Chicago Reach

Chicago Reach 5 Year Anniversary Celebration
2021-12-04 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Bounce, 324 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

The Holidays are upon us, friends! 2021 marks the 5 year anniversary for Chicago Reach, and we are excited to celebrate all of us: our past, our present, and our future, and re-engage us all in who we are and what we stand for.
Chicago Reach is all about linking our friend groups to come together and do what we can for the greater good of our epic Chicago home. We highlight and support powerful + dynamic nonprofit organizations that are addressing key community challenges.
Here’s the deal: Bounce is a newly renovated sports club with access to an epic private rooftop bar. Weather pending, we will be outside. They have heaters and Holiday decor to give us that “tis the season” attitude. Three hour open bar from 7pm – 10pm.
If you haven’t been to a Reach event before, you can expect one heck of a party with 150+ of our young, active community in Chicago that is eager to meet new friends, and learn about awesome missions addressing serious community challenges in our city.
Spice up the attire for this event as a fancy, Holiday cocktail party. Dancing shoes and Holiday flare encouraged. See you there!
Your friends,
Chicago Reach Crew

Chicago Lights at Chipotle
2021-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Chipotle, 1166 N State St, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
What’s the Scoop?

Chicago Lights has partnered with Chipotle (1166 N State St. location) on Monday, 12/6 from 5-9pm. Chicago Lights will receive 33% of event sales. Anyone who comes in person will need to show the flyer or mention Chicago Lights at checkout so they know that the sale counts towards the fundraiser.
No sign up necessary!

Be Part of the Light - Tuley Park
2021-12-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Tuley Park, 501 E 90th Pl, Chicago, IL, 60619, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

M3 is so excited to bring the community together and bring some holiday cheer to King Drive. Come out to Tuley Park grab some hot coco, listen to some wonderful signing by our choir, and help M3 decorate the Block!

Charity Bingo event at Happy Camper in Old Town
2021-12-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Happy Camper Old Town, 1209 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
What’s the Scoop?

Join us for Bingo! All donations during the event go directly to Chicago Lights!

No sign up needed! Reserving a table at Happy Camper is recommended. See you there!

MLK Day of Service 2022
2022-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Olive Branch Mission, 6310 S Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL, 60636, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

This coming MLK Day M3 is assembling volunteers at the oldest rescue mission in Chicago, the Olive Branch Mission on 63rd. We’ll be celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, donating winter weather gear, and volunteering for Chicago’s homeless community. Come out and bring a donation of winter coats, gloves, hats, scarves, or socks and volunteer for the day. We need volunteers help delivering items to shelters and tent cities and we’ll be assigning volunteers to volunteer projects at shelters across the city.

Cara Motivations After Dark
2022-02-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
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What’s the Scoop?

Motivations After Dark is our P.M. remix of our morning Motivations. Each session is a great opportunity for our community of participants, staff, alumni, partners, and supporters to come together and engage in exercises similar in spirit to our signature morning virtual. We encourage everyone to join this free event and deepen your connection to this community!

M3 Hoodie Ball
2022-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | BASSLINE || 2239, 2239 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

Join M3 as they celebrate Black History Month with their first ever #HoodieBall. Design your own hoodie or wear one that’s meaningful to you for our best hoodie contest. M3 is thrilled to be collaborating with a fellow Chicago artist for a special edition hoodie. Full details to come soon! A presale code will be given with every ticket purchaser. Please note, this is a 21+ event and proof of vaccination and negative PRC or Antigen Rapid Test within 72 hours is required to enter.

Chicago Lights Happy Camper Bingo
2022-03-06 12:30 - 16:00 | Happy Camper Old Town, 1209 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
What’s the Scoop?

Play Bingo at happy camper in old town for a cause! All proceeds go to Chicago Lights!

2022 March Madness for iMentor
2022-03-13 - 2022-03-17 | Virtual
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What’s the Scoop?

Chicago Reach is inviting you to compete in our 2022 NCAA® Men’s Bracket Pool for the benefit of our non-profit partner, iMentor!

