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Make a Difference

Posted October 06, 2008 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

Submit fundraising events and volunteer opportunities at least two weeks in advance by e-mail to dupageneighbor@dailyherald.com, or by fax, (630) 955-0895.

Through Nov. 3

• Order tickets by Monday, Nov. 3, for HOPE Fair Housing Center's 40th anniversary benefit dinner Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Hyatt Lisle, 1400 Corporetum Drive. The keynote speaker will be Shanna L. Smith, president and CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance. Tickets cost $60. HOPE Fair Housing Center is a not-for-profit organization serving residents of DuPage, Kane, McHenry and west and northwest Cook Counties who experience housing discrimination. For details, call (630) 690-6500, ext. 3.

Oct. 7

• Register by Tuesday, Oct. 7, for the first Butterfield Park District Foundation golf outing on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Western Acres Golf Course, 2400 W. Butterfield Road, Lombard. The cost is $50 per golfer, $175 per foursome. Proceeds will benefit current and future park district projects. For details, call Michael Hixenbaugh at (630) 858-2229, ext. 12.

Oct. 8

• Shop for a Cause will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the home of Laura Barto, 1230 Midwest Lane, Wheaton. Home party representatives from Creative Memories, Discovery Toys, Longaberger, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, PartyLite, Silpada Designs and Stampin' Up will be selling products to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For details, call Laura Barto at (630) 682-9588 or visit studiostampers.com.

• Festival of Flavor, an event to benefit Adventist GlenOaks Hospital, will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Medinah Shrine Center, 550 Shriners Drive, Addison. The event will include a variety of food prepared by local restaurants. Tickets cost $50; proceeds will help purchase a new Zeiss microscope for the hospital's surgical services department. Tickets for a cash raffle will be sold for $5 each or five for $20. For details, call (630) 539-1510.

Oct. 10

• Catholic Charities will present "Playing for Miracles," a dueling pianos concert, on Friday, Oct. 10, at Ashton Place, 341 W. 75th St., Willowbrook. The event also will include an open bar, gourmet dining stations, live and silent auctions and more. Tickets cost $75. Proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities' children's programs. For reservations, call (815) 724-1140.

Oct. 10-11

• The Lombard Historical Society is seeking volunteers for its annual Tag Days fundraiser Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 11. Participants will spend one or two hours at various locations collecting money to support museum programs. Volunteers may wear historic costumes. For details, call (630) 629-1885.

Oct. 11

• The Roselle Police Department's second annual Badge and Nozzle 16-inch softball tournament begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. The double-elimination tournament will include trophies for first, second and third place teams. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois. For details, call Officer Heidi Onion at (630) 671-4074.

Oct. 12

• In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Salon 21 will hold a fall wig and extension show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at the salon, 32 Danada Square West, Wheaton. The event will include a display of wigs, hair extensions, chemotherapy scarves and hats, as well as raffles and giveaways. A portion of that day's sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Admission is free. For details, call (630) 668-1118.

Oct. 15

• Metropolitan Family Services will hold volunteer training for its Senior In-Home Respite program from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 19, at the organization's office, 222 E. Willow Ave., Wheaton. Volunteers work about three hours per week in a family's home to help with elder care. For details or to register, call Jody Kanikula at (630) 784-4875.

Oct. 16

• The Villagers of Bloomingdale will hold its annual holiday auction fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Bloomingdale Golf Club, 181 Bloomingdale Road. Items up for bid include collectibles, home accessories, handmade holiday crafts, gift certificates and more. Proceeds will benefit local charities, including Family Shelter Services, Humanitarian Service Project, Volunteer Council of Bloomingdale Township and VFW Post 7539. Admission is free. For details, call Maureen at (630) 351-3345 or Joan, (630) 529-9774.

Oct. 17

• The Glendale Heights Junior Woman's Club will hold its 25th annual Fall Auction Extravaganza at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Glendale Lakes Golf Club, 1550 President St. The event includes dinner with a cash bar, a live auction and raffles. Tickets cost $25; proceeds benefit local charities. For details, call Becki Tybor at (630) 790-3363 or Judy Markowski, (630) 391-1153.

Ongoing

• The Hinsdale Humane Society is in need of foster care volunteers. Participants will provide temporary homes for pets in need of extra care and attention until they are adopted. Volunteers must attend an orientation and training program. Equipment and food also are provided. For details, call (630) 323-5630 or visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.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.