RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, INC. presents a series of free workshops for families and professionals about programs and services for children with disabilities. These workshops will be held throughout the five boroughs through April. For more information about dates, places and times, call Gary Shulman at (212) 677-4650 or visit www.resourcesnyc.org 

ARE YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW BLIND, AND LOOKING FOR A JOB? New York City Industries for the Blind in Brooklyn, has real jobs with real pay and real benefits. Call Leo Santos at (718) 854-7300. www.nycib.org 

DONATIONS URGENTLY NEEDED FOR FOOD PANTRY: The Circle of Love Ministry Worldwide Church is in need of donations to fill their church food pantry.  The pantry feeds 100 families each week, according to Pastor Roy Kirton.  The church is asking for help to provide groceries for these families.  All goods are accepted including meat, poultry and fish.  Fresh vegetables and dairy items are needed for the children.  The pantry also accepts food gift certificates.  Contributors may drop off food items any week day between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., at the Circle of Love Ministry Worldwide, 20 Reith Street, Copiague, N.Y. 11726.  For more information call: 631-789-4552.

CHARITY NAVIGATOR, America's largest charity evaluator, reminds taxpayers that new rules in effect this year restrict deducations for donations of cash contributions without proper documentation. Go to www.charitynavigator.org 

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MAY 2008 EVENTS

5/6-13-20:  Wayne Township Mayor Vergano reminds residents to take advantage of the Township's free Rabies Clinics for dogs and cats scheduled for Tuesday, May 6th, 13th and 20th at the Wayne Township Municipal Garage on Day Road from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Proof of 2008 license required, all pets must be accompanied by an adult and leashed or contained in a carrying case. For complete information, call (694) 1800 (x3313).

5/9:  The students at Gateway Academy, 200 Boscombe Ave., Staten Island will host a "Locks of Love Inch-a-Thon Fundraiser" on Friday, May 9, 2008 between 3:00 and 5:00pm at Gateway Academy. Hairdressers will provide free haircuts to anyone who will donate 10 inches or more of their hair to the not-for-profit Locks of Love. Enjoy food, games, facepainting, raffles and festivities. For information, call (718) 966-8695 or (718) 967-7729 or jengafr@aol.com 

5/10:  Bergen County 2008 Healthy Living & Caregivers Expos, Saturday, May 10, 2008, 9:00am to 1:00pm, Teaneck Marriot at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W. Burr Blvd., Teaneck, NJ 07666. FREE. Caregiver resources, health screenings, workshops and seminars, exhibits, complimentary food and beverages, raffle prizes, and free give-aways!

5/10:  The American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA) Long Island Chapter is having its Annual Walkathon on Saturday, May 10, 2008 (rain or shine) at Belmont Lake State Park, Exit 38 Southern State Pkwy. To obtain a brochure with complete information, call (516) 626-6144 or (631) 862-3560.

5/16:  The Kortney Rose Foundation will hold its second annual Spring Dinner/Dance at Gibbs Hall in Eatontown, NJ, May 16, 2008 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Invite some friends, go out to dinner and help the Foundation, doctors and the kids battle pediatric brain tumors! For complete information about the Kortney Rose Foundation, and ticket information, visit www.thekortneyrosefoundation.org or call Kristen Gillete at (732) 222-1491.

5/17:  The Passaic County Mobile Spay/Neuter Coalition is hosting its 3rd Annual Bowling Fundraiser at  T-BOWL LANES at 300 Preakness Avenue in Wayne, Saturday, May 17th, 2008 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Reserve your lane by calling  973-454-1625 OR EMAILING INFO@NEUTERCOMMUTER.COM.

5/31:  Special Olympics New York City-20th Annual Metro Tournament, May 31st, 2008 at Riverbank State Park, NY with over 1,000 athletes competing for gold, silver and bronze in five Special Olympic sports. 10:00am to 4:00pm, no admission charge. For more information, please visit www.specialolympicsny.org or call (212) 661-5217.

5/31:  Walk, run, play on Saturday, May 31st, 2008 at Y-A-I and Broadview Network's Central Park Challenge, a day of hope to benefit people with disabilities. For more information, call 1-877-YAI-WALK or visit www.yai.org/cpc 

JUNE 2008 EVENTS

6/1:  Designated by Congress, June 1st-7th marks the first National CPR and AED Awareness Week to encourage states, cities and towns to establish organized programs to provide training and increased public access of AED's (automated external defibrillators). June CPR/AED classes are offered by the American Red Cross in Greater New York. For more information, and costs, visit www.nyredcross.org or call 1-800-514-5103.

6/2:  Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, 194 Route 10 West, East Hanover, NJ is hosting a low-cost spay/neuter day on Monday, June 2, 2008. Services are performed by the Animal Welfare Association's spay/neuter program. Appointments must be made...no walk-ins! Dogs and cats under 30 lbs only.  For prices and informatin, call  973) 386-0590 or visit www.njshelter.org 

6/7:   Capture your imagination and encounter an exciting day at ACDS Seventh Annual Family Fun Day & BBQ on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 12 Noon to 4:00pm at Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead, NY. The event benefits ACDS, Long Island's leading service provider for children and adults with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities. For complete ticket and other information call (516) 933-4700 ext 203 or visit www.acds.org

6/8:  Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center will present its second annual Rock & Run on the River, Sunday, June 8, 2008, a one day event featuring a 5K walk/run following by a food and entertainment festival on Hudson River Park's Pier 84 (12th Avenue an d 44th Street. For complete details, visit www.mskcc.org/rockandrun 

6/9:  5th Annual Golf Outing, Monday, June 9, 2008 at Ridegway Country Club in White Plains, New York sponsored by the Breadwinners Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides immediate short-term financial assistan7/ce and resource information to families confronting economic hardship due to the tragic loss of a primary breadwinner.  For complete information about the event, and the organization, please visit www.breadwinners.org 

JULY 2008 EVENTS

7/6:  Batter Up! Come join the Hudson Valley Ride for Kids in their efforts to help fight pediatric brain tumors. Tri-City Valley Cats at Hudson Valley Renegades, July 6, 2008 at 5:05pm, Dutchess Stadium (Exit 11 I-84 east of the Newburgh Beacon Bridge). $15 per voucher benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. $25 price includes general admission, small soda, hot dog and baseball cap. For tickets visit www.hvrideforkids.org or call (845) 838-0094.

AUGUST 2008 EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 2008 EVENTS

9/21:  Blue Knights NY XII 5th Annual Ride for Samantha C will take place September 21, 2008 from 9:00am to 4:00pm, starting at Mt. Vernon/Yonkers Elks Lodge 707, 88 West Lincoln Avenue ending Lakeside at Osceola, 399 East Main St, Jefferson Valley, NY. Ride with Pride with the Blue Knights NY XII. $25 per person, children under 12 no charge. Walk-ins welcome, bring the family for a fun-filled day. DJ and BBQ included.  COTA is a not-for-profit financial organization that assists families in raising funds and awareness for the need of organ donors for life-saving transplants. 100% of funds raised will be used to assistt Samantha with her transplant related expenses. For information, please contact Barb Petula at (914) 737-0765.

Got a community event you want listed? Please send it to Al Meredith at ammeredith@cbs.com or by fax at (212) 846-5186.