The 26th annual Morton College Athletic Association Slivers Open is Friday, July 27th at Prairie Bluff Public Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill.

The event was renamed in 2003 in memory of Robert “Slivers” Slivovsky, the outing’s founder and longtime employee in Morton College’s athletic department.

The event starts with a shotgun start at 9:15 a.m. Dinner is at 4 p.m. Prairie Bluff is a soft-spike course.

Proceeds benefit the Morton College Athletic Association’s Henry and Marie Vais Scholarship Fund and the Morton College Foundation.

Golf and dinner are free for former players.

Get information about playing by calling Tim Visk at 708-656-8000 ext. 2371

Marklund Golf Classic

The 30th annual Marklund Golf and Spa Classic will be held Monday, May 21st, at the Hilton Chicago - Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale.

Join Us As We Celebrate 30 Years of Golfing ‘Fore’ Marklund

New this year:

• Spa packages on site at Spa Vargas for women, include lunch, spa and dinner.
• New and improved Dinner banquet AND auction. Bigger than ever, our auction will include an impressive line-up of exciting auction and raffle prizes.

 Event agenda:

• 11 a.m. Registration, lunch and Putting Contest
• 1 p.m. Shot-Gun Start for Golfers
• 1-5 p.m. Spa Day  for non-golfers
• 6 p.m. Dinner Banquet, Awards, Auction

To sign up for this event or with any questions you can contact Jeannine Zupo, Marklund Director of Special Events, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 630-593-5445.

FatHead Custom Wall Graphics are currently offering 25% off to all former NFL players on their products! You have the opportunity to custom-build your own fathead based on a picture of your choosing. You may choose between either a custom vinyl-prints with the following options:

* Peel-n-Stick
* Removable and reusable with no damage to walls
* Choose between die-cut or mural style
* Four different styles to choose from
* Available in laptop skins
Or Mounted canvas Prints with the following options:
* Heavy artist canvas
* Image wraps around the sides
* Mounted on a wood frame ready to be hung
* Four different sizes to choose from

Anyone interested can receive their promotional code by contacting Becky Friedman at (313) 373-6014 or emailing her at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

COACHING OPPORTUNITY FOR FORMER NFL PLAYERS

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) have partnered to provide an opportunity for former NFL players to gain valuable experience in the coaching profession through the NFLPA Coaching Internship Program. Retired players will be selected to serve as coaching interns at Division II and Division III institutions for an entire football season (including training camp).

Many individuals who have participated in this program have gone on to secure full time coaching positions at every level. This is a great opportunity to add a meaningful coaching experience to a resume and develop professional relationships with established coaches.

Please read below for more details.

TO APPLY, submit:

• Resume
• 3 recommendation letters (personal and/or professional)
• Cover Letter (addressing desire to coach, interest in the program or career change, and skills and abilities that would make you a good coach)

DUE DATE: Friday, May 25, 2012

Email your material to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax to 202.756.9320.

Additional Background Info:

Applicants will be appointed to a Division II or Division III football program that best meets the interests and qualifications of the applicant and the needs and interests of the host institution. Geographic location will be considered when possible.

Host institutions are responsible for (1) providing a positive, quality experience for the intern coach, (2) supplying intern with housing and meals from his initial report date through the end of training camp (after the conclusion of training camp, the host institution is not required to provide housing or meals throughout the season), and (3) completing an intern evaluation to be returned to the NFLPA at the end of the season.

Coaching interns are expected to (1) arrive on the start date determined by the head coach, (2) remain with the host institution from start date through the entire season, (3) contribute to the football program in any way possible as determined by the head coach and the coaching staff, and (4) complete an evaluation to be returned to the NFLPA at the end of the season.

Please be aware that this is an UNPAID internship. Every effort will be made to help selected interns negotiate additional support from the host institution to offset expenses, but there is no guarantee.

Interns will be assigned no later than July 18th and are expected to contact the head coach to determine start date.

Questions: Call 202.756.9173 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

About Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago directly supported thousands of families last year by providing emergency financial assistance to cover expenses such as rent, utilities, food, medical costs, and transportation. As our staff help these working poor families meet their immediate financial needs, their underlying problems often come to the surface. Those that seek our care struggle with poverty, poor living conditions and homelessness, unemployment, and limited education.

Come out and support the 15th Anniversary Golf Invitational benefiting Catholic Charities' Family Services Programs

Event Information

Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
12294 S. Archer Avenue, Lemont, Illinois

Day of Program

* Breakfast and Driving Range - 7:30 a.m.

* Shotgun Start - 10:00 a.m.

* Lunch on the Course - 11:00 a.m.

* Cocktails and Dinner with Silent and Live Auctions - 3:30 p.m.

* Raffle Drawing - 5:30 p.m.

Contact: Matt Tennicott at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (312) 842-5500

Holiday Heroes Foundation Fundraiser

The Holiday Heroes Foundation was formed to provide children suffering from serious illnesses an opportunity to have an “everyday life experience”. HHF takes care of kids with serious illness on their birthdays/holidays and brighten up their day. Some of these kids have been hospitalized for months, and HHF brings them a bit of hope on special days. HHF provides them with signed autograph memorabilia, gifts, presents, and brighten up their day for a moment to allow them to forget about their worries for a day.

Join more than 250 of Chicago’s most “networked” business leaders, our generous sponsors, and sports celebrities – such as Billy Williams, Fergie Jenkins, Revie Sorey and more – in support of Holiday Heroes Foundation and our mission to bring holiday celebrations and birthday parties to long-term hospitalized children and their families!

Date: Friday, June 29th, 2012
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Location: 131 South Dearborn St. (30th Fl) Chicago, IL 60603

RSVP with Brent Novolselsky at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Open Book Buddies Reading Tutor Program

Do you have daytime availability during the week? Do you think 2^nd graders have an unmatched sense of humor? Do you want to help developing readers sharpen their skills and gain confidence?

Open Books is seeking volunteers to join us in Open Books Buddies, our twice-weekly one-on-one reading program with 2^nd-4^th graders! We have many students at our Humboldt Park site, Cameron Elementary, who still need a Big Buddy to read with. Could it be you?

If you would like to make a difference in the life of a struggling reader and give yourself something amazing to look forward to every week, contact Ava to learn more and get started!

Contact Ava for more information at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / 312.475 1355 x119

Lawrence Hall Youth Services Annual Golf Outing

Date: Friday, June 15, 2012

Times:
8:00 a.m. -- Registration and Continental Breakfast  
9:00 a.m. -- Shotgun Start
12:00 p.m. -- Lunch and Awards Ceremony

Location: Valley Lo Golf Club, 2200 Tanglewood Drive, Glenview, IL 60025

For more information, please contact Pam West at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Allie and Friends Golf Classic

Date: Monday, May 21

Location:
Boulder Ridge Country Club
350 Boulder Drive, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Times:
* 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Registration
* 9:00 a.m. - Shotgun Start
* 12:00 p.m. - Lunch
* 3:00 p.m. - Silent Auction, Dinner, and Awards

Details:
Shotgun Tee Off, Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Beverages, Games and Contests, Dinner, Live and Silent Auction, celebrities and Amazing Prizes! 

For additional details or to register contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it