Northwest suburban fundraisers
Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
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. Mike, (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 tap, 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. (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.
Silent auction: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, Iroquois Community School, 1836 Touhy Ave., Des Plaines. Silent auction, raffles, dessert and beverages. Benefits the ICS Family Emergency Fund for after school programs.
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. Music, live auction, dinner. Benefits projects for District 220 children. $75. Ellen, (847) 382-8921 or 220foundation.org.
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.
Chili benefit: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Lutheran Church of Martha and Mary, 606 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. Chili Cook Off, silent auction, raffle. Tickets at the door, $8; $5 children; free under 3 years. Proceeds benefit mission trip activities. (847) 259-2568.
Feb. 8
Manola for mayor FUNdraiser: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 8, Twin Lake Recreation Center, palatine. Food, refreshments, entertainment. Come and meet Palatine mayoral candidate, Vito Manola. $25; $50 per family. (847) 815-3440.
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, benefits March of Dimes. (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. 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, beer, wine, desserts. Blackjack, Hold'em and Bingo tournaments for cash prizes. $50 in advance; $60 at the door includes chips for Roulette and Blackjack and a Bingo card, tournament fees extra. Ticket deadline Feb. 13. Must be 21 or older. (847) 634-0777 or e-mail Lneiman@BethJudea.org.
Feb. 14
Valentine's Dance: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Bethel Lutheran Church, 3839 W. Frontage Road, Palatine. Valentine's Dance to benefit the Bethel Courtyard project and other charitable endeavors. $25 plus one nonperishable food item for the food pantry. (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 17
Top 10 Percent banquet: Tuesday, Feb. 17, Villa Brunetti, Franklin Park. Rotary Club of Franklin Park honors District 212 Seniors who rank in the top 10% of their class. (847) 451-3095.
Feb. 20
Mardi Gras Magic fundraiser: 6-10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Cotillion Banquets, 360 S. Creekside Drive, Palatine. Seventh annual fundraiser hosted by The Sisters of the Living Word to support their Mission Fund. $75, dinner, entertainment, cash bar. (847) 577-5972.
District 62 Education Foundation benefit: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Grazie! Ristorante and Banquets, Des Plaines. Dinner, silent auction, raffles and performance by AC Rock. Benefits the foundation's programs. Debbie, (847) 827-8446 or Sue, (847) 394-8010.
Mardi Gras and casino night: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. The Stonegate, Hoffman Estates. Hosted by the Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation. $85 includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, casino games, silent auction, raffle and prizes. Sophia, (847) 352-0652 or d54foundation.com.
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. 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. $40 per person. Benefits the Palatine Children's Chorus Concert Choir trip to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Kari, at (847) 776-3706. Visit thepcc.org.
Caring Hearts Gala: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Cotillion Banquets, Palatine. Dinner, dancing, live and silent auction. Celebrity auctioneer WGN Radio 720's Steve Cochran. $125, benefits the Palatine Township Senior Center, (847) 991-1112.
Feb. 22
WINGS resale fashion show: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, Cotillion Banquets, Palatine. $40. Benefits women and children in need due to domestic violence. Visit wingsprogram.com.
Feb. 23
Metropolis Outreach programs benefit show: 7 p.m. Feb. 23, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. "A Night of All-Star Cabaret: A Benefit Performance from Metropolis to Broadway." Hear some of the greatest songs in Broadway musical history, performed by some of the top theater entertainers. $25. (847) 577-2121 or MetropolisArts.com.
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. Proceeds benefit the West Suburban College of Nursing. $350. Call Anita Kepley, (847) 813-3464.
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.
St. Joseph's Club Bocce Night: 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Pinstripes, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. $45 includes buffet and use of five bocce courts. Cash bar, raffles. Benefits the McKenna Family.
March 8
PFLAG Northern Illinois Council: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Improve in Schaumburg. Headliner Vicki Shaw, opening act, Mike Neubecker. $50, includes admission, meet and greet, lunch, silent auction. Must be 21 and over. For information or tickets, (847) 240-2001.
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.
March 30
Streamwood Woman's Club Floral Design Showcase: 7 p.m. Monday, March 30, Canton Middle School, 1100 Sunset Circle, Streamwood. Floral arrangements created by local florist will be raffled off. Benefits Alexian Brothers Women's Services and Hanover Township Food Pantry. $10. Celia, (630) 289-9562 or streamwoodwomansclub@yahoo.com.
April 2
Miniature Artisans, Dollhouse and Miniatures show/sale: Workshops, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2; show hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 3; and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Embassy Suites-Schaumburg/Woodfield, 1939 Meacham Road, Schaumburg. $7; $12, two-day pass, $3 children ages 12 and under. (630) 513-8329 or ima-show.com.
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.