Who: Open to Everyone!
What: CBS Sports – 2022 NCAA® Men’s Bracket Games
Where: Join now via Chicago Reach – iMentor CBS Sports Bracket
When: Brackets released Sunday, March 13th, 2022 (Selection Sunday)
How: Sign up via the link and send $30.00 Venmo to Chicago Reach (@Chicago-Reach)
Why: Proceeds will be 50/50 split with iMentor of Chicago to help support CPS students navigating the complex path to college! The top 3 bracket winners will receive 25% for 1st Place, 15% for 2nd Place, and 10% for 3rd Place.

iMentor partners with public high schools in low-income communities, where a majority of students will be first generation college graduates. They build 1:1 mentoring relationships, which empower students to navigate high school, succeed in college, and achieve their ambitions. In just two years in Chicago, iMentor has tripled in size and now serves three CPS schools and more than 600 students, all of whom are matched with a college-educated mentor. Click here learn more: https://imentor.org/

Join us now before the tournament starts so we can all compete in the Madness!

2022 Chicago Reach Mini Open
2022-03-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Big Mini Putt Club, 1302 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
What’s the Scoop?

What’s better than a night of mini putt? Well, not much, except for a night of mini putt while raising money for the Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE)! Come join Chicago Reach as we get together at Big Mini Putt Club in Wicker Park on Wednesday, March 16th to have some fun and support a great cause.

How to sign up:
To sign up, please fill out this form and submit it. If you are signing up as a part of a team, every participant needs to fill out the form separately. The cost to join is $40/person which includes a round of mini golf and donation to CAPE. Payments will be accepted via Venmo and instructions can be found on the sign up form linked above. Please submit payment before clicking submit on the sign-up form. Thanks!

What to expect:
Big Mini Putt Club is an indoor mini putt bar that features a 9 hole course and full bar. Sign up as an individual or team up to 4 people and compete for the glory of being the first ever Chicago Reach Mini Open champions! The event starts at 7pm and will go until around 9:30pm. The winning group will be announced at the end of the evening, however the group must be present to win! We will go down the list until our champions are crowned!

If you have any questions, please contact Thomas at tbihler.chicagoreach@gmail.com

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Cara Gala
2022-04-08 18:00 - 23:00 | The Four Seasons Chicago, 120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

Our signature event, The 7th Annual Cara Gala presented by Allstate is a chic evening of great entertainment and even greater company as our closest supporters and friends celebrate our mission. We can’t wait to welcome friends in-person once again at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, dinner, drinks, and dancing. We will also honor JPMorgan Chase with the Trailblazer Award, as well as Cara alum Oreletta Garmon with the Jesse Teverbaugh Distinguished Alumni Award. Click here to learn more about our honorees.
*For the safety of our community, all in-person attendees of the 7th Annual Cara Gala presented by Allstate are asked to verify their COVID vaccination status and remain masked unless eating or drinking. We will continue to monitor city, state, and CDC guidelines in our planning to ensure our event is safe for all.
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Soccer Ball 2022
2022-04-22 19:00 - 23:00 | Rockwell on the River, 3507 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

From Urban Initiatives:
Join Urban Initiatives for our biggest fundraiser and party of the year! The Soccer Ball is a celebration of our youth and working to build resiliency and connection throughout the City of Chicago. Buy your tickets today, they’ll sell fast!

Urban Initiatives understands concerns surrounding COVID-19 and its variants. Urban Initiatives is actively monitoring the CDC and City of Chicago Public Health Department’s guidelines and will adjust rules and guidelines as necessary.

For now, we will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the event in order to attend. Masks will be required except when guests are eating or drinking. Thank you for helping us to keep the event safe.

Motivations After Dark
2022-04-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Cara, 237 S Desplaines St, Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

Join us for our return to an in-person Motivations After Dark! Meet and mingle with our community of participants, staff, alumni, partners, and supporters and engage in exercises similar in spirit to our signature morning ritual. This is a free event but RSVP is required.

Derby Celebration
2022-05-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Barcocina, 2901 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60657
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What’s the Scoop?

