Society calendar

Submit events at least two weeks in advance to Melynda Findlay via e-mail to mfindlay@dailyherald.com or by fax, (630) 955-0895.

Saturday

• The "Aussie New Zealand" wine tasting, a fundraiser for the Naperville Area Humane Society, will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Binny's Beverage Depot, 790 Royal St. George Court, Naperville. Guests will be able to sample more than 40 wines from Australia and New Zealand, meet shelter dogs available for adoption, and meet the humane society's volunteers. The cost is $10 for members of Binny's Wine Lovers Club, $15 for others. Reservations are required. For details, call Binny's at (630) 717-0100. For information about the humane society, call (630) 420-8989 or visit www.napervillehumane society.org.

• The Bloomingdale Parks Foundation's 12th annual Volunteer Recognition Event will be Saturday at the Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort, 250 W. Schick Road, Bloomingdale. The event will include dinner, dancing, entertainment and a presentation, "Window to the Wetlands," by Pizzo and Associates, an ecological restoration firm. The cost is $65; proceeds will benefit the Bloomingdale Park District's wetlands restoration program. Raffle tickets also are available. For details or reservations, call Anita at (630) 529-3650 or visit www.bloomingdaleparks.org.

• Registration for the VolunTeens program runs Saturday through May 10 at the Addison Public Library, 2 Friendship Plaza. Students in grades six through 11 can earn volunteer hours for school or religious obligations by helping with the library's summer reading program. Teens must submit a completed application and attend an orientation session at either 7 p.m. May 14 or 2 p.m. May 17. For details, call (630) 458-3338.

Sunday

• The Spirit of Life Chorus will perform a benefit concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush St., Roselle. Members of Trinity Lutheran School's second- and fourth-grade student choirs also will perform at the concert. An offering will be collected and proceeds will help buy supplies for a grade school in Guatemala. For details, visit www.spiritoflifechorus.org.

• Wayside Cross Ministries' third annual Bowl-A-Thon will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Parkside Lanes, 34W185 Montgomery Road, Aurora. The cost is $15, which includes three games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and pop. Bowlers who raise more than $100 in pledges will receive a T-shirt. Other prizes also will be awarded to top fundraisers. Proceeds will benefit The Master's Touch Ministry, which provides Bible-based counseling and education for men who have experienced drug or alcohol addiction or other destructive behavior patterns. For details or to register, call (630) 723-3422 or visit www.waysidecross.org.

April 7

• Purchase tickets by Monday for "Magic and Melodies: A Night Way Off Broadway" at 7 p.m. April 18 the Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle. The event will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment and more. Tickets cost $125. Proceeds will benefit the Assistance League of Chicagoland West, a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that provides assistance to needy residents of 16 West suburban communities. For tickets, call (630) 321-2529. For information about the organization, visit www.assistanceleague.org.

April 10

• The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Guild's Chef Fest 2008 will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. April 10 at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. More than 35 chefs from local restaurants and bakeries will prepare signature items for guests to sample. The event also will include raffles of gift baskets and cash. The cost is $60; tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Tables of 10 cost $600; advance reservations are required. For tickets, call Carol Finan at (630) 832-4972. For information and a list of participating restaurants, visit www.emhc.org.

April 11

• Register by April 11 for Chip-In for Hesed House charity golf outing April 19 at Fox Bend Golf Club, 3516 Route 34, Oswego. Check-in starts at 11:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The event was organized by Aurora University students enrolled in a sports management course. Proceeds will benefit Hesed House, a not-for-profit organization that helps homeless people. The cost is $65 for students and $100 for others, which includes golf, a cart and dinner. The cost is $20 for dinner only. The event also will include a raffle, silent auction and other contests. For details, call (630) 844-6181 or e-mail hammerle@aurora.edu.

• The Salt Creek Ballet Guild's fundraiser will be at 7 p.m. April 11 at the Hinsdale Golf Club, 140 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills. The event will include cocktails, dinner, silent auction, raffle and dance instruction by staff from Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Tickets cost $100 and proceeds will benefit the Salt Creek Ballet. For details, call (630) 769-1199.

April 12

• Fifth- and sixth-grade students from St. Michael Parish School have organized the Bike Bonanza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 12 in the school's parking lot, 314 W. Willow St., Wheaton. Residents may donate used bicycles that will be repaired and then donated to children at the People's Resource Center and adults who are clients of DuPage PADS. The Bike Bonanza is part of the students' Faith-in-Action service project.

• The GFWC Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs' 11th annual Blue Ribbon Luncheon and Fashion Show will be April 12 at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Social hours and the raffle begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. and the fashion show at 1:30 p.m. Tickets cost $35, $10 for children 10 and younger. Proceeds will benefit Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, a not-for-profit organization. For details or reservations, call Betty Koran at (708) 458-2922.

April 13

• Holy Ghost Church Council of Catholic Women's Spring Fest: Water for Life benefit will be at 2:30 p.m. April 13 at the church, 254 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. The event will include a German meal catered by Schnitzel Platz Restaurant in Glendale Heights, entertainment by Bob and Hank and a split-the-pot raffle. Tickets cost $20. For details, call Mary at (630) 350-1932 or Tina at (630) 595-8031.

• The National Alliance on Mental Illness-DuPage Chapter's annual fundraiser will be at 11:30 a.m. April 13 at Abbington Distinctive Banquets, 3S002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn. The event will include lunch and a silent auction. Tickets cost $85 and proceeds will benefit NAMI-DuPage, a not-for-profit organization that provides support, advocacy and education in order to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their families. For details, call (630) 752-0066.

April 16

• The village of Lombard will hold blood drives from 12:30 to 7 p.m. April 16, July 16 and Sept. 10 in the village hall community room, 255 E. Wilson Ave. Appointments are suggested, but walk-ins will be accepted. For details, call Carol Bauer at (630) 620-5712 or e-mail bauerc@villageoflombard.org.

