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Holiday

Winter Wear Drive: Kiwanis Club of Streamwood Winter Wear Drive: through Friday; 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.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes: St. Peter Community Church Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes: through Sunday; 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. Thursday and Friday; 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 Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 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.

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.

Holiday luncheon: Coterie of Barrington holiday luncheon: 11 a.m. Nov. 27; Inverness Golf Club, Inverness. $39 before Tuesday. For information and tickets, call Mary Theresa at (847) 540-0459.

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 house walk and boutique: Mount Prospect Historical Society house walk and boutique: Nov. 30, along Lonnquist Blvd., in Mount Prospect. $20 in advance; $22 day of walk. Admission to the boutique is free. For ticket information, (847) 392-9006.

"The Nutcracker": Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble presents "The Nutcracker": 7 p.m. Nov. 30; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 1; Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington. $25 for adults; $22 for children, students and seniors. For tickets, (847) 382-6333.

Benefit concert: Spring Valley Concert Band "Happy Holly-Days" concert: 4 p.m. Dec. 2; Schaumburg Township's activity room, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. $5 adults; children under age 18 free. Benefits the township's food pantry. (847) 289-4227.

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. Call Carol (847) 381-2727.

Nativity walk and home products fair: St. Paul United Church of Christ Nativity walk and home products fair and bake and book sale: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 6; 4-9 p.m. Dec. 7; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9, 401 E. Main St., Barrington. Admission $5 per adults; $2.50 for children ages 12-18. (847) 381-0460.

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.

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.

Christmas ornaments and more : Knights of Columbus Council 8699 in Bartlett "Keep Christ in Christmas" fundraiser features ornaments and magnets. Nativity car magnets, $3.95; ceramic ornaments, $4.95; outdoor wooden nativity sets, $69.50. Visit www.kofc8699.org. Benefits Clare Woods Academy, Bartlett; Fox Valley Pregnancy Center, South Elgin; Mission Tanzania, Boy Scouts of America and Special Olympics.

Home of the Sparrow holiday cards: Holiday cards to benefit Home of the Sparrow are sold in packets of 10 cards for $11. Available at the following merchants: Amrosia Euro-American Patisserie, Foundry Shopping Center, Barrington; The Barrington Home Shoppe, Ice House Mall, Barrington; Cricket Classics, 200 S. Cook, Barrington; Dalzell Jewelers, 23 N. Williams, Crystal Lake; and Second Nature Salon and Spa, 764 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. For imprinting information, (847) 550-9435.

Holiday cards and Advent calendars: Hadley School for the Blind fundraiser: Holiday cards: $25 for box of 25. Visit hadley.edu/holidaycard or call (847) 446-8111 for a brochure. Advent calendars also available.

November

Floral and Expo Show: Trim the Home Floral and Expo Show: 4 p.m. today; Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. Nine exhibitors begin at 4 p.m.; five floral designers at 7 p.m. $20 at the door. (847) 359-0042.

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 Friday; 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. Friday, Illinois Institute of Technology, Rice Campus, 201 E. Loop Drive, Wheaton; and 2 p.m. Saturday, 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: Friday; 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.

Eat Around Town: Maine West Dollars for Scholars Eat Around Town fundraiser: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; Steak n Shake, 10421 Touhy, Rosemont. 20 percent of your food and gift card purchases will benefit Maine West Dollars for Scholars.

Organic School Project: Organic School Project fundraiser: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; all Illinois Chipotle restaurants. 100 percent of proceeds from the day's sales, up to $15,000, will be donated to the Organic School Project.

Book sale: Friends of the Rolling Meadows Library book sale: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday; 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Variety of books, DVDs and CDs. (847) 259-6050.

Miracle House: A Holiday Boutique will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 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 Center fashion show: Kenneth Young Center "Sparkle of Fashion" fashion show: 11 a.m. Saturday; 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. Saturday, 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.

Bean Bag toss competition: Les Turner ALS Foundation "The Toss": 7-10 p.m. Nov. 29: Joe's, 940 W. Weed St., Chicago. A bean bag toss competition. $60 per two-person team. $25 for non-tournament attendees. (847) 679-3311.

World of Chocolate: World AIDS Day and the AIDS Foundation of Chicago's sixth annual World of Chocolate fundraiser: 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 29; Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $75 in advance; $100 at the door. Benefits the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. (312) 558-1770.

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.

Benefit concert: Artistry In Music Scholarship Fund benefit concert: 8 p.m. Nov. 30; Cutting Hall, 150 W. Wood St., Palatine. $15 for students; $25 for adults. For information, call the Schaumburg Academy of Music. (847) 524-6633.

December

LAAF Gray Tie Ball: Lori Arquilla Andersen Foundation Gray Tie Ball: Dec. 1; Casa Royale Banquets, Des Plaines. Silent auction, dinner, dancing, live entertainment. For sponsorship information, lisad@laafinc.com or call (847) 258-3294.

Original art and fine wines: Rainbows Canvases & Corks benefit auction: 5-10 p.m. Dec. 1: Wyndham Hotel of Chicago, 633 N. St. Clair, Chicago. $145. Krista (847) 952-1770, ext. 29 or www.rainbows.org.

Clearbrook Guardians: Clearbrook Guardians "Bear Down" for charity event: 3-7 p.m. Dec. 2; Village Tavern Inn, 901 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Cheer on the Chicago Bears and help support Clearbrook. Contact Gloria at (847) 385-5012 for event entry coupon.

Winter Fantasy furry friends fashion show: The Buddy Foundation's "Winter Fantasy," fashion show and luncheon, featuring the foundation's furry friends in fashions from Cody and Carl's Blvd., in Barrington: noon-3 p.m. Dec. 2: Hotel Indigo, 920 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine. $40 for adults; $20 children under age 13. For tickets or information, (847) 813-7206.

Catholic Charities fundraiser: Catholic Charities Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7; Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Black tie. $400. (312) 655-7907.

"Chance of a Lifetime" gala: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Illinois Chapter "Chance of a Lifetime" gala: Dec. 8; McCormick Place Lakeside Ballroom and Arie Crown Theater, Chicago. Entertainment by the Steve Miller Band. $375. (312) 670-0313.

2007 Children's Ball: Medical Research Institute Council 2007 Children's Ball: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8; Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago. $700. Black tie. (773) 880-4728

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.

February

Eric Elias Foundation: Eric Elias Foundation dinner dance: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23; Manzo's Banquets, 1571 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. $55 per person. Ann (815) 397-1055 or Kathy (847) 226-4924.

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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.

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.