Fundraisers

Holiday

Wonderland of Lights: Clearbrook will host its third annual Wonderland of Lights Show starting Thanksgiving day and every night, all holidays included, through New Year's Day at Arlington Park Racecourse, Arlington Heights. The 1.6-mile drive-through show features millions of colorful lights and hundreds of animated holiday scenes. Admission $10 per car Monday-Thursday; $12 per car Friday-Sunday. Proceeds benefit children with disabilities. For sponsorship information, call Gloria at (847) 385-5012 or e-mail gdrake@clearbrook.org. For volunteer information, call (847) 577-4646.

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.

"Jingle My Bells": Inverness Women's Club annual holiday fair and luncheon: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6; Concorde Banquet Center, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Featuring lunch, shopping, bake sale, raffles, more. $40, reservations required. Susan (847) 705-8186.

Holiday Fashion Show: Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce Community Holiday Fashion Show: 5-9 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 address e-mail to info@palatinechamber.com.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes: St. Peter Community Church Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes: Nov. 12-18; 2700 Willow Road, Northbrook. Donations of small toys, school supplies, hygiene items or hard candy accepted. (847) 272-2246.

Holiday housewalk: Wynstone Women's Board of Catholic Charities Holiday Housewalk: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 15 and 16; Wynstone Golf Club Community, North Barrington. Four homes, professionally decorated for the holiday season, will be open for viewing. Tours, high tea, boutique. $60, includes motorcoach transportation to homes. Friday night tour at 5:30 p.m., includes dinner and a silent auction, tickets are $150. WynstoneHousewalk.com.

Holiday book sale: Friends of the Palatine Library Holiday Sale: during regular library hours Nov. 16, 17 and 18; 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Selection of books for adults and children suitable for gift giving will be available, gift basket raffle. (847) 358-4306.

October

"Holiday Blooms" flower show: St. Theresa Women's Club "Holiday Blooms" flower show: 7 p.m. today; Dolan Center, 455 N. Benton St., Palatine. Floral demonstrations, door prizes, refreshments. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. (847) 776-5176.

"Little Black Dress" luncheon: Northwest Women's Connection luncheon: noon Thursday; Concorde Banquets, Kildeer. $17. (815) 759-1974.

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.

"Chicago is … Red Hot": The Apparel Industry Board's fashion show: 6 p.m. Thursday; Chase Promenade North, Millennium Park, Chicago. (312) 836-1041.

Fashion show: Self-Help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines fashion show fundraiser, "Hunger Knows No Season": 6 p.m. Thursday; Casa Royale, Des Plaines. $35. For information and reservations, call Donna at (847) 827-1322 or Patty at (847) 778-4470.

"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

Golf Classic to benefit pediatric cancer foundation: Paige Nicole White Pediatric Cancer Foundation Golf Classic: Friday; Seven Bridges Golf Club, Woodridge. $225 per person. (312) 498-8577.

Rummage sale: Barrington United Methodist Women rummage sale: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Proceeds benefit local charities. (847) 836-5540.

"Run for Cover": Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago second annual "Run For Cover" 5K fun run/walk: Saturday; Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village. Benefits HomeAid Chicago. Register online at www.runforcover5k.com. $25; $10 for kids 12 and younger.

Trinity Hospital gala: Advocate Trinity Hospital "We've Got Heart" gala: Saturday; Soldier Field's Cadillac Club, Chicago. NBC-5 News sports anchor Ryan Baker will serve as emcee. Sponsorships available. (773) 967-5794.

Michael Joseph Foundation benefit dinner: Michael Joseph Foundation dinner and auction: Saturday; Sanfilippo Estate, Barrington Hills. Dinner, silent auction, tour. Benefits transitional housing, counseling and job training for families in crisis. (847) 639-2334.

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.

Catholic Charities Junior Board casino night: Junior Board of Catholic Charities hosts "Charities Royale" casino night for adults 21 and older: 7 -11 p.m. Saturday; St. Vincent Center, 721 N. LaSalle, Chicago. $50 per person. Call Michael McDonnell at (312) 655-7766.

Ron Santo Walk: The 29th annual Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes: 8:30 a.m. Sunday; Busse Woods, Ned Brown section, Golf Road, just east of Route 53, Schaumburg. Walk, lunch, entertainment, children's activities. (312) 670-0313.

Partnership Walk: Chicago Partnership Walk: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; Millennium Park. To register, (877) 999-9255. Chicago@partnershipwalk.org.

City of Hope walk: City of Hope 13th annual Walk For Hope to Cure Breast Cancer: Sunday; Illinois Science Technology Park, Skokie. 5K family-oriented walk and event. (312) 781-9290, ext. 13.

AGA Khan Foundation U.S.A. walk: AGA Khan Foundation U.S.A. Partnership Walk 2007: Sunday; Millennium Park. www.partnershipwalk.org.

GiGi's Playhouse: GiGi's Playhouse, Down syndrome Awareness Center's 4th anniversary celebration: noon to 3 p.m. Sunday; 1069 W. Golf Road, Hoffman Estates. Celerity guests from 12:30-1:30 p.m., dancing, food, petting zoo, pony rides more. (847) 885-PLAY or www.gigisplayhouse.org.