Friends!
It’s time Chicago Reach embraces the one and only Kentucky Derby day! What better place to do it than at our beloved neighborhood hotspot, Barcocina. Only fitting given Cinco de Mayo is just two days prior…here’s the scoop:
*Open bar from 3pm – 6pm includes beer, wine, margaritas, and mint juleps (obviously)
*Cost: $45 ($38 for drinks, $7 for gratuity for the Barcocina waitstaff)
*Attire is Kentucky Derby…look it up and let’s get classy!
We’ll take a party break briefly to appropriately welcome our newest nonprofit partner, Kids Above All, and celebrate our relationship moving forward. The actual finale Kentucky Derby race takes place at 5:55pm CST, and Barcocina will have this streamed live for us to watch.
Get your ticket today by clicking here! Can’t wait to see you there!
Your Friends,
Chicago Reach Crew

Urban Initiatives Community Play Cup Volunteering
2022-05-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Midway Plaisance, 1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

Join Urban Initiatives to celebrate the resiliency of the youth engaged in our programs.
Urban Initiatives is dedicated to creating fun and collaborative spaces to build strong social-emotional (SEL) skills, connection and resilience among students. After two years fraught with so many challenges, we wanted to be sure to create a space to celebrate our students.
Let’s unlock the power of play together.
Join UI for a return to the Midway Plaisance! This day will feature small-sided soccer games, recess games, arts & crafts, lunch and of course, our annual awards presentation and dance party on the ice rink. You don’t want to miss out!
Volunteer roles include:

Coaching
We’ll have about 30 small-sided 5 v 5 soccer games at one time and we’ll need some coaches to cheer on our kids and monitor goals. Absolutely no soccer experience is required.
Set Up
The UI staff team will arrive at 7am to get everything set up on the fields. The park is big and we’ll definitely need support to make sure we have everything ready by 9am.

Recess Support
Our students love recess games and we’ll be playing some classics out on the field. We’ll need some volunteers to monitor the games and maybe even participate in the fun!
Clean Up
After the party is over, we’ll have to take down all of our equipment and make sure there is no garbage left at the park. We’ll need some help until 3pm to get everything cleaned up.

Lunch Support
There will be about 600 students and 200 volunteers at the event. We’ll need to pass out lunches to everyone and we’ll definitely need some extra support to get it done in time.

Hype Squad
This is definitely the highlight of our season for all of our students. We want them to feel excited and supported. Join the hype squad to cheer them on and have some fun.

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Chicago Reach Soccer Tournament for Urban Initiatives
2022-06-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Fleet Fields, 1397 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

Who: Chicago Community supporting UI in partnership with Chicago Reach
What: First Annual Chicago Reach 3v3 Soccer Tournament
When: June 4th; Registration: 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Where: Fleet Fields (Lincoln Yards)
Why: To support and enhance the mission of Urban Initiatives
Included: $200 covers team registration and will play 3v3 + keeper in World Cup style tournament. Coed and Men’s brackets available.
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Convergence 2022 Exhibit Opening Night Fundraiser
2022-06-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Hairpin Arts Center, 2810 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

Join us to celebrate CAPE at the Convergence 2022 opening night fundraiser! The Reach team will be attending CAPE’s opening night fundraiser on Wednesday, June 22 from 5:00-8:00pm at Hairpin Arts Center 2810 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Get a first-hand look at CAPE’s mission in action and meet students, artists and teaching artists!
There will be food and drink as well as lots of student work on display. Tickets start at $50 with proceeds going to our friends at CAPE! For tickets, please click here. If you would like to meet up with the Chicago Reach team at the event, please DM us on Instagram @chicagoreach. Thanks and see you there!

Run For Gus
2022-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Diversey Harbor
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What’s the Scoop?

