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News of the week

Streamwood Woman's Club plant sale fundraiser: Place orders through May 6; Annuals, vegetables, hanging baskets. Delivery May 17. Benefits Hanover Township Food Pantry and Alexian Brothers Network-Women's Services. For an order form e-mail streamwoodwomansclub@yahoo.com or call Mary at (847) 991-6213.

Wheeling Township Democrats Buy-a-Brick fundraiser: $50 buys you a brick with your name on it, which will be placed in the Democratic Party office for one year. (847) 253-9032.

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.

Eat Around Town: Maine West Dollars for Scholars: 3:30-7 p.m. today; McDonald's restaurant, 1101 Oakton, Des Plaines. For everyone who dines in (no drive-through orders) and says Dollars for Scholars, McDonald's will donate a portion of the proceeds to help fund scholarships for Maine West students.

Barrington United Methodist Women spring and summer clothing resale: 9 a.m.-noon today; 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Proceeds benefit local missions. (847) 836-5540.

Young ProfessionALS Post Patty's Madness: 6-8 p.m. Thursday; Kerryman, 70 W. Erie St., Chicago. $15. (847) 679-3311. Supports the Les Turner ALS Foundation.

Fish fry: Palatine American Legion Post 690 all-you-can-eat fish fry: 5-8 p.m. Friday; 122 S. Palatine Road, Palatine. $8.

Adopt-A-Pet photos with the Easter Bunny: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; Goin' Postal, 124 W. Northwest Hwy., 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.

Timeline Theatre Company: Timeline Theatre Company "Step Into Time: The White City" benefit: 6 p.m. March 29; Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago. $100; $200 VIP. (773) 281-8463.

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.

Barbara Armstrong Multiple Sclerosis Half Court Classic: March 29; United Center, Chicago. Event is limited to 32 teams of 5 player per team. Teams can be coed and players must be over age 16. To register, visit events.msillinois.org/bball or call (312) 423-1172.

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.

Matrix Kids Cut-A-Thon: March 30: Suk's Hair Designs, Arlington Heights and Suk's Imagination, Mount Prospect. Haircut proceeds benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. (847) 593-5251 or (847) 439-7888.

Service League of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Scholastic Book Sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, March 31-April 4; Grainger Atrium, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge. Discounted adult and children's books, videos, DVDs and gift items. (847) 723-6105.

April

Floral design showcase: The Streamwood Women's Club floral design showcase, "Language of Flowers": 6:30 p.m. April 3; Canton Middle School auditorium, 1100 Sunset Circle, Streamwood. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Benefits the Alexian Brothers Network-Women Services and the Hanover Township Food Pantry. Call Melba, (630) 830-7954, or e-mail streamwoodwomansclub@yahoo.com.

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.

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.

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.

Festabulls dinner auction: 4:30 p.m. April 6; United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $250. (312) 455-4122.

2008 Jewish United Fund event: 6:45 p.m. April 6; Congregation Beth Judea, Long Grove. Award-winning reporter and producer Mike Leiderman will present "Changes Through the Ages: Jewish Characters on TV." $9. (847) 634-0777.

Studs Terkel Community Media Awards Benefit: 5-8 p.m. April 9; Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph, Chicago. Reservations needed by April 8. (312) 344-6400.

Northwest Women's Connection "Gallery of Hope" luncheon: noon-1:30 p.m. April 10; Concorde Banquets, Kildeer. $17, reservations required before April 4. Call Jill, (847) 358-5830.

Home of the Sparrow "April in Paris" luncheon and boutique: 9:30 a.m. shopping begins, 11 a.m. luncheon; April 10; Wynstone Country Club, 1 S. Wynstone Drive. North Barrington. $50. (847) 304-8669.

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

Kiddie Junction Educational Institute 25th anniversary banquet and fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. April 11; The Wellington, 2121 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Alumni interested in joining the celebration, call Robin or Lisa at (847) 827-5415 or e-mail www.kiddiejunction.net.

