Fundraisers
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April
Beth Judea Shop and Share Days: Today, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; all Jewel-Osco stores. Present a Shop and Share identification slip at time of purchase and 5 percent will benefit the congregation. (847) 634-0777.
Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Inverness Relay for Life kick-off event: 5-7 p.m. today; Park Central, 3000 W. Central Road, Rolling Meadows. (847) 368-1166 or www.relayforlifeprmi.com.
Northwest Women's Connection "Gallery of Hope" luncheon: Noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday; Concorde Banquets, Kildeer. $17. 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 Thursday; Wynstone Country Club, 1 S. Wynstone Drive. North Barrington. $50. (847) 304-8669.
Restaurant sales benefit hospital: Eat at the Elephant Bar Restaurant, 308 Golf Mill Center, Niles, from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and 25 percent of all food sales will benefit Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital. AiMee, (847) 723-8518 or Emily, (847) 723-4386.
Spring fashion show: Inverness Women's Club spring fashion show and luncheon, "Reach for the Stars," Friday, 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. Friday; The Wellington, 2121 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Alumni interested in joining the celebration, call Robin or Lisa at (847) 827-5415 or visit www.kiddiejunction.net.
Immanuel Lutheran School Education Foundation dinner and silent auction: 6 p.m. Friday; Concorde Banquets, 20933 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Silent auction, dinner, dancing. Benefits tuition assistance. $75. For reservations, (847) 359-1549, ext. 152 or 154.
Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption Bunco Tournament: 7-10 p.m. Friday; 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 Wednesday. Benefits abused and neglected horses.
St. Emily Women's Club "Springtime in Paris" fashion show: Friday; Cotillion, 360 S. Creekside Road, Palatine. $40. Darlene, (847) 577-2767.
Maryville Academy's Guardian Medallion Award Gala: Saturday; Drake Hotel, Chicago. Visit www.maryvilleacademy.org/events or call Ellen, (847) 294-1982.
St. Matthew's Day School silent auction: 6 p.m. Saturday; 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. Saturday; Chevy Chase Country Club, Wheeling. $95. (847) 701-1554, ext. 5.
Hawthorn Woods Women's Club charity art auction: 6 p.m. Saturday; Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Drive. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. For reserved seating, register by Friday. www.hwwc.info.
General Federation of Women's Club Blue Ribbon luncheon and fashion show: 11:30 a.m. Saturday; Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $35; $10 for children under 10. Benefits Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. (708) 458-2922.
Holy Family Catholic Academy 2008 gala: Saturday; Schaumburg Marriott. Dinner, silent and live auctions. $90. Benefits the academy. (847) 907-3452.
Greencastle of Palatine bake sale and raffle: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; Greencastle senior housing, 450 E. Baldwin Road, Palatine. Wide variety of homemade goods, raffle. (847) 776-9487.
St. Peter Community Church Italian Buffet: 5 p.m. Saturday; 2700 Willow Road, Northbrook. $12; $5 for children ages 5-12. For tickets, (847) 272-2246.
Will Act for Food: Will Act for Food presents "The House of Yes" by Wendy MacLeod: 5 p.m. Sunday; 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 Sunday; 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. Sunday; Mayfield Banquets, 6072 S. Archer Ave., Chicago. $40. George, (708) 354-7741.
Holy Ghost Church Council of Catholic Women's Spring Fest: 2:30 p.m. Sunday; 254 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. $20. Mary, (630) 350-1932 or Tina, (630) 595-8031.
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 call Katie, (708) 366-2999 or Carolyn, (630) 325-3911.
Grace Lutheran Church rummage sale: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. April 17; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18; Wolf Road and Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect. Benefits the church and other charitable organizations. (847) 824-7408.
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.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church rummage sale: 7-9 p.m. April 17; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 18; 9 a.m.-noon April 19; 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (847) 537-4430.
Olive Tap of Long Grove and the Long Grove Café "The Beaubifuls" team benefit: 5-9 p.m. April 17; Long Grove Café, 235 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Benefits the team's efforts in the 2008 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. $30 per person before Tuesday; $35 at the door. Renee, (847) 612-0027.
