Fundraisers

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February

Jewelry sale: Service League of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital $6 jewelry show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Thursday, special functions dining room at Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge. Rings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, scarves, leather goods, belts and more. (847) 723-6105.

Fish fry: Palatine American Legion Post 690 all-you-can-eat fish fry: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 and 29; and March 7 and 21; 122 S. Palatine Road, Palatine. $8.

Lenten fish fry: St. Joseph the Worker Church Lenten Fish Fry: 4-8 p.m. Fridays through March 14; 181 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. All-you-can-eat fish fry includes choice of potato, coleslaw and rye bread. Shrimp dinners, salad bar and soup also available. Bar and soft drinks. (847) 537-2740.

Hearts of Valor Ball: The Heart of a Marine Foundation's "Hearts of Valor Ball": 6 p.m. Saturday; Meridian Banquets, 1701 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Dinner, raffles, silent auction. $90. Call Roy (847) 621-7324. www.heartofamarine.org.

Evening in Paradise gala: Palatine Senior Citizens Council Evening in Paradise gala: 6-11:30 p.m. Saturday; Cotillion Banquets, 360 S. Creekside Drive, Palatine. Guest of honor former Chicago Bear Otis Wilson. $125. (847) 991-1112.

Trivia Night: Kappa Delta Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Association's third annual Trivia Night: 6 p.m. Saturday; Queen of the Rosary School, Elk Grove Village. Trivia contest, silent auction, raffles, more. Benefits Shelter Inc. and Prevent Child Abuse America. For information or to register, visit kdnwchicagoaa.org.

Mended Little Hearts: Mended Little Hearts of Children's Memorial Hospital celebrates its CHD children: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; Wolfson Lecture Hall, 2430 N. Halsted, Chicago, in the Children's Research Center. Every family that has a child with a congenital heart defect/disease or adult with congenital heart defect is invited. For reservations or information, call Jaime at (847) 544-1807. JaimeOlsen@sbcglobal.net.

Roller skating party: Mount Prospect Historical Society roller skating party to preserve Central School: noon-5 p.m. Monday; Central Community Center, 1000 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Admission $5; skate rental available for an additional $5 fee. (847) 392-9006.

"A Toast to Remember" benefit: Alzheimer's Association Greater Illinois Chapter sixth annual "A Toast to Remember" benefit: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 21; River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St., Chicago. $75; $85 at the door. Purchase tickets at www.alzheimers-illinois.org/toast.

Buddy's Bedrock Birthday Bash: The Buddy Foundation's Bedrock Birthday Bash: 5-8 p.m. Feb. 21; Famous Freddie's Roadhouse, 1799 S. Busse Road, Mount Prospect. Auction, games, raffles. $30 ($35 at the door) includes buffet and three drink tickets. For tickets, call (847) 813-7206 or send a check to The Buddy Foundation, P.O. Box 334, Arlington Heights, IL 60006-0334. Tickets will be returned by mail.

Shop to benefit Anti-Cruelty Society: Anti-Cruelty Society "Shop 'Tail' You Drop at Jake": 6-9 p.m. Feb. 21; Jake, 3740 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Designer shopping party. Limited reservations, call (312) 751-5525.

Palatine High School VIP Club Dinner Dance: Palatine High School VIP Booster Club 24th annual dinner dance/silent auction: Feb. 22; Cotillion Banquets, Palatine. Live and silent auctions, raffles, dinner and dancing. Donations for auction items are being accepted. To donate or to advertise in the program, call Lyn at (224) 578-2202. For ticket information and reservations, visit www.phs.d211.org, click on VIP.

Mardi Gras and casino night: Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation's Mardi Gras and Casino Night fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22; Hyatt Regency Woodfield, Schaumburg. $75 per person, includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, casino games, silent auction and raffles. Benefits enhanced learning opportunities for all District 54 students. (847) 352-0652 or www.d54foundation.com.