Eat Around Town: Maine West Dollars for Scholars East Around Town fundraiser: Monday-Oct. 21; Photos Hot Dogs, 1706 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Photos will donate 20 percent from sales to Maine West Dollars for Scholars. Benefits scholarships for students.

March of Dimes: March of Dimes "Dancing for Our Preemies" fundraiser: 6 p.m. Tuesday; Galleria Marchetti, 825 W. Erie, Chicago. $75. (312) 596-4717.

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.

Fall used book sale: Friends of the Palatine Library Fall Used Book sale: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 19; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20; and 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. There will be a $5 admission charge on Oct. 19 for nonmembers. Free admission Oct. 20 and 21. Proceeds benefit the library.

Friends of the Library book sale: Mount Prospect Friends of the Library book sale: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 19 members only; general public, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and 21; 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Books, tapes, DVD's, magazines. (847) 253-5675.

Y-Me Illinois Big Night Out: Y-Me Illinois Big Night Out-Indulgence for a Cause: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19; Union Station, Chicago. $125. (312) 364-9071. www.y-me.org/illinois.

"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.

Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago fundraiser: Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago seventh annual "It's raining Cats & Dogs" fundraiser: 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 19; 510 N. LaSalle, Chicago. $125. (312) 644-8339, ext. 307.

Amici d' Italia Association dinner dance: Amici d' Italia "To Autism with Love" dinner dance Oct. 19; Victoria's BeauJolie, 9950 W. Lawrence Ave., Schiller Park. (773) 836-1595.

Northwest Suburban NOW costume fundraiser reception: Northwest Suburban NOW's Ghoulish fundraiser: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 20; Durty Nellies, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $50. (815) 346-3511 or nwsubnow.org.

Benefit concert: Family of Caring and Resurrection Lutheran Church "The Sounds of Music," concert to benefit the family of Ryan Thiesse of Palatine and Children's Memorial Hospital: 7 p.m., Oct. 20; Resurrection Lutheran Church, 9920 W. Grand Ave, Franklin Park. $10 adults, $5, students; under age 12 free. (847) 455-7013.

Resurrection Medical Center's fall luncheon: Auxiliary of Resurrection Medical Center's annual fall benefit luncheon: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 20; Fountain Blue Banquets, 2300 Mannheim Road, Des Plaines. Benefits the renovation of the ICU family waiting room at Resurrection Medical Center. $40 includes entertainment by Rick Saucedo, gourmet meal. For raffle and luncheon tickets, call (847) 813-3456 before Friday.

Wearable art fashion show and luncheon: Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St. Charles, wearable art fashion show and luncheon: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 21; Stonegate Conference and Banquet Centre, Hoffman Estates. $50. www.dinelineca.org.

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 under. Hats encouraged. Call Anita at (847) 533-3895.

Fashion show: Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Panhellenic third annual "Stylin' for Scholars" fashion show: noon Oct. 21; MaKray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Benefits scholarship for high school senior women. $35. (847) 368-8601.

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.

Journeys from PADS to HOPE: Journeys from PADS to HOPE "Bid for HOPE" silent and live auction: 6 p.m. Oct. 26; Stonegate Conference Centre, 2401 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $75. Ashley (847) 963-9163, ext. 22.

Anniversary celebration: Alexian Center for Mental Health 45th anniversary celebration: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 26, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Unit 114, Arlington Heights. Guests speakers, client artwork. (847) 952-7464.

Dollars for Scholars: Dollars for Scholars "Howl at the Moon-Dueling Pianos" fundraiser: 6 p.m. Oct. 27; Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Heights. For more information, visit picket999@aol.com.

Gift of Life gala: National Kidney Foundation of Illinois Gift of Life gala: 6 p.m. Oct. 27; Westin River North, 320 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. (312) 321-1500.

Rummage sale: Holmes Middle School rummage sale: 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 27; 221 S. Wolf Road, Wheeling. Clothes for all ages, infant supplies, small appliances, linens, household items, sporting goods, tools, more. Proceeds benefit Holmes students.

Fashion show and banquet: Living Faith Cathedral Worship Center Church seventh anniversary fashion show and benefit banquet: 4 p.m. Oct. 28; Hyatt Regency Woodfield, 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Tickets $75 for adults; $37.50 for those under 13. Call (847) 382-1830 for reservations or ticket information.

Soles4Souls Inc., shoe drive: The Women's Fellowship of St. Peter Community Church is sponsoring a shoe drive for Soles4Souls Inc. through Oct. 31. Men's women's and children's new and lightly worn shores and boots can be dropped off at the church, 2700 Willow Road, Northbrook, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday. (847) 272-2246.

November

"Spirit of Youth" benefit: National Runaway Switchboard "Spirit of Youth" benefit: 6 p.m. Nov. 1; Drake Hotel, Chicago. $150. (773) 289-1727.

