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Chicago Fire Soccer In The Community Update

Published on October 13, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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CHICAGO, IL (October 13, 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.

These events range from a Children's Memorial Hospital visit, the Chicago Fire Guest Bartending Event, a Book Reading of Where the Wild Things Are, the Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes event, and participation in local soccer matches.

Children's Memorial Hospital Visit

Who: Chicago Fire Midfielders, Logan Pause and John Thorrington

When: Tuesday, October 13; 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Where: Children's Memorial Hospital

What: Chicago Fire Midfielders, Logan Pause and John Thorrington, will be lending a hand at Children's Memorial Hospital on October 13th. Pause and Thorrington will be special guests on the popular program, Hospital BINGO, which is held every Tuesday in The Janice and Kimberly Brown Life Center. Hospital BINGO is also televised throughout the entire hospital on Skylight TV so all patients can participate.

Chicago Fire Guest Bartending, Round 3

Who: Chicago Fire Goalkeeping squad, Jon Busch, Andrew Dykstra, and Assistant Coach Daryl Shore

When: Wednesday, October 14; Guest Bartending (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM) and U.S. Soccer Watch Party (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Where: Small Bar, 2049 W. Division

What: Join the Chicago Fire to raise funds for the Chicago Fire Foundation at Small Bar on October 14th. Jon Busch, Andrew Dykstra, and Assistant Coach Daryl Shore of the Fire's goalkeeping squad will be serving behind the bar before the U.S. Men's National Team faces Costa Rica in their final World Cup qualifying match. All tips from their hour behind the bar will benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation! Click here for more details.

Book Reading: Where the Wild Things Are

Who: Chicago Fire Forward, Calen Carr

When: Thursday, October 15; 4:30 PM

Where: La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange

What: Chicago Fire Forward, Calen Carr, will be reading the popular children's book Where the Wild Things Are this Thursday at the La Grange Public Library. Plus, fans will be able to enter for a chance to win passes to experience Where the Wild Things Are at the new IMAX Theater at the AMC Quarry on Oct. 15th at 7:00 PM.

Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes [visit site

Who: Chicago Fire Mascot, Sparky

When: Saturday, October 17; Registration (8:30 AM), Opening Ceremonies (9:45 AM), Walk Begins (10:15 AM)

Where: Lakefront at Soldier Field (Great Lawn in front of Policeman's Memorial)

What: Join Sparky at the Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes event and help the American Diabetes Association bring awareness of their fight to stop diabetes. The event will take place this Saturday along the lakefront at Soldier Field.

Rockford Super Cup

Who: Chicago Fire Staff and Penalty Kick Inflatable

When: Saturday, October 17; 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Indoor Sport Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park

What: Join the Chicago Fire Staff, as they cheer on local soccer teams. Plus, test your soccer skills on the Chicago Fire's Penalty Kick inflatable.

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