Fundraisers

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Holiday

Wonderland of Lights: Clearbrook will host its third annual Wonderland of Lights Show 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.

Breakfast with Santa: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois breakfast with Santa: 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday; 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.

Cook books for holiday giving: All Saints Parent Teacher Organization's "Recipes and Remembrances" cook book sale. Tried and tested recipes. $12 plus $3 shipping. Make check payable to All Saints Parent Teacher Organization and send to Margaret Rowinski, 1125 Mensching Road, Roselle. (773)380-7131.

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.

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 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.

December

Sinatra and Pasta fundraiser: Sinatra and Pasta Night to benefit the Palatine Township Food Pantry: 7-10 p.m. Thursday; 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. Thursday; 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. Friday; 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: Saturday; 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. Saturday; 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.

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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.