FOOD, FUN AND IRISH JIGS

Avenues to Independence, a nonprofit serving people with developmental disabilities, invites you to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at its 18th annual Irish Fest on Sunday, March 8 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Held at Cotillion Banquets in Palatine, guests will enjoy a four-course dinner and try their luck at a Pot O’Gold raffle and silent auction.

Entertainment will be provided by the Joyce Boys Irish Band, Weber Irish Dancers and the Irish Heritage Singers.

Proceeds from the event will go directly towards refurbishing, repairing and making Avenues-supported homes and apartments more accessible for the 75 people with developmental disabilities who call them home.

Admission will cost $60 per adult and $20 per child. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.avenuestoindependence.org or call Peg O’Herron (847) 885-8976.

Advance registration is recommended.