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. 29
Senior Class Party "FUNdraiser": Thursday, Jan. 29, Max and Erma's Restaurant, 447 N. Milwaukee Ave. Fundraiser to benefit the Vernon Hills High School Senior Class of '09 Class Party. Present the coupon at maxandermas.amedius.com/common/mb_pick-up.php?view_file=/userfiles/maxreg/proceed_flyer_50461718131710121191611477189.pdf to the Max and Erma's server and 20 percent of your sales will be donated to the party for graduating seniors.
Jan. 30
Pink basketball game: 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, Warren Township High School Almond Campus, 34090 Almond Road, Gurnee. When the Warren Township High School varsity girls basketball team plays Libertyville, the Future Business Leaders of America will sell custom-designed pink T-shirts, chocolate cookies with pink sprinkles, and a variety of other items, with the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
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.
Feb. 1
Valentine's dinner dance: Make reservations by Saturday, Feb. 1, for event, 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. Elaine, (847) 921-5356 or the church, (847) 836-5540.
Feb. 6
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.
Feb. 21
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 www.thepcc.org.
Ongoing
It Can Be Done: Mondays and Tuesdays, Francesca's Intimo, 293 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Francesca's Intimo has agreed to donate 15 percent of patrons' bills to the nonprofit organization It Can Be Done! on Mondays and Tuesdays if the customer mentions the organization to a restaurant employee. The proceeds will benefit the purchasing of a drill to construct wells throughout the 12 villages of Uru on Mount Kilimanjaro, providing the 30,000 people living there with freshwater. For information or to donate, visit itcanbedoneafrica.org or e-mail Barbara Joye at barbarajoye@gmail.com.