Chicago Humanities Festival benefit gala: Chicago Humanities Festival benefit gala, "In Harmony": 5 p.m. Nov. 2; Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $500 before Oct. 19. (312) 661-1028 ext. 16 or www.chfestival.org.

Service Club gala: Service Club of Chicago James Bond-inspired gala: Nov. 2; Four Season Hotel, Chicago. $375. (847) 441-6362.

"Celebrate Ability": Special Leisure Services Foundation "Celebrate Ability" event: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2; Meridian Banquets, 1701 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Entertainment, raffle, action, dinner, dancing. $70. Nanette (847) 392-2848.

Jubilation at James: The 13th annual Jubilation at James "Nightfall at Lotus Pagoda" fundraiser: Nov. 3; St. James Parish Center, Arlington Heights. Live and silent auction, dinner, raffles, special guest. $115. Proceeds benefit new school and formation center building project. (847) 253-5519.

"65 Roses" gala: The Greater Illinois Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 65 Roses Gala: 6 p.m. Nov. 3; Arlington Park Racetrack, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. VIP ticket $200; event ticket $125. (312) 236-4491, ext. 101.

Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation: Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation awards gala: Nov. 3; Cathedral Hall of the University Club of Chicago. Emcee, Bill Kurtis, Emmy award-winning TV news anchor, journalist and producer. (312) 357-6432.

Coat and blanket drive: St. Peter Community Church coat and blanket drive: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3; 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.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois: Women's Network of Lutheran Social Services Amicus Certus Gala: Nov. 3; Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. Honoree is Dr. Peter Benson, president of the Search Institute. $300 per person. Advance reservations required, sponsorships available. Ed (847) 635-4656 or Edward.Newton@LSSI.org.

"Putting on the Ritz": Wheeling/Prospect Heights Area Chamber of Commerce "Putting on the Ritz with Restaurant Row" fundraiser: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 7; Westin Chicago North Shore hotel, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Signature dishes from the Restaurant Row Hospitality Group, raffle, live music, silent and live auction. (847) 541-0170.

"Rockin' for a Cure": Dads' Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation third annual Rockin' for a Cure: 7 p.m. Nov. 8; Durty Nellies Pub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Live bands include Replay, LiveWire, more. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. (847) 424-0600 or www.leukemia-research.org.

Wine tasting to benefit Alzheimer's Association: Alzheimer's Association "A Toast to Remember" kickoff event: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 9; Wine Styles, 40 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Taste eight different wines, sampling of light appetizers. $20 per person. Jennifer (847) 933-2413.

Women's club luncheon: Palatine Women's Club luncheon/auction: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10; Cotillion, 360 S. Creekside Road, Palatine. Silent auction, bake sale, raffle, lunch. $32 per person, cash bar. Make check payable to Palatine Women's Club and mail before Oct. 26 to: Palatine Women's Club, P.O. Box 1822, Palatine, IL 60078-1822, attention, J. Jensen-auction. (847) 358-1147.

Gala to benefit lung cancer research: Lungevity Foundation fall benefit: 7 p.m. Nov. 10, Navy Pier's Crystal Gardens, Chicago. $175: $200 at the door. (773) 281-5864 or www.lungevity.org.

Brunch: Glenkirk's 10th annual benefit brunch: Nov. 11; Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Road, Riverwoods. Benefits Glenkirk's Next Generation Services. (847) 272-5111 or www.glenkirk.org.

Wine and culinary tasting: LuxeHome and Wine Spectator international wine and culinary tasting: 5-6 p.m. VIP reception; 6-8 p.m. wine and culinary event Nov. 16; Merchandise Mart, 222 merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago. $75; $150 VIP. Benefits Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. (312) 527-7939.

Edward F. Konopasek Foundation: Edward F. Konopasek Foundation fundraiser: 7 p.m. Nov. 30; Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Hors d'oeuvres, door prizes, live and silent auction, raffle. Benefits scholarships. Donna (847) 382-6651.

January

Purple Moon event: LFAI Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America Purple Moon event: 6 p.m. Jan. 24; Joe's Sports Bar, 940 W. Weed St., Chicago. $50-$75. (312) 542-0002. Latrice@lupusil.org.

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Buddy shelter: The Buddy Foundation, a nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue organization, has broken ground for a shelter in Arlington Heights and is selling engraved bricks for the shelter's entrance as a fundraiser. If you are interested in purchasing a brick engraved with your pet's name, call (847) 813-7206 and ask for a shelter project consultant. Donations of supplies, manpower and funds are also being accepted.

Cookbook: WINGS Safe House cookbook: More than 400 recipes. $12 per book benefits the WINGS domestic violence safe house. If ordering more than one, the books are $10 each. Shipping is $2 per book. Place an order at www.wingsprogram.com or call Silvia Manetti at (847) 908-0910, ext. 29.

Crochet, knit or quilt for babies: Stitches From The Heart needs volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, sweaters and hats for babies in need. These items are donated to hospitals all over the country. Patterns available. Donated yarn is also needed for seniors and children's knitting programs. Call Kathy Silverton at (866) 472-6903 or address e-mail to StitchFrom Heart@aol.com.

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