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News of the week

Pet contest and bake sale: Four Paws Animal Foundation will hold a pet contest and bake sale fundraiser May 18. Donations of bake sale items are needed to be sold at the event. Items can be dropped off at 10 a.m. the day of the event at the Hanover Park Animal Care Center, 1920 Ontarioville Road. For information and more drop-off dates and locations, call the foundation at (630) 289-0478.

Les Turner ALS Foundation 12th annual drive: May 9 and 10; local stores and street corners in Elk Grove Village. Volunteers are needed to collect donations. Contact Marian, (847) 437-9882.

April

Fenwick High School Mothers' Club spring luncheon and fashion show: 10:30 a.m. Thursday; 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. Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 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. Thursday and Friday; 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. Thursday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; 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. Thursday; Long Grove Café, 235 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Benefits the team's efforts in the 2008 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. $35 at the door. Renee, (847) 612-0027.

March of Dimes Construction and Transportation Awards luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Friday; 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. Friday; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. (847) 836-5540.

Children's Miracle Network fundraiser: 6-9 p.m. Friday; 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. Friday; 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. Friday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; 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. Friday, members only; general public, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday; 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. (847) 253-5675.

Immanuel United Church of Christ rummage sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. (630) 837-0190. www.streamwoodiucc.org.

Des Plaines Lions Club Antiques Appraisal Show: 1-3 p.m. Saturday; 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. Saturday; at the Higgins Road entrance to Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, groves 5-16. Registration, $30 day of the run for adults, $15 for 3- to 10-year-olds. www.signmeup.com/59688 before Friday at 7 p.m.

Mount Prospect Historical Society: Eat at Mrs. P & Me, 100 E. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect, Saturday and Sunday 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. Saturday; 668 Graceland Ave. Proceeds benefit Bessie's Community Table and the FUMC Youth Mission Group. Becky, (847) 828-3612.

St. John United Church of Christ spaghetti dinner: 5 and 6:15 p.m. seating Saturday; 1475 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. $8, adults; $4, children 10 years and younger. For reservations, (847) 991-5427.

Church of the Cross rummage sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 475 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-1199.

Eastview Faculty Outreach Committee self-defense fundraiser: 1-3 p.m. Saturday; Eastview Middle School gym, 321 N. Oak Ave., Bartlett. $20. (630) 213-5550, ext. 5554.

My Joyful Heart wine social: 6-9 p.m. Saturday; William Alexander Wine studio and Antiques, 900 S. State St., Lockport. (815) 834-9463. $30. www.myjoyfulheart.org.

Immanuel Lutheran Church rummage sale: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 19; Wood and Bothwell streets, Palatine. Benefits the Good Samaritan Ministries of the church.

Tuscan Market and Wine Shop Spring Fling Wine and Food Tasting: noon-4 p.m. Saturday; 141 W. Wing St., Arlington Heights. $15 per person. Benefits the GCN Foundation.

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

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

Embers third annual Extravaganza: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday; Allgauer's, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Benefits the Embers scholarship fund. For tickets, (847) 518-1185.

Maine West Dollars for Scholars Eat Around Town fundraiser: During business hours Monday-Thursday; Giuseppe's La Cantina Ristorante, 1062 Lee St., Des Plaines. Eat at Giuseppe's and 20 percent will be donated to Dollars for Scholars. Dine in or carry out. (847) 824-4230.

Theatre School at DePaul University's Awards for Excellence in the Arts: 6 p.m. Tuesday; Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. $500. (312) 553-2000.

Spanish Coalition for Jobs Inc. annual dinner and silent auction: 6 p.m. Tuesday; 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. Tuesday; 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.

St. Thomas Becket Women's Guild dinner and fashion show: 6 p.m. April 24; Bristol Court Banquets, 828 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. $35. Aggie, (847) 299-6571.

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.

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.

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.

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, women'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.

"Shop for a Cure" grand bazaar open house: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26; St. John Lutheran Church, 1800 S Rodenburg Road, Schaumburg. Variety of home shopping vendors, raffle, lunch. Benefits the American Cancer Society.

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.

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.

Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation restaurant event: 5-8 p.m. April 29; Barleycorn restaurant, 1100 American Lane, Schaumburg. $25, includes appetizers, two beverages. Benefits the foundation's initiatives. (847) 352-0651.

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.

St. Paul United Church of Christ Book Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2, 3, 9 and 10; 10:30 a.m.-noon May 4 and 11; 401 E. Main St., Barrington. Benefits the church library. (847) 381-0460.

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.

Team Cosmonaut roller skating party fundraiser: 4:30 p.m. May 3; Orbit Roller Rink, 615 Consumers Ave., Palatine. $7, or $25 for family of four. Benefits the team's efforts for the 2008 Avon Walk For Breast Cancer. Teamcosmonauts@gmail.com.

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, organizations, 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.

Wheeling Garden Club plant sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17; Wheeling Village Hall, 255 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Annuals, hanging baskets, perennials, herbs and vegetable plants. For information or to place an order, call Helen at (847) 537-9279.

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.

Wheeling Democrats Patrick Botterman Memorial fundraiser: May 18; Chevy Chase Golf Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Guest speaker Missouri State Senator Jeff Smith. (847) 253-9032.

St. Joseph's Auxiliary spring luncheon: 12:30 p.m. May 20; Wellington of Arlington, 2121 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. $25. Benefits the Little Sisters of the Poor and their ministry to the elderly poor. To reserve tickets and menu choices, call (847) 358-5700.

June

Nicasa's charity golf invitational: 11:45 a.m. June 9; Hawthorn Woods Country Club, 1 Tournament Drive, Hawthorn Woods. $1,700 per foursome. Christel, (847) 201-7072.

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.

Wheeling Garden Club Garden Walk: 1-4 p.m. June 22; Wheeling area. Six unique area gardens, refreshments, door prizes. $5. For information or if you have a show garden and would like to participate, call Jan, (847) 541-0892.

Bulletin board

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 StitchFrom Heart@aol.com.