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Shop & Share: Congregation Beth Judea Shop and Share Days: Sept. 10-11, all Jewel-Osco stores. Shop & Share identification slips are available at the synagogue, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. (847) 634-0777.
Literacy Connection volunteers needed: The Literacy Connection needs volunteer tutors in basic reading and English as a Second Language. A free orientation session for interested parties will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Hanover Park Branch Library, 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park. No special education is required, and no foreign language skills are needed. For information, call (847) 742-6565.
August
Day at the races: Northwest Suburban United Way and HSBC present the sixth annual Day at the Races: 12:30 p.m. Saturday; International Room at Arlington Park Racetrack. Benefits the programs and services of Northwest Suburban United Way. For information, call (847) 768-1074.
Men's Club golf outing: Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea golf outing: 11:30 a.m. Sunday; Buffalo Grove Golf Club, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. $95 per person golf and dinner; $20 dinner only. Benefit the Jack Rizman Memorial Fund at Congregation Beth Judea. (847) 634-0777.
2007 Ride for Smiles: Little City Foundation's 100-mile 2007 Ride for Smiles: Sunday; Little City campus, Palatine. Post celebration at Penny Road Pub in Barrington. Prizes, raffle of a 2007 Harley Davidson Dyna Street Bob motorcycle. $25 per rider; $15 per passenger. Raffle tickets available at Little City, 1760 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine or Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington. For information or to register visit www.littlecity.org or call (847) 221-7892.
Alzheimer's open forum discussion: People with early stage Alzheimer's are invited to attend The Alzheimer's Association Town Hall Meeting open forum discussion being held from 8 a.m.-noon Sunday at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin L. King Drive, Chicago. Local medical and early stage experts along with care partners will be on hand. For details, call Shannon at (312) 335-5212 or Mary at (312) 377-4228.
Golf to benefit scholarships: Dollars for Scholars annual golf classic: 11 a.m. Monday; Old Orchard Country Club. $175; $75 dinner only. For information, raffle donations, call Rodney at (847) 358-2688.
Kevin T. Kendrigan memorial golf outing: Special Leisure Services Foundation's Ala Carte Entertainment/NWSRA Golf Classic in memory of Kevin T. Kendrigan: Aug. 29; Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. (847) 392-2848.
September
Septemberfest parking: Our Saviour's United Methodist Church, Schaumburg, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, youth will park your car during Septemberfest for a $5 donation. Parking lot is located just one block east of Schaumburg festival grounds. Senior and junior high youth annual mission trips will benefit. As a "thank you" for supporting its youth, the Hospitality Center will be open from 9 am. to 7 p.m. Sept. 1-3. Clean restrooms, cool or warming center, freshly baked cookies, lemonade and cold water will all be available at no charge.
Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption: Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption meet and greet: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 1, at Jewel, Prairie and Randall roads in St. Charles. Horses available for adoption, organization information, volunteer opportunities, raffle. Call Chris at (847) 431-6302 for details.
Women's golf: Special Leisure Services Foundation's Women's Only Golf Outing: Sept. 7; Traditions at Chevy Chase, 1000 N. Milwaukee, Wheeling. (847) 392-2848.
Casino night: Clearbrook Guardians Fall Casino Night: 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept 8-9; Getz Building, 746 S. Vermont, Palatine. Free admission. Food, drinks, casino games. (847) 385-5305.
Blood drive: Knights of Columbus Council 4837 Blood Drive: Sept. 9; St. Joseph the Worker Church, 181 Dundee Road, Wheeling. To schedule an appointment, call Lifesource Blood Services at (847) 803-7943.
Children's Advocacy Center gala: Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County "Wonders of the World" gala: Sept. 14; Cotillion, Palatine. Proceeds benefit the center's clients. (847) 885-0100.
Walk for the homeless: Journey form PADS to HOPE "On the Road to Hope" 3.5 mile walk: 8 a.m. Sept. 15; Palatine Presbyterian Church, 800 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Benefits the organization's 18 faith-based shelters. For details, (847) 963-9163, ext. 22.
Music Boosters garage sale: Rolling Meadows High School Music and Choral Boosters garage sale: 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 15, 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. More than 25 families will participate to raise funds for music supplies, uniform fees, band trips and more. For details, call Lori Kelly at (847) 255-6592 or e-mail thekellys1@comcast.net.
Puzzler Rallye: Wheels Rallye Team UPS for DownS Puzzler Rallye fundraiser: 6 p.m. registration Sept. 15; Woodfield Mall, light pole B-2 west of the Firestone, Schaumburg. $25 per vehicle before Sept. 10; $30 night of event. For information, call Gary at (847) 650-5614.
Peter R. Tosto Jr. Foundation golf outing: Annual Peter R. Tosto Jr. Foundation golf outing: 10 a.m. Sept. 17; McHenry Country Club, 820 N. John St., McHenry. $300 per person; $75 dinner only. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities supported by Clearbrook. Hole sponsorships available. For reservations, (847) 362-7044.
Arlington Classic golf: Special Leisure Services Foundation's Arlington Classic golf outing: 11:30 a.m. Sept. 20; Arlington Lake Golf Club, 1211 S. New Wilke Road, Arlington Heights. (847) 392-2848.
Jubilation Housewalk: St. James Church Jubilation Housewalk: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21; five special residence open for viewing, with a luncheon at Walter E. Smithe Furniture, Arlington Heights. Proceeds benefit new school and formation center building fund. $40. For tickets, call St. James Parish at (847) 253-5519 before Sept. 17.