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Palatine nonprofit to hold Cinco de Mayo fundraiser

The Palatine Opportunity Center will host its 10th annual Cinco de Mayo event from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road, in Palatine. The celebration will feature live music, games, raffles, prizes and Mexican appetizers. Proceeds support the nonprofit group’s mission to connect underserved residents in the Palatine area to services and resources to build a community of empowered people, healthy families and vibrant neighborhoods. Last year, clients made more than 226,000 visits to the POC. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. A cash bar will be available. To purchase tickets, call the POC at (847) 776-9500 ext. 222 or go to palatineopportunitycenter.org.

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