"Dining with the Stars": Hawthorn Woods Women's Club 42nd annual red carpet charity gala, "Dining with the Stars": Feb. 23; Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Kildeer. $125 per person. Benefits Lake County shelters serving women and children in need. www.hwwc.info.

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.

Wine tasting: Friends of Clearbrook Wine Tasting: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23; Stonegate Banquet and Conference Centre, 2401 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. The 44th annual event benefits Clearbrook's Employment Services program for adults with disabilities. $95. Call Chrissy at (847) 385-5302 or craddi@clearbrook.org for tickets and information.

Chili dinner: St. John United Church of Christ chili dinner fundraiser: 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. seatings Feb. 23; 1475 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Adults $7; $3.50 for children.

Casual winter ball: Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center Red, White & Blue Ball: 7 p.m. Feb. 23; Playdium, 1776 Glenview Road, Glenview. $20, adults only event. (847) 723-5183.

Hearts of Gold dinner dance: District 15 Educational Foundation Hearts of Gold dinner dance: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23; Meridian Banquets, 1701 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Dinner, dancing, silent auctions, more. (847) 963-3160.

Party-Planning Fair: Sisterhood of Temple Chai annual Party-Planning Fair: 7 p.m. Feb. 24; 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove. Meet with nearly 70 vendors, obtain ideas for invitations, centerpieces, entertainment and more. (847) 913-6869 or e-mail simchashowcase@aol.com.

ALS Association : ALS Association's Greater Chicago Chapter hosts "An Afternoon with Noah benShea": 2-4 p.m. Feb. 24; Fourth Presbyterian Church 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago. Noah benShea, the national laureate of The ALS Association presents "What Matters Most." (312) 932-0000.

Dine 'n Share: St. Zachary School Dine 'n Share: 4-10 p.m. Feb. 26; Fuddrucker's, 436 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Enjoy dinner out and the school will earn 10 percent on your order. You must present the flier and ticket, available at the school or church, to participate.

Fish fry fundraiser: Streamwood Woman's Club fish fry fundraiser: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 27; Pilot Pete's Restaurant, at the Schaumburg Airport on Irving Park Road. If you would like to participate, call Celia at (630) 289-9562 to obtain a voucher for the woman's club to benefit from your dinner purchase.

Pre Leap Party: The Wolff-Berger-Croft-Kolodny Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation Pre Leap for a Cure benefit party: 5-9 p.m. Feb. 28; Cheeseburger in Paradise, 1472 Market St., Des Plaines. $25 per person, includes appetizers, door prizes and a $10 Cheeseburger in Paradise gift card. For tickets or information, call Bill at (847) 657-8166 or e-mail VLDonets@yahoo.com.

Pinot and Pigskin: Rush Football Foundation hosts Pinot and Pigskin, Arena Football 101 for Women: 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 28; Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse, 5465 N. River Road, Rosemont. $65. Benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association. For tickets, call Laura at (773) 243-3439.

Art Against AIDS 2008: Junior Board of Heartland Alliance hosts Art Against AIDS 2008: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 28; River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St., Chicago. $100 per person in advance; $125 at the door. (312) 660-1313 or www.heartlandalliance.org/events.

Art and silent auction fundraiser: Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Club's 16th annual art and silent auction: 6:15 p.m. Feb. 29; Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Benefits the club's philanthropy endeavors.

Leap Year dinner: Prosser High School chef's program Leap Year dinner and silent auction: 5 p.m. Feb. 29; 2148 N. Long Ave., Chicago. Five-course dinner prepared and served by students of the chef's program to benefit the Service Learning Projects of the school. $30 per person; $50 per couple. For reservations and information, call Penny at (773) 534-3211.

CURE benefit: Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) 10th anniversary benefit: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 29; Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Benefits research. Info@CUREepilepsy.org.

"Mad About Plaid": Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch Foundation "Mad About Plaid" fundraiser: 6 p.m. Feb. 29; River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St., Chicago. $90 in advance; $100 at the door. (773) 250-0300 or www.cinnfoundation.org.

