TOYS "R" US NILES IS BATTING 1,000 WITH AN APPEARANCE BY CHICAGO CUBS’ RONNY CEDENO

WHO:
Toys "R" Us Niles invites customers and Chicago Cubs fans to step up to the plate by attending an autograph signing appearance with Ronny Cedeno. The Cubs shortstop joined the team in his 2005 rookie year, scoring his first RBI single on April 26.

WHAT:
Beginning March 13, the first 225 customers who purchase Major League Baseball products totaling $30 or more from the store’s MLB feature shop will receive a ticket to meet Ronny Cedeno on April 8. Mr. Cedeno will sign either an official baseball or player photograph for ticket holders. No other memorabilia will be signed.

From action figures and baseball cards to apparel and baseball gloves, the Major League Baseball Shop at Toys "R" Us Niles features everything needed to prepare for the upcoming baseball season. Even the youngest sluggers in training will be on deck with a selection of MLB licensed T-Ball sets, baseball bats, and Rawlings official baseballs.

WHEN:
Saturday, April 8
6:30 pm – 8 pm

WHERE:
Toys "R"” Us Niles
9555 North Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, IL 60714

PLEASE NOTE:
*Only 225 tickets are available for this event on a first come basis. Limit one ticket per customer. Ronny Cedeno will only sign an official baseball or photograph. Tickets are available from March 13 to April 8, or while supplies last. This event is subject to change or cancellation.

For more information, customers can log onto www.Toysrusinc.com/MLB or they can call Toys "R" Us Schaumburg at 847-517-1300.

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Full Chicago list of Toys R Us appearances:

RONNY CEDENO
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Place: Toys"R"Us,
9555 N. Milwaukee Ave.,
Niles, IL 60714
Phone Number: (847) 967-9000
Date and time: SAT - 4/8
6:30 - 8pm

JOE CREDE
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Place: Toys"R"Us,
7451 W. Cermak Rd.,
N. Riverside, IL 60546
Phone Number: (708) 442-5155
Date and time: SAT - 4/15
6:30 - 8pm

MARK BUEHRLE
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Place: Toys"R"Us,
45 Orland Square Dr.,
Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone Number: (708) 460-9494
Date and time: WED - 4/19
6 - 7:30pm

JACQUE JONES
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Place: Toys"R"Us,
1111 East Golf Road,
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone Number: (847) 517-1300
Date and time: Thurs - 4/27
6:30 - 8pm

http://www.midwestbadminton.com/tournaments/il2006_info.htm
2006 Illinois Badminton Open
April 8th, 9th, 2006
Elk Grove, IL

Location Elk Grove Pavilion
1000 Wellington, Elk Grove,IL 60007.
(About 25 min from Chicago)
Eligibility Open for all players. This tournament is not sanctioned by any badminton body.Thus, we will not be responsible for any injuries occurred during the tournament
Events Men's single, Men's double, Women's single, Women's double and Mixed double(MS,MD,WS,WD,XD).
Format ABCD drop-flight. Minimum of 8 entries per event and maximum of 30 entries.
Note: Other formats such as double-elimination and round robin may take place depending on the number of participants.
Entry Fee Adult $20 for the first event, $10 for each additional event. Junior(under 20), Senior(55+) $15 for first event, $5 for each extra event.
No Refund unless event is canceled.
Prizes Rewards for winner and runner up in each category.
Entry Deadline Mail must be postmarked before 04/02/06. Extra $5 need be paid after 04/02/06. Late applicants may not be accepted if event is full and will randomly assign your first round opponent.
Payment MUST accompany entry form (checks payable to Jimmy Ye). Send forms to: 668 Morningside Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60173.
Schedule 04/08/06 8:30am Registration for Men's Single and Women's single.
Game start at 9:00am sharply.
11:30am Mix double registration.
12:00pm Mix double game start.
5:45pm all games stop.
04/09/06 8:30am Registration for Men and Women double
9:00am Women, Men double games Start
10:00am all remaining final games.
Miscellaneous All finals will receive two free shuttles.
Contact Email me
Cellular: 847-924-8128
Work: 312-696-6323

Soldier Field Hosts 3rd Annual Spring Egg-stravaganza Presented by Dominicks
Saturday, April 8, 8 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m.

Soldier Field Hosts 3rd Annual Spring Egg-stravaganza Presented by Dominicks

The new Soldier Field Stadium is celebrating the beginning of spring with its 3rd Annual Spring Egg-Stravaganza presented by Dominick’s, the largest free candy grab in Chicago, Saturday, April 8. The half-day of events start at 8 a.m. and end at approximately 12:30 p.m.