Young Associates Board (YAB) 20th Annual Run for Gus is a run/walk event supporting pediatric brain tumor treatment and research at Lurie’s Children’s. This year’s event will feature a 5k run, 1 mile walk, 400 meter kids race and after party celebration. All events will take place outside on Thursday, July 21st at Diversey Harbor.
When registering, please select “Join a Team” option and type “Chicago Reach” into the search box to join our team!
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Cara Summer Social 2022
2022-08-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Venue West, 221 N. Paulina, Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

The Cara Summer Social is an annual fundraiser organized by the Cara Associate Board to raise money for our motivated job seekers. The event includes open bar, gourmet tastes of Chicago chefs, and an incredible silent auction.
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Chicago Lights Summer in September
2022-09-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Benchmark, 1510 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

Join the Chicago Lights Associates Board in toasting the end of summer and supporting the education and social service programs of Chicago Lights!
Summer in September will be held at Benchmark, 1510 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL. All proceeds will support the youth development and adult social service programs of Chicago Lights.
Since 2012, the Chicago Lights Associates Board has raised more than $300,000 for Chicago Lights. Join us in building brighter futures and continuing to give back to the Chicago community!
Chicago Lights is committed to keeping all guests, volunteers, and staff safe. We will be monitoring and following city COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.

Apply to the Cara Collective Associate Board
2022-10-06 - 2022-10-14 | Illinois
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What’s the Scoop?

The Cara AB is a 25-person group of young professionals dedicated to furthering the impact of Cara Collective’s mission and vision. Every year, it continues to be one of the most competitive associate boards in Chicago, and now is no exception; this year’s Summer Social hosted by the AB raised over $225,000 in support of our work and motivated job-seekers.
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Chicago Reach Fundraiser at Barry's Bootcamp
2022-10-22 11:45 - 13:00 | Barry’s Bootcamp Wicker Park, 1457 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

October 22nd 2022Barry’s Bootcamp (1457 N Milwaukee Ave)11:45am – 1:00pm
Join the Chicago Reach crew as we sweat it out for a cause to raise money for our newest nonprofit partner, Bounce Chicago. We will have a great workout, learn more about Bounce Chicago, and earn our well earned beverages afterwards. See you there!
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Tribute to the Stars - Cara Collective
2022-10-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Radisson Blue Aqua Hotel, 221 N Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

October 27th 2022221 N Columbus Drive, Chicago IL8:00am – 10:00am
Cara’s signature breakfast is back! Tribute to the Stars, their oldest and most mission-focused event, is back at the Radisson Blue Aqua Hotel. This will be a special breakfast reception and super-sized Motivations in honor of their employed Cara graduates and the community partners who have been instrumental in their success.
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Chicago Reach Fundraiser for YAB
2022-11-30 17:00 - 22:00 | Illinois
What’s the Scoop?

Join the Chicago Reach crew as we continue our overindulgence following the Thanksgiving Holiday for…you guessed it, MORE FOOD! Make a reservation for a night out with friends at either restaurant on this night between 5pm – 10pm, and both restaurants have committed to a portion of all sales proceeds to be donated to our nonprofit partner, Young Associates Board at Lurie’s Children’s Hospital.
Book your own reservations and be sure to mention this fundraiser prior to closing out your restaurant tabs. See you there!

Chicago Reach Holiday Celebration 2022
2022-12-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Fatpour Tap Works, 2005 W Division St., Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

Why hello, Old Sport.
Join us for a dashing night of drink, dance, and holiday dazzle as we come together to celebrate our newest nonprofit partner, Bounce Children’s Foundation.
Your ticket secures your RSVP for the occasion, and feel free to pass along the invitation to your own special guests. Ticket price covers your full open bar of drinks + 20% tip for the staff for the evening. We strongly encourage a donation to Bounce on top should you feel so humbled and inclined, although by no means required.
Dress Code: Oh, do dress up Old Sport (Prohibition / Roaring 20s / Gatsby)
*Our 2021 Holiday party did sell out, so we encourage you to be quick to join us for what’s sure to be a night for the ages*
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CAPE's Grand Opening Celebration
2023-02-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Illinois
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What’s the Scoop?

Save the date for Saturday, 3/18 for CAPE’s Inaugural Exhibition Grand Opening Celebration! This event will be located at CAPE’s brand new space in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago. Registration is open (and free) so RSVP now to reserve your spot!

