The 2002 Xilin Association gala, "Celebrate Chinese-American Unity - It's All About Family," will be held on Thursday, November 21, at the Drury Lane, Oakbrook, Illinois. Established in 1989, the Xilin Association serves the educational, language and social needs of families, children and the elderly. In assisting Chinese immigrants and their families in their integration into the mainstream, Xilin also directly or indirectly provides benefits to businesses in the Chicago region. It provides four major programs: Xilin United Chinese Schools, Families of Adopted Chinese Children, Xilin Art and Culture Center, and Xilin Senior Citizens. Its URL is www.xilin.org