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. 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.

Dec. 13

Mitten Tree: Through Dec. 13, South Barrington Park District Community Center lobby, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Bring new mittens for placement on the tree for needy children. (847) 381-7515.

Dec. 20

And All The Angels Book and Gift Shop holiday sale: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 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.

Through Dec. 20

Palatine Jaycees Christmas tree sale: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 20, Palatine Park District Aquatic Center parking lot, on Palatine Road just west of Northwest Highway behind Walgreens. The lot will also be open from 6-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15; Tuesday, Dec. 16 and Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Through Dec. 21

St Andrew's Christmas tree Sale: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 21, St Andrew's Lutheran Church, 10 S. Lake St., Mundelein. St Andrew's Christmas tree and Holiday Green Sales to support Boy Scout Troop 198, Cub Scout Pack 98 and the St. Andrew's Young Group. Santa will be on hand from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. For information, call (847) 566-8081.

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.

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.

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.