March of Dimes Construction and Transportation Awards luncheon: 11:30 a.m. April 18; Cadillac Club, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive. $105. (312) 596-4724.
Barrington United Methodist Women spring and summer clothing resale: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 18; 9 a.m.-noon April 19; Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Donations of clothing will be accepted from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. (847) 836-5540.
Children's Miracle Network fundraiser: 6-9 p.m. April 18; Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins Road, Chicago. Food, 10-minute massage; Zumba dance class; mini-manicure or pedicure, additional a la carte services. $35 per person.
Special Camps for Special Citizens charity ball and silent auction: 6:30 p.m. April 18; Diplomat West Banquet Hall, Elmhurst. $50. Joyce, (630) 530-5573 or Sarah, (630) 263-2885.
Presbyterian Church of Palatine rummage and bake sale: 5-8 p.m. April 18; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 19; Palatine and Rohlwing roads, Palatine. Home-baked goods, clothing, jewelry, household goods, more. Benefits mission projects.
Friends of the Mount Prospect Library used book sale: 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 18 for members only; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 19 and noon-4:30 p.m. April 20 for the general public; 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. (847) 253-5675.
Immanuel United Church of Christ rummage sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18; 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. (630) 837-0190. www.streamwoodiucc.org.
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.
Shelter Inc. 5K/Run Walk 4 Kidz: 8 a.m. April 19; at the Higgins Road entrance to Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, groves 5-16. Registration, $25 per person in advance; $30 day of the run for adults; $15 for 3- to 10-year-olds. www.signmeup.com/59688 before April 18 at 7 p.m.
Mount Prospect Historical Society: Eat at Mrs. P & Me, 100 E. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect on April 19 and 20 and 5 percent of your order will benefit the historical society. Coupon available at www.mtphist.org.
First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines rummage sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 19; 668 Graceland Ave. Proceeds benefit Bessie's Community Table and the FUMC Youth Mission Group. Donations accepted from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Becky, (847) 828-3612.
St. John United Church of Christ spaghetti dinner: 5 and 6:15 p.m. seating April 19; 1475 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. $8, adults; $4, children 10 years and younger. For reservations, (847) 991-5427.
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.
Theatre School at DePaul University's Awards for Excellence in the Arts: 6 p.m. April 22; Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. $500. (312) 553-2000.
Spanish Coalition for Jobs Inc. annual dinner and silent auction: 6 p.m. April 22; Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $300. (773) 247-0707, ext. 235 or www.scj-usa.org.
Schaumburg Coldwell Banker 2008 benefit: 6-9 p.m. April 22; John Barleycorn Restaurant, 1203 American Way, Schaumburg. Live and silent auctions, entertainment, open bar, appetizers. Supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. $20 at the door. Paula, (847) 301-3137.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation benefit racquetball doubles event: April 23; Schaumburg Tennis Plus, Schaumburg. $500 to play with a professional. (800) 234-5396.
Community Presbyterian Church rummage sale: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 24; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 25; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26. (847) 392-3111.
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.
Glenview United Methodist Church rummage and plant sale: 6-8 p.m. April 25, $3 admission fee; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 26, free; 727 Harlem Ave., Glenview. (847) 729-1015.
St. Peter Community Church rummage sale: 5-9 p.m. April 25, admission $3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26, admission free; 2700 Willow Road, Northbrook. (847) 272-2246.
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 April 26; Adventure Stage Chicago, 1012 Noble St., $40. Shannon, (312) 661-1028, ext. 36.
Muddy Paws Pooch & Parent Spa Day: noon-6 p.m. April 26; 20462 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Pooch and parent massages, raffle, refreshments. Benefits The Buddy Foundation, Arlington Heights. For reservations, (847) 540-9451 or e-mail muddy.paws@hotmail.com or kdreli@aol.com.
The parents of Girl Scout Troop 1850 spaghetti dinner and silent auction: 7-9 p.m. April 26; Jane Addams Junior High, 700 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. $10 for adults and children over age 10; $5 for children ages 3-9; free for children under 2. Benefits members of Troop 1850. (847) 843-0575.
