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. 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.

St. Joseph the Worker Friday fish fry: 4-8 p.m. Feb. 27, 181 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. All you can eat fist fry includes choice of potato, coleslaw and rye bread. Shrimp dinners, salad bar and soup also available. (847) 537-2740.

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 Marine 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 branches of the armed forces and their families. heartofamarien.org or call (847) 621-7324.

Chili dinner fundraiser: 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, St. John United Church of Christ, 1475 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Homemade chili dinner to benefit the modification of the church entrance. Myra, (847) 397-6046.

March 1

Care to Cure Sunday brunch benefit: 11 a.am. Sunday, March 1, Soldier Field United Club, Chicago. Benefits the American Diabetes Association. $150. (312) 346-1805, ext. 6572.

One Hundred Women: 8-9:30 a.m. Friday, March 6, Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Keynote speaker, Anita Alvarez, Cook Country State's Attorney. Supports the Rita and John Canning Women's Program at Harper College. RSVP by Sunday, March 1 to (847) 925-6490.

Polar Plunge: Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, Twin Lakes Recreational Area, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine. Benefits Special Olympics Illinois Area 18 athletes through Special Leisure Services Foundation. (847) 934-6050.

March 2

Heats of Hope Shop & Share event: Monday March 2-Wednesday, March 4, Jewel-Osco stores. Shop at Jewel-Osco and 5% of the total purchase, excluding tax, will be donated to Heart of Hope. To get Shop and Share certificate required, call Lea, (630) 232-9210.

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.

Taste of Morton Grove: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, White Eagle Banquet Hall, 6845 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Raffles, auction, cuisine from area restaurants. $30 in advance; $40 at the door. Benefits are charities. For tickets, Maslov, (847) 663-3832. For information, Terry, (312) 907-4035.

Relay For Life kickoff event: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Bartlett Fire Barn, 220 S. Main St., Bartlett. Kick off for the 2009 Relay For Life of Bartlett, Hanover Park and Streamwood. Mardi Gras theme, refreshments, register teams, hear survivor stories, more. Doug, (847) 368-1166 or relayforlifefhps.com.

Leyden Faculty basketball game: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, East Leyden High School, 3400 Rose St., Franklin Park. Faculty basketball game to benefit Chris Reynoldson, a former student who has gastroparesis. Jason, (847) 451-3058.

March 6

St. Joseph the Worker Friday fish fry: 4-8 p.m. March 6, 181 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. All you can eat fist fry includes choice of potato, coleslaw and rye bread. Shrimp dinners, salad bar and soup also available. (847) 537-2740.

March 7

Spring Fashion and Gift Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Schaumburg High School, 1100 W. Schaumburg Road. Sponsored by the Schaumburg High School Very Interested Parents Club the event highlights two fashion shows throughout the day with spring apparel and prom fashions sponsored by local retailers. Also featured are 50 exhibitors selling related products or services including clothing, jewelry, handbags, fragrances, candles, skin care, and accessories. Admission $3, benefits scholarships and mini-grants. Concessions, including pizza, hot dogs and bake sale goodies will also be available. Free parking, handicapped accessible. www.shs.d211.org.

Evening of Laughter to help diabetic kids: The Second City comedy tour group will offer an evening of laughter at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Barrington High School to benefit the American Diabetes Association's Triangle D Summer Camp. Tickets are $30; at www.godash.org. For details about The Second City event, call (847) 381-3274. For information about ADA Summer camps and diabetes, visit www.diabetes.org.

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.

St. 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.

2009 Maryville Guardian Medallion Award gala: 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Drake Hotel, Chicago. Cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, dancing and the presentation of the Guardian Medallion. For tickets and information, call (847) 294-1982.

A Night Out for Autism: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner seating at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Dinner, silent auction, raffles. Benefits the Alexander Leigh Center for Autism. $50; $450 for a table of 10. Kelly Weaver or Dorie Hoevel, at (847) 458-6802, or visit alexanderleighcenterforautism.com.

Rock and Roll fundraiser: Saturday, March 7, AMVETS Hall, 700 McHenry Road, Wheeling. The Friends of Wheeling High School Jazz Band host. Entertainment by the band Way Past Curfew from Barrington, live and silent auctions, appetizers, desserts. $15; $20 at the door. Brian, (847) 718-7111.

Prospect Heights Lions Club spring dance: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Atlantis Banquets. Cocktails, open bar, dancing, raffles and prizes. $45. Tom, (847) 392-4243.

