of Chicago Blackhawks game
United Center
1901 West Madison Street
7:30 p.m.
The Chicago Blackhawks and the 100 Club have partnered to offer first responders and their families an exclusive ticket opportuni- ty. A portion of the proceeds from tickets purchased will benefit the efforts of The 100 Club. To purchase, contact Jake at 312-455- 7061 or jtuton@chicagoblackhawks.com.
April 20
Chicago Police Golf League
Water’s Edge Golf Club
115th and Harlem Avenue, Worth
All active or retired offers may join the Chicago Police Golf League. To be eligible for the draft golfers must complete the sign-up form at cpdgolfleague.com and pay $80 dues by April 1. League play begins on April 20. For information, contact Kenny at 708- 937-2786 or e-mail kruggiero001@gmail.com.
2016 Annual St. Patrick’s
Party
MAR. FOP Hall
1412 West Washington Boulevard
6 p.m.
Donate $20 for Harrington’s Corned Beef din- ner, refreshments and entertainment featuring Coyote Riot. For more information, contact the Gift Shop at 312-733-2344.
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Lodge 7 Family Auxiliary
Annual Lunch with the MAR. Easter Bunny
FOP Hall
1412 West Washington Boulevard, Noon
Purchase a $6 ticket to have lunch with the Easter Bunny and take pictures, collect prizes and go on an Easter egg hunt. To purchase tickets, contact Family Auxiliary President Angie Haynes at 312-771-0015.
April 30
Chicago Police Memorial
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Foundation 12th Annual APR. Run to Remember
Gold Star Families Memorial and Park
1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago 8 a.m.
More than 560 Chicago police officers have lost their lives in the line of duty and the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation works to support their families. Join the CPMF at the annual run/walk event. For information, visit. www.cpdmemorial.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 Terrace Tower in a timed race to raise funds for the American Lung Association. Police Departments throughout Illinois can form teams and compete against each other. A first responder lunch will be provided. To register, visit www.fightforairclimb.org.
February 18
Police Survivors Phoenix Rising Party
FOP Hall
1412 West Washington Boulevard
6 p.m.
Attend for a chance to win a spa package, night on the town and hotel stay and dinner theater package. For more information, visit www.chicagopolicesurvivors.com.
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