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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 Years 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.

Home of the Sparrow: From 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday you can support Home of the Sparrow by shopping the Ice House Mall, at 200 Applebee St., Barrington. Participating merchants will donate 20% of your total purchases that day when you mention Home of the Sparrow. Plus you will receive a $10 holiday shopping coupon.

Christmas tree sale: St. Andrew's youth groups, Club Scout Pack 98 and Boy Scout Troop 198 are holding a Christmas tree sale from 5:30-8:30 p.m. weekdays and from 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. weekends at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 10 S. Lake St., Mundelein. Prices range from $25 to $70. Wreaths and roping also available.

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.

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, 7645 S. 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 www.lesturnerals.org Proceeds from calendar sales will help support medical research, patient and family services and educational programs for those affected by ALS.

February

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.

"Frosty Footrace": Round Lake Area Park District Frosty Footrace: Feb. 24; Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach. Benefits senior fitness programs. For information, (847) 546-8558.

Viva Las Long Grove: Congregation Beth Judea second annual Viva Las Long Grove: Feb. 9; Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Gaming tables, live auction, silent auction, more. (847) 634-0777.