Grill masters, compete in charity Rib & Chicken Cook-Off

The 4th annual Family Picnic-Rib & Chicken Cook-Off will be again be hosted by Palatine-based nonprofit, C.A.T.I.F. (Celebrating All That Is Feminine) in front of Lamplighters Inn on Station Street in downtown Palatine.

The event will take place from noon-5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, and individuals with "skills on the grill" still have an opportunity to register to compete in the Rib & Chicken Cook-Off.

The event will not only bring on some healthy competition for a $250 cash prize, it also will provide a variety of activities and events for the entire family.

The band Unconstitutional will be performing live, with an appearance by Bag O Jammers, along with a dunk tank, bouncy house and kids games and entertainment.

The event is free and open to the public, and tickets for food and games can be purchased for $1 each or 25 for $20.

The charity beneficiary will be the Palatine Opportunity Center, a nonprofit that assists in-need Palatine residents by connecting them with resources to create a pathway for integration and success.

For information, visit www.catifcharity.com.

Celebrating All That Is Feminine is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit public charity that officially formed in 2010. Since its inception, the organization has sponsored two fundraisers per year in February and September and has now raised nearly $100,000 for a variety of local social service organizations. C.A.T.I.F. is made up of a group of professional women who pool their energy and resources to touch, encourage and empower women in-need and at-risk children. For more information, visit www.catifcharity.com.

Since 1999, the Palatine Opportunity Center (POC) welcomes and introduces families and individuals in need to the Palatine community. The POC connects people with local resources and provides a pathway for their integration and success. They are dedicated to helping people help themselves through a variety of programs and services. From at-risk youth programs to Zumba classes, the POC continues to empower ALL people. For information, visit www.palatineopportunitycenter.org.

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