Trivia Night fundraiser: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Elk Grove Village. Sponsored by Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Association - Kappa Delta. Benefits Shelter Inc. and Preent Child Abuse America. $120. kdnwchicagoaa.org.

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.

Chili Cook Off: 1-4 p.m. Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. The Palatine Police and Fire Benevolent Association, with the support of the Palatine Jaycees, is hosting this cook off between the fire and police departments. All-you-can eat chili, cash bar, raffle, T-shirt sales, more. (847) 604-0288.

March 13

St. Joseph the Worker Friday fish fry: 4-8 p.m. March 13, 181 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. All you can eat fist fry includes choice of potato, coleslaw and rye bread. Shrimp dinners, salad bar and soup also available. (847) 537-2740.

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.

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley gala: Saturday, March 14, Geimer's Greenhouse, 2727 Route 52, Long Grove. Proceeds from the Dream Builder's Soiree will benefit the organization's first green-built house project in the Northern Fox Valley area. $100, cocktail attire, includes buffet dinner, open bar, entertainment. (847) 836-1432.

Prospect Girls Softball pancake breakfast: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 14, Prospect High School, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. Pancakes, bacon, fruit juice, coffee, bake sale. $6; $5 students with ID; $4 children. Martin, (847) 718-5298.

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.

Strike Out Cancer event: 4-6 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Brunswick Zone, 824 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Reserve a lane for $75 for your group of five; single bowlers $15. Supports the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Jeanne, (224) 217-5098.

March 16

K's For Kids: 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, The Ram, 700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Dinner, brewery tour, raffle. $35. Kim, (847) 826-4502.

March 20

St. Joseph the Worker Friday fish fry: 4-8 p.m. March 20, 181 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. All you can eat fist fry includes choice of potato, coleslaw and rye bread. Shrimp dinners, salad bar and soup also available. (847) 537-2740.

CURE's 11th annual Benefit Chicago: Friday, March 20, Field Museum, Chicago. Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy host benefit with guest speaker Tom Brokaw. (312) 255-1801.

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 27

St. Joseph the Worker Friday fish fry: 4-8 p.m. March 27, 181 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. All you can eat fist fry includes choice of potato, coleslaw and rye bread. Shrimp dinners, salad bar and soup also available. (847) 537-2740.

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.

Like New Spring and Summer Clothing resale: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, April 3; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 4, Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. All types of spring and summer clothing at rummage sale prices. Donations of clothing will be accepted from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday March 30; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday March 31 and Wednesday, April 1; and 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 2. (847) 836-5540.

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.

St. Joseph the Worker Friday fish fry: 4-8 p.m. April 3, 181 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. All you can eat fist fry includes choice of potato, coleslaw and rye bread. Shrimp dinners, salad bar and soup also available. (847) 537-2740.

April 4

Literacy Connection's 12th Trivia Bee contest: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Grand Victoria Casino, 250 s. Grove Ave., Elgin. General admission, $5, includes refreshments and a chance to win audience participation prizes. Teams of three receive free admission as part of their $500 registration fee. For information, (847) 742-6565 or elginliteracy.org.

Message of Hope gala: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, InterContinental Hotel Chicago, 505 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Hosted by the Midwest Regional Office of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. $350. (312) 222-8900.

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 23

St. Thomas Becket Women's Guild fashion show/dinner: Thursday, April 23, Bristol Court Banquets, Mount Prospect. "Ribbons and Rubies" will feature fashions by Carson Pirie Scott and Cold Water Creek. Raffle. $35. (847) 827-9220 or (847) 299-6571.

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.

Ecuadorian Volunteers Association dinner dance: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Pescatore Palace, 3400 N. River Road, Franklin Park. Dinner, dance, live entertainment, silent auction, raffle. $100. (708) 771-2519.

April 26

Amazing Grace at Arlington Park: Sunday, April 26, Arlington International Racecourse, International Room, Arlington Heights. Supports the St. Joseph's Home for the Elderly operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor, Palatine. Dinner, raffle, silent auction. For questions or sponsorship information, call Sister Patricia, (847) 358-5700.

May 9

Kenneth Young Center Walk for the Mental Health of It: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 9, rain or shine, Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village. Three-mile walk, run, jog, roller blade, wagon, strollers, wheelchair, wheelbarrow, etc. Dogs welcome. No registration fee, sponsorship donations collected. (847) 524-8800, ext 156 or bettyj@kennethyoung.org.