OFF
Tuesday, Dec. 18 -- Training at Bridgeview Golf Dome, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 19 -- OFF
Thursday, Dec. 20 -- Training at DeKalb Sports & Rec. Center Field House, 7:15 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 21 -- OFF
Saturday, Dec. 22 -- Training at Bridgeview Golf Dome, 8:00 a.m.
Note: The Chicago Fire Academy will not train the week of Dec. 24 and will resume training on Thursday, Jan. 3
B96 PEPSI SUMMERBASH RETURNS TO TOYOTA PARK ON JUNE 14
TOYOTA PARK is pleased to announce the B96 Pepsi Summerbash will return to the state-of-the-art venue on Saturday, June 14, 2008, with tickets on sale for the event beginning this Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 10:00 a.m. CT. Tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 312.559.1212, www.ticketmaster.com, as well as the TOYOTA PARK box office Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CT. Information on performing artists for this year's B96 Summerbash will be announced as it becomes available. For more information, visit www.TOYOTAPARK.com.
AROUND THE TOWN
It may be the off-season, but members of the "Men in Red" are still out-and-about in the community. Fire midfielder Brain Plotkin will be on to sign autographs and take photos with members of the Orland Park Soccer Club this Friday, Dec. 21 as they celebrate their Travel Team Holiday Party at Georgio's Banquet and Hotel, located at 8800 W. 159th St. in Orland Park, Ill. from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CT.
FIRE PRESIDENT/CEO JOHN GUPPY "FIRE STATE OF TEAM ADDRESS" NOW ONLINE
Chicago Fire President/CEO John Guppy delivered the "Fire State of the Team Address" last Tuesday in the first of four invite-only events in the Chicago Fire Luncheon Series. The private luncheon took place at McCormick and Schmick's in Chicago, with select Chicago Fire staff, players, and coaches on hand. To listen to audio from the event, visit www.chicago-fire.com or the Chicago Fire iTunes podcast.
HOLIDAY PACKS NOW ON SALE
Chicago Fire Holiday Packs are on sale now starting at $89. Each package includes four tickets to the 2008 Fire home opener (date TBA) as well as a hat and glove set to help keep your special Fire fan warm. Fans have the opportunity to purchase more than four tickets per Holiday Pack, and for every two additional tickets ordered, an additional hat & glove set can be purchased for $12. For more information, visit www.chicago-fire.com.
FIREWORKS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION ACCEPTING HOLIDAY DONATIONS
This holiday season, the Fireworks for Kids Foundation (FWFK) once again turns to the generous Chicago Fire Soccer community for support in raising money for the Annual Holiday Fund. This year, your financial contributions will assist the FWFK in supporting the inspirational wheelchair athletes of the Chicago Fire Power Soccer team.
While a contribution of any amount is greatly appreciated, for every contribution of $25.00 or more, the FireWorks For Kids will send you an autographed action photo of Chicago Fire forward Calen Carr. For more information or to donate, please contact Jessica Yavitz with the FWFK at 708-496-6740.
