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THE 411: Information about education, training, fundraisers, fun and more...
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September 19
The 3rd Annual Coptoberfest
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OCT. 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 recognizes exceptional police work by present- ing the Award of Valor and the Award of Honor to deserving individuals at its annual Valor Lunch event. For tickets, visit www.cpdmemori- al.org/events/valor-awards-luncheon/.
September 17
Benjamin Perez Memorial Roll Call
Benjamin Perez Street sign Southeast Corner of 53rd and Nashville, Chicago 6 p.m. On Sept. 18, 2002, Chicago Police Officer Benjamin Perez died in the line of duty. The 13th anniversary of Benjamin Perez’s death will be commemorated with a CPD roll call, brief ceremony and the presentation of the Benjamin Perez Memorial Scholarship.
September 18
Illinois FOP State Lodge & Cook County FOP Annual Fundraiser Korner House Bar & Grill 2736 Old Higgins Road
8 p.m. Purchase $25 tickets for the annual fundraiser benefiting the Easter Seals
Metropolitan Chicago. For information, visit www.ilfop.org.
September 20
Emily Beazley’s Kures for Kids Fair
Chicago High School for Cultural Sciences 3857 West 111th Street, Chicago 11 a.m. 12-year-old Emily Beazley battled Non- Hodgkins Lymphoma three times over four years and passed away on May 18. Join Kures for Kids for a vendor fair, live enter- tainment, raffles, carnival games and a bone marrow registry. 100 percent of proceeds go directly to childhood cancer research. For information, visit www.cureitfoundation.org /?page_id=3947.
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October 15
Chicago Lodge 7 FOP Benefits Seminar
Teamster City, 1645 West Jackson, Chicago 6 p.m. Attend “Coptoberfest” and support two organizations, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation and Brother- hood for the Fallen. Purchase a $40 in advance or a $50 ticket at the door, food, beverages, pipes and drums and live entertainment included. For tickets, contact John Gordon at 773-706-4484.
September 15
Chicago FOP Lodge 7 General Membership Meeting FOP Hall 1412 West Washington Blvd # 3, Chicago
12 p.m. All members are welcome to attend. For information, visit www.chicagofop.org.
September 16
Candlelight Vigil 2015
Gold Star Families Memorial Park 18th Street and Waldon Drive, Chicago 7:30 p.m.
If you would like to read the names of fallen Chicago police officers, please email Nikia Davis at Nikia.Davis@chicagopolice.org.
September 17
100 Club of Chicago’s Lake County Meet and Greet Lake Forest Bank & Trust 727 North Bank Lane,
Lake Forest 6 p.m. A reception with hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine will feature a gallery of work by local artist Chris Knight and pieces will be avail- able to purchase to benefit the 100 Club of Chicago. For information, contact Kylie Weller at kweller@100clubchicago.org.
FOP Hall 1412 West Washington Blvd #3, Chicago 6 p.m. Attend a free seminar to learn about benefits, protect your family and assets, living trusts, insurance, financial planning and lending. To register, call 1-866-729-5454.
September 23
100 Club of Chicago’s 5th Annual Charity Burger Eating Contest 25 Degrees 736 North Clark Street, Chicago The burger-eating contest between police officers and firefighters benefits the 100 Club of Chicago. Guests will be offered burgers and live music from Chicago Players. For tickets, visit www.100clubchicago.org/pigout/.
September 26
UniverSoul Circus Military and First Responders Ticket Appreciation Washington Park East 51st Street and South Cottage Grove, Chicago UniverSoul Circus is offering discounted tickets to military and first responders for shows from Sept. 22 to Oct. 18. For tickets and times, visit www.universoulcircus.com/#!chicago/ctno.
October 5
Inaugural Golf Outing benefiting the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation and the Buoniconti Fund Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
12294 Archer Avenue, Lemont The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation has partnered with the Buoniconti Fund and is hosting a golf outing to benefit both organizations. Purchase $150 tickets per golfer or $600 per foursome. To register, visit http://birdeasepro.com/buonicontifundcpmf.
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