Champps in Columbia is teaming up with the Howard County Autism Society to support individuals affected by autism. Champps, located at 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, will host a celebration to benefit the Howard County Autism Society on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

The party will be held from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., where guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary sampling of Champps’ signature dishes, including Harvest Chopped Salad, Chipotle BBQ Burger, Pepper Seared Ahi Tuna Taco and Calamari Fritti.

Featured signature cocktails include Grand Sangria, Island Rum Punch and Champps Long Island Tea for $4 each; draft beer will be available for $3 each.

Champps will donate 10% of sales for the entire day and night of Wednesday, June 3 to the Howard County Autism Society, which promotes better awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorders and supports meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals with autism spectrum and their families.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with Champps for their celebration event and are so grateful that they have chosen to support our efforts,” said Judy Grusso, Executive Director of the Howard County Autism Society. “We are looking forward to a fun and festive event. We invite everyone to come and join our team on June 3!"

Champps in Columbia offers 36 High Definition TVs; nearly 100 kinds of beer, including 16 beers on tap, eight craft beers and three local beers; great games, including foosball and shuffleboard; and a deliciously crafted menu for sharing, snacking and dining.

Champps in Columbia is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday – Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday – Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday – Saturday. For more information, reservations or to book a private event, call Champps at (443) 367-0333, or visit us at www.champps.com on Facebook and Twitter.

About the Howard County Autism Society

The Howard County Autism Society (HCAS), an award-winning chapter of the national Autism Society, offers support to the hundreds of families with autism in the county. Its reach extends well beyond the diagnosis of autism to include the broader special education and developmental disabilities population. Likewise it extends beyond county borders in attracting families to its support group meetings, advocacy and educational seminars, and social events. Formally established in 1993, HCAS is the only autism–specific organization in the state with its own resource center and paid staff. The Columbia-based office is open weekdays and several evenings of the month, provides a welcoming environment for Howard County families and professionals looking for support, training, and resources related to autism. For more information, visit www.howard-autism.org, Facebook or Twitter.

About Champps

Champps owns and operates 25 restaurants in 13 states. The sports oriented restaurant began over 30 years ago in St. Paul, Minnesota and to this day maintains a comfortable venue for people to gather and watch a game, grab a bite to eat or socialize with a beverage. Their state of the art kitchens and culinary expertise allow the restaurants to serve guests authentic, high-quality, hand-crafted, American cuisine inspired by their local communities. With a full bar of beer, wine and spirits; an extensive menu; plenty of seating; and TVs for a high quality viewing experience, Champps is the perfect place for any occasion. For reservations or to book a private event, please call your Champps or visit www.champps.com, Facebook and Twitter.