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News of the week

Recycle your computer: Drop off your recently retired computer from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept 8 at Weber Atrium Center in Arlington Heights. Collected computers will be refurbished and made available to those in need. Also drop off used printer ink cartridges for donation to the Kenneth Young Center for recycling. For information, www.passonyourpc.com. or www.kennethyoung.org.

Palatine/Inverness Arts Council: Come celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Palatine/Inverness Arts Council at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at Positive Strokes Art Gallery, 395 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. The public is invited to help celebrate the council's achievements in cultivating the art community in the Palatine and Inverness area. For information, call (847) 963-6451. www.palatineinvernessarts. org.

"Grease" ArtReach Educational Theatre and Spotlite Theatrix Production Co., Palatine, will stage the musical "Grease," as a benefit for the ArtReach Educational Theatre program, at 8 p.m. Sept 21 and 3 and 8 p.m. Sept 22, at the Live Bait Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago, and 8 p.m. Sept. 28 and 3 and 8 p.m. Sept. 29, at Harper College's J Theatre, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Tickets are $15 in advance; $17 at the door. Students and seniors $12, in advance only. Group discounts are available. For information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 808-5852. www.artreachspotlite.com.

August

Kevin T. Kendrigan memorial golf outing: Special Leisure Services Foundation's Ala Carte Entertainment/NWSRA Golf Classic in memory of Kevin T. Kendrigan: today; Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. (847) 392-2848.

Golf for children: Swingin' For the Kids ninth annual golf outing: 7 a.m. Thursday; Poplar Creek Country Club, Hoffman Estates. Benefits Children's Oncology Services Inc. $160. For information, www.golfinvite.com/swinginforthekids.

Obama fundraiser: The Second City's Girls' Night Out: Touched Up: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Campbell and Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights. Fundraiser for Barack Obama's presidential campaign. For information, obama4prez@earthlind.net.

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. Saturday-Monday, 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., Saturday, 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.

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 7-8:30 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.

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.

Fresh Market sidewalk sale: Fresh Market 13th annual sidewalk sale: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 7-9; Fresh Market Store #63, 20771 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Proceeds benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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.

ALS Walk4Life: Les Turner ALS Foundation's sixth annual ALS Walk4Life: 8:30 a.m. Sept 8; Montrose Harbor, Chicago. Participation is free. People are encouraged to collect donations to help fight ALS. (847) 679-3311 or www.lesturnerals.org.

Quilt auction: Chicago Mennonite Learning Center 23rd annual Quilt Auction: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 8; Redeemer Lutheran Church Center, 345 Kenilworth Road, Elmhurst. Free admission, doors open at 9 a.m., refreshments available, professional auctioneer. For information, call (773) 735-9304.

Flea market and bake sale: Four Paws Animal Foundation flea market bake sale fundraiser: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9 in conjunction with Banbury Fair's Banbury Fest, 211 Railroad Ave., Bartlett. Household and pet items, books, children's toys, homebaked goodies, more. Proceeds benefit the Bartlett-based animal welfare organization. (630) 289-0478.

Mothers and More resale: Mothers and More fall/winter children's clothing, toy, baby equipment and furniture resale: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8 DuPage County Fairgrounds, Home EC building, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Admission $1. (630) 415-0421.

Banquet honors cardinal: Bishop Abramowicz Seminary Program banquet honoring Francis Cardinal George: 5 p.m. Sept. 9; Marriott Chicago, 540 N. Michigan, Chicago. For information or reservations, call (312) 666-3675.

Roadhouse Jam: Roadhouse Jam for New Orleans-Relief: 2 to 7 p.m. Sept. 9; FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $30, at the door benefits Global Hope. (630) 719-1622.

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.

Shop & Share: Congregation Beth Judea Shop and Share Days: Sept. 10 and 11, all Jewel-Osco stores. Shop & Share identification slips are available at the synagogue, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. (847) 634-0777.

Cancer benefit dinner: Paige Nicole White Pediatric Cancer Foundation Hearts of Hope gala: 7 p.m. Sept. 14; Hilton, Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle. $125 per person, black-tie optional.

Classic cars: Concours D'Elegance -- Legends & Legacies: Sept 14-16; Makray Memorial Golf Club, Barrington. Features 100 of the world's finest and most rare historic, classic, sports and performance racing cars. Proceeds benefit Barrington Hills Conservation Trust and Cowboy Dreams. For tickets, visit www.barrington concours.org

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.

Road rally fundraiser: Barrington Concours D'Elegance's Road Rally: 8 a.m. breakfast, 9:30 a.m. race Sept. 15; Barrington. Benefits local charities. Register at www.barringtonconcours.org

Jewelry Faire: "Baubles, Bangles and Beads" Jewelry Faire to benefit Anderson Animal Shelter: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15; Baker Memorial Church, Main Street at 4th Ave., St. Charles. Over 1,000 pieces of donated old and new costume and fine jewelry. $5 donation at the door includes you in the raffle. For information, e-mail, kmelone@andersonanimalshelter.org. or call Kathy at (847) 697-2880, ext. 33.

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.

English Car Boot Sale: St. Phillip's Episcopal Church English Car Boot Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15; Route 14 and Wood Street, Palatine. Flea market. Admission free. www.stphilipspalatine.org. or call (847) 358-0615.

Harvest Ball: The Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden ninth annual Harvest Ball: Sept. 15; Chicago Botanic Garden, Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. $400. (847) 835-6944.

Dundee Road Race: Village of East Dundee 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run: 8 a.m.; Sept. 16; downtown East Dundee. Kids dash at 9 a.m. visit DundeeRoadRace.com for registration information. Awards, prizes and food. Benefit Special Olympics. (847) 844-2976.