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.

Dec. 4

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.

Clearbrook Evening of Shopping: 5:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, Crate & Barrel store, Deer Park Town Center mall, Deer Park. Crate & Barrel will donate 10 percent of the evening's sales to Clearbrook. While shopping, guests will be treated to wine and appetizers. Attendees can also choose to give a gift for use in one of Clearbrook's group homes. To register, send a $35 donation to Clearbrook and receive a $25 Crate & Barrel Shop Card. Those unable to attend may shop with their cards on another day. Register at clearbrook.org, or call (847) 385-5302 or e-mail craddi@clearbrook.org.

Dec. 5

And All The Angels Book and Gift Shop holiday sale: Noon-9 p.m. through 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.

Dec. 6

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.

Pet pictures: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Pets General Store, 432 Peterson Road, Country Court Shopping Center, Libertyville. Pets can have pictures taken with "Santa Paws" and his elf Ziggy for a $10 donation, which will go to benefit the medical fund for Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue. No appointments needed. For information, call Our House of Hope, at (773) 552-4673, e-mail ourhouseofhope@yahoo.com, or visit ourhouseofhoperescue.net.

Dec. 7

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.

Donate to the Children's Christmas Party: Event takes place Sunday, Dec. 7, at Camp Duncan YMCA in Ingleside. The Fox Lake-Round Lake Rotary Club will host their annual George Watson Memorial Children's Christmas Party. More than 400 needy children will be treated to lunch with Santa and warm gloves, hats, boots and underwear plus toys, and a candy buffet. Donations are accepted; 100 percent of all donations go directly to the goods purchased for the children. Make checks payable to "Fox Lake-Round Lake Rotary Club" at PO Box 363, Fox Lake, Illinois 60020. For information, call club President Kay Starostovic, at (847) 740-2233.

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.

Dec. 10

Sinatra and Pasta Night: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, Durty Nellie's band room, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Fundraiser and food drive to benefit Journeys from PADS to HOPE. $10, includes pasta dinner buffet, raffle, and a tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes by performer Sam Magdal. (847) 217-1845.

Dec. 11

Holiday house walk: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. The Riverside Foundation Auxiliary will host its annual holiday house walk, "Take a Walk Down Candy Cane Lane." Following the tour of four area homes, attendees are invited to gather at the Lincolnshire Swim Club for dessert and beverages, a holiday boutique and a raffle. New this year is a holiday giving tree, which features ornaments made by Riverside residents and provides an opportunity for attendees to make additional donations. Tickets cost $35. Raffle tickets are $2 each. Advance reservations are required. To reserve tickets mail a $35 check, payable to Riverside Foundation Auxiliary, to Peggy Gaier, 304 Whitmore Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045. For information, call Gaier at (847) 295-0221.

Ongoing

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 avialable. To place an order, contact a band student or call Karen Havlik at (847) 361-2125. Delivery will be between Dec. 12 and 18.

Clearbrook's Wonderland of Lights: Through 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.

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.