Inverness couple honored by children's group
An upcoming gala to benefit Aspire Children's Services will honor an Inverness couple, which has been long-time supporters of the organization.
Tom and Kathy Roth will be honored at the 10th annual Big City Night gala Feb. 23. The group provides support to families with children who have developmental disabilities in the Western suburbs.
The Roths have a long history with them. Nearly three decades ago, Aspire was a client of Tom Roth's bank, Melrose Park National Bank. Roth helped create the first annual Builders for Aspire golf outing, which continues to be a major source of funding and publicity for the organization.
He also served several terms as an Aspire board member.
The couple has continued to spread word about the organization, and for all of their help, they will receive thee Geraldine Post Breaker "Building Their Future" Award. It's named after the late Breaker, an Aspire board member whose own child received services from the organization as an adult.
Aspire's Big City Night will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Tickets are $150 per person and include dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and a raffle. Call (708) 547-3575 for information.
Kostka plans mayoral run: Former Palatine Village Councilman Warren Kostka has announced his intentions to run for mayor in 2009. In a recent edition of "Council Clippings," the newsletter he publishes, Kostka said he will announce his candidacy later this year. He was elected to the council in 1997 and re-elected without an opponent in 2001. He'll run for mayor under the platform, "lower taxes, higher expectations."
Attention Cubs fans: A great Cubs ticket package, including photo opportunities on the On-Deck Circle and in the dugout, is one of the featured live auction items for the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council's eighth annual Gala. It will be held Feb. 16 Cotillion Banquets in Palatine. Other features of the Cubs package include a chance to watch batting practice from the field, a special Cubs welcome on the scoreboard and a "Name in Lights" photo shot on the World Famous Wrigley Field Marquee.
The guest of honor for the night is former Chicago Bear Otis Wilson. WGN 720 radio personality Steve Cochran is the Celebrity Auctioneer. Proceeds will go to support the programs and services of the Palatine-based nonprofit.
The cost per ticket is $125, $75 of which is tax deductible. Other live auction items include a football signed by Chicago Bear Devin Hester, box seats to home openers for the Cubs and Sox and airline tickets to any destination in the continental U.S.
For information on the Gala call (847) 991-1112, or go to www.ptscc.org.
Fish fry and music: Are you looking for an alternative fish fry this lent? They are going on everywhere, but at Holy Family Catholic Community, it's not just fish on the menu. People going to the Inverness church will also get live music and other entertainment. The fish fry evenings are open to all denominations. And will take place Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7. Dinners are served between 6 and 7 p.m. at the social center of the church, 2515 W. Palatine Road. There is no fee, but a $5-10 offering is suggested. Call (847) 907-3439.