The Harper College men's basketball program and the <a href="http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/foundation/alumni/index.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Office of Alumni Relations</a> will be hosting an alumni basketball event on Saturday, January 31, 2015 for former Harper basketball players.The Hawks take on N4C foe Rock Valley College that day at 3 PM. The schedule for the day will go as follows:3 PM: Harper Men's Basketball vs. Rock Valley in the Wellness &amp; Sports Center (Building M)Halftime: Ceremony to honor Harper men's basketball alumni5:15 PM: Complimentary postgame pizza reception with current and former players upstairs in Building M*You will also be receiving a free Alumni Basketball t-shirt for your attendanceIf you are interested in being a part of this event, please contact head men's basketball coach <a href="http://harperhawks.net/coaches.aspx?rc=123" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Justin Welke</a> (<a href="mailto:jwelke@harpercollege.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">jwelke@harpercollege.edu</a> or 773-359-3553) or Sports Communications Assistant <a href="http://harperhawks.net/staff.aspx?staff=84" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bill Smith</a> (<a href="mailto:wsmith@harpercollege.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wsmith@harpercollege.edu</a> or 847-925-6000 x2034) to RSVP and let them know your shirt size.

The Harper College men’s basketball program and the <a href="http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/foundation/alumni/index.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Office of Alumni Relations</a> will be hosting an alumni basketball event on Saturday, January 31, 2015 for former Harper basketball players.

The Hawks take on N4C foe Rock Valley College that day at 3 PM. The schedule for the day will go as follows:3 PM: Harper Men’s Basketball vs. Rock Valley in the Wellness &amp; Sports Center (Building M)

Halftime: Ceremony to honor Harper men’s basketball alumni5:15 PM: Complimentary postgame pizza reception with current and former players upstairs in Building M

*You will also be receiving a free Alumni Basketball t-shirt for your attendanceIf you are interested in being a part of this event, please contact head men’s basketball coach <a href="http://harperhawks.net/coaches.aspx?rc=123" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Justin Welke</a> (<a href="mailto:jwelke@harpercollege.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">jwelke@harpercollege.edu</a> or 773-359-3553) or Sports Communications Assistant <a href="http://harperhawks.net/staff.aspx?staff=84" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bill Smith</a> (<a href="mailto:wsmith@harpercollege.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">wsmith@harpercollege.edu</a> or 847-925-6000 x2034) to RSVP and let them know your shirt size.

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Join us in downtown Winnetka, IL this Sat-Sun, May 30-31 (10am-4pm both days). The North Shore Artisan&nbsp;Market&nbsp;will be OUTDOORS at Winnetka Station &amp;&nbsp;Station Park (754 Elm St., Winnetka, IL) -- showcasing 100 talented local &amp; Midwest artisans in food, fashion, home goods &amp; art.&nbsp;&nbsp;RSVP &amp; let us know you're coming:&nbsp;<a href="https://northshoreartisanmarket.com/RSVP-wilmette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://NorthShoreArtisanMarke...</a>&nbsp;
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The North Shore Artisan Market is produced by INV Marketing Group, a Chicago area company based in Oak Brook, IL that operates the <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicago Artisan Market</a> (two locations in Fulton Market and Ravenswood), the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a>, the <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Naperville Artisan Market</a> and the <a href="https://northshoreartisanmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Artisan Market</a> (Northbrook &amp; Winnetka). We’ve been showcasing &amp; supporting small businesses throughout Chicagoland for 20+ years. Founded in 2004, INV Marketing Group LLC has produced well over 150 signature events and pop-up markets supporting small businesses&nbsp;in the greater Chicago area.

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