The 14th annual Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation benefit 5K Race Judicata Sprint for Justice will take place Thursday, Aug. 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Hutchinson Field in Grant Park, where Balbo and Columbus Drives meet.

The 2006 event raised $150,000 for legal services to low-income families and individuals by CVLS staff and volunteer attorneys.

The first 2,800 participants will receive goody bags, and all may enjoy free food, refreshments and live music at the conclusion of the lakeside course run.

Call Suzy Reynolds at (312) 332-3319 by Aug. 3 for information about registering as individuals or teams.

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U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald will be keynote speaker for the annual luncheon of the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago on Thursday, June 28, at the Palmer House Hilton. Retiring executive director Sheldon H. Roodman will be honored. Call (312) 341-1070.

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The Chicago Bar Foundation will hold its ninth annual Pro Bono and Public Service Awards luncheon on Monday, July 9, at the Renaissance Hotel, beginning with an 11:30 a.m. reception. Call (312) 554-1204.

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The Pro Bono Center for Disability and Elder Law has scheduled a cruise, “Cool Jazz on the Lake,” as its summer benefit on Wednesday, July 11, with food, music and dancing.

The evening will begin with a pre-boarding party at Lake Point Tower and end with a fireworks display. Call (312) 908-6087 for details.

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The Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic in Chicago has set Thursday, Sept. 20, as the date for its annual benefit.