Variety show planned as Rich Center benefit

BOARDMAN

Parents of Autistically Learning Students (P.A.L.S.)at the Rich Center for Autism has organized a fundraising variety show featuring regional talent and students from the center, food, cocktails, auctions, art and raffles.

The sixth annual variety show, “Autistically Speaking,” will be presented April 23 at Mr. Anthony’s. The event will feature dinner at 6:30 p.m. and auction viewing, followed by entertainment at 8. Tickets are $50.

The cast for the show includes Rodd Coonce and his troop of talented vocalists. As host of “Music at Madison,” a showcase for amateur musicians and vocalists, Coonce has been entertaining local crowds for the past seven years.

Also performing will be Steve Fazzini and Rich Center students from the St. Charles satellite program.

Since 2005 the show has become a major fundraiser, garnering about $20,000 each year for the center. The funds support programs that help children with autism to achieve their absolute best.

For additional information, contact Jenny Ellis, event chair, (330) 565-4619, or Tricia Perry, events coordinator, (330) 941-2047.