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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.
Wonderland of Lights: Clearbrook will host its third annual Wonderland of Lights Show starting Thanksgiving day and every night, all holidays included, through New Years Day at Arlington Park, 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.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes: St. Peter Community Church Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes: Drop off items Monday through Nov. 18; 2700 Willow Road, Northbrook. Accepting small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, hard candy and lollipops. (847) 272-2246.
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.
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.
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 to 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.
November
Holiday Fashion Show: Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce Community Holiday Fashion Show: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday; Cotillion Banquets, 260 S. Creekside Drive, Palatine. Benefits Wellness Place, a cancer support center in Inverness. $70. (847) 329-7200 or info@palatinechamber.com.
Women's Club luncheon: Palatine Women's Club luncheon/auction: 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Cotillion, 360 S. Creekside Road, Palatine. Silent auction, bake sale, raffle, lunch. $32 per person, cash bar. (847) 358-1147.
Charity casino night: Hawthorn Woods Women's Club annual charity casino night, "Diamonds and Denim": 6:30 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday; 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 Nov. 1; $75 after. Hold 'em tournament entry is $50. www.hwwc.info.
"Carnivale in Venice": Auxiliary of Condell Medical Center's 16th annual benefit gala "Carnivale in Venice": 6 p.m. Saturday; Twin Orchard Country Club, Long Grove. Benefits Cancer Care services. Black tie optional. (847) 990-5615 or www.condell.org.
Main Street Art Center "Artistic Endeavors": Mainstreet Art Center silent auction event: Saturday and Sunday: 16 Main St., Lake Zurich. (847) 550-0016.
Thank-A-Vet Book Sale: The Friends of Lake Villa District Library book sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; Lake Villa Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Proceeds benefit the Lake Villa VFW Activity Fund, which is used to buy treats, prizes and extras for the vets at the North Chicago VA Hospital.
Glenkirk's benefit brunch: Glenkirk benefit brunch: 11 a.m. Sunday; Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Road, Riverwoods. Brunch, raffles, entertainment. $100. www.benefitbrunch.org. or (847) 272-5111.
Our House of Hope: Our House of Hope, a K-9 rescue organization, charity shopping event: Sunday; K-9 Playtime, 403 Washington Blvd., Mundelein. $5 donation at the door. (773) 552-4673.
Holiday open house: Catchpenny Resale Shoppe holiday open house: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday; 118 E. Main St., Barrington. Fall and winter clothing, housewares, linens and miscellaneous items. Supports Good shepherd Hospital. (847) 381-0123, ext. 26-5094.
"Thanks and Giving": "Thanks and Giving" event: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 14; Illusions by Jill, 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Bring non-perishable food items to donate and in return receive a 25 percent off your total purchase at Illusions by Jill. For every donated item, receive a raffle ticket. Benefits Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council. (847) 255-7770.
Give-A-Thon: A Give-A-Thon event will be held Nov. 20 through Nov. 30 at Illusions by Jill, 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. A portion of all sales make during this time will be donated to the Give-A-Thon cause sponsored by Stevenson High School. (847) 255-7770.
Food drive: The Nurnburg Fund food drive: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 26; Round Lake Roller Rink, 766 N. Hainesville Road, Round Lake. Admission $5 plus two canned goods. Canned goods will be distributed to deserving families by the People Lending Assistance Network in Grayslake. Adassow@rlas-116.org.
Edward F. Konopasek Foundation: Edward F. Konopasek Foundation fundraiser: 7 p.m. Nov. 30; Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Hors d'oeuvres, door prizes, live and silent auction, raffle. Benefits scholarships. Donna (847) 382-6651.
December
Ski for Research: Donald Davidson-Alan Brin Memorial Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation Ski for Research trip: Feb. 7-12; Beaver Creek Resort, Colorado. Skiers of all abilities, men-only event. $1,925. Contact Jerry Brin (847) 229-9377, ext. 215 or Geeb@aol.com.