If you are near the 600 block of Newberry today around noon, you may wonder what is going on. It is the third annual all-day event called "Just Irish Enough" - some refer to it as a St. Patrick's Day Parade, and a parade does kick off the day, but it is really a huge block party with a purpose.
According to Sarah Mycek, a committee member, last year's event raised more than $23,000 for about 60 shaved heads. Volunteers have their heads shaved bald and the monies raised goes to St. Baldrick's Foundation, an organization who raises funds for children's cancer research.
This year the 'stylists' will also be cutting ponytails to give to Locks of Love.
Head shaving begins at 2:00 p.m. following the parade. Tommy Hawk, the mascot for the Chicago Blackhawks, the Blackhawks Ice Girls and the mascot from the Chicago White Sox, South Paw, will also be on hand at 2:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be sold and there will be a bake sale.
Chris Zuncic, one of the neighbors on the 600 block of Newberry has talked about the event since its inception. "It's a great party - Jim (McCarthy), the guy who organizes the day, does a wonderful job and it gets bigger every year. It's a blast."
As of March 2, the event has raised more than $16,000 with 50 heads set to be shaved.
The festivities begin at noon on Saturday the 13th on the 600 block of Newberry. There is no cost for admission, but donations are appreciated. For more information contact http://www.st.baldricks.org
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