Women's soccer league announces season
The National Women's Soccer League ( NWSL ) announced the complete schedule for the 2015 regular season.
The Chicago Red Stars has highlights such as a May 9 doubleheader with the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park and a four-game homestand to open the campaign.
All but one fixture at Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex take place before or after the Women's World Cup, meaning all international stars will be available for the vast majority of home matches. This includes all visits by three of the top teams: Seattle Reign FC, Portland Thorns FC and FC Kansas City.
The Red Stars will soon be announcing theme nights for the 2015 campaign. While all individual game tickets are on sale, fans are already able to purchase season tickets as well as tickets to the April 18 home opener against Seattle Reign FC by calling 773-698-6001 or visiting www.chicagoredstars.com .
Pride 5K run/walk June 25 in Boystown
The second annual Pride lakefront party and Pride5K run/walk will take place Thursday, June 25.
The outdoor bash, which benefits Center on Halsted, will feature DJs, drinks and go-go dancers following a 5K "fun run" along the lakefront path.
The race kicks off at 7:30 p.m. near the Lakefront at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive. When the run is over, DJs Matthew Harvat and Adam LeBlanc of Sixteen Candles will be the featured entertainment at the Pride Weekend Kick-Off Party at Diversey Harbor, 6-10 p.m. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
The fee is $45 ($50 after May 15). Packet pick-up will take place on Friday, June 19 (6-10 p.m.), and Saturday, June 20 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. Visit starevents.com/events/pride-5k/ .
Proud to Run registration open
Registration is now open for its 2015 Proud to Run 10K run and 5K run/walk that will take place June 27.
Proud to Run has selected Affinity Community Services, AIDS Legal Council of Chicago ( ALCC ) and Chicago House as beneficiaries of its annual race. Since 1982, Proud to Run has raised more than $400,000 for local LGBTQ organizations. Affinity and ALCC are first-time beneficiaries while Chicago House has been involved in past Proud to Run races.
The event will start at Montrose Avenue and Simmonds Drive, just north of Montrose Harbor. There are staggered starting times; the 10K starts at 8:04 a.m., with the 5K commencing at 8:15 a.m.
Interested persons can register at www.proudtorun.org . Race-day registration is also available.