March Madness Bracket
2023-03-01 - 2023-03-13 | Virtual
What’s the Scoop?

March Madness is here! We’re fundraising for our nonprofit partner, iMentor, again and the top three brackets will split winnings as well. Check out our bracket details below and we hope you join us!
WHAT TO DO:1) Join our bracket HERE2) Venmo @Chicago-Reach $25 3) Return to the bracket following Selection Sunday (3/12) and complete your picks!
WHAT TO KNOW:1) Winnings: 50% donated to iMentor; 30% paid to 1st place; 15% paid to 2nd place; 5% paid to 3rd place2) $25 donation needs to be received prior to the 1st game, otherwise bracket will not be counted3) Please mark your calendars to return to the bracket following 3/12 to complete your picks! We all know turnaround time is quick, so don’t miss out and good luck!

Bounce April & May Volunteer Opportunities
2023-04-17 - 2023-05-22 | Illinois
What’s the Scoop?

Join our friend’s at Bounce for any of their upcoming volunteer opportunities!
A) Bounce Back Kit® Component Packing

Date: March 15th – May 1st
Location: The convenience of your home (pick up materials from Bounce office in Deerfield)

Bounce needs 5-10 volunteers to help with various activities such as cutting string, bagging craft supplies etc. Please sign up here to volunteer.
B) Bounce Back Kit® Creating Summer Cards

Date: April 17th – May 22nd
Location: The convenience of your home (cards will be dropped off/mailed to Bounce office in Deerfield)

Bounce needs 10-15 volunteers to create Summer-themed cards for Bounce families. Please sign up here to volunteer.
C) Bounce Bash® Super Mario Bros Movie

Date: Saturday, April 23rd Morning
Location: Glenview, IL

Bounce needs 3-5 volunteers to assist with check in and crafts/games. Please sign up here to volunteer.
D) Bounce Back Kit® Unloading Materials

Date: Monday, May 8th Early Afternoon (approximately 3 hours)
Location: Rolling Meadows, IL

Bounce needs 3-5 volunteers to assist with unloading truck and setting up materials. Please sign up here to volunteer.

You should register TODAY if you like:– Having Fun– Fostering Community– Helping support Bounce FamiliesATTN: If you have any interest in volunteering for future Bounce events, fill out a general volunteer form HERE
PSA: To our Chicago Reach Community…Bounce is looking for young professionals to join its Emerging Leaders Board (ELB). If you or someone you know is interested in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in need, please consider applying to join the team. The ideal candidate is a team player and committed to helpoing others. As a member of the ELB, you’ll have the oportunity to work with likeminded individuals and make a difference through fundraising, event planning, and advocacy efforts. Please contact Chicago Reach (Chicagoreach312@gmail.com) for further information – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Paint & Sip Fundraiser with CAPE
2023-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Pinot’s Palette Logan Square, 2768 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647, United States
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What’s the Scoop?

Join us as Chicago Reach partners with Pinot’s Palette-Logan Square to raise money for our non-profit partner, CAPE!
Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE) engages students, inspires teachers, and demonstrates impact by weaving visual, digital, and performing arts into classrooms across Chicago. CAPE teaching artists and classroom teachers collaborate to integrate music, visual arts, dance, digital media, and drama into their academic lessons in order to improve academic and social-emotional outcomes such as creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration skills.
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Chicago Reach Third Annual Charity Golf Scramble
2023-07-29 13:00 - 20:00 | Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, 1 Pete Dye Dr., Lemont, Illinois, 60439
What’s the Scoop?

Chicago Reach is hosting the third annual golf outing with all proceeds going to Cara Collective!
The format is a four person scramble and best score wins! Players are encouraged to pick their own teams, all are welcome!
Entry fee includes green fee, cart fee, a welcome bag, and dinner banquet. Addtional games and prizes will be available at the course! Can’t wait to see you there!
To Register, please venmo @Chicago-Reach $175 for an individual registration or $700 for a team registration (4 players). If registering for a team, please include all team member’s names as a note in the payment.
