Honor, Duty, eMail: Marine Week 2009

Please check the Marine Week 2009 - Schedule of Events regularly for schedule updates.

Please note: Events in blue are free and open to the public. Events held outdoors are subject to suitable weather conditions.

Monday – May 11, 2009

6:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. – National Museum of the Marine Corps Exhibit Will feature displays that detail major conflicts and other milestones in Marine Corps’ history. (O’Hare International Airport, Terminal 3)

8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. – Marines Clean Up Levin Park Marines will volunteer at the local park and clean up debris, lay down new mulch and put down fresh topsoil on the athletic fields. (5458 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL)

8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. – Combat Weapon Session with the Chicago Police Department Marines will conduct sessions with the Chicago Police Department to familiarize them with state of the art combat weapons. (Chicago Police Department, Chicago, IL)

8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. – Combat Weapon Session with the Braidwood Police Department Marines will conduct sessions with the Braidwood Police Department to familiarize them with state of the art combat weapons. (Braidwood Police Department, Braidwood, IL)

8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Boxing Team Clinic with Thornridge High School Will feature Marine Corps boxing demonstrations with participating students. (15000 Cottage Grove Ave. Dolton, IL)

8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. – Equipment Display at Thornridge High School Marine Corps aviators will provide an inside look of a CH-53 helicopter for faculty and students. (15000 Cottage Grove Ave. Dolton, IL)

8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. – Equipment Display at Lake County High School Marine Corps aviators will provide an inside look of a helicopter for faculty and students. (1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa, IL)

9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Equipment Display at Plainview High School Marine Corps aviators will provide an inside look of a CH-46 helicopter for faculty and students.

9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Equipment Display at College of Lake County High SchoolMarine Corps aviators will provide an inside look of an Osprey for faculty and students. (19351 West Washington St., Grayslake, IL)

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. – Marine Week Dedication Ceremony at Daley Plaza Will feature City of Chicago officials, Brigadier General Melvin G. Spiese (Chicago native), the Marine Corps League, a pinning ceremony to honor Marine families and veterans, and performances by the 29 Palms Marine Band and Color Guard. Event is free and open to the public. (West Washington St., Chicago, IL)

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Equipment Display at Argo High School Marine Corps operators will provide an inside look of a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) for faculty and students (7329 W. 63rd St. Summit, IL)

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Wrestling Clinic at Nequa Valley High SchoolWill feature Marine Corps wrestling and martial arts demonstrations for students and faculty. (2360 95th St. Naperville, IL)

12:15 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. – Musical Performance at V.J. Andrew High SchoolThe 29 Palms Marine Band will perform for faculty and students. (9001 W. 171st St.T Tinley Park, IL)

1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. – Musical Performance at Niles North High SchoolThe 29 Palms Marine Band will perform for faculty and students. (9800 N. Lawler Ave. Skokie, IL)

3:40 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. – Marine Week Dedication Ceremony with American Airlines Will feature the dedication of an American Airlines gate in honor on the United States Marine Corps (O’Hare Airport, Terminal 3)

5:00 P.M - 7:00 P.M. – Boxing Team Clinic with the Chicago Youth Boxing Club Will feature Marine Corps boxing demonstrations with participating youth. (2300 S. Millard Ave, Chicago, IL)

5:00 P.M - 7:00 P.M. – Wrestling Clinic at Gilbert Grappling GymWill feature Marine Corps wrestling and martial arts demonstrations. (17145 S. 66th St. Tinley Park, IL)

6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. – Oswegoland Optimist Club Speaking EngagementA Marine will share his experiences with club members. (Tap House Grill, 123 Washington St., Oswego, IL)

Tuesday - May 12, 2009

6:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. – National Museum of the Marine Corps ExhibitWill feature displays that detail major conflicts and other milestones in Marine Corps’ history. (O’Hare International Airport, Terminal 3)

8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. – Marines Volunteer at Riis Park Marines volunteer to lay down mulch and new brick for a gathering area at the park. (6100 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL)

8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. – Combat Weapon Session with the Chicago Police Department Marines will conduct sessions with the Chicago Police Department to familiarize them with state of the art combat weapons. (Chicago Police Department, Chicago, IL)

8:00 A.M - 3:00 P.M. – Boxing Team Clinic with Proviso West High School Will feature Marine Corps boxing demonstrations with participating students. (4701 W. Harrison St. Hillside, IL)

9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. – Wrestling Clinic and Martial Arts Demonstration at Waukegan High SchoolWill feature Marine Corps wrestling and martial arts demonstrations. (2325 Brookside Ave., Waukegan, IL)

9:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Musical Performance at Bollingbrook High SchoolThe United States Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony features "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and the Color Guard from historic Marine Barracks, Washington, DC will perform for faculty and students. (365 Raider Way Bollingbrook, IL)

