Fundraisers

October

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.

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

Children's Memorial Hospital: Northwest Suburban Guild of Children's Memorial Hospital Breeder's Cup benefit party: Saturday, Arlington Park Race Track, Arlington Heights. $75. (847) 934-1015.

Liver center fundraiser: The Gastrointestinal Liver Disease Council at the University of Illinois Medical Center fundraising gala, "An Evening of Sweetness": 6:30 p.m. Saturday; The Fairmont Hotel, 200 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago. Benefit the newly opened Walter Payton Liver Center.

"Buddy Daze": The Buddy Foundation's "Buddy Daze": 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; Advantage Chrysler/Jeep, Des Plaines. Wanda the Witch photos, music, food, games, prizes, come in costume.

Harvest Moon Happenings: First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights Harvest Moon Happenings dinner and silent auction: 5 p.m. Saturday; 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Catered dinner buffet, live auction. (847) 255-5112 or www.ahfumc.org. $10; $5 for children under 12.

November

"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.

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