St. Baldrick’s Fundraising Event is at Gaynor’s Restaurant and Irish Pub on March 20th.  The St. Baldrick’s Foundation supports childhood cancer research.  During the event, volunteers have their heads shaved in return for pledges of financial support.  We will also be having a silent auction and raffles.  Visit www.stbaldricks.org for details.

Join Brian Campbell and members of the Blackhawks organization at the Campbell for Kids Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament benefiting Chicago’s youth. The tournament on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 from 6 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. at the Horseshoe Casino Hammond.

This night signifies the launch of the 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to raise funds for charities throughout Chicago and Illinois that service children with special needs and learning disabilities. Please RSVP to Kendall Guimond or (312/588-3717) to let us know if you can attend the event on February 10th.

(Reuters) – Haiti’s government plans to relocate some 400,000 homeless survivors of last week’s earthquake to new villages to be set up outside the wrecked capital.

For more news on the situation in Haiti click here: Earthquake Update

Children’s Resale-The McCarty and Owen Elementary School PTAs will hold their Spring/Summer Children’s Clothing, Toy, and Equipment Resale on Saturday, February 27th from 7:00-11:00 a.m. with a half price sale from 11:30-1:30 p.m. @ Owen Elementary School-Gymnasium, 1560 Westglen Drive, Naperville. Numbers will be given out at 6:00 a.m. Closely supervised children only. No strollers please.

The Alexander Leigh Center for Autism (ALCA) is a 501c3 charity, located in Lake in the Hills. It is a Developmental Learning Center and Illinois State Board of Education approved Therapeutic Day School for children with autistic spectrum disorders between the ages of 2 and 12. Currently, autism is the fastest growing neurodevelopmental disability in the United States. It is estimated that autism is being diagnosed at the rate of 1 out of every 100 children. It is our mission to provide an environment where our students can learn and thrive. Each student has an individualized 1:1 program designed to meet their unique needs. In order to continue to provide quality services to our students and their families, we need community support.

“Dance the Night Away for Autism”
March 13, 2010 – 5:00 – Tickets: $50
Crystal Lake Holiday Inn
The night will include: raffles, silent and live auctions, and music provided by Hip Pockit.

TRIPLE HEADER RAFFLE ($10/ticket):
First Prize: 50” Sanyo Plasma HDTV ($900 value)

Second Prize: Wii Fit Package (including Wii Console, Extra controller and nun chuck, Wii Fit and balance board, and Thrustmaster T-Fitness Pro Pack) ($400 Value)

Third Prize: Tom Tom Special Edition 4.3” GPS and case ($170 Value)

Drawing March 13, 2010 – Winner need not be present to win

If you would like to attend, make a donation, sponsor the event (Levels starting at $250-$10,000) or purchase raffle tickets, please contact: Cindy at 847-458-6802 or e-mail cwilliams_alca@sbcglobal.net.