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Tuesday, March 19
Chicago's Christmas Ship is both an actual ship and a charity, providing Christmas trees for needy families. The Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw performs this mission at Navy Pier today from 1:30 to 5pm. (You can help via donations or simply by purchasing Goose Island's Christmas Ale.)