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.

March 11

Relay for Life of Arlington Heights kick off event: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Come learn about the fundraising event being held 6 p.m. Friday, June 19. relayforlifearlington.com.

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.

Children's Resale: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday March 13; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, St. Colette's Parish Center, 3900 Meadows Drive, Rolling Meadows. Gently used children's clothing, equipment, toys at bargain prices. Free.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser: 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 13, Grace Lutheran Church, 1624 E. Euclid Ave., Mount Prospect. Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Mount Prospect proceeds benefit Kiwanis programs serving the children of Mount Prospect and Resources for Community Living. (847) 827-6874.

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. Visit wingsprogram.com.

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.

St. Patrick's Day celebration: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, American Legion Post 208, 121 N. Douglas Ave., Arlington Heights. Corned beef and cabbage dinner followed by music and dancing. $15. Reservations to (847) 253-6632.

White and Red Ball: 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Hosted by Legion of Young Polish Women. jennycrissey@sbcglobal.net.

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.

Turkey dinner: The Lutheran Laymen's League's annual Turkey Dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at St. Peter Lutheran Church 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights. Tickets are available at the church, Grandt's Shell Station and from any LLL member. Cost is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $3 for children ages 3-12 and $10 for carryouts. (847) 259- 4114.

March 16

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

K's for Kids Fundraiser: 6 p.m. Monday, March 16, The Ram Restaurant & Brewery, 700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. $35. Benefits the Tom Bujnowski Memorial Fund. Brad, (847) 833-5042.

March 19

Alzheimer's Association wine tasting: Thursday, March 19, River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St., Chicago. "A Toast to Remember," premier wine tasting. $100-$125. Alzheimers-illinois.org/toast/

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center charity concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Chicago House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Featuring Richard Marx. $135. ZCenter.org.

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.

Charity hockey game: Saturday, March 21, Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Local public servants, police officers and firefighters, will skate to raise funds for the American Brain Tumor Association.

Sleep-Out-Saturday: Saturday, March 21, Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, Palatine. Sleep out in a cardboard tent to benefit PADS. Includes soup dinner, worship service, discussion. (847) 359-8440, ext. 4 or nomoreturningaway.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.