Fundraisers

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February

Riverside Foundation gala: Riverside Foundation Auxiliary annual gala, "Twilight in Tahiti:" 6:30 p.m. Friday; Marriott Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire. $175 per person. (847) 634-3973.

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

Wine tasting: The Aviva/Lilah Group of Hadassah North Shore "Evening of Fun" wine tasting event: 8 p.m. Saturday; Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Road, Northbrook. For details or reservations, call (847) 433-6350.

Pancake breakfast: Community Protestant Church pancake breakfast: 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday; Fellowship Hall, 418 N. Prairie, Mundelein. Pancakes, sausages, variety of beverages. $5 for adults; $2.50 for children: free for children under 3. (847) 566-4000.

"Frosty Footrace:" Round Lake Area Park District "Frosty Footrace:" 10 a.m. Sunday; Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach. Lunch, prizes. Benefits senior fitness programs. (847) 546-8558.

Party planning showcase and vendor fair: Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah Showcase and Vendor Fair: 1-5 p.m. Sunday; 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette. Meet kosher caterers, DJs, bands, florists, centerpiece arrangers, photographers and more. Demonstrations, raffle. Free admission. (847) 256-1213.

March

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.

Farm Fest: Gloryland Preschool Farm Fest Family Fun Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 1; Lord of Glory Lutheran Church, 607 Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Games, food, bake sale, raffles and entertainment. Magic show at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Proceeds support the preschool and the "Cows for Kenya" program. (847) 548-0112.

Sports Fiesta: Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association Sports Fiesta: 6:30 p.m. March 1; Gorton Community Center, 400 W. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Gourmet south of the border specialties, live and silent auction, entertainment. $100. (847) 283-0973.

Drive-in to the 50's: Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association's 50's-themed fundraiser: March 1; Fields Infiniti, 2100 Frontage Road, Glencoe. Entertainment, silent and live auctions. www.nssra.org.

St. Gilbert Women's Club: St. Gilberts Women's Club will hold its annual fashion show March 2 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wis. Cocktails and raffle preview begin at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon and fashion show. Tickets are $30 in advance. (847) 548-8054 or ssantowski@comcast.net.

Cougar Athletic Booster Club dinner dance: Vernon Hills High School Cougar Athletic Booster Club eighth annual dinner dance and silent auction: 6:30 p.m. March 8; Chevy Chase Country Club, Wheeling. $35. For tickets or information, call Cindy (847) 680-0657 or Jan (847) 362-8770. Benefits athletic programs at Vernon Hills High School.

A Taste of the Grape: Round Lake Area Parks Foundation A Taste of the Grape: 6:30-9 p.m. March 8; Robert W. Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. Tickets are $30 and available at the Robert W. Rolek Community Center and the Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Proceeds benefit the renovation of the playground in Hart's Woods. For information, call Peggy at (847) 546-8558.

Lox Boxes: Nehara Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter Lox Boxes fundraiser: delivery date March 9. Orders must be placed before Feb. 29. Bagels, lox, surprises. Feeds 6. $25 benefits Hadassah Medical Organization. (847) 433-6350.

Fundraiser for veterans: Lake Villa Memorial Post # 4308 fundraiser to benefit veterans: doors open 6 p.m. March 29, 130 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Entertainment begins at 8 p.m. Cash bar, raffles. $10 minimum donation at the door. (847) 732-6587.

April

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 dhardy@comcast.net.

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.

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.