Immanuel Lutheran School Education Foundation dinner and silent auction: 6 p.m. April 11; Concorde Banquets, 20933 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Wear your Hawaiian shirts, flip flops, or your favorite pair of jeans for a casual evening of community and fellowship. Baby-sitting and pizza will be provided for the kids. $150 per adult couple; kids free. Jennifer, (847) 550-9613 or Sarah, (630) 926-3638.

Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption Bunco tournament: 7-10 p.m. April 11; Pottawatomie Park Community Center, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. $120 per team of four players. Call Addie, (630) 392-3190 or Chris, (847) 431-6302. Registration deadline is April 2. Benefits abused and neglected horses.

St. Emily Women's Club "Springtime in Paris" fashion show: April 11: Cotillion, 360 S. Creekside Road, Palatine. $40 before April 4. Darlene, (847) 577-2767.

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.

Resources for Community Living "April in Paris" gala: 5 p.m. April 12; Chevy Chase Country Club, Wheeling. $95. (847) 701-1554, ext. 5.

Hawthorn Woods Women's Club charity art auction: 6 p.m. April 12; Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Drive. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. For reserve seating register by March 28. Visit www.hwwc.info.

General Federation of Women's Club Blue Ribbon luncheon and fashion show: 11:30 a.m. April 12; Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $35; $10 for children under 10. Benefits Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. (708) 458-2922.

Will Act for Food: Will Act for Food presents "The House of Yes" by Wendy MacLeod: 5 p.m. April 13: The Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $18; $10 for students/seniors. Benefits the Lakeview Pantry. (773) 327-9725.

Haute Couture Club of Chicago luncheon and fashion show: Noon April 13; Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 N. Orleans, Chicago. $45. Supports the Fashion Group Foundation scholarship fund. (773) 684-0445.

Polish American Cultural Club annual dinner dance and scholarship fundraiser: 1 p.m. April 13; Mayfield Banquets, 6072 S. Archer Ave., Chicago. $40. George, (708) 354-7741.

Fenwick High School Mothers' Club spring luncheon and fashion show: 10:30 a.m., April 17; Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $55. Tickets available at the school, 505 Washington Blvd., Oak Park, or by calling Katie (708) 366-2999 or Carolyn (630) 325-3911.

Ladies Philoptochos Society Spring Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 17 and 18; St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 N. Caldwell Ave., Niles. Greek pastries, luncheon, coffee shop, more. Free admission and parking. Call ahead to place an order for pickup. (847) 647-8880.

Des Plaines Lions Club Antiques Appraisal Show: 1-3 p.m. April 19; First Congregational Church, 766 Graceland, Des Plaines. $10. First 75 paid reservations will be able to bring an item for appraisal. Mike, (847) 818-0850.

Club rooftop event to benefit Children's Memorial Hospital: Afternoon game; April 20: Wrigley Field rooftop deck and VIP lounge. $150. (847) 776-2521.

Special Olympics second annual McFest: 2:30 p.m. April 20; Metro, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. Concert features performances by six local bands. $10-$20. www.mcfest.com or e-mail tickets@mcfest.com.

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.

International Rett Syndrome Foundation "Run for Rett": April 26; Busse Woods, Grove 5-16, off Higgins Road, just west of Arlington Heights Road. 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m.; one-mile fun run/walk at 9:15 a.m. $20 before April 18; $25 after. Register at www.signmeupsports.com or call (847) 524-7540.

Children's Festival multi-cultural "Fiesta" benefit: 4-5:45 p.m. presentation of "The Blue House"; 6-7:30 p.m. Fiesta; Adventure Stage Chicago, 1012 Noble St., $40. Shannon, (312) 661-1028, ext. 36.

March of Dimes walk: "March for Babies" fundraiser for the March of Dimes: 9 a.m. April 27 in Chicago; Naperville; St. Charles; Highland Park, Elk Grove Village and Midlothian. www.marchforbabies.org. or (312) 435-4007.

