Fundraisers
Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Clearbrook's Wonderland of Lights: Nov. 27 to Jan. 1. Drive through 1.6 miles of animated lights and displays at Arlington Park Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. For more information call (847) 385-5302 or visit clearbrook.org.
And All The Angels Book and Gift Shop holiday sale: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29; 8:30 a.m.-noon Sunday, Nov. 20; noon-9 p.m. Monday Dec. 1-Friday, Dec. 5; and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 6 and 20, St. Michael Episcopal Church, 647 Dundee Ave., Barrington. Holiday decorations and gifts, books, ornaments, wreaths, Advent calendars, more. Benefits women's and children's charities. (847) 382-6435.
Candy cane pins for Autism research: Sold Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28, 29 and 30; ChriskindlMarkt, Arlington Heights and Eastman roads, Arlington Heights. Handcrafted candy cane pins made from recycling old puzzles. Proceeds support Autism Research. Contact jtmdesigns@comcast.net to purchase her pins.
Barrington Lions Club Texas Hold'em tournament: 11 a.m. Saturday Nov. 29, Docks Bar and Grill, 313 E. Liberty St., Wauconda. Preregistration free $100; at the door $125. Lunch buffet, poker tournament, prizes for the final eight players. Call Curt, (847) 381-0954.
St. Anne Sharing Tree: Saturday, Nov. 29-Sunday, Nov. 30, 120 N. Ela Road, Barrington. Select an ornament from the tree, fill the wish inside then return the gift on Saturday, Dec. 13 or Sunday, Dec. 14. Recipients will be the St. Martin de Porres Shelter for Women and Children, St. Columbanus Food Pantry, St. Frances of Rome, and Project Hope. Anne, (847) 754-5742 or Laura, (708) 295-4410.
Barrington Presbyterian Women's Christmas benefit: 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 6 Brinker Road, Barrington Hills. Holiday music from the Barrington High School Madrigals, silent auction, bake sale, luncheon. $30 per person. (847) 381-0975 or pcbarrington.org.
All Creatures Fundraiser: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, All Creatures Animal Hospital, 1210 Rte. 22, Lake Zurich: All Creatures Animal Hospital will sponsor a holiday fundraiser for Canine Cancer Campaign and Fremont Township Food pantry. Bring cats and dogs for a photo with Santa. Admission is a $5 donation at the door or a donation of cat or dog food. For information, call (847) 726-0050.
Gingerbread house workshop: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 6 at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest. Woodlands Academy will host its seventh annual gingerbread house workshop. In addition to receiving the treats to make a gingerbread house, enjoy a visit with Santa. Mrs. Claus promises to take time to read a holiday story. Cost is $55 per gingerbread house. Call (847) 234-4300, ext. 239. Proceeds benefit Woodlands Academy.
Holiday Photo Shoot: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, K-9 Playtime, 403 Washington Blvd., Unit 1, Mundelein. Dog owners can bring their pets to a holiday photo shoot to benefit Midwest Border Collie Rescue. For information, visit mwbcr.org. For information about K-9 Playtime, visit (847) 970-7529 or k-9playtimeinc.com.
Palatine Police & Fire Benevolent Association pancake breakfast: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 7, Palatine Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Tickets at the door, $5; $3 for children. Benefits charitable organizations including other police officers and firefighters in need within the Northwest suburbs. For information, contact Fire Captain Patrick Gratzianna (630) 669-7346.
Fruit sale: Mundelein High School instrumental band program is holding a fruit fundraising sale. An assortment of small and large cases of oranges, grapefruit, tangelos and juice oranges and combination assortments are available. To place an order, contact a band student or call Karen Havlik at (847) 361-2125. Delivery will be between Dec. 12 and 18.
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.