Fundraisers

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Bartlett Elementary School Walk-a-thon: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 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 www.sbpd.net. for information, e-mail Paula at treblig12@aol.com.

Komen Chicago Race for the Cure: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Grant Park, downtown Chicago. 5K Run/Walk, and a one mile Fun Run. Benefits the fight against breast cancer through research grants, meritorious awards and educational, scientific and community outreach programs. Register at www.komenchicago.org.

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.

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 Lou Malnati's Pizzeria at 85 S. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Annual Fundraiser and All You Can Eat Pizza. Raffle ticket and door prizes. For dinner or raffle tickets, call (847) 899-0195. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Paddock School dinner and auction: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, Trackside at Arlington Park, 2000 Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Live auction, raffle, dinner. $40 per person, casual dress. (847) 963-5800.

Out of the Darkness Community Walk: 10 a.m. registration Saturday, Oct. 4, Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention host walk to prevent suicide and to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. For information, (847) 695-6799 or e-mail cmitchell@afsp.org.

Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk: Saturday, Oct. 4, Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Join with Prairieview at The Garlands and the Barrington Area Council on Aging at the Lake County Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk, a 5K (3.2 miles) walk. Contact team captain Amy at (847) 852-3500.

Pancake breakfast: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 4, Barrington High School cafeteria, 616 W. Main St., Barrington. The Barrington Broncos Quarteback Club host this 37th annual Andy Anderson Homecoming Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. $5 adults; $3 students; free for children under age 12 and uniformed Barrington Youth Football players and cheerleaders; and uniformed high school players, cheerleaders and coaches.

Clearbrook World Series of Poker tournament: 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Clearbook's Getz building, 746 S. Vermont St., Palatine. WOrld Series of Poker Texas Hold 'em satellite tournament. First place winner received a $10,000 prepaid seat at the 2009 World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas. Buy-in $250 per player and preregistration is required. Only 200 seats available. Call (847) 385-5013 or bobrien@clearbrook.org.

Four Paws Animal Foundation: registration from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Hoosier Grove Park, Irving Par Road, east of Route 59. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Family pet contest and bake sale held in conjunction with Streamwood Park District's Pumpkin Fest. For category information or to donate baked goods, call (630) 289-0478.

Yard sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, St. Columba Episcopal Church, 1800 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park. Benefits Hanover Township Food Pantry. Norma, (630) 497-3049.