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.
Feb. 11
Band benefit dinner: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Fremd High School, Palatine. Dinner, raffle band concert. Jill Jhalco@aol.com. Benefits Fremd band programs.
Feb. 12
Bunco for Breast Cancer: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Immanuel Lutheran School, 200 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. $20. Jennifer, (847) 963-9963.
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
Karaoke Night fundraiser: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Hosted by the Palatine Jaycees and the Sons of the American Legion. $5 at the door includes raffle and one drink ticket. (847) 359-1606.
Hearts for Huntington's Dinner Dance: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, Bristol Court, 828 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. The Illinois Chapter of the Huntington's disease Society of America will host its second annual dance with cocktails, food, a silent auction, prizes, dancing and music. Tickets are $60 per person. For information, visit hdsa-il.org or call (847) 438-2403.
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: 7 p.m. 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. Benefits the District 54 community. Sophia, (847) 352-0652 or d54foundation.com.
Metropolis Mardi Gras Fat Friday fundraiser: 7-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Trackside, Arlington Park, Arlington Heights. Beer, beads, wine, Cajun cuisine, New Orleans music and surprises to benefit The Metropolis School of the Performing Arts and Performing Arts at Metropolis. $75. For tickets, (847) 577-2121.
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.
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.
Gold Medal Fashion Show: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, The Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows. Special Leisure Services Foundation fashion show and lunch to benefit Special Olympics Illinoia Area 18 athletes. (847) 392-2848 or nsowa@nwsra.org.
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.
Barrington Youth Football Comedy Relief: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, Stonegate Conference Center, 2401 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Cocktails, dinner buffet, comedy show to benefit the Barrington Youth Football Association and the Colin Barth Family Fund. $50 per person. www.barringtonbroncos.net.
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.
Children's Advocacy Center gala: Saturday, Feb. 28, Stonegate Conference Center, Hoffman Estates. Dinner dance, black-tie optional. Benefits programs and the Capital Campaign for building renovations. Susan, (847) 885-0100.
Heart of a Marien Foundation fundraiser: Saturday, Feb. 28, Meridian Banquets, Rolling Meadows. Annual Hearts of Valor Ball includes dinner, dancing, entertainments, silent auction, raffle. Benefits veterans, active duty military from all branchers of the armed forces and their families. heartofamarien.org or call (847) 621-7324.
March 5
St. Viator High School Floral Fantasy: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Jeuck Auditorium, 1213 E. Oakton St., Arlington Heights. Local experts create floral pieces, while discussing ways to five your home an instant face lift with floral design. Arrangements will be raffled. $10 at the door or at saintviator.com/students/parents. Pam, (847) 253-9447.
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.
Saint Hubert Development Core Team fundraiser: Saturday, March 7, The Seville, 700 Barrington Road, Streamwood. Dinner, open bar, live entertainments, raffles, auctions. $50. Benefits students of St. Hubert Catholic School, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7702.
Fremd Spring Boutique: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Over 150 crafters, raffles, more. Free, supports the school.
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 21
Almost Home Foundation fundraiser: "Kick Up Your Paws," 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Garden Terrace Banquets, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Concert extravaganza featuring live music, DJ, cash bar, raffle. $20 in advance only. almosthomefoundation.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 3
Countryside School PTA dinner auction: Friday, April 3, The Stonegate Banquet and Conference Center, Hoffman Estates. Featured entertainments, comedian Tom Dreesen. $85. wefindit4u@aol.com or Diana or Frank at (847) 687-8220.
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.
April 25
PHD Spirit of Life Gala: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Benefits PHD counseling center. Dinner, silent auction, entertainment by The Gold Coast Orchestra. Liz of Kelly, (847) 359-4919 ext. 19.
American Brain Tumor Association's run/walk: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, Soldier Field, Chicago. Fourth annual Path to Progress 5K run/walk. pathtoprogress.org.