NW 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
July 30
Dance performance: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Heights. Jagged Edge Dance Company, Schaumburg, performs to benefit Children's Memorial Hospital. $20 adults; $12 children. For tickets contact Lisa at pendzimazlisa@comcast.net.
Rotary Night at Alexian Field: Thursday, July 30, Alexian Field, Schaumburg. See the Schaumburg Flyers play and 100% of the proceeds from the game will help sponsor local, national and international charities that are supported by Schaumburg A.M. Rotary. Purchase tickets online at rotaryfundraiser.org.
July 31
Fremd Booster Club rummage sale: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, July 31 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, William Fremd High School parking lot and cafeteria, Palatine. Proceeds benefit various clubs and activities of Fremd High School.
"Beat the Recession" Rummage sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 31, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, North Northfield United Methodist Church, 797 Sanders Road, Northbrook. Low-cost household and clothing will be among the items available during a "Beat the Recession" rummage sale. In addition to house wares and clothing, members of the church are being asked to donate toys, kitchen wares, lawn and garden items, furniture and books for the sale. Proceeds will benefit the church. In addition, 10 percent of the proceeds will also be donated to local food pantries. For more information about the church, call (847) 272-2250 or visit www.northnorthfield.org.
Rummage sale: The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea will host its Annual Rummage Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, in the Beth Judea Social Hall. Beth Judea is located on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove. The Sisterhood will be accepting gently-used clothing and household