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Hockey club hosts benefit nightThe Enforcers Hockey Club will hold a benefit night from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 8, at Colonial Cafe, 2555 Bunker Hill Dive, Algonquin. Colonial Cafe will donate a percentage of the sales to the Enforcers fundraiser for the Alexander Leigh Center for Autism. Visit eteamz.com/enforcerscharityhockeyclub.Sign up for softball in LITH parksThe Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Department is looking for softball enthusiasts, 18 years and older, to fill the league rosters. All games are officiated under ASA rules and played using a 14-inch mushball. The number of games played is based upon the number of teams registered. Registration is $375 per team; eight minimum; 20 maximum per team. At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, there will be a mandatory captain's meeting at the village hall, 600 Harvest Gate. The first game will be played Sunday, April 18. For information, call (847) 960-7460. Registration is available online at lith.org, by mail-in, drop-box or over the counter.Magnificat welcomes author to meetingMagnificat McHenry Chapter of Mary-Mother of the Eucharist welcomes Joan Carter McHugh to the morning prayer group from 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 8, at The Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry. For details, call (815) 385-5673. McHugh will discuss her new book, "Dying to Live," which chronicles her spiritual journey and healing of several major illnesses.Join in 'Bowl for Paws' April 17Animal House Shelter will host a "Bowl for Paws" from noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at Brunswick Zone, 2075 Algonquin Road in Algonquin. Cost is $17 per child or $20 per adult, includes pizza, pop, shoe rental. For information and to reserve your space, e-mail lesliepreucil@sbcglobal.net or call (847) 658-9200. Benefits the homeless animals of Animal House Shelter. Visit animalhouseshelter.com to see the adoptable dogs and cats.Bidding continues for annual auctionSt. Edward Central Catholic High School will hold its annual Tidal Wave Auction Dinner/Dance, "21st Century GOLD RUSH," Saturday, April 17 at the Stonegate Centre in Hoffman Estates. Hundreds of items will be up for bid, including Florida and Colorado vacations, Notre Dame, Bears, Crosstown Classic, and Cubs skybox tickets, Michael Jordan and Derrick Rose autographed basketballs, restaurant and entertainment certificates and more. All parents, alumni, family and friends are invited to attend this gala event. Cost is $95 per person which includes a gourmet dinner, open bar, DJ, dancing, silent and live auctions.New this year is an online auction continuing through Saturday, April 10, with some selected items up for bid. Visit stedhs.org for information. For reservations, to donate an item or to become a sponsor, call (847) 741-7536, ext. 123.