Wake Up, Palatine – October 13

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fundraiser from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St. The fundraiser benefits the Palatine Township Senior Center. Sip, Shop and Pamper.  Enjoy an evenig out with your girlfriends to benefit PTSCC.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door and entitle you to one beverage, light hors d'oeuvres, free pampering stations, boutique vendors, goody bag, live DJ, raffles and giveaways! Beverage choices include: Our 2011 signature drink:The Skinny Pink Margarita, wine, beer and soft drinks.

Pampering stations include hair styling, chair massages, make-up and skincare.  Free parking is available after 5:00pm in the parking garage adjacent to Durty Nellie's. Tickets are available at the Palatine Township Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067 or contact Julie Selof at 847-991-1112 or jselof@ptscc.org

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