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!

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of NCAA Division 1 athletics?

A) Schools compete for national championships in a variety of sports

B) Division 1 athletes are allowed to receive athletic scholarships

C) All Division 1 schools are required to have at least 20 varsity sports programs

D) Division 1 programs are typically funded by the university's endowment, not by revenue from athletics

Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

Ingredients

• 2 cups cauliflower florets

• 1 and ½ tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ½ cup buffalo sauce

• 2 stalks celery, diced

• 2 large carrots, diced

• 6 small flour tortillas

• Creamy avocado sauce

  • 1 small avocado

  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

  • juice from 2 limes

  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray

2. In a large bowl, add cauliflower, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and ¼ cup buffalo sauce and mix together

3. Spread the cauliflower evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. For crispier cauliflower turn the broiler on for 3 minutes after baking for 20 minutes, or until they are as crisp as you want them

4. Heat the the rest of the buffalo sauce up in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Add the cauliflower and warm buffalo sauce in a bowl and toss together

5. To make the avocado sauce add all the ingredients to a blender/food processor. Add water til you get the desire consistency.

6. To assemble the tacos, fill each tortilla with the cauliflower, diced celery, and diced carrots. Drizzle the avocado sauce and any additional buffalo sauce on the top. Enjoy!

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

Introducing, Bryant Mayer

“I am a Sophomore defender for the Northwestern Men's Soccer Team. I am from Owings Mills, Maryland. This year I logged 1300+ minutes and assisted my teammates 7 times. I am extremely passionate about my sport and eager to grow it amongst the community!”

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Toddler Art Playgroup

The Urbana Park District is hosting a Toddler Art Playgroup with Headstart for activities and more at the Phillips Recreation Center on February 11 from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Meet other parents kids in a setting where the whole family is invited. The groups will be making fun art projects and dinner will be provided. There is no registration and the event is free.

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Valentine’s Day Stories and Movement

Join Pandaste Yoga and local author and photographer Zeller Bitton for a fun Valentines activity for little ones! This event will include songs and movement, crafts, stories, and a photo op. It is happening on Tuesday, February 11 from 10:00 am - 10:45 at 2710 Old Willow Rd, Northbrook. There is a $30 fee to participate.

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Being a part of competitive sports fosters friendships that are deep and lasting through shared experiences, teamwork, and trust. This can be seen through spending hours together, working towards a common goal, and spending hours competing. Through wins and losses teammates form a unique bond that goes beyond their sport, leading to lifelong friendships that are built on trust, care, and shared experiences.

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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 D! (source: ChatGPT)