This week's newsletter is packed with exciting questions, healthy recipes, inspiring athletes, local events you won't want to miss, and a must-read blog post! Enjoy reading this weeks newsletter!

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What is one important reason why kids should play sports?

A) To stay indoors more

B) To learn teamwork and stay active

C) To skip homework

D) To watch TV all day

Air Fryer Pomegranate-Glazed Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses

• 1 ½ tsp sweet chili sauce

• 1 ½ tsp low-sodium soy

• 1 clove garlic, grated

• 2 tsps honey

• juice of 1 lime

• kosher salt

• black pepper

• Four 8 oz center-cut skinless salmon fillets

• ½ cup pomegranate arils

• ¼ cup finely cut cilantro leaves

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Instructions

1. Whisk the pomegranate molasses, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, 1 tsp of the honey, half of the lime juice, ¼ tsp salt and a pinch of pepper in a medium bowl until well combined. Brush the glaze n the top of the salmon fillets and season each with ¼ tsp salt and a pinch of pepper.

2. Put the fillets in the basket of a 6-quart air fryer making sure they are not touching. Cook at 400 degrees F until the tops are dark and caramelized all over and the salmon easily flakes with a fork when pressed, around 6 minutes for rare and 7 minutes for medium.

3. Combine the pomegranate arils, cilantro, olive oil, serrano, remaining 1 tsp honey, remaining lime juice, ¼ tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper until the mixture is well combined.

4. Put the salmon on a serving platter and spoon the pomegranate relish over the top.

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This week, our soccer coach at Northwestern University Dimas, is in the spotlight! Check out his bio below and book your next lesson by going to our website!

Introducing, Dimas Van der Heide!

“Hi guys! My name is Dimas and I am from the Netherlands. I’ve played soccer my whole life, both here in the US and in Europe. I recently moved to Chicago and am part of the Northwestern Men’s soccer team. I look forward to training you all and improving all the aspects of your game!”

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DIY Kids

The Douglass Branch Library is hosting a do-it-yourself events for kids this Wednesday. This week they will be making lava lamps. This event is happening on Wednesday, May 7th from 4:00pm - 5:00pm at the Douglass Branch Library, 504E. Grove St, Champaign.

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Bingo & Spiderman Meet and Greet

On May 6th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm Little Louie’s in Northbrook is hosting Spider-Man Bingo. This event will be full of food, bingo, and a special visit from Spider-Man. Dinner will be at 5:00 pm, Spider-man arrives at 5:15 pm, and bingo starts at 5:45 pm. Bring your friends and family to a fun night!

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Every team has a unique mix of personalities that bring the team to life both on the field and off the field. These include the player who is always early, the one who always has snacks, the team mom, the future coach, and the always injured player. In this blog post we will be looking at the different types of players on a team, whose unofficial roles shape the culture, chemistry, and character that make sports more than just a game.

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Based originally in Champaign, Illinois and quickly expanding across the rest of the Midwest, we at Top Tier make it our goal to connect you and your kids to high quality and successful college athletes across every playing field. We are currently offering lessons for several different sports from an array of elite college athletes. As college sports are expanding and becoming more popular throughout the country, we want to guarantee our customers can benefit from this great opportunity to receive quality training with flexible times. Check out our website to learn more.

The correct answer is B! (source: ChatGPT)