Fundraisers
Holiday
ALS Foundation 2008 calendars: The Les Turner ALS Foundation's 2008 calendars, featuring art by people with ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease, can be obtained for $10, plus shipping, by calling (847) 679-3311 or at 222.lesturnerals.org. Proceeds from calendar sales will help support medical research, patient and family services and educational programs for those affected by ALS.
October
Masquerade Ball: Helping From Heaven, the Lexi Kazian Foundation's Masquerade Ball: 7 p.m. Friday; Northbrook Hilton/Allgauer's, 2855 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Formal event benefits children with special needs. $100. www.HelpingFromHeaven.org.
Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble gala: Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble gala: 6 p.m. Saturday; Sanfilippo Estate, Barrington. Tours, cocktails, dinner and entertainment. (847) 382-6333.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Yogi's Pizza, 830 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich, will hold a fundraiser Monday to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Yogi's will donate a portion of the day's proceeds, including carry-out, to help 23 youth in District 95 schools fight the disease. No flyer necessary, just stop by. (847) 726-6700.
'The Graveyard Gambit Gathering': Authors Michael and Ann Babiarz host "The Graveyard Gambit Gathering" to benefit the Palatine Women's Club: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 19; Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Author presentation, hors d'oeuvres, musical guest, cash bar. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. (847) 525-9129.
St. Joseph School Casino Night fundraiser: St. Joseph School Casino Night fundraiser: 6 p.m. to midnight Oct. 19; 118 N. Lincoln Ave., Round Lake. Texas Hold' Em Poker, Blackjack and other Las Vegas-style gaming. Cash bar and open kitchen for snacks. $5. (847) 546-1720.
Benefit luncheon: Resources for Community Living benefit luncheon: 11 a.m. Oct. 21; Kemper Lakes Country Club, Long Grove. $45 per person, $20 for children 12 and younger. Hats are encouraged. Anita, (847) 533-3895.
Tip-off luncheon fundraiser: Chicago Bulls Tip-Off luncheon: 11 a.m. Oct. 26; Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $80, includes lunch. Proceeds benefit CharitaBulls. For tickets, (312) 455-4122 or CR@bulls.com.
November
Flower show: Warren Township High School Choral Boosters 15th annual Flower Show will be Nov. 1 at the O'Plaine campus auditorium, 500 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Floral arrangements for fall, Thanksgiving and the holiday season will be created by a variety of professional florists. Tickets are $5 or six for $25. All created arrangements will be raffled as door prizes. (847) 244-5151.
Coat and blanket drive: St. Peter Community Church will hold a coat and blanket drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3 at 2700 Willow Road, lower level, Northbrook. Clean, new or slightly used coats and blankets will be collected for donation to local shelters. (847) 272-2246.
Holiday Fashion Show: Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce Community Holiday Fashion Show: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 8; Cotillion Banquets, 260 S. Creekside Drive, Palatine. Benefits Wellness Place, a cancer support center in Inverness. $70. (847) 329-7200 or info@palatinechamber.com.
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