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Prom dreams come true

High school girls in need of a prom dress are invited to shop for a free gown and accessories at the fifth annual Cinderella's Closet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 18 at Aurora Community Center, 501 College Ave., Aurora. Sponsored by the Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties, Inc., the event lets girls shop among thousands of donated dresses, many of them new. "Fairy godmothers" serve as personal shoppers to help girls make selections; seamstresses are on hand to make quick alternations; and hairstylists offer suggestions on what looks work best with each dress. Girls need only to show proof of high school enrollment; no proof of financial need is required. For details, see www.jlkd.org or e-mail cinderellascloset@jlkd.org.

Program to empower women

Benedictine University in Lisle is offering a master's program to help women acquire the knowledge and skills they need to become leaders in the workplace. Topics covered in the Master of Science in Leadership program include diversity and inclusion, change agent, mentorship and networking, finances, collaborative leadership, ethical and global leadership, social responsibility and community service leadership. For details, call (630) 829-6300.

Lombard seeks volunteers

Lombard is seeking volunteers to participate in Lombard Pride clean-up day on April 25. Village officials say they're reaching out to Scout troops, civic organizations, church groups, businesses, families and individuals to garner volunteers for the annual project that takes place at various spots in Lombard. Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to call (630) 620-5718.