10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. – Combat Weapon Session with the Streamwood Police Department Marines will conduct sessions with the Streamwood Police Department to familiarize them with state of the art combat weapons. (Streamwood Police Department, Streamwood, IL)

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Equipment Display at Thornton School Marine Corps operators will provide an inside look of a HIMARS vehicle for faculty and students. (15001 Broadway, Harvey, IL)

10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Musical Performance at Highland Park High School The 29 Palms Marine Band will perform for faculty and students. (433 Vine Ave. Highland Park, IL)

11:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. – General Officer Panel Discussion at the Chicago Booth Graduate School of Business, University of ChicagoGeneral Officer discussion with faculty and students. (5807 S. Woodlawn Ave. Chicago, IL)

5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. – Wrestling Clinic and Martial Arts Demonstration at Naperville Central High School Will feature Marine Corps wrestling and martial arts demonstrations. (440 Aurora Ave., Naperville, IL)

6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. – Performance at Oak Park and River Forest High School StadiumWill feature the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own” - The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Event is free and open to the public. (201 N. Scoville Ave., Oak Park, IL)

Wednesday - May 13, 2009

6:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. – National Museum of the Marine Corps ExhibitWill feature displays that detail major conflicts and other milestones in Marine Corps’ history. (O’Hare International Airport, Terminal 3)

8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. – Marines Volunteer at Cornerstone Community Outreach Center Marines volunteer to load in and organize the food storage pantry and to serve food and dine with residents. (4628 N. Clifton Ave., Chicago, IL)

8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. – Equipment Display at Eisenhower School Marine Corps aviators will provide an inside look of Cobra and Huey helicopters for faculty and students. (12700 Sacramento Ave, Blue Island, IL)

8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Performance at Bremen High School The 29 Palms Marine Band will perform for faculty and students. (15203 S. Pulask Rd., Midlothian, IL)

9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Equipment Display at Sears Holdings Marine Corps operators will provide an inside look at a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV). (3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL)

9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. – Equipment Display at WILCO Area Career Center Marine Corps aviators will provide an inside look of a CH-53 helicopter for faculty and students. (500 WILCO Blvd., Romeoville, IL)

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Equipment Display at Mt. Carmel School Marine Corps operators will provide an inside look of a HIMARS vehicle for faculty and students. (6410 S. Dante, Chicago, IL)

10:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. – Equipment Display at Bremen High School Marine Corps aviators will provide an inside look of a CH-46 for faculty and students. (15203 S. Pulask Rd., Midlothian, IL)

2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. – Wrestling Clinic at Bremen High School Will feature Marine Corps wrestling and martial arts demonstration. (15203 S. Pulaski Rd., Midlothian, IL)

2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. – Martial Arts Demonstration at Soldier Field Marines will present a full martial arts demonstration on the Soldier Field concourse. This event is free and open to the public. (1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. # 2, Chicago, IL)

3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. – Musical Performance at Soldier FieldWill feature performances by the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own” - The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Event is free and open to the public. (1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. # 2, Chicago, IL)

4:00 P.M - 6:00 P.M. – Boxing Team Clinic at Davis Gym Will feature Marine Corps boxing demonstrations with participating patrons. (4430 S. Marshfield St. Chicago, IL)

4:30 P.M. – Wrestling Clinic and Martial Arts Demonstration at Round Lake High School Will feature Marine Corps wrestling and martial arts demonstrations. (800 High School Dr., Round Lake, IL)

6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. – Martial Arts Demonstration at Soldier Field Will feature Marine Corps martial arts demonstrations. Event is free and open to the public. (1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. # 2, Chicago, IL)

6:00 P.M - 7:00 P.M. – Boxing Team Clinic at Trumble Boxing Gym Will feature Marine Corps boxing demonstrations with participating patrons. (2400 East 105th St. Chicago, IL)

7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. – Musical Performance by the Marine Corps at Soldier FieldWill feature performances by the Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own” - The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Event is free and open to the public. (1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. # 2, Chicago, IL)

7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. – Musical Performance at Bremen High School The 29 Palms Marine Band will perform for faculty and students. (15203 S. Pulask Rd., Midlothian, IL)

Thursday - May 14, 2009

6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. – National Museum of the Marine Corps ExhibitWill feature displays that detail major conflicts and other milestones in Marine Corps’ history. (O’Hare International Airport, Terminal 3)

8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Equipment Display at Purdue/Calumet University Marine Corps aviators will provide an inside look of Cobra and Huey helicopters for faculty and students. (2200 169th St., Hammond, IN)

8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Equipment Display at East Aurora School Marine Corps aviators will provide an inside look of a CH-53 helicopter for faculty and students. (500 Tomcat Ln., Aurora, IL)

8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. – Equipment Display at Waukegan High SchoolMarine Corps aviators will provide an inside look of a CH-46 for faculty and students. (2325 Brookside Ave. Waukegan, IL)

10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. – Combat Weapon Session with the Naperville Police Department Marines will conduct sessions with the Naperville Police Department to familiarize them with state of the art combat weapons. (Naperville Police Department, Naperville, IL)