March

Monarch Ball: Resurrection Health Care Development Foundation's Monarch Ball: 6 p.m. March 1, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Darrell Hammond of "Saturday Night Live" will make a special guest appearance. $300 per person. (847) 813-3464.

WINGS benefit concert: A "Night for Renee" benefit concert: March 1; Casa Royale Banquets, 783 Lee St., Des Plaines. Victor Pacini, Daniela, Frankie Miglio and the Platinum Brothers Band perform to raise funds for WINGS. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. www.wingsprogram.com or call Cheraé Robinson at (847) 908-0910, ext. 215.

Community Day fundraiser: Carson Pirie Scott Stratford Square hosts spring Community Day event: March 1; Bloomingdale. Day of shopping and fun. Register your group to participate. Visit www.communitydayevent.com or call Jeanne at (630) 351-8980, ext. 4005.

Bocce Night: St. Joseph's Club of Italian Americans fifth annual Bocce Night: 6 p.m. March 1; Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Road, Northbrook. Benefits the Midwest Council for Children with Disabilities.

Polar Plunge: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Chicago: 9:30 a.m. March 2; North Avenue Beach, Chicago. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $100 in donations. To register, chicagopolarplunge.org.

Kiwanis pancake breakfast: The Arlington Heights Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 2; Thomas Middle School, 1430 N. Belmont St., Arlington Heights. Pancakes, sausages, beverages. For a small fee to cover the cost of materials, Girl Scouts will offer craft activities for young children. Benefits children with learning disabilities. Tickets at the door $4 for adults; $2 for children ages 5-12; children under 5 are free. (847) 824-3941.

Clothing/toy resale: Mothers and More children's clothing/toy resale: 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 8; DuPage Country Fairgrounds, Manchester Road, Wheaton. Half-price white and blue tag sale from 1-2:30 p.m. No strollers. No children from 8 a.m.-noon. (630) 415-0421.

Scholarship and grant gala: The ABC/25 Foundation and the Arlington Heights Council of PTA's third annual scholarship and grant gala, "World Class in 2008": March 8; Rolling Green Country Club, Arlington Heights. Benefits scholarships and grants for District 25 students. If interested in attending or donating, contact Jeanne at (847) 670-9457 or hamiltonjeanne@comcast.net.

Casino night: Clearbrook Guardians Spring Casino Night: 3 p.m. March 8 to 1 a.m. March 9; Getz Workshop, 746 S. Vermont Ave., Palatine. Las Vegas-style gambling. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. Call the Guardians at (847) 385-5305 or visit clearbrook.org.

Hope Through Caring award dinner: Les Turner ALS Foundation hosts 21st annual "Hope Through Caring" award dinner dance: 6:30 p.m. March 8; Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $350. (847) 679-3311.

Casino night: District 57 Educational Foundation casino night: 6 p.m. March 10: Meridian Banquets, 1701 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Las Vegas-style games, entertainment, DJ, gourmet dinner, dessert bar, auctions. Business casual attire. $85. (847) 845-2156.

Passport to Hope: Catholic Charities North/Northwest Suburban 19th annual dinner and auction Passport to Hope: 6 p.m. March 15; Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre, 2401 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Benefits the Des Plaines-based Catholic Charities' North/Northwest Suburban Shelter program's New Hope Apartments. $100 per person before March 3. (847) 376-2121.

Indoor Fishing Flea Market: Rolling Meadows Choral Boosters and Chicagoland Muskie Hunters ninth annual indoor Fishing Flea Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 15; Rolling Meadows High School, 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Selling antique, collectible, used fishing tackle, closeouts and overstocks, boat and marine merchandise. Free seminar at 10:30 a.m., raffle. Refreshments available. For information, call Terri at (847) 870-8132.