"Soldier Field was updated to be an entertainment venue for Chicago, so this springtime event is a perfect opportunity for Chicagoans to enjoy the stadium and parklands," said Timothy J. Mitchell, the general superintendent of the Chicago Park District. "It’s also a unique opportunity for young Chicagoans to run across the football field. The Egg-Stravaganza at Soldier Field has become one of the stadium’s most popular family events."

Children, 10 years old and younger, are invited to participate in the third annual candy grab on the stadium field. The fun will be broadcast on the stadium’s two super-sized 23’ X 82’ video boards for parents to cheer from the sidelines.

Before the candy grab, children will have the opportunity to have brunch with the Easter Bunny and take photos in the Cadillac Club at Soldier Field from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Admission for children 10 and younger is $10 and admission for others is $15. Please reserve your space by calling 312.235.7162. Reservations will be taken until the brunch is full or until Friday, April 7.

Radio Disney AM 1300 will be on hand to entertain the public with an interactive show from 9 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the South Courtyard.

New on the roster this year is the opportunity for children to help paint a 12-foot customized mural of the city’s skyline in the South Courtyard. The completed mural commemorating this year’s event will put on temporary display at the stadium.

The candy grab will begin following the Radio Disney show at 10:30am with the first group of children.

In addition, the first 3,000 children who participate in the candy grab will be given a commemorative wooden egg designed by a student at Josiah L. Pickard Elementary School, 2301 West 21st Place. The student will be selected from a contest against fellow students to have his or her design duplicated on this year’s commemorative egg.

Approximately 4,000 adults and children of all ages attended the 2005 Spring Egg-Stravaganza where families enjoyed a morning filled with a variety of events.

The year’s event is presented by Dominick’s and M&M’S® is donating all of the candy. Dominick’s and M&M’S® have joined together to give guests the opportunity to donate a candy basket to the Chicago Greater Food Depository booth at the event. Visit the M&M’S® Easter Holiday Station to donate a basket or makes a cash donation. All guests that visit the M&M’S® Easter Holiday Station will be given a "Bright Ideas Cook Book", a value of $25.

Guests are asked to park in Waldron Garage and enter the stadium on the south end at Gate O. For more information call 312.235.7000 or visit www.soldierfield.net

* Contact Phone: 312 742 7529
* Publication Date: 02/27/06

Save the date for the 3rd annual Creative Chicago
Space & Housing Expo, a comprehensive one-stop
educational, informational and direct-service resource
for affordable housing and space programs targeted to
artists and art organizations.

Saturday, April 8, 2006
10am-3pm
Location: Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph

If your organization is interested exhibiting Contact:
Department of Cultural Affairs, Karen Carolin,
312-742-1584, kcarolin @ cityofchicago.org

The following workshops will take place throughout the day:

CREATIVE CHICAGO WORKSHOPS

10:30 am Starting and Operating a Non-Profit Organization
William Rattner, Esq. Lawyers for the Creative Arts

10:30 am Moving from Rental to Ownership - I'm an Artist, How Can I Get a Mortgage?
Sherry Rontos, Chicago Department of Housing

10:30 am Square Feet Chicago
Barbara Koenen, Department of Cultural Affairs

11:30 am Curious Green? Sustainable Strategies for Artists + Art Organizations
Kevin Pierce, AIA, principal, Farr Associates

11:30 am Legalities of Home Ownership, Commercial and Live/Work Space
William Pecquet, Attorney at Law

11:30 am Opening a Theater: 1st Steps
Julie Burros, Director of Cultural Planning, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs

12:30 pm Create your own Home Recording Studio
Steve Ponte, Sweetwater Chicago

12:30 pm Storefronts and other Non-Traditional Buildings for Live/Work and Performing
Mary Fishman, Fishman Studios
Melissa Stanley, Zale Realty

12:30 pm Ending the Credit Blues
Warren Davis, UCAN

1:30 pm Handling and Installing Artwork
Jason Weidemier, Terry Dowd, Inc.

1:30 pm Financing a Creative Organization
Jason Felger, Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center

1:30 pm Healthy Safe Creative Spaces
Dr. David Hinkamp, University of Illinois Chicago Center for Health in the Arts

Get a tour of brand spankin' new Chicago Fire stadium in Bridgeview. They haven't even played a game in it yet! Get the inside scoop. Call Megan at 312-705-7240

April 8, 2006 11:00am

April 8th - Meet the Team
Chicago Force: Women's Professional Football
7:00pm @ T's Bar and Restaurant
5025 N. Clark Chicago, IL 60640 - Clark and Winnemac
50/50 raffle, giveaways, Chicago Force merchandise with NEW Logo, great drink
specials, and more!

Date: April 8, 2006
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Metro Centre
City/State: Rockford, IL

On-Sale Date: Saturday, March 18, 10:00 a.m.

Ticket Information:

Tickets available at the box office, www.centreevents.com, and charge by phone: (815)968-5222

Ticket Prices: $40, $30,and $20

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