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.
Jan. 28
Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea: 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28; Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Keruv consultant, Mark Travis, will discuss "Welcoming Families of Intermarriage." (847) 634-0777.
Jan. 30
Palatine VIP Booster Club dinner auction: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, Cotillion Banquets, 360 Creekside Drive, Palatine. Dinner, cash bar, door prizes, raffles, live and silent auctions. $50, before Jan. 30. phs.d211.org or (847) 755-1600.
Bear Necessities Auxiliary Board Signature Event: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, Bentley Gold Coast, 834 N. Rush St., Chicago. Appetizers, silent auction. $50 in advance; $60 at the door. (312) 214-1200.
Jan. 31
Black Creativity black-tie gala: Saturday, Jan. 31, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. This year's exhibit is Green Revolution; an interactive experience that explores the contributions of African Americans to ecology, conservationism and other environmental issues, runs from Jan. 15-March 1.
Sonshine Preschool spaghetti dinner/play: Saturday, Jan. 31, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. Before play dinner seating is 4:30-5:30 p.m.; the play, "On top of Spaghetti" begins at 5:45 p.m.; after play dinner seating is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets: $7 adults; $4 for teens; $2 for children. (847) 520-1611 or (847) 537-4430.
Feb. 1
Valentine's dinner dance: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Makray Country Club of Barrington. Hosted by Barrington United Methodist Church. $85 per couple, includes, D.J., dinner, dessert. Reservations before Saturday, Feb. 1. Elaine, (847) 921-5356 or the church, (847) 836-5540.
Feb. 4
Rotary Classic 5000 Fundraiser: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, Bristol Court Banquets, 828 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Dinner, raffle. Hosted by the Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Noon Rotary Club. For information, tickets, call Mike at (847) 818-5300.
Feb. 5
Prospect High School Orchesis presents "Affinity": 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Prospect High School, 801 W Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. Benefits the Cysytic Fibrosis Foundation. Show includes top, jazz, ballet, pointe, lyrical and hip-hop routines. For tickets, (847) 718-5200.
Feb. 6
Schaumburg Am Rotary Club art auction: 6:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, Chandler's at Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Silent and live auctions. $35 in advance; $40 at the door. For tickets, call (847) 654-3066.
Children's Medical Research Foundation: Sweetheart Dinner Dance 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, The Ritz Carlton Chicago, 160 W. Pearson St., $225. (708) 784-0631.
Feb. 7
Chili and Music Fest: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Millrose Brewery, 45 Barrington Road, South Barrington. Sponsored by the District 220 Education Foundation evening includes, music, live auction, dinner. Benefits projects for District 220 children. $75. For tickets, 220foundation.org or Ellen Mooney at (847) 382-8921.
Charity poker fundraiser: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Pyramid Club, 236 W. Lake St., Addison. Proceeds benefit Community Shares of Illinois. cs-il.org.
St. Emily's Parish dinner dance and auction: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Allgauer's On The Riverfront, 2855 N. Milwaukee, Ave., Northbrook. Dinner, live music, open bar, raffles, auction. $75, call Darlene, (847) 577-2767.
Buddy Foundation Baby Shower event: Noon-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 65 W. Seegers Road, Arlington Heights. Games, party favors, refreshments. Bring gifts of pet store gift certificates, Iams Puppy Chow, pee pads, cash donations. thebuddyfoundation.org.
Feb. 9
Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards dinner: 5-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Emcee Chicago radio legend and personality Steve Dahl. $300 per person. Benefits March of Dimes. For tickets, call (312) 596-4722 or csnsportsawards.com.
Feb. 10
Texas Hold' Em: 2 p.m.-midnight, Tuesday, Feb. 10, The Seville, Streamwood. Kiwanis Club of Streamwood is host. Call Patty, (630) 878-7622.
Feb. 13
Viva Las Long Grove: 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21; Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Gaming tables, live auction, silent auction, appetizers, noshes, beer, wine and desserts. Blackjack, Hold'em and Bingo tournaments for cash prizes. Cost: $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Admission includes chips for Roulette and Blackjack and a Bingo Card. There will be an additional entry fee required for the tournaments. Advance tickets must be purchased by Feb. 13. Attendees must be 21 or older. Call or R.S.V.P. to (847) 634-0777 or e-mail Lneiman@BethJudea.org
Feb. 14
Valentine's Dance: Bethel Lutheran Church, 3839 W. Frontage Road, Palatine is holding a fundraising Valentine's Dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. The proceeds will go to improving the Bethel Courtyard and other Bethel Church charitable projects. Live music by Sideman Big Band. Cost is $25 plus one nonperishable food item for the food pantry. For reservations, (847) 397-4372.
Buffalo Grove High School baseball fundraiser: Saturday, Feb. 14, Cubby Bear North, Lincolnshire. Las Vegas night of fun and entertainment. $40, e-mail Bob or Cathy at bglasvegasnight@yahoo.com.
