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 hold 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. Call 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 e-mail 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 will go toward a lighted sign for the elementary school.

Garden club holiday luncheon: The Garden Club of Inverness will hold its holiday luncheon, "Sing a Song," 11 a.m. Dec. 6, at Medinah Country Club, Medinah. Proceeds benefit scholarships and community programs. Carol: (847) 381-2727.

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 shoes 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.

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

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

"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.

Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation: Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation awards gala: Saturday; 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. 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.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois: Women's Network of Lutheran Social Services Amicus Certus Gala: Saturday; 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.

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.

Chefs Auction: March of Dimes Chicago Signature Chefs Auction: 5 p.m. Nov. 8; Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, 301 E. North Water St., Chicago. $175. (312) 596-4721. www.marchofdimes.com/illinois.

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.

St. Jude Auxiliary Board: St. Jude Auxiliary Board "Swingin' Under the Harvest Moon" gala: 7 p.m. Nov. 9; Galleria Marchetti, 825 W. Erie St., Chicago. $85 in advance; $100 at the door. (773) 784-6704.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Woodfield Women's Connection: Woodfield Women's Connection "Bid on a Basket" auction: 6-8:30 p.m., Nov. 12; Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Popular Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Dinner and program, $16 before Nov. 7 by e-mailing wwwconnection@msn.com or calling Midkey at (847) 490-9881.

Northwest Circle of Friends: Northwest Circle of Friends Social Club luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13; The Brass, 105 Hollywood Blvd., Barrington. $22 before Nov. 7. Lucy: (847) 259-0274.

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.

Chicago Stereo Camera Club: Chicago Stereo Camera Club's 59th annual Chicago Lighthouse International Exhibition of Stereo Photography: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Illinois Institute of Technology, Rice Campus, 201 E. Loop Drive, Wheaton; and 2 p.m. Nov. 17, Oakton Community College, Hartstein Campus, room A151, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. (847) 966-3811.

Fremd Booster dinner: Fremd High School's 13th annual Booster dinner dance and raffle: Nov. 16, Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows. $170 for two dinners and one raffle ticket. For tickets and information, Proceeds benefit Fremd students. (847) 934-7187.

Miracle House: A Holiday Boutique will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Christ Church, 1492 Henry Ave., Des Plaines, will benefit the Miracle House in Des Plaines. Vendors include: Partylite, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Southern Living, Tastefully Simple, etc. The Miracle House works with women recovering from alcoholism. (847) 803-2901.

Kenneth Young fashion show: Kenneth Young Center "Sparkle of Fashion" fashion show: 11 a.m. Nov. 17; Belvedere Banquets, 1170 W. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village. Lunch, fashion show, raffle. Tickets $45, call Cheri at (847) 524-8800, ext. 141 or e-mail cheris@kennethyoung.org.

Pet photos: Four Paws Animal Foundation pet photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus: 10:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Banbury Fair, 211 Railroad Ave., Bartlett and 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 1, Hanover Park Animal Care Center, 1920 Ontarioville Road. Pet and family members can have a 5-by-7 holiday photo taken for a $10 donation. Refreshments served, benefit the animals. (630) 289-0478.

Field of Dreams: Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption dinner and raffle: 6 p.m. Nov. 24; Elburn Lions Club, 500 Fillmore St., Elburn. $25 adults; $10 for children under 11. Reservations needed prior to Nov. 10. (815) 762-1983 or (847) 431-6302.

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.

Alivio Medical Center: Alivio Medical Center's 2008 dinner celebration: Jan 24; Renaissance Chicago Hotel, 1 W. Wacker Drive Chicago.

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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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