Fundraisers
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Battle of the District 15 Bands: District 15 Educational Foundation is hosting a Battle of the District 15 bands event from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 8 at Durty Nellie's in Palatine. Bands are being sought to compete. Band members must be 21 or older, a parent of a District 15 student or alumni of a District 15 school. Prizes will be awarded to the top two bands. There are a limited number of slots available, and any type of music is welcome. To sign up for this plug and play event, call (847) 963-3160.
Pumpkin Patch: Sept. 27 through Oct. 31; Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 1400 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Sales benefit the Navajo Indian reservation in New Mexico where the pumpkins are grown. (847) 439-0668
Oct. 17
Best Pizza in Schaumburg contest: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Frost Junior High School, 320 Wise Road, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Jaycees host this blind taste testing to determine the best pizza in Schaumburg. Public invited. Admission $6, adults; $4 for children 12 and under. Bring two nonperishable food items for the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry and receive $1 off the admission price. Proceeds will benefit WINGS of Schaumburg and the Autism Society of America. For information, call (847) 879-1193, ext. 2 or visit schaumburgjaycees.org.
Northwest Community Hospital Luncheon/fashion show: 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17; Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows. Includes reception, holiday boutique, silent auction & raffle drawing. Designer fashions by ZZAZZ Productions. Tickets are $75 each. Proceeds benefit children with cancer by funding the renovation of a pediatric ambulatory infusion room at the hospital. Reservations required: Call (847) 618-4260
United Methodist Women rummage sale: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday Oct. 17; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 18, Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Proceeds benefit charitable endeavors worldwide.
Barrington United Methodist Women rummage sale: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 17; and 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 18, Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Donations will be accepted from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 12; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14; and 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 15. Volunteers are also need to help unpack, sort and distribute merchandise. For information, (847) 836-5540 or barringtonumc.com.
BACOA annual wine tasting: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 17, La Strada Ristorante, 2380 Lakewood Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Barrington Area Council on Aging hosts "Aged to Perfection: A Celebration of Life & Wine." Sample from a selection of over 50 kinds of wines, buffet supper, live and silent auctions. $95 per person includes valet parking. For tickets and information, (847) 381-5030 or bacoa.org.
Jaycees Best Pizza in Schaumburg contest: 6:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 17, Frost Junior High School, 320 Wise Road, Schaumburg. Blind taste testing. Open to the public, all welcome. $6 adults; $4 for children 12 and under. Bring two nonperishable food items to donate to the Schaumburg Food Pantry and received $1 off admission. Benefits WINGS of Schaumburg and the Autism Society of America. (847) 879-1193 ext. 2. or schaumburgjaycees.org.
Get Smart at Pleasant Hill fundraiser: Friday, Oct. 17, Durty Nellie's, Palatine. Live music, raffles, auction. Funds raised will provide interactive white boards and supporting technology for all classrooms at Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Palatine. $25 in advance; $30 at the door.
Oct. 18
Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble benefit: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Sanfilippo estate, Gala dinner to support the BYDE production of "The Nutcracker." $150. Reservation deadline, Oct. 10. For tickets or information, call (847) 382-6333 or BYDE.org.
Walk4Hearing: 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18; Lincoln Park, Chicago. A portion of the money raised goes to Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School in Wheeling, which serves the needs of deaf/hard of hearing children in a mainstream academic environment. For details, e-mail liz.hupp@agbms.org.
Oct. 19
Resources Fall Friendship luncheon benefit: 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Kildeer. Resources for Community Living hosts its ninth annual luncheon benefit. $50 per person includes lunch, program, raffles, more. Call Geanie, (847) 202-8321.
Dick Herron Memorial Bike and Walk: 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 19; Lincoln Park at the North Ave. pedestrian bridge, Chicago. Honors bicyclists and pedestrians killed in traffic. Benefits Herron-Chicagoland Bicycle Federation scholarships. To donate, call (312) 427-3325, ext. 237 or e-mail arline@biketraffic.org.
Prostate Cancer Run, Walk 'N Roll: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, LaSalle and Stockton in Chicago's Lincoln Park. Preregistration for the 5K run or 3K walk is $25 per adult; $15 per child. Day of registration, $35 per adult; $20 per child. Benefits prostate cancer programs and services. (847) 241-5972 or chicgoprostatewalk.org.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk: 8 a.m. registration Sunday, Oct. 19, Busse Woods, Arlington Heights Road at Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village.
