Fundraisers
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Oct. 8
Chicago Marathon team: 8 a.m. Oct. 8, Grant Park, Chicago. Race as part of the Clearbrook Bank of America Chicago Marathon team. For registration, got to www.chicagomarathon.com. For more information, call Chrissy at (847) 385-5302 or marathon@clearbrook.org.
Oct. 9
Jewelry sale: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 at 133 W. Lincoln Ave., Libertyville. The Libertyville High School Poms Squads are sponsoring the fundraiser jewelry sale featuring original designs by Kathy Horton and Marlene Regan. Hand-painted glassware by Angie Campe also will be featured.
Oct. 11
Used Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Cook Library Storage Facility at 204/206 Terrace Drive, Mundelein. Cook Library is downsizing its storage facility and needs to empty out the Friends of Library's used books. Patrons will be able to buy all the books they can fit into a level brown grocery bag for $5. For directions, visit friendsofcook.org or call (847) 362-2330.
Oct. 13
Spaghetti fundraiser: 5-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, Mineola Restaurant -Lounge, 91 North Cora, Fox Lake. Spaghetti Dinner with cash bar; $50 per person, sponsorships available. For details, call Ant Simonian, at (847) 680-6680.
Oct. 19
Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk: 12:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 909 E. Main St., at Eastern Avenue in Barrington. Signifying Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty, the CROP Hunger Walk raises funds for people in need in our communities and around the world. Call Barbara Schwartz at (847) 487-2513.
Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Grayslake Fire Station, 160 Hawley St., Grayslake. The Exchange Club of Grayslake's Annual Pancake Breakfast. All-you-can-eat for $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children ages 4-12, $3; under 3 eat free. Time Out Teddy will make an appearance, and there will be raffles. For information, call Stephany, at (847) 687-1956.
Oct. 24
End Polio Now: Friday, Oct. 24, at various corners throughout the Lake Zurich area. Members of the Rotary Club of Lake Zurich will participate in the US $100 Million Challenge to End Polio Now by collecting donations. Every $1 donation allows two children to be vaccinated against polio. For information, contact: Ron Roberti, at (847) 651-0656 or ron@movingonwithron.com.
Nov. 8
Grant gala: 6 p.m. Nov. 8 at Maravela's Banquet Hall in Fox Lake. Grant High School is hosting its 14th annual gala dinner dance gala, which helps raise funds to assist financially needy students, enhance classroom technology and provide scholarships for academically talented students. The event includes a live and silent auction and musical entertainment. Call Jeannette Campbell at (847) 497-3749 or Trudy Hellios at (847) 587-2561, ext. 294 for information.
Condell Medical Center Gala: 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Nov. 8, Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling. "The Best Is Yet to Come" 17th Annual Benefit Gala. Tickets are $250. Dinner, dancing, silent auction, raffle. Music by Derrick Stout Orchestra. All proceeds to benefit Information Technology at Condell. For information, call (847) 990-5615.
Super Jake Heroes Bash: 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 8, Hilton Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave. The fourth annual Super Jake and Friends Heroes Bash will benefit the Super Jake Foundation in honor of Jake Widman, who died in 2005 after his battle with neuroblastoma, a form of pediatric cancer. His family formed the nonprofit organization to fund and find a cure. Guests are invited to wear their favorite superhero costume in honor of Jake at this event. Visit the Web site superjakefoundation.com for information.
Nov. 14
Holiday marketplace: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Isaac Fox Elementary School, 395 W. Cuba Road, Lake Zurich. Isaac Fox Elementary School PTO's second annual "Holiday Marketplace." The event supports the school PTO. For information, call Risa Levitan, at (847) 726-7860 or send e-mail to risalevitan@sbcglobal.net.
Nov. 15
Awards gala: PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation 2008 Awards Gala: Nov. 15. University Club of Chicago.
Nov. 22
Clearbrook's Wonderland Of Lights: Drive through 1.6 miles of animated lights and displays at Arlington Park Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Open from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, the light show Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. For more information call (847) 385-5302 or visit clearbrook.org.
Ongoing
Entertainment books: The Mundelein Community Women's Club is selling the 2009 Entertainment books. Two for the price of one coupons are offered at local restaurants, Marriott Theatre, Ravinia and discounts at Dominick's, car washes, cleaners and sporting events. Proceeds will be used to fund two $1500 scholarships for area high school students and local charities. Call Janet at (847) 949-1736 or Roseanne at (847) 566-1347 for information.