Fundraisers

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March

Hot dogs and history: Help the Mount Prospect Historical Society by eating at Photo's Hot Dogs, Wolf and Kensington roads in Mount Prospect, during March. Mention the historical society when you place your order, and 25 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the society. Includes takeout, eat-in and delivery. (847) 392-9006.

St. Viator High School Floral Fantasy: 7:30 p.m. today; Jeuck Auditorium, 1213 E. Oakton St., Arlington Heights. Featured florists create and discuss floral designs, raffle, plant sale. $10. Kay, (630) 222-9886.

Raffle tickets: The Palatine High School VIP Booster Club is selling raffle tickets to raise money for after-prom activities. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. The grand prize is $2,000. Other prizes include a golf outing, gift cards and a dinner cruise. Call Sandy at (847) 991-4950 or e-mail saltess1@att.net. The drawing will be held at the Palatine High School craft fair Saturday.

Passport to Hope: Catholic Charities North/Northwest Suburban 19th annual dinner and auction Passport to Hope: 6 p.m. Saturday; 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. (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. Saturday; 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. Terri, (847) 870-8132.

Centennial Jazz Affair: Chi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Centennial Jazz Affair: noon-3 p.m. Saturday; Chandler's Banquets, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Benefits scholarship programs. $45. www.aka-xao.org.

Friends of the Prospect Heights Library Movie Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; Lusk Room of the library. Hundreds of VHS tapes. $1 each or six for $5. Proceeds benefit the library.

Boy Scout Troop 25 All-you-can-eat French toast and sausage breakfast: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Christ Church, Cora and Henry, Des Plaines. $5 for adults; $3 for seniors and children 6-12. Free for children under 6.

House of Hope Resale third annual Bridal Faire: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 200 N. Hough St., Barrington. Sample wedding gowns in all sizes and styles priced at $50 each. Benefits Project Hope. (847) 756-4673.

Pancake breakfast: St. Thomas Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday; Rowley Center, 120 E. Anderson Drive, Palatine. $6; $4 seniors; $15 family. George, (847) 991-0738.

Polish Women's Civic Club Palm Sunday luncheon: noon Sunday; Avalon Banquets, 1905 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. Bring your children and grandchildren, special children's menu available. Benefits scholarships. $40 adults; $10 for children 10 and younger. Reservations, (847) 382-6339.

Hersey High School St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraisers: Monday; 1900 E. Thomas, Arlington Heights. Benefits childhood cancer research. For information, www.stbaldricks.org or (847) 718-4800.

Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool Mini March for Cystic Fibrosis: 11 a.m. Monday; 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Everyone is invited to participate and cheer the preschool children. Susan, (847) 827-1518.

Adopt-A-Pet photos with the Easter Bunny: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 22; Goin' Postal, 124 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Refreshments, photos, bake sale. Benefits homeless animals. www.adoptapet-il.org.

Third annual Bogies Pink Party: 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. March 28; Bogies Ale House, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Includes pizza from 5-7 p.m. and one pink drink ticket. Auctions, raffles, bachelor auction, hot legs contest. Benefits the Y-Me Walk for Breast Cancer. (847) 670-0330.

Rummage sale: Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church rummage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 29; 8624 W. Normal Ave., Niles. Benefits the parish. (847) 823-2550.

Texas Hold 'em: Junior League of Chicago "Windy City Nights - Ante Up for Charity" event: 7 p.m. March 29; Germania Place, 108 W. Germania Place, Chicago. $85-$200. www.jlchicago.org or (312) 664-4462, ext. 101.

Parents Who Care Children's Clothing, Toy and Equipment resale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 29; Park Place Family Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. $1. Sellers are being sought. (847) 604-4582 or resale@parentswhocare.org.

Festival Chorus Hawaiian Night of Music: March 30; Meridian Banquets, Rolling Meadows. Live and silent auctions, raffle live entertainment and five course meal. $36. Kelly, (630) 372-7024.

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.

Women's Auxiliary of The Danish Home spring luncheon: 11 a.m. April 5; Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. $40, gentlemen welcome. Shirley, (773) 775-4189.

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.

Rummage sale: Women of First United Methodist Church rummage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 5, with a $2 bag sale beginning at 1 p.m.; 123 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Proceeds support social justice and mission projects for women and children victimized by war and poverty. (847) 359-1345.

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.

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Used eyeglasses: Palatine optometrist Dr. Robert Gerowitz will collect used eye glasses during March in observance of Save Your Vision Month. Glasses can be dropped off during business hours or mailed to 4880 Euclid Ave., Palatine, IL 60067. Donations will be sent to Volunteer Optometrist Services to Humanity for individuals in underdeveloped countries. (847) 705-7777.

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.