'Small Heroes of Hope' gala:

Inspiring Hope Inc. will host the "Small Heroes of Hope Gala" benefiting the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago on Saturday, March 29, at the Concorde Banquets in Kildeer. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Concorde, which is at 20922 N. Rand Road. Proceeds will go directly toward Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago to help in their efforts to provide service, care, and a bright future to small heroes. The event features a night of dinner, dancing, drinks, hor d'oeuvres, auctions, and raffles. Tickets are $75 each or $700 for a table of 10. RSVP no later than March 7, in order to guarantee preferred seating. For information on the Small Heroes of Hope Gala and on Inspiring Hope Inc., visit www.InspiringHopeInc.com.