Eat Burgers, Support Local Water Polo

Culver’s in Tinley Park will donate 10 percent of sales to Bremen District Water Polo this upcoming Thursday.

Water polo players from Oak Forest, Tinley Park and Bremen High Schools could use your help on Thursday. And all you need to do is eat a burger.  On April 25, Culver’s at 18248 Sayre Ave in Tinley Park will hold a fundraiser to benefit the Bremen District Water Polo team. Simply go to the store on Thursday at any time throughout operating hours (10 a.m. to 11 p.m.), mention Bremen and turn your receipt into the cashier. Culver’s will be sharing 10 percent of sales with the team. Not sure what you want to get? Check out their menu online.

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