Buddy Foundation's Chili October Fest: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Alumni Club, 871 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg. Indulge in the area's best chili while enjoying the Bears game. $20 benefit The Buddy Foundation, a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter and rescue organization in Arlington Heights. Attendees must be 21 and over. (847) 397-3100 or alumniclubchicago.com.
Oct. 21
Wine tasting fundraiser: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, Fresh Market, 20771 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Hosted by the Hawthorn Woods Women's Club and the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce. Benefits women and children's shelters in Lake County. $25. Chamber office, (847) 438-557 or Bev, (847) 726-8138.
Buona Benefit Night: 3 p.m.-closing, Tuesday, Oct. 21; Buona Beef, 1170 N. Arlington Heights Road, Itasca. Fifteen to 20 percent of all sales go to the Kenneth Young Center. Present coupons at time of purchase. For coupons, call Kenneth Young Center at (847) 524-8800
Oct. 24
Five-Alarm Chili Cook-Off: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Hoffman Estates Jaycees hold chili cook-off event to determine which branch of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department makes the best chili. For a $3 donation residents will be able to judge. Proceeds will benefit the fire department for community training programs. For information, call (847) 385-8265.
Pink Out Football Game: 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Fremd High School, Palatine. The United Club of Fremd and Fremd High School football players along with the American Cancer Society will dedicate the football game to help raise funds and awareness for cancer. Raffle, education table, dine and share days. Wear pink or yellow.
Oct. 25
District 214 Foundation Fall Bowling Extravaganza: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Arlington Lanes, 3435 N. Kennicott Ave., Arlington Heights. $40 per person includes three games of candlelight bowling, shoe rental and an Italian buffet dinner. Wear a creative, funny or scary Halloween mask and win prizes. Sponsorships available. For reservations, visit ce214.org or call (847) 718-7708.
NW Suburban NOW reception: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25; Sweet Dreams Organic Bakery & Café, 1107 Waukegan Road, Glenview. Costumes are highly suggested, but not required. Raffle with gifts donated by local area businesses, including massage, jewelry, artwork, and something special from Early 2 Bed. Family friendly. With light refreshments. Cost: $30 donation; a $50 donation covers admission plus a one-year membership to NW Suburban NOW. For more information and to RSVP, visit nwsubnow.org.
Animal House Shelter Woof O Ween benefit: Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Cody :& Carl's Blvd., 756 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Costume contest, prizes. Registration in the contest requires a donation to Aminal House Shelter. Judging at 1 p.m. fundraising@animalhouseshelter.com.
Oct. 30
Mayor's prayer breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Oct. 30, Manzo's Banquets, 783 Lee St., Des Plaines. Theme is Diversity. Benefits the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Burn Camp. Cost is $25. Call (847) 391-5301.
Sister Cities wine tasting: 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30; Vino100 wine shop, 110 S. Emerson Street, Mount Prospect. Light appetizers and featuring American and Australian wines. The cost is $10, and all proceeds go to Community activities and programs sponsored by the Sister Cities Commission. Call (847) 392-6000.
Oct. 31
Palatine Women's Club luncheon/auction: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nor. 8, The Cotillion, 360 Creekside Drive, Palatine. Luncheon, bake sale, raffles, mystery bags, and auction. $32 before Oct. 31. No credit cards. Benefits local charities. (847) 358-1147.
Nov. 1
Young ProfessionALS boat cruise: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Navy Pier. Skyline Boat cruise to benefit Les Turner ALS Foundation. $65-$80. lesturnerals.org or (847) 679-3311.
Masquerade ball: Saturday, Nov. 1, Pinstripes, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Drinks, dinner, music, dancing, silent auction to benefit the Youth Center at Northwest Community Hospital. (847) 222-9070.
Celestial Ball: Nov. 1, Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. Women's Board of the Adler Planetarium hosts its sixth annual ball. Black tie. $500. (312) 553-2000.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's 65 Roses gala: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Arlington Park Racetrack, Arlington Heights. Buffet, martini bar, dancing, live entertainment. For tickets or sponsorship information, (312) 236-4491 ext. 101.
Nov. 2
Northwest Cultural Council 20th anniversary celebration: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Inverness Golf Club, Inverness. Buffet brunch. poetry reading, hand-on art projects, music, more. $75. (847) 991-7966.
