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| EVENT NAME: | Heartland Animal Shelter's Walk of Love |
| EVENT PHONE: | 847-296-6400 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | heartlandanimals@yahoo.com |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.heartlandanimalshelter.net/Events.html |
| DATE: | 07/31/2010 |
| TIME: | 8:30 am |
| LOCATION: | Blue Star Forest Preserve - East Harms and Lake in Glenview |
| DESCRIPTION: | Join Heartland Animal Shelter for the 4th Annual Walk of Love at Blue Star Memorial Woods in Glenview on Saturday, July 31st starting at 9:30 am. The 2K Walk and 9K for K9s fun run is open to the whole family dog- and family-friendly events set for after the walk. Register and learn more at www.heartlandanimalshelter.net and create your own personal Walk of Love Web page at www.firstgiving.com/has to help raise more funds for the animals. |
| COST (pp): | $20 per adult; $10 per chi |
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| EVENT NAME: | 14th Annual CowaLUNGa Bike Tour |
| EVENT PHONE: | 312-628-0212 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | niki@lungchicago.org |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.cowalunga.com |
| DATE: | 08/07/2010 |
| TIME: | 9:00 AM |
| LOCATION: | Gurnee, IL |
| DESCRIPTION: | CowaLUNGa is a three-day bike tour (with a one-day and a two-day option) held Saturday, August 7 – Monday, August 9. The ride starts at the Gurnee Mills Shopping Mall and travels into Wisconsin with overnight stops.
We ride to make a difference - because lung disease touches too many people. All proceeds from the CowaLUNGa Bike Tour benefit our mission — to promote healthy lungs and fight lung disease through research, advocacy & education. |
| COST (pp): | $varies |
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| EVENT NAME: | 5th Annual Cancer Wellness Center Golf Invitational |
| EVENT PHONE: | 847-509-9595 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.cancerwellness.org |
| DATE: | 08/09/2010 |
| TIME: | 10:30 am |
| LOCATION: | Sunset Ridge Country Club-Northfield |
| DESCRIPTION: | Proceeds from the Golf Invitational benefit Cancer Wellness Center, based in Northbrook, with additional locations in Grayslake and Waukegan, in their effort to provide free services and support to those impacted by cancer.
For additional information, or to register, call 847-509-9595.
Registration deadline is August 4. Cost includes lunch, golf, caddies, cocktails, heavy hors d' ouevres and a gift for each participant.
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| COST (pp): | $625.00 per person, 2,500. |
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| EVENT NAME: | Kevin Dennis Family Benefit |
| EVENT PHONE: | 773-282-7035 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | info@rememberingkev.com |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.rememberingkev.com |
| DATE: | 08/28/2010 |
| TIME: | 4:00 pm |
| LOCATION: | Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave, Chicago, IL |
| DESCRIPTION: | Kevin John Dennis died on August 8, 2009 as a result of an undetectable heart condition. He was just 31 years old. Kevin left behind his wife Laura Tully Dennis and two young sons: Jack (4) and Quinn (2). The benefit will raise money for Kevin’s sons’ education and will include a silent auction, raffles, and live music by the Larkin and Moran Brothers and more. Purchase tickets, ads or well-wishes and donate auction items at www.rememberingkev.com.
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| COST (pp): | $25 online; $30 at door |
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| EVENT NAME: | Boulevard Lakefront Tour |
| EVENT PHONE: | -- |
| EVENT EMAIL: | blt10info@activetrans.org |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.boulevardtour.org/ |
| DATE: | 08/29/2010 |
| TIME: | 7:30 am |
| LOCATION: | This year’s start/finish will be near the University of Illinois-Chica |
| DESCRIPTION: | Enjoy Chicago’s beautiful historic neighborhoods with the Boulevard Lakefront Tour on August 29!
We’re offering a casual, family-friendly 10-15 mile ride and our famous 35-mile Boulevard Tour with some fresh modifications. We’ve also worked with our long-time partner, the Chicago Cycling Club, to create an extended 60-mile route highlighting many of Chicago’s captivating neighborhoods.
