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PROVIDENCE -- How's this for the theme of your next party: Ticks and Vector Borne Diseases?

Too bad, it's taken.

Tonight, politicians and scientists are getting together for the Big Tick Gala, an event that highlights people who work to spread the word about and prevent against tick bites and the harm they can cause.

There's even a silent auction and an awards ceremony. The "Think TICK, Take Action" awards recognize government, philanthropic and grass-roots efforts to combat ticks.

The event is taking place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Botanical Gardens in Roger Williams Park.

Tonight's event will also serve as the launch for the University of Rhode Island's upcoming tick awareness program. Guests will include U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, Governor Carcieri, URI scientists and researchers, including Thomas Mather, head of the school's Center for Vector-Borne Disease, which is hosting the gala.

Tickets are $25 -- for more information, call 874-2928 or email frostee@uri.edu.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

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