GENERAL

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

JANUARY 2008 EVENTS  Happy New Year!

RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, INC. SPECIAL CAMP FAIR.  Learn about summer camps and programs for children and teens with disabilities at a free Special Camp Fair presented by Resources for Children with Special Needs. The Fair will take place Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, 405 West 59th Street in Manhattan (entrance on Columbus Avenue at West 60th). For information, please call (212) 677-4650 or visit www.resourcesnyc.org.

AHOY, MATEYS! IT'S A BUCCANEER BASH at the 2008 Long Island Bartenders & Chefs' Ball Kickoff, Monday, January 28, 2008 at the Glass Ultra Lounge, Blue Point. The Bash will feature the "Most Valuable Bartender" Contest. So, climb aboard all you buccaneers and plunder the free buffet. The event supports the Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mathew Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson. For more information, call the hospital at (631) 476-2723.

FEBRUARY 2008 EVENTS

NYC & COMPANY, the official marketing and tourism organization for New York City, has named the Apollo Theatre its Cultural Organization of the Month of February. To celebrate, the theatre is giving vistors $5 off lower and upper mezzanine seats and 10% off gift shop merchandise when they spend $50 or more. A special coupon must be presented. For more information, and to download a coupon, please visit www.nycvisit.com/culturalorganization as of February 1st. 

NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY IS FEBRUARY 1, 2008. Join The Heart Truth and Diet Coke to help raise awareness of women and heart disease and WEAR RED! To celebrate, Diet Coke will present The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2008 Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week featuring Heidi Klum and launch The Heart Truth Road Show, which will travel nationwide. To learn more, visit www.hearttruth.gov 

THE SARAH BOSCHI FUNDRAISER sponsored by the S.I. Biker's Association is being held on February 9, 2008 from 5:00pm to 9:30pm at Barnard Hall, 137 Barnard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10307. Music by WCBS-FM 101.1, featuring the band Off White Trash with a special appearance by Miss M. Donna Maxon. Beer, wine and soda as well as food included for $25. There will be raffles, 50/50 as well as a Chinese Auction. Sarah is a 4 year old who has an incurable genetic disease called "Familial Mediterranean Fever," and her family could really use help. For more information, you may contact the family at rbrans07@yahoo.com.
 
MARCH 2008 EVENTS

THE RIVERHEAD FOUNDATION FOR MARINE RESEARCH AND PRESERVATION is pleased to announce that the 8th Annual Oceans of Hope Benefit will take place on Saturday, March 8th, 2008 from 7:00pm until Midnight. The evening at Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead will include dinner, coctails, dancing, and a silent auction. Reservations required. To become a sponsor, purchase tickets or make a donation, please call (631) 369-9840. Tickets $150 each. Purchase online at www.riverheadfoundation.org/mediacenter/detail.asp?briefing_id=48 


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