Registration includes an event T-shirt, volunteer support, rest stops along the routes, a ride guide with points of interest and a post-ride festival with live entertainment.
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| COST (pp): | $Active Trans Members: $25 |
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| EVENT NAME: | Family Fall Fest |
| EVENT PHONE: | 312-278-4275 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | jkittle@svdpc.org |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.svdpc.org |
| DATE: | 09/11/2010 |
| TIME: | 12:00 pm |
| LOCATION: | 2145 N Halsted St |
| DESCRIPTION: | Join St. Vincent de Paul Center on Saturday, September 11, 2010 for the 2nd Annual Family Fall Fest! This exciting event will feature exciting games and activities for children of all ages, live musical entertainment and food & beverages. You don’t want to miss the last festival of the summer! Proceeds directly benefit Chicago area children, homeless and isolated seniors. |
| COST (pp): | $5.00 |
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| EVENT NAME: | Chicago Blood Cancer Foundation's ''Out For Blood'' Bik |
| EVENT PHONE: | 888-792-9992 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | bikeride@chicagobloodcancer.org |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | outforblood.kintera.org |
| DATE: | 09/12/2010 |
| TIME: | 6:00 am |
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| DESCRIPTION: | Join Chicago Blood Cancer Foundation’s “Out For Blood” Team for the North Shore Century Bike Ride on Sunday, September 12, 2010. Every dollars raised by riders Fwill support lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma research here in Chicago. A non-competitive, family friendly ride with routes up to 100 miles. Flexible start times, beginning at 6 am. First 50 riders pay no registration fee. Raise $100+ get a shirt. Raise $350+ get a Jersey too. |
| COST (pp): | $0 |
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| EVENT NAME: | Progress in Bloom |
| EVENT PHONE: | 312-630-0223 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | ncamboni@economicprogress.org |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.economicprogress.org/progressinbloom |
| DATE: | 09/25/2010 |
| TIME: | 5:30 pm |
| LOCATION: | Tiffany Celebration Garden at Grant Park, 344 E. Balbo Drive, Chicago |
| DESCRIPTION: | Join more than 200 friends—including luminaries like Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn—for Progress in Bloom, the Center for Economic Progress’ 20th anniversary garden party celebration.
This one-of-a-kind celebration will feature an evening of mingling and music while guests enjoy fine food and drink served by strolling waiters. The event will also feature a silent auction. |
| COST (pp): | $150, $100 for individuals |
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| EVENT NAME: | Ride or Stride for Rescues |
| EVENT PHONE: | 773-502-5070 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | Christy Georges |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.arfhousechicago.org |
| DATE: | 09/25/2010 |
| TIME: | 9:00 am |
| LOCATION: | Cook County Forest Preserve, Skokie |
| DESCRIPTION: | Ride or Stride for Rescues helps raise money for ARFhouse Chicago, a no-kill animal shelter. The more who participate, the more animals we can rescue! Enjoy a 15-mile bike ride or a 3-mile walk in the Cook County Forest Preserve followed by picnic festivities including food, beverages, prizes and more! Leashed dogs are welcome! Kids 12 and under & dogs participate free! For more information please visit www.arfhousechicago.org |
| COST (pp): | $25 |
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| EVENT NAME: | Bow-Wow and Cosmic Cat Bowling to Benefit Heartland Animal |
| EVENT PHONE: | 847-296-6400 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | heartlandanimals@yahoo.com |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.heartlandanimalshelter.net/Events.html |
| DATE: | 03/28/2020 |
| TIME: | 5:30 pm |
| LOCATION: | River Rand Bowl, 191 South River Road in Des Plaines |
| DESCRIPTION: | Get ready for a night of fun for everyone! Join Heartland Animal Shelter for Bow Wow and Cosmic Cat Bowling Fund Raiser on Sunday, March 28th starting at 5:30. Reserve your spot by March 22nd for $25 per person or pay $30 at the door. Costs include bowling, shoes, pizza and dessert. |
| COST (pp): | $25.00 |
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