Hadassah Mah-jongg tournament: 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 2; Michael's Chicago Style Red Hots, 340 West Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Sponsored by Henrietta Szold Group of Hadassah North Shore. Cost: $30. Benefits Stem Cell Research at Hadassah Hospital. Call (847) 433-6350 or Email: northshore@hadassah.org
Nov. 4
Women's Club of Inverness holiday luncheon/fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4, Concord Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Boutique, bake sale, ornament sale, silent auction, raffle baskets, luncheon. Free admission to the fair; luncheon $40. Luncheon reservations required, call Karen, (847) 397-8955.
Little City's 47th annual award dinner: Nov. 14, The Fairmont Chicago hotel, Chicago. For tickets, (847) 221-7892.
Nov. 7
Journeys from PADS to HOPE auction: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, The Stonegate, Hoffman Estates. Sample gourmet food and bid on an array of auction items. $75; $85 at the door. To donate auction items or service, purchase an ad in the program book, become an event sponsor or order tickets, call (847) 963-9163, ext. 23.
Nov. 8
Battle of the District 15 Bands: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 8, Durty Nellie's, Palatine. Bands competing are: 9 D Rox; Buff Colored Inserts: Cover Story; The Cowbirds; Everelle; 'Stache!; and Swing Sets. Prizes awarded to the two top bands. $20 over 21; $10 under 21. Benefits the District 15 Educational Foundation. For reservations, call (847) 963-3160.
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.
Nov. 12
House of Hope Resale Shop holiday open house: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 200 N. Hough St., Barrington. Large selection of new and vintage furniture and holiday treasures, clothing, home accents and collectibles, pre-lit holiday trees, more. Benefits Project Hope, a ministry of the St. Anne's Community. (847) 381-5721.
Nov. 14
Journey from PADS to HOPE golf-a-thon: 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14 to Saturday, Nov. 15, Golf Nation, Palatine. Virtual 24-hour golf. $25 includes six holes of virtual golf and free T-shirt and snacks. All ages/skill levels welcome. Benefits the homeless and at risk. Reservations required. padstohope.org or call (847) 963-9163, ext. 23.
Nov. 15
MS Cocktailin for the Cause benefit: 7:30-11:30 p.m. Hard Rock Hotel, Fender ballroom, Chicago. $100; $125 after Nov. 7. msillinois.org. (800) 344-4867.
Awards gala: Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation 2008 Awards Gala: Nov. 15. University Club of Chicago. $125. (312) 357-6432.
Hawthorn Woods Women's Club charity casino night: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Royal Melbourne Country Club, Long Grove. Las Vegas style gambling, Texas Hold'em tournaments, silent auction, raffle, buffet. $65 before Nov. 1; $75 after. $50 additional for Texas Hold'em entry. hwwc.info.
Nov. 19
Rockin' for a Cure: 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Durty Nellie's Pub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Dads' Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation hosts. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. (847) 424-0600 or leukemia-research.org/events.
Nov. 21
Fremd Booster dinner dance: Friday, Nov. 21, Meadows Club, Rolling Meadows. Dinner dance, raffle and auction. Program ads available, call Karen, (847) 358-3146. To donate auction items, call Melodie, (847) 991-8836. Tickets $175 per couple. For information or tickets, call Chuck, (224) 688-2585. E-mail FremdDinnerDance08@comcast.net
Shelter Inc. charity ball: 6 p.m. Nov. 21, Hyatt Regency Woodfield. Dinner, auctions, raffles. $250, black-tie. Benefits the nonprofit accredited child welfare agency. (847) 590-6188, ext. 21 or shelter-inc.org.
Nov. 22
Kenneth Young Center's 20th annual fashion show and luncheon: 11 a.m. Nov. 22, Belvedere Banquets, 1170 W. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village. $45. Cheri, (847) 524-8800. Ext. 141 or cheris@kennethyoung.org.
Nov. 27
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
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.
Entertainment Books: Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea is selling the 2009 Edition Entertainment Coupon Book. The cost for the Chicago North/Northwest Book is $20. Available at the synagogue office, the Sisterhood Gift shop at the synagogue on Sundays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. or order them at entertainment.com/email (Account #10520). Call (847) 634-0777.
Sheila Ray Adult Center recipe book: Hometown Favorites Recipe Book has 120 pages containing 300 recipes. Cost is $10 and proceeds go to the Sheila Ray Adult Center to enhance their programs. The The recipe book can be purchased at three Elk Grove Park District locations, the Pavilion, the Hattendorf Center and Rainbow Falls Community Center. Included with the 300 recipes is a history of the Park District Senior Center. There are recipes for appetizers, beverages, soups, salads, vegetables, main dishes, breads, rolls, desserts, cookies and candy and even Playdoh. Call (847) 364-7224.