High Road Rider's Motorcycle Club Bike Blessing: 9-11 a.m. April 26; Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington. Used men's, woman's and children's shoes in all styles are being collected to fund the "Aid to Orphans" project in conjunction with Stuff for the Poor. Kate, at (630) 697-6526 or redgloveriders@comcast.net.
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.
Center for Enriched Living Chefs' Night & More: 5:30 p.m. April 28; Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. Eighth annual restaurant tasting benefit. $90. (847) 948-7001, ext. 216, or register online at www.CenterForEnrichedLiving.org.
Schaumburg Community Garden Club and Spring Valley Nature Center 2008 Native Plant Sale: Preorders due by April 28. Visit www.schaumburggardenclub.com to view the available plants, grasses, trees and shrubs or call (847) 985-2100 for a catalog. Pickup of orders will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 4 at the Backyards For Nature Fair at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. For information, call (847) 706-6767.
Christ Church spring rummage sale: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 29; 8-11 a.m. April 30; 1492 Henry Ave., Des Plaines. Benefits the church and missions.
Golf classic: Northwest Suburban United Way golf classic: 11 a.m. April 30; Mount Prospect Golf Club, 600 See-Gwun, Mount Prospect.
Baskin Robbins' 31 Cent Scoop Night: 5-10 p.m. April 30; all Baskin Robbins locations. Benefits National Fallen Firefighters Association. www.baskinrobbins.com.
May
Church Women United May Friendship Day: 11 a.m. May 2; Presbyterian Church of Barrington, 6 Brinker Road, Barrington Hills. Includes salad potluck luncheon. (847) 540-5634.
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.
Anti-Cruelty Society's 14th annual Bark in the Park: 9 a.m. May 3; Lincoln Park at Montrose Harbor, Chicago. 5K/ 3.2-mile walk. (312) 329-8726 or www.anticruelty.org.
Jewish Council for Youth Services Centennial Gala: 6:30 p.m. May 3; Hilton Chicago. $400 per person. Proceeds benefit programs and scholarships. (312) 726-8891, ext. 114.
Team Cosmonaut roller skating party fundraiser: 4:30 p.m. May 3; Orbit Roller Rink, 615 Consumers Ave., Palatine. $7; $25 for family of four. Benefits the team's efforts for the 2008 Avon Walk For Breast Cancer. Teamcosmonauts@gmail.com.
Order Sons of Italy in America Leonardo da Vinci Award of Excellence gala: 4:30 p.m. May 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.
Four Seasons Garden Club plant and garden sale: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. May 10; 25849 Crest Hill Drive, Barrington. Plants, containers, garden magazines and other garden-related items. (847) 381-2883.
Men's Club Mother's Day Lox Box fundraiser: May 11; pickup from 8-11 a.m. at Congregation Beth Judea, Long Grove, or local delivery only. $25; single box; $47 double box; $20 ARK box. Call Steve or Jim at (847) 634-0777 for order forms and information.
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 www.clearbrook.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.
New Beginnings Senior Dance fundraiser: 7:30-11 p.m. May 17; St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Bring a snack. (847) 397-9643.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's nationwide fundraising walk: May 18; 12 Chicago area locations including Citizen's Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. Contact Kim at (312) 236-4491 to form a team or to donate.
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.
American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago's annual Lake Tour Bike Trek: June 13-15. Ride to support research. www.laketourbiketrek.org or call (800) LUNGUSA to register.
Des Plaines Community Foundation Day at the Races: Noon June 14; Arlington Park Race Course. $75 includes lunch, racetrack admission, daily race program. Raffles and silent auction. (847) 297-4932.
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
Race as part of the Clearbrook Bank of America Chicago Marathon team: 8 a.m. Oct. 8; Grant Park, Chicago. Register at www.chicagomarathon.com. For questions on how to support Clearbrook and be a runner, call Chrissy at (847) 385-5302 or marathon@clearbrook.org.
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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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.
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.
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 StitchFromHeart@aol.com.