Mother-Daughter Friendship Tea: Streamwood Women's Club mother-daughter friendship tea: 2-4 p.m. April 27; Streamwood Community Center, 770 Bartlett Road. $9 per person includes tea, punch, sandwiches and cookies. Wear your best spring outfit. Melba, (630) 830-7954.

Golf classic: Northwest Suburban United Way golf classic: 11 a.m. April 30; Mount Prospect Golf Club, 600 See-Gwun, Mount Prospect.

May

Arianna's Night for an Answer II: 6-9 p.m. May 3; Cubby Bear North, Lincolnshire. Benefits the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood program, which funds research and family support. $35. Annette, (847) 390-5883.

Order Sons of Italy in America Leonardo da Vinci Award of Excellence gala: 4:30 p.m. Mary 4; Drury Lane Oak Brook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $65. (708) 403-7822.

Kenneth Young Center's 2008 Walk of the Mental Health of It: 8 a.m. May 10; Busse Woods, Just west of Arlington Heights Road, off Higgins Road. Walk, run, in-line skate, wheelchair, etc. Dogs welcome. For details, call Betty at (847) 524-8807. Register or donate at 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.

Arthritis Walk: Arthritis Foundation's Arthritis Walk: 10 a.m. May 17: Lincoln Park near the Grant statue, near the entrance to Lincoln Park Zoo. Choose from a 3.1-mile or one-mile walk route. Registration is free and each person who raises $100 or more will receive a T-shirt. Benefits research, programs, services and patient advocacy efforts. www.ChicagoArthritisWalks.org or (312) 372-2080.

Fairygodmother Foundation's annual Stars Wishes gala: May 31; The Casino, Chicago. Sara, (312) 573-0028, ext. 10.

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.

August

Kenneth Young Center 21st annual golf outing: 6:15 a.m. Aug. 13; Bloomingdale Golf Club, 181 Glen Ellyn Road, Bloomingdale. $150 before July 1; $175 after. (847) 524-8800, ext. 103. frank@kennethyoung.org.

September

"Passion for Pink" gala: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital's "Passion for Pink" gala: Sept. 6; Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, Schaumburg. Proceeds benefit the Breast Care Center. For gala or sponsorship information, call Rebecca at (847) 381-9103.

October

50th anniversary dinner dance: Elk Grove Village Lions Club 50th anniversary dinner dance: Oct. 25; Belvedere Banquets, Elk Grove Village. Tickets $60. Barb, (847) 593-6797.

November

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

Kenneth Young Center's 20th annual fashion show and luncheon: 11 a.m. Nov. 22; Belvedere Banquets, 1170 W. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village. $45. Cheri, (847) 524-8800. Ext. 141 or cheris@kennethyoung.org.

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Cutest baby contest: The Streamwood Woman's Club is sponsoring its fifth annual cutest baby contest, open to all residents of Streamwood under the age of 36 months as of April 17. Entry forms are available at Streamwood Park Place Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd., or by e-mail to streamwoodwomansclub @yahoo.com. Forms will be accepted through Friday. Proceeds benefit Alexian Brothers Network-Women Services and Hanover Township Pantry. Riley, (630) 830-1425.

Ad book: The Elk Grove Village Lions Club is accepting ads from local businesses and individuals to be included in its 50th anniversary dinner dance program book. The dinner dance celebration is being held Oct. 25 at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove Village. For ad information, call Mitch at (847) 427-9057.

The Illinois Sons of Italy Foundation invites high school seniors, of full or partial Italian ancestry, to apply for scholarships that will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 each. Applications are due before July 1 and can be obtained by contacting the foundation in writing at 9447 W. 144th Place, Orland Park. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Used eyeglasses: Palatine optometrist Dr. Robert Gerowitz will collect used eyeglasses 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.

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.