Fundraisers
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Holiday
Wonderland of Lights: Clearbrook will host its third annual Wonderland of Lights Show being held every night, holidays included, through New Year's 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 is $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.
Women of the Presbyterian Church of Barrington Christmas luncheon: Women of the Presbyterian Church of Barrington Christmas benefit and luncheon: 10 a.m. Thursday; 6 Brinker Road, Barrington. Benefits various mission projects. (847) 381-0975.
Holiday house walk: Holy Family Academy Holiday House Walk: 5-9 p.m. Thursday; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday; Barrington, Inverness and Palatine. $35; $30 for seniors. For tickets, call (847) 907-3452.
Holiday house walk and boutique: Mount Prospect Historical Society house walk and boutique: Friday, along Lonquist Boulevard, 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. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington. $25 for adults; $22 for children, students and seniors. For tickets, (847) 382-6333.
Pet photos: Four Paws Animal Foundation pet photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 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.
Jingle Jamboree children's Christmas event: Journeys from PADS to HOPE Jingle Jamboree children's Christmas event: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 1140 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Christmas crafts, games, holiday snacks, photos with Santa. $15 for children; $5 for adults. (847) 963-9163, ext. 22.
Winter Fantasy furry friends holiday 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. Sunday: Hotel Indigo, 920 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. $40 for adults; $20 children under age 13. For tickets or information, (847) 813-7206.
Benefit concert: Spring Valley Concert Band "Happy Holly-Days" concert: 4 p.m. Sunday; 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.
Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade: Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle parade: 6 a.m. Sunday; Dan Ryan Woods, 83rd Street and western Avenue, Chicago. (773) 866-TOYS or www.chicagolandTFT.org.
Town and Country Center holiday event: Town and Country Center holiday event: noon-4 p.m. Sunday; Arlington Heights. Gift wrapping donations and photos with Santa benefit Clearbrook.
Holiday Party: Palatine High School's Over the Hill Gang and Golden Girls annual Christmas Party: 11:15 a.m., Wellington of Arlington, 2121 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. $17, cash bar. Reservations required e-mail Harmonicaman2@aol.com.
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.
Christmas tree sale: The Optimist Club of Des Plaines Christmas tree sale: Kmart parking lot, corner of Lee and Oakton streets, Des Plaines. Benefits scholarships, youth sport team sponsorships and youth programs.
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. Order deadline is Dec. 15.
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.
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.
Cars of America Toys 4 Tots: Cars of America of Glenview will accept Toys 4 Tots donations from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1727 Chestnut Ave., Glenview, until Dec. 10. Upon receipt of a new unwrapped toy for a needy child, Cars of America will give you a free premium oil change and enter you in a drawing for a Little Tykes Cozy Coupe. For information, (866) 227-2273.
Holiday cards: Marwen, an after school arts education program in Chicago, is holding its 12th annual holiday card program. Cards will be sold in sets of 12 for $18. Call Maureen at (312) 988-2385.
November
Bean Bag toss competition: Les Turner ALS Foundation "The Toss": 7-10 p.m. Thursday: 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. Thursday; 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. Friday; 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. Friday; 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: Saturday; 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. Saturday: Wyndham Hotel of Chicago, 633 N. St. Clair, Chicago. $145. Krista (847) 952-1770, ext. 29 or www.rainbows.org.
Rummage sale: Immanuel Lutheran Church rummage sale: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday; Wood and Bothwell streets, Palatine. Clothing, shoes, purses, more. Proceeds benefit the Good Samaritan Ministries of the Church.
Chili supper: Immanuel Lutheran Church chili supper to benefit the ongoing therapy expenses of church member Bob Lumpp: 3-7 p.m. Saturday; 855 Lee St., Des Plaines. Chili, home made desserts. For tickets and reservations, call (847) 824-3652.
Clearbrook Guardians: Clearbrook Guardians "Bear Down" for charity event: 3-7 p.m. Sunday; Village Tavern Inn, 901 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Cheer on the Chicago Bears and help support Clearbrook. Call Gloria at (847) 385-5012 for event entry coupon.
Eat Around Town fundraiser: Maine West Dollars for Scholars Eat Around Town fundraiser: 4-9:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Delicias Mexican Restaurant, 1261 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Delicias will donate 10 percent of proceeds to benefit Maine West students.
Sinatra and Pasta fundraiser: Sinatra and Pasta Night to benefit the Palatine Township Food Pantry: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 6; Durty Nellie's band room, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $10, plus two non-perishable food items for the food pantry. Tickets at the Township Office, 721 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. For information, (847) 217-1845.
Wine tasting and dinner: Journeys from PADS to HOPE third annual wine tasting and dinner: 7 p.m. Dec. 6; Vittotio De Roma Italian Bistro, 154 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. $75 per person. For reservations, call Ashley Cullins at (847) 963-9163, ext. 22.
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.
Harrington College of Design: Harrington College of Design student government's third annual "Imagine Masquerade," a community art auction supporting Chicago Youth Programs: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7; 200 W. Madison, Chicago. $10.
"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
Tackle the Tower event: American Lung Association of Illinois Greater Chicago Tackle the Tower and Climb for Clean Air event: Feb. 2; Oakbrook Terrace Tower. Visit www.tacklethetower.org or call (800) LUNGUSA.
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.