Chicago Fire Community Update
August 11, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release
CHICAGO, IL (August 11, 2009) - The Chicago Fire is participating in a series of community events across the Chicagoland area over the next week. Throughout the year, the Chicago Fire participates in hundreds of community events to work with youth, charities and other organizations to promote the game of soccer by advocating wellness, healthy lifestyle choices, physical activities and education.
This week's events include several appearances from the Chicago Fire's mascot, Sparky. He will be at two Chicagoland sporting events: the Joliet Jackhammer's mascot game and the Chicago Sky mascot game, as well as at Brookfield Zoo for Fire Fridays and the Crestwood Soccer Opening Day parade.
Schedule of Community Events
What: Joliet Jackhammar's Mascot Game
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
6:05 PM game
Where: Silver Cross Field
1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet
Who: Sparky, along with other Chicagoland mascots, will be cheering on the Joliet Jackhammers at their game this Tuesday.
What: Wacky Wildcat Wednesday at Kiddieland with Radio Disney
When: Wednesday, August 12, 2009
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Kiddieland
1st Avenue and North Avenue, Melrose Park
Who: Sparky will be out at Kiddieland this Wednesday. The Fire and Radio Disney are partnering up to bring kids music and prizes to Kiddieland, as well as the opportunity to sign up for the Chicago Fire Kids Club.
What: Fire Fridays at Brookfield Zoo
When: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield
Who: Join Sparky for a day of fun, sun, and animals at the Brookfield Zoo this Friday, and take a bounce around in the Chicago Fire inflatable obstacle course.
What: Crestwood Soccer Opening Day Parade
When: Saturday, August 15, 2009
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: 139th and Lavernge Court, Crestwood
Who: Sparky will be riding on a fire truck during the Crestwood Opening Day Parade for the Crestwood Soccer League teams and about 1200 people. After the parade, watch as he helps to judge the contest for the best looking soccer team.
What: Chicago Sky Mascot game
When: Saturday, August 15, 2009
7:00 PM game
Where: UIC Pavilion
525 S. Racine Avenue, Chicago
Who: Sparky, along with other Chicagoland mascots, will be participating in mascot day at the Chicago Sky versus Minnesota Lynx game on Saturday. Sparky will be involved in many activities throughout the game, such as an autograph session, t-shirt toss, mascot dance contest, mascot bowling, and musical chairs.
What: Raging Waves Waterpark
When: Sunday, August 16, 2009
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Raging Waves Waterpark
4000 N. Bridge Street, Yorkville
Who: The Australian-themed waterpark has tube slides that are designed for families to ride together, speed slides, a lazy river, the Great Barrier Reef wavepool, and interactive kiddie areas. On select days, kids can play in the Chicago Fire obstacle course inflatable too! Kids Club parents should email sparky@chicago-fire.com to receive a coupon for $3 off entry for up to five people.
ABOUT CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER
Chicago Fire Soccer was founded on October 8, 1997 as a Major League Soccer expansion team. The Fire won the MLS Cup in its inaugural season in 1998 and was crowned the champion of U.S. Soccer's national tournament, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, in 1998, 2000, 2003 and 2006. In June 2006, the Fire moved into its world-class home of TOYOTA PARK, located in Bridgeview, IL.
ABOUT TOYOTA PARK
Located 15 minutes from downtown Chicago and minutes from Midway airport off of I-55 on Harlem Avenue, TOYOTA PARK is the Midwest's preeminent outdoor live entertainment and sporting facility. Opened in 2006, TOYOTA PARK not only serves as the home of the Chicago Fire, but also hosts a variety of sporting events, special events and concerts by national and international artists. In 2009, artists ranging from Jimmy Buffett to Phish will perform live at TOYOTA PARK.
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