Fundraisers

Holiday

Winter Wear Drive: Kiwanis Club of Streamwood Winter Wear Drive: through Nov. 16: Drop off locations: Gymkhana Gymnastics School, 1700 Tower Drive, Hanover Park; Citibank, 800 S. Barrington Road, Streamwood; Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood; Streamwood village hall, 301 E. Irving Park Road; Park Place Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. Benefits Hanover Township needy children and families. Pat (630) 289-1815.

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.

Holiday card program: The Leukemia Research Foundation holiday card program includes cards for many occasions, all can be personalized and customized as desired. Sample cards can be seen at www.leukemia-research.org. Contact Dorothy at (708) 599-5778 to receive a brochure by mail. $50 per box of 25 cards and envelopes, with one free line of personalization.

Des Plaines Garden Club: The Des Plaines Garden Club's annual "Holiday Happenings" fundraiser: 11 a.m. Thursday; Manzo's Banquets, 1517 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. Raffles, bakery and crafts, and a family-style luncheon at noon. Paul Selis from Busse Flowers will create floral arrangements for all around the house at 1:30 p.m. $28, reservations required. Call (847) 824-4949.

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

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.

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.

Women of the Presbyterian Church of Barrington Christmas luncheon: Women of the Presbyterian Church of Barrington Christmas benefit and luncheon: 10 a.m. Nov. 29; 6 Brinker Road, Barrington. Benefits various mission projects. (847) 381-0975.

St. Thomas of Villanova fundraising event: St. Thomas of Villanova hosts "Sisters Christmas Catechism-The Mystery of the Magi's Gold" Nov. 10. Tickets $35. Call Colleen at (847) 496-4459. Proceeds benefit a lighted sign for the elementary school.

Breakfast with Santa: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois breakfast with Santa: 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 8; all participating Applebee's. $8 per person; $6 for children 2-9 years; under age 2 free. Tickets in advance at any Applebee's, space limited. Benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. (312) 602-9484 or www.wishes.org.

October

Soles4Souls Inc., shoe drive: The Women's Fellowship of St. Peter Community Church is sponsoring a shoe drive for Soles4Souls Inc. through today. 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. Thursday; Drake Hotel, Chicago. $150. (773) 289-1727.

Rock the Cure fundraiser: Bucket Number 6 plays Rock the Cure fundraiser: 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Durty Nellies, Palatine. Rock and dance hits from the '70s through today. Benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (847) 707-7664.

March of Dimes: March of Dimes "Faces of Our Success" awards luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Thursday; Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, Chicago. $75. (312) 596-4727 or www.marchofdimes.com/illinois.

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

Best Pizza contest: Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg Jaycees Best Pizza Contest: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday; Schaumburg Township Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Seven area restaurants compete for title of best pizza. $6. (847) 385-8265.

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Jubilation at James: The 13th annual Jubilation at James "Nightfall at Lotus Pagoda" fundraiser: Saturday; 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. Saturday; Arlington Park Racetrack, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. VIP ticket $200; event ticket $125. (312) 236-4491, ext. 101.

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

Pop & Pretzels concert: Buffalo Grove High School Friends of the Orchestra 29th annual Pop & Pretzels concert: 7 p.m. Saturday; 1100 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Classical, jazz and contemporary music performed by high school students. $12 at the door, benefits student events and musical performance trips.

Miracle Awards gala: Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School Miracle Awards Gala: 11:30 a.m. Sunday; Hilton Northbrook Allgauer's, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. $75; children $25. (847) 297-4660.

"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.

Charity casino night: Hawthorn Woods Women's Club annual charity casino night, "Diamonds and Denim": 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 to 1 a.m. Nov. 11; Royal Melbourne Country Club, Long Grove. Vegas-style gambling, Texas Hold 'em tournament, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, light buffet. Casual chic dress, wear your favorite denim and "bling." Benefits Lake County shelters. $65 before Thursday; $75 after. Hold 'em tournament entry is $50. www.hwwc.info.

Glenkirk's benefit brunch: Glenkirk benefit brunch: 11 a.m. Nov. 11; Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Road, Riverwoods. Brunch, raffles, entertainment. $100. www.benefitbrunch.org. or (847) 272-5111.

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