Feb. 20
District 62 Foundation: 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20; Grazie! Ristorante and Banquets in Des Plaines. Dinner, silent auction and performance by AC Rock. $40. Benefits funding for learning opportunities for District 62 students and staff. Silent auction items, program advertisers, and table sponsors are needed. Contact Debbie Post (847) 827-8444 or Sue Oehrlein (847) 394-8010 to reserve tickets or visit d62.org/d62foundation/index.html.
Feb. 21
Friends of Clearbrook wine tasting: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Stonegate Banquet and Conference Centre, 2401 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Gourmet foods, dancing. Benefits Clearbrook's Employment Services Program for adults with disabilities. $95. For tickets and information, contact Brynn, (847) 385-5009 or bkordik@clearbrook.org.
Palatine Children's Chorus fundraiser: 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, Metropolis Ballroom, Arlington Heights. An authentic Mexican buffet dinner will be served, along with a silent auction. Tickets are $40 per person. All proceeds benefit the Palatine Children's Chorus Concert Choir trip to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico this summer. For tickets, call Kari Leonard, at (847) 776-3706. For information on the chorus, visit thepcc.org.
Feb. 24
Clearbrook's Dine and Donate: Tuesday, Feb. 24, Javier's Sabor Mexicano, 8 West Miner Street, Arlington Heights. Dine for lunch or dinner and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Clearbrook. For reservations, call (847) 255-7075. Visit clearbrook.org/events/dine and donate for information.
Feb. 27
Grenadier Athletic Booster Club "Grens Gala": 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27; Avalon Banquets, Elk Grove Village. Dinner, dancing and auctions. Benefits Elk Grove High School athletics. Cost is $150 per couple and $115 for a single ticket, including dinner, cocktails and one raffle ticket. For details, e-mail gengler257@comcast.net.
St. Patrick's Day dinner dance: Friday, Feb. 27, St. Zachary Church, Des Plaines. Hosted by the Des Plaines Police Department to benefit Illinois Special Olympics. Become a sponsor, donate gifts or raffle items, call Timothy Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at (847) 391-5367.
Feb. 28
Les Turner ALS Foundation award dinner dance: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. 22nd annual Hope Through Caring award dinner dance. $350-$500 per person. (847) 679-3311 or lesturnerals.org.
Eric Elias Foundation dinner dance: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Manzo's Banquets, 1571 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. $55. Anne, (815) 397-1055 or Kathy, (847) 226-4924.
Hersey High School Athletic Booster Club dinner dance: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Atlantis Banquets, 1273 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Music, dancing, open bar, dinner, live and silent auctions. $50 per person benefits the athletes.
Call Mike, (847) 577-2621.
March 7
Resurrection Health Care Monarch Ball: 5:45 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Entertainment by Dennis DeYoung and The Music of Styx. $350 per person, call Sandy Malkin at (847) 813-3465.
Clearbrook Guardians Spring Casino Night: 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Getz Workshop, 746 S. Vermont Ave., Palatine. Poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, wheel games. Admission free. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. Contact the Guardians at (847) 385-5305 for information or cleabrook.org.
March 14
A Night for Renee fundraiser: March 14, Meridian Banquets, 1701 W. Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Music, dancing, live entertainment, appetizers, raffles and cash bar. $30; $45 at the door. Benefits WINGS. (847) 269-5409.
March 15
Bartlett Woman's Club's 28th fashion show luncheon: Noon, Sunday, March 15, Villa Olivia Country Club, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Fashions from The Arboretum of South Barrington, door prizes, raffles. $30 adults; $16 under age 12. Peggy, (630) 830-8407 or Paula (630) 372-1677. bartlettwomansclub.org.
March 24
Clearbrook's Dine and Donate: Thursday, March 24, California Pizza Kitchen. Participating locations include: 3 S. Evergreen, Arlington Heights; 1550 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg; 20502 N. Rand Road, Deer Park and 939 W. North Ave., Chicago. Dine at California Pizza Kitchen for lunch or dinner and a portion of the proceeds benefits Clearbrook, a nonprofit supporting children and adults with disabilities. Event flyer must be presented. Visit clearbrook.org/events/dine and donate for flyer and information.
March 28
Resources for Community Living gala benefit: March 28, The Meadows Club, Rolling Meadows. Theme: Celebrating Independence. For sponsorship information, (847) 701-1554.
April 5
PAL luncheon and auction: Sunday, April 5, Maggiano's, Schaumburg. Cocktails, luncheon, presentation, live and silent auctions, raffle to benefit young adults with severe disabilities through Clearbrook's PAL, Partners in Adult Learning. (847) 870-7711.
April 24
Clearbrook's Shining Star Ball: 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Place, Chicago. Black-tie gala features auction items, gourmet foods, lavish ball gowns and music provided by the band, Indigo. Tickets $500 per person. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. Contact Gloria Drake, (847) 385-5012 or gdrake@clearbrook.org for tickets and event information.