Fundraisers

Holiday

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.

November

"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.

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.

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.

Palatine 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.

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-mail wwwconnection@msn.com or by calling Midkey at (847) 490-9881.

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.

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