Fundraisers

To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Fundraisers" in the subject line.

Bartlett Parks Foundation's Twilight Golf outing: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Apple Orchard Golf Course, 692 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett. Check-in will be at Schrade Gym. Includes dinner, beverage tickets, golf and goody bag. Proceeds benefit the foundation's scholarship fund. Over age 21 only. $50 per person; $185 per foursome. bartlettparks.org or call (630) 540-4800 to register.

Foundation wine tasting benefit: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Wine Styles, 40 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. The Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation host its second annual DiVine Tasting event. $5. Proceeds, including 10% of any purchases, donated to foundation initiatives for District 54 students. Sophia, (847) 352-0652.

Rummage sale: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Palatine Presbyterian Church, Palatine and Rohlwing roads. Clothing, household items, toys, jewelry, more. Also includes a bake sale. Benefits mission projects.

Chef demonstrations: 7-10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 20, The Chopping Block at the Merchandise Mart Plaza in Chicago, Suite 107. Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and a silent auction, with a Latin flair. $85 per person. Benefits children and adults with disabilities. (847) 385-5005 or e-mail ssturner@clearbrook.org or visit clearbrook.org.

Fall/winter kids resale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Holiday Inn, Route 31 and Three Oaks Road, Crystal Lake. Gently used items including clothing, toys, baby gear and maternity clothes. No strollers in the sale area. Sponsored by Miraculous Multiples Mother of Twins Club. $1 admission.

NAMI walks: 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, Grant Park, Chicago. Greater Chicago affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness third annual three-mile walk. The Barrington area chapter is seeking walkers and monetary donations for its team, MANI-BA. Contact the team captain at bkreski@hotmail.com.

Congregation Beth Judea Shop and Share: Monday, Sept. 22, Tuesday, Sept. 23 and Wednesday, Sept. 24; Jewel-Osco stores. Present a Shop & Share identification slip at the time of purchase, Jewel-Osco will donate 5 percent of all purchases (including groceries, pharmacy, photo and liquor purchases), less tax, to the Congregation Beth Judea General Fund. Identification slips are available at Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Call (847) 634-0777.

Gold Coast Fashion Award Show: Sept. 24, Chicago Hilton and Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $150. Benefits the Children's Service Board of Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago. (773) 880-8106.

DreamHome preview gala: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 24, North Lobby of The Merchandise Mart, Chicago. $150. Benefits the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation. (773) 702-6566.

Bartlett Elementary School Walk-a-thon: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, Bartlett Elementary School, 111 North Ave., Bartlett. Student will walk 10 laps around the school, music, clowns, snow cones, visit from McGruff, more. Benefits school projects and enhancements. Cathy, (630) 372-2025.

South Barrington Foundation bulb sale: 9 a.m.-noon pickup Saturday, Oct. 4, South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Orders due before Friday, Sept. 26. Pick up order form at the South Barrington Park District, the South Barrington Club, or the South Barrington village hall. or order online at sbpd.net. for information, e-mail Paula at treblig12@aol.com.

Midtown 5K run/walk: Saturday, Sept. 27, Midtown Athletic Club, 1760 N. Hicks Road, Palatine. Benefits Bears Cares. $25 adults; $15 per child, ages 14 and under. Register at www.signmeup.com/59595.

Races for literacy: 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, Dirksen School, 116 W. Beech Drive, Schaumburg. School District 54 and Campanelli YMCA host a day of races to support literacy in School District 54. Includes 100-yard dash at 8 a.m. for first grade and younger; a 400-yard dash for sixth grade and younger; 5K race at 8:30- a.m.; and a family fun walk at 8:45 a.m. Awards presented, preregistration required. visit www.sd54.org/SD54/runtoread. or call Terri at (847) 357-5028.

Prairie Center for the Arts Celebration 2008: 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Musical artists on four stages, gourmet specialties, cash bar, silent auction, caricature artists. $50; $55 at the door. Order tickets online at prairiecenter.org or call (847) 895-3600.

Four Paws calendars: Four Paws Animal Foundation is now selling 2009 calendars for $12.50, which depict some of the organization's rescues as well as family pets as a fundraiser to help support their adoption and rescue efforts. Order forms for the calendars can be obtained at Banbury Fair and Heartland Animal Hospital, both in Bartlett; Hanover Park Animal Care Center; and Health Emporium in Streamwood. Forms can also be downloaded from fourpawsfoundation.petfinder.com.