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News of the week

Octoberfest dinner: The Knights of Columbus Regina Council will host Octoberfest dinners each Friday in October from 4:30-8 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 181 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Dinners include bratwurst, Bavarian breast of chicken, German potato salad, sauerkraut, rye bread and dessert for $7. $1 extra for salad bar. Beer wine and soft drinks also available. (847) 537-2740.

October

Girls Night Out fundraiser: Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council's Girls Night Out fundraiser: Thursday; Durty Nellies Restaurant/Pub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Hors d'oeuvres, karaoke, raffle. Over 21 only. $20; $30 at the door. (847) 991-1112.

Fall used book sale: Friends of the Prospect Heights Public Library used book sale: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. Paperback and hardcover books, CDs, videotapes and CD-roms, more. Proceeds benefit special programs, educational materials and the purchase of new items.

"Navigating the Future": Northwest Community Hospital's 49th annual fashion show and luncheon: 10 a.m. Friday; Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows. $60; reserved tables of 10 are $600. Proceeds benefit the Hospital's Breast Center by funding a "patient navigator" position. For reservations, call (847) 618-4260

Empire Beauty School fundraiser: Empire Beauty School fundraiser to benefit Kids Peace: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; Arlington Heights. All proceeds from beauty services will be donated to Kids Peace to help kids in crisis. (847) 394-8359.

Dining out fundraiser: The Rolling Meadows Senior Center Dining Out fundraiser: Oct. 17; Max & Erma's, Northpoint Shopping Center, 306 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. 20 percent of all lunch, dinner and carry out sales will benefit the senior center. Must present coupons at time of purchase. Coupons available at the senior center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. (847) 818-3205.

Fundraisers To submit your listing, e-mail ntwohey@dailyherald.com, or fax (847) 427-1301 at least two weeks prior to the event