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4 charity events to plan for in Chicago this weekend

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Published on August 22, 2019
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Looking to make a difference this weekend?

From a softball tournament to a bowling event, there's plenty to do when it comes to good causes coming up in Chicago this week. Read on for a rundown.

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Y-Me Softball Tournament 2019

From the event description:

On the fourth Saturday every August, over 1000 women come together to make a difference. They play to raise funds for a cause which has touched so many. They play to honor a friend or a loved one. They play to support teammates recently diagnosed and they play to have fun along the way.

When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: St. Christina Fields/Mount Greenwood Park, 3724 W. 111st St.
Admission: $40

Click here for more details, and to get your tickets

Breakfast with the Animals: Lion House

From the event description:

All the animals at Kovler Lion House may be gone, but at this one-of-a-kind delicious buffet breakfast, you’ll get the inside scoop on Lincoln Park Zoo's renovation plans for the historic building and the animals that lived there.

When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 9-11 a.m.
Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, Kovler Lion House
Admission: $50

Click here for more details, and to get your tickets

The Official Animal Rights March Chicago

From the event description:

In 2019 we’re bringing The Official Animal Rights March to Chicago to spread the message of animal liberation across the globe.

When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 1-3:30 p.m.
Where: Chicago, 219 S. Dearborn
Admission: Free

Click here for more details, and to get your tickets

An Evening with Gutter Hunks: Bowl for a Cause

From the event description:

Chicago's favorite bowling team, The World Famous Gutter Hunks loves three things: bowling, their alley gals and giving back to the community that's given them so much and enabled so, so much bowling.

When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Fireside Bowl, 2648 W. Fullerton Ave.
Admission: $80

Click here for more details, and to get your tickets

Parking in Chicago can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of Chicago parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the CTA's website for nearby stations and schedules.


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