A century is a big deal, so the people of Philadelphia's Cavan Society are planning a big bash.

The Cavan Society 100th Anniversary Dinner is planned for May 20 at the Philadelphia Irish Center (Commodore Barry Club), 6815 Emlen St., in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia.

The observance begins at 3 p.m. with a commemorative Mass at the Irish Center. The social part of the evening follows at 4, with a cocktail party. Dinner is served at 5.

Providing the night's entertainment is the Theresa Flanagan Band.

Admission is $50. For tickets, call Tom Farrelly at (610) 527-2406.

No tickets will be sold at the door.

For additional info, visit the Cavan Society Web site. 

If you're from Delaware County and you need a ride, you can catch a bus at 2:15 from St. Denis Church, Eagle Road and St. Denis Lane in Havertown. Space is limited. Call Rosie at (610) 623-1410.