April

Dinner dance: Queen of the Rosary School's spring fundraiser, "French Quarter" dinner dance: 6 p.m. April 4: The Belvedere, 1170 Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village. Tickets $65; $45 over age 65, includes dinner, entertainment, dancing, open bar, silent auction. (847) 437-3322.

Midwest Bird Expo: Avicultural Society of Chicagoland Midwest Bird Expo 2008: April 5; main hall of the DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton. Benefits the birds of Brookfield Zoo and other related causes. www.midwestbirdexpo.com or www.tasc-chicago.org.

Pancake breakfast: Long Grove Fire Protection District pancake breakfast: 8:30 a.m.-noon April 5; 1165 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Firefighters serve all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to benefit the South Lake Country Regional Community Emergency Response Team. The breakfast, co-sponsored by Chicago Outdoor Media, Alden of Long Grove, and Score Educational Centers, also includes a silent auction, raffle, puppet show at 10:30 a.m., face painting, balloon art, more. (847) 634-3035 or e-mail dhardy@comcast.net.

An Afternoon with PAL at the Improv: Clearbrook and PAL (Partners in Adult Learning) afternoon at the Improv: noon-5 p.m. April 6; Woodfield Shopping Center, Schaumburg. $75 per person. Benefits young adults with disabilities. Contact Paul Jochim at (847) 609-0029 or pjochim@clearbrook.org.

Spring fashion show: Inverness Women's Club spring fashion show, "Reach for the Stars": April 11, Stonegate Banquet and Conference Centre, Hoffman Estates. Fashion show, boutique, raffle baskets, silent auction, luncheon. (847) 397-8955.

Guardian Medallion Award Gala: Maryville Academy's 2008 Guardian Medallion Award Gala: April 12; Drake Hotel, Chicago. Visit www.maryvilleacademy.org/events or call Ellen at (847) 294-1982.

Silent auction: St. Matthew's Day School silent auction "Joy in His Presence": 6 p.m. April 12: Kemper Lakes Golf Club, 24000 N. Old McHenry Road, Kildeer. $40 per person includes cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions. Cocktail attire. For tickets, call Mary at (847) 487-2044.

Shining Star Ball: Clearbrook's Shining Star Ball: 7 p.m.-midnight April 25; Four Season Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Place, Chicago. Black-tie event benefits children and adults with disabilities. $500 per person. Contact Gloria Drake at (847) 385-5012 or gdrake@clearbrook.org for tickets and information.

Spirit of Giving gala: St. Raymond de Penafort Parish spring gala, "The Spirit of Giving": 6:30 p.m. April 25; Woodfield Hyatt, Schaumburg. $85 per person. An overnight package is available for $109. (847) 253-8600.

Benefit concert: Kids Fight Cancer benefit concert: 8 p.m. April 26; Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Featuring international singing sensation Patrizio Buanne. Tickets $50-$150, call the theater box office at (847) 671-5100. For information, call (847) 640-8515 or visit www.kidsfightcancer.org.

March for Babies: March of Dimes March for Babies: April 27; Chicago lakefront, DuPage County, Lake County, Fox Valley and the North and South suburbs. To find a walk site near you, call (312) 435-4007. Benefits research and educational programs. Marchforbabies.org.

May

Kenneth Young Center's 2008 Walk: Kenneth Young Center's 2008 Walk May 10; Busse Woods. www.kennethyoung.org.

Jelly Belly Days: Clearbrook will hold its 19th annual Jelly Belly Days May 16 and 17 at storefronts and intersections throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. School groups, organization, companies or individuals are being sought to collect. More than 3,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities will benefit. Contact Janis at (847) 385-5008 or jedelheit@clearbrook.org for details. Visit wwwclearbrook.org.

June

Mount Prospect Golf Classic: Community Education Foundation's 10th annual Mount Prospect Golf Classic: June 13; Mount Prospect Park District Golf Club. (847) 385-3738.

November

Awards gala: PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation 2008 Awards Gala: Nov. 15; University Club of Chicago.

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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.