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Equipment Display at Plainfield South High SchoolMarine Corps operators will provide an inside look of a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) for faculty and students. (7800 Caton Farm Rd. Plainfield, IL)

4:00 P.M - 6:00 P.M. – Boxing Team Clinic at Davis Gym Will feature Marine Corps boxing demonstrations with participating patrons. (4430 S. Marshfield St. Chicago, IL)

Friday - May 15, 2009

8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Equipment Display at Proviso West High SchoolMarine Corps aviators will provide an inside look of a CH-53 helicopter for faculty and students. (4701 W. Harrison St. Hillside, IL)

8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. – Equipment Display at Dundee Crown High SchoolMarine Corps aviators will provide an inside look of a helicopter for faculty and students. (1 Charger Country Dr. Carpentersville, IL)

9:15 A.M. - Musical Performance at Batavia School The 29 Palms Marine Band will perform for faculty and students. (1200 W. Wilson St., Batavia, IL)

10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. – Marines at Navy Pier Will feature robotics, technology and vehicle displays, the National Museum of the Marine Corps exhibit, Martial Arts and Combat Fitness demonstrations, and the 29 Palms Marine Band. Activities are free and open to the public. (600 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL)

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Musical Performance at Six Flags Great America Theme ParkThe 29 Palms Marine Band will perform for local crowds. (5300 Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL)

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. – Equipment Display at Waukegan School Marine Corps operators will provide an inside look of a HIMARS vehicle for faculty and students. (2325 Brookside Ave., Waukegan, IL)

11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. – Martial Arts Demonstrations at Chicago Moves Day Will feature Marine Corps martial arts demonstrations for the public as part of Chicago Moves Day at Daley Plaza. Event is free and open to the public. (West Washington St., Chicago, IL)

12:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M – Marines at Arlington Park Racetrack Will feature aircraft, robotics, technology and vehicle displays in the Arlington Park parking lot. Event is free and open to the public. (2200 W Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL)

2:30 P.M. - 3:15 P.M. – Musical Performance at Arlington Park Racetrack Will feature a performance by the 29 Palms Jazz Band. (2200 W Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL)

3:45 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. – Musical Performance at Arlington Park Racetrack Will feature a performance by the 29 Palms Jazz Band. (2200 W Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL)

3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. – Musical Performance at the Navy Pier Dock Street Stage The 29 Palms Marine Band will perform at the Navy Pier Dock Street Stage. Event is free and open to the public. (600 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL)

6:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. – Musical Performance at the Armed Forces Ball The 29 Palms Marine Band will perform at the Armed Forces Ball at the Union League Club of Chicago. (65 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL)

Saturday - May 16, 2009

10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. – Marines at Navy PierWill feature robotics, technology and vehicle displays, the National Museum of the Marine Corps exhibit, Martial Arts and Combat Fitness demonstrations, and the 29 Palms Marine Band. Activities are free and open to the public. (600 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL)

10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. – Marines at Arlington Park Racetrack Will feature aircraft, robotics, technology and vehicle displays in the Arlington Park parking lot. Event is free and open to the public. (2200 W Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL)

11:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. – YMCA Black and Hispanic Achievers Program Speaking Engagement Will feature a senior Marine sharing their experiences and discussing leadership skills. (1 E. Jackson Blvd. Rm. C100, Chicago, IL)

6:00 P.M - 8:00 P.M. – Marine Corps League Reception at Navy Pier, Rooftop TerraceReception will feature performances by the Color Guard and the 29 Palms Marine Band. By invitation only. (600 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL)

8:00 P.M - 9:30 P.M. – Musical Performance at Navy Pier, Skyline StageWill feature Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s own” The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the 29 Palms Marine band. Event is free and open to the public. (600 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL)

Sunday - May 17, 2009

7:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. – Musical Performance at Chicago Spring Half Marathon Marine Corps runners will participate in the race and the 29 Palms Marine Band will perform. (Race start at Wacker Drive and finish at Lake Shore Park, Chicago, IL)

10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. – Marines at Navy Pier Will feature robotics, technology and vehicle displays, the National Museum of the Marine Corps exhibit, Martial Arts and Combat Fitness demonstrations, and the 29 Palms Marine Band. Activities are free and open to the public. (600 East Grand Ave., Chicago, IL)

11:15 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. – Marines at Arlington Park Racetrack Will feature aircraft, robotics, technology and vehicle displays in the Arlington Park parking lot. Event is free and open to the public. (2200 W Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL)

12:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. – Special Marine Demonstrations at Arlington Park Will feature Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own” - The Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and Marine Corps Aircraft Demonstrations. (2200 W Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL)

6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. – Performance at Arlington Park Racetrack The United States Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony features "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and the Color Guard from historic Marine Barracks, Washington, DC. (2200 W Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL)

Hat tip to @BriskUSMC of Keep the Change

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