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.

Holiday Open House: Project Hope Holiday Open House: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 7, House of Hope Resale Shop, 200 N. Hough St., downtown Barrington. New arrivals, holiday items, furniture, vintage treasures, entertainment, refreshments, door prizes. Benefits families in crisis. (847) 756-4673.

October

Journeys from PADS to HOPE: Journeys from PADS to HOPE "Bid for HOPE" silent and live auction: 6 p.m. Friday; 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. Friday; 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Unit 114, Arlington Heights. Guests speakers, client artwork. (847) 952-7464.

Elgin Youth Symphony: Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Grape Expectations fundraiser: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Fox Valley University and Business Center at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $45. (847) 841-7700.

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.

Fashion show and banquet: Living Faith Cathedral Worship Center Church seventh anniversary fashion show and benefit banquet: 4 p.m. Sunday; 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.

November

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.

Bartlett Learning Center: Bartlett Learning Center "Starlight and Magic" dinner: 6 p.m. Nov. 10; Villa Olivia Country Club, Route 20 and Naperville Road, Bartlett. For reservations, (630) 289-4275.

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