Here's some information from CYM and other great organizations:

1. Salesianum School Theater presents the award-winning musical West Side Story. Performance dates are March 26,27, and April 2,3; curtain at 7:30. Ticket prices are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and senior citizens. For more information contact Salesianum School, 1801 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE. 302-654-2495. www.salesianum.org.

2. The Youth Events Management Committee of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry has begun its search for a theme song for the 2005 National Catholic Youth Conference scheduled for October 27-30 in Atlanta. The conference theme is "Winds of Change." If you are a musician or know a musician who may be interested in submitting an original song for consideration, please download a flyer today.

3. CYM is co-sponsoring a Lenten Young Adult Retreat, in conjunction with the Franciscan Spirituality Center, on Saturday, April 3, 2004. The retreat will take place from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Center (in Aston, PA, just north of Wilmington). The retreat will be directed by Fr. Paul Dressler, OFM Cap; of the Office of Youth and Young Adults of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Cost is $30.00 (including lunch), and a $10.00 deposit will reserve your space. To register, contact Anthony Albence.

4. The Philadelphia 76ers are hosting a Faith and Family Night with a free post-game concert with Christian Rock Group FFH on Friday, April 9, 2004. Enjoy the game against the Washington Wizards at a discount and the concert for free with your group or family.

5. Don’t miss the Delaware Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, 4/24, from 1:00pm-5:00pm at St Anthony in the Hills (6742 Limestone Road, Avondale PA [just north of Hockessin off of Rt. 41]). A special invitation to young adults to join others at this fun event featuring live music, prizes, great fun, and all the chili you can taste! Hot dogs and beverages will also be available. You are also invited to enter your chili in the cook-off as well! For more details and to register, contact Reyn Cierniak at (302) 239-5182. Cost is $7.00 for adults/$15.00 for families—and children under 12 are free. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus in Delaware. Proceeds benefit Birthright of Delaware.

6. Hey Sports fans! Val Whiting's Hoop Fitness Spring Break B-ball Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12-16 at the Wilmington PAL Center. The cost is $160. The camp is open to boys and girls in grades: 3-8; and girls only from 6 grade and up. Price includes: Pro PT Acceleration Training, T-Shirts, Quality Basketball Instruction, Hoop Fitness Skills Manual, and more! Call Val at 655-4441 for a brochure.

7. St. Anthony of Padua invites all youth ministry programs and school groups to attend the Via Crucis, the Way of the Cross, on Friday evenings during Lent. This dramatic presentation of the Stations is a Wilmington tradition and includes a cast of young people from parishes and schools from throughout the Diocese. For groups of 10 or more, please call ahead to reserve a seat (302-421-3710).

And don't forget these great CYM offerings:

1. Plan now to attend the nationally-recognized Youth Ministry Certificate Program, sponsored by the Center for Ministry Development. This professional level certificate program provides a comprehensive grounding in the theory and practice of comprehensive youth ministry in a parish setting. For more information or to register for the program contact CYM.

2. Look for registration info soon on the National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry, to be held December 2-5, 2004, in Pittsburgh, PA. This bi-ennial gathering of adult leaders in youth ministry is an outstanding opportunity to deepen and to grow in your ministry with over 2000 fellow ministers. For more information on the local plans to attend, click here.

3. Sign up now for the Effective Practices in Dynamic Youth Ministry Seminar on Thursday, April 22, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. This seminar, presented by the Center for Ministry Development and hosted locally by CYM, will be facilitated by nationally-recognized experts and will present the results of three years of exhaustive research on what makes the most effective parish youth ministry programs “tick”. To register, visit the CMD website. Be sure to enter the coupon code WILDEL to receive your discount!