April 18

• The second annual Special Camps for Special Citizens Charity Ball will be from 6:30 p.m. to midnight April 18 at Diplomat West Banquets, 681 W. North Ave., Elmhurst. The event will include dinner, dancing, silent auctions and more. Tickets cost $50 each, $450 for a table of 10. Proceeds will benefit Special Camps for Special Citizens, a not-for-profit organization that runs a two-week summer camp for children and adults with disabilities. For details, call Joyce Daly at (630) 530-5573, e-mail scccharityball@ameritech.net or visit www.specialcamps.org.

• The Wood Dale Chamber of Commerce's third annual wine tasting and silent auction fundraiser will be from 5 to 9 p.m. April 18 at the Salt Creek Golf Club, 701 W. Thorndale Ave., Wood Dale. Tickets cost $20 in advance, $20 at the door and $15 for seniors. A table for 10 costs $175. Proceeds will benefit the chamber's scholarship program and the Bensenville/Wood Dale Food Pantry. For details, call (630) 595-0505, visit www.wooddalechamber.com or e-mail info@wooddalechamber.com.

April 19

• DuPage PADS' sixth annual Bowl-a-rama fundraiser will be from noon to 3 p.m. April 19 at Fox Bowl, 1101 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. Each bowler must raise $140 or more in pledges. The event will include three games, prizes, a T-shirt and pizza. DuPage Public Action to Deliver Shelter is a not-for-profit organization that provides overnight shelter and other assistance to the homeless. For details, call Kathleen Johnson at (630) 682-3846, ext. 222 or visit www.dupagepads.org.

• The Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties Inc. will hold the fourth annual Cinderella's Closet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. The event will allow local high school girls who cannot afford prom wear to select dresses, jewelry, purses and more, free. For information and a list of rules to participate, visit www.jlkd.org.

• Court Appointed Special Advocates of DuPage County's 15th anniversary fundraising gala "Caring Hearts" will be from 6 p.m. to midnight April 19 at Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. The event will include dinner, entertainment, silent auction, a raffle and more. Tickets cost $100 and proceeds will benefit CASA of DuPage, a not-for-profit organization of volunteers who provide court-ordered advocacy services on behalf of abused and neglected children. For details, call Joan at (630) 221-0889 or visit www.dupagecasa.org.

April 25

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Benedictine University begins at 6 p.m. April 25 at 5700 College Road, Lisle. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

April 27

• Dazzles Salon and Spa will host a Cut-a-Thon benefit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 at the salon, 827 N. Roselle Road, Roselle. Haircuts will be available for a donation of $15 or more. The event also will include a silent auction and raffles. Proceeds will be donated to charities fighting multiple sclerosis. MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. For details or an appointment, call Dazzles at (630) 924-0308.

May 2

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of North Central College begins 6 p.m. May 2 at 30 N. Brainard Ave., Naperville. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

May 4

• The Lilac Time Poker Run begins at 9 a.m. May 4 at Wildfire Harley-Davidson, 120 W. North Ave., Villa Park. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Tri-Town YMCA, which sponsors programs in Lombard, Villa Park and Oakbrook Terrace. The cost is $20 per bike and $10 for each additional passenger. Registration is required. For details, visit www.tritownymca.org or www.wildfirehd.com or call (630) 629-9622.

May 30

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West Chicago/Warrenville begins at 6 p.m. May 30 at Community High School, 326 Joliet St., West Chicago. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

June 6

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Glen Ellyn, Wheaton and Winfield begins at 6 p.m. June 6 at Glenbard South High School, 23W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Roselle, Bloomingdale and Itasca begins at 6 p.m. June 6 at Lake Park High School West Campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

June 13

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Addison, Lombard and Villa Park begins at 6 p.m. June 13 at Montini Catholic High School, 19W070 16th St., Lombard. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Bensenville/Wood Dale begins at 6 p.m. June 13 at Fenton High School, 1000 W. Green St., Bensenville. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Carol Stream begins at 6 p.m. June 13 at Glenbard North High School, 990 Kuhn Road, Carol Stream. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

• The American Cancer SocietyRelay For Life of Wood Grove begins at 6 p.m. June 13 at Downers Grove North High School, 4436 Main St., Downers Grove. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

June 20

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Elmhurst begins at 6 p.m. June 20 at York High School, 355 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of North Naperville and Lisle begins at 6 p.m. June 20 at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Oak Brook, Hinsdale and Burr Ridge begins at 6 p.m. June 20 at the Oak Brook Park District, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

June 27

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Itasca Corporate begins at 5 p.m. June 27 at 1 Pierce Place, Itasca. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

Ongoing

• The Friends of the Bloomingdale Public Library are now selling Entertainment Books at the library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. The coupon books offer discounts at local and national restaurant chains, hotels and resorts, entertainment venues, local retailers and more. The cost is $20; proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library, a not-for-profit organization that raises funds for various library activities. For details, call the library director Tim Jarzemsky at (630) 529-3120 or visit www.bloomingdale.lib.il.us.

• The Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging's cookbook "Chefs Out of the Kitchen to Fight Hunger, Vol. 2" now is available. The cookbook includes recipes from acclaimed local chefs, retro-style photography and a special resource section designed to help those caring for an elderly loved one. The cost is $20; proceeds will benefit the Holiday Meals-on-Wheels program, which provides a hot meal to homebound senior citizens on days when the regular Meals-on-Wheels program is closed. For details, call (630) 293-5990 or visit www.ageguide.org.

• VFW Post 2801 in Villa Park is seeking donations to make its washrooms accessible to handicapped veterans. For information about the project, call the post at (630) 834-8191.