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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.

June 4

Clearbrook's Ladies only golf fundraiser: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010. Northwest Highway, Barrington. $250. (847) 385-5009 or bkordil@clearbrook.org.

NAMI dine-in fundraiser: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, Wendy's 100 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Dine at Wendy's and the National Alliance on Mental Illness will received a percentage of your purchase. For information, (847) 899-0195.

June 5

Relay For Life of Bartlett/Hanover Park/Streamwood: 6 p.m. Friday, June 5-6 a.m. Saturday, June 6, Community Park, Hanover Park. Doug, (847) 368-1166. realyfor lifebhps.com.

Rummage sale: Trinity Lutheran Church, 3201 Meadow Drive, will have a rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6. The church is collecting items for the sale. (847) 398-7122, www.tlcrm.org.

June 6

Relay community garage sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Palatine commuter parking garage, behind Durty Nellie's. For information or to reserve a booth, call Taylor Bogdan, (847) 368-1166 or RelayForLifePRMI.com.

Car wash: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Leisure Center parking lot, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines. Benefit Artistry in Motion dance company. For information, (847) 391-5700.

Furniture and decor sale: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, June 5; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2315 Landmeier Road, Elk Grove Village. Furniture, cabinets, decor items, office supplies, more to benefit Kenneth Young Center. (847) 524-8800, ext. 103.

Chase to the Taste 5K: 6:30-7:40 a.m. registration Saturday, June 6, 762 Pearson Street at Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines. 5K run walk to benefit the Des Plaines Park Sitrrict Scholarship fund. $30. (847) 391-5711 or desplainesparks.org.

June 7

WINGS annual benefit ride: 9 a.m. Sunday, June 7, Bootlegger's in Antioch. Scenic route, poker hands, lunch, live music, raffle prizes. $20. tchanner@wingsprogram.com.

Care Center 5K Challenge: 7:30 a.m. registration Sunday, June 7, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. 5K begins at 8:30 a.m.; Fun Run for kids begins at 9:30 a.m. Register at carecenter.org/5K09. $25 per adult; $10 per child. (847) 556-1575.

Fired Up: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at Weber Grill, 1010 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg. Fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. $25 per person; sponsorship packages available. illinois@afsp.org or (847) 695-6977.

Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday June 13; noon-3 p.m. Sunday June 14, St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic School, 411 N. Wheeling Road in Prospect Heights. A special pre-sale is open to the public from 6-10 p.m. Friday, June 12, admission is $4. Concessions available. Donations may be brought to the gym from noon-3 p.m. Sunday, June 7; and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 8-11. All items should be in clean, working order. Old computers cannot be accepted.

June 8

Rummage sale: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, June 12; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 13; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. Annual rummage and garden sale includes household goods, furniture, holiday items, jewelry and purses, sports equipment, toys, more. Donated items can be dropped off at the gym from 3-7 p.m. June 8-11. Absolutely no clothes or books accepted. For information, call the parish office at (847) 359-0042.

June 9

Arlington Heights Relay for Life: Tuesday, June 9, California Pizza Kitchen, 3 S. Evergreen, Arlington Heights. Needed coupon and information can be found at relayforlifearlington.com or call Taylor at (847) 368-1166.

LCFS Golf Fore Kids charity outing: Tuesday, June 9, Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, Lemont. Benefits Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois. (708) 488-5532.

June 10

Clearbrook Guardians PAL program golf outing: 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road. Mount Prospect. All-day event includes lunch, dinner, raffles, auctions, more. $195; $75 dinner only. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. For golfer, sponsor or volunteer information, call Gloria, (847) 385-5012 or gdrake@clearbrook.org.

Bowling fundraiser: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Streamwood Bowl, 1232 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Benefits Safe From the Start of Northwest Cook County. $3 per game, shoe rental included. When you pay, say " I'm here for the Bowl-A-Fund." For information, (630) 837-5800.

June 12

Relay For Life of Palatine/Rolling Meadows/Inverness: 6 p.m. June 12, Fremd High School, Palatine. Overnight walk/run to raise money for cancer education advocacy, awareness, support and research to help find a cure. Survivor Celebration follows the opening ceremonies. For information, call Taylor at (847) 268-1166 or RelayForLifePRMI.com.

Holy Family rummage and garden sale: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, June 12; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 13; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. Shop for household goods, furniture, holiday items, jewelry and purses, sports equipment, toys, more. Drop off items for donation from 3-7 p.m. Monday, June 8-Thursday, June 11, at the Holy Family gym. No clothes or books accepted. For information, call (847) 359-0042 or Dolores, (847) 846-7683.

June 13

Arlington Heights Relay for Life: Saturday, June 13, Panda Express, 1200 N. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Needed coupon and information can be found at relayforlifearlington.com or call Taylor at (847) 368-1166.

Motorcycle run: 9 a.m. Saturday, June 13, Cottage Tap, 18580 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. Food, raffles, prizes to benefit Fisher House programs. Cars welcome, $20. Call Jim, (847) 223-6769.

St. Colette Draw Down party: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Parish Center, 3900 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Party includes raffle, appetizers, drinks and live music by Frankie Niglio. Benefits St. Colette School. For raffle tickets or information, Kelly, (847) 925-9965.

Des Plaines Community Foundation Day at the Races: Noon Saturday, June 13, Arlington Park. Supports the Des Plaines Healthy Community Partnership. $75 includes silent auction, raffle, racetrack admission, buffet lunch, open bar. (847) 827-2304.

Green Ribbon Motorcycle Ride & Rally: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Kendall County Fairgrounds, Yorkville. Live music, classic car show, custom bike exhibition, raffle, scenic ride. Hosted by the Walter Payton Center GUILD to benefit research and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver diseases at the University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago. $20; $25 day of event. (708) 788-1300 or greenribbonrally.org.

June 14

Catholic Charities Race to Help: Noon Saturday, June 14, Arlington Park. Day at the races to benefit Catholic Charities Emergency Services in northern Cook County. Buffet lunch, open bar, racing. Mary Beth, (847) 376-2121.

House walk: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 14. Features six diverse homes in Arlington Heights. Tickets purchased before Wednesday, June 10 will include complimentary tea with chocolate dipping station, sandwiches and sweets. Purchase tickets at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thuesday-Friday; Heritage Gallery, 112 W. Fremont from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday; Vignetts, 15 E. Campbell or by phone at (847) 255-1225. Benefits the maintenance of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum's collections and support exhibits in Heritage Gallery.

June 15

Nicasa Charity Golf outing: 10:30 a.m. registration Monday, June 15, Hawthorn Woods Country Club, One Tournament Drive North, Hawthorn Woods. Golf, dinner, silent auction and raffle. $450. (847) 201-7072 or ctatro@nicasa.org.

Golf outing: Monday, June 15, Schaumburg Golf Club, Schaumburg. Benefits the Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation. Golf, banquet. Sponsor and registration information at d54foundation.com or call Sophia, (847) 352-0652.

Des Plaines Police golf outing: Tuesday, June 30, Olf Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. $125; $35 buffet only. Reservation deadline, Monday, June 15. For sponsorships or information, call Paulette, (847) 391-5482.

July 27

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation golf outing: Monday, July 27, Boulder Ridge Country Club, Lake in the Hills. For information, call Robert Schmitz, (847) 394-4400 or info@rschmitz.com.