At Refresh School of Therapeutic Massage (RSTM), our goal is to provide quality instruction at a reasonable cost. RSTM provides an environment for students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become great massage therapists in today's competitive job market.    We are currently taking applications for part-time and full-time classes.   We also offer referral rewards to anyone who refers a student that goes on to complete our program. Please call (847)348-1433 for more information or to set up an orientation.
 
The Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity (PHD) invites you to a night of friends, fashion and fun at the Stonegate Conference Center in Hoffman Estates to support PHD's counseling center for pregnancy help and education on Thursday, October 8th. Cocktails, raffles and silent auction begin at 6:30 pm. PHD's Resale Boutique will offer a beautiful selection of new jewelry to make your wardrobe pop. Dinner begins at 7:30 pm followed by a high-energy, professional fashion show at 9:00 pm. Don't miss out! Call (847) 359-4967 x25 or visit www.sphd.org for more information.
 
Countryside Association  for People with Disabilities will host the fifth annual "Recipe for Success"from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, October 26 at The Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Rd., Rolling Meadows "Recipe for Success" is a culinary extravaganza where more than twenty-five area restaurants will offer appetizer-sized dishes and will feature a live jazz quartet, silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $75 in advance and $90 at the door. For more information, call  (847) 540-3705 or visit www.countrysideassn.org
 
The Bridge Youth & Family Services will host the Bridge the Gap Walk - 2.5 mile neighborhood walk Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 9:00 am (Registration opens at 8:30) The event will take place at The Bridge Youth & Family Services (corner of Illinois and Quentin in Palatine) $20 for adults, discounts for children and teenagers.  Raising $50 above the registration fee earns a t-shirt! Register today!  Registration and pledge forms are attached, or visit www.bridgeyouth.org to register online.
 
Attorneys of Lavelle Law team up to take on the Palatine Police & Fire Departments (The Protectors vs. The Professionals) in Palatine's first annual Palatine Bowl  on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. OST Football Field. The game will be officiated by Palatine Mayor and former Chicago Bear, Jim Schwantz. 100% of donations for this event will be donated to Wings (Women in need Growing Stronger). For more information call (847) 705-7555.
 
Calling all communities! On November 13, 2009 ten lucky schools will share $1 million from U.S. Cellular. Get ready to get out and vote for your favorite school. Visit uscellular.com/callingallcommunities or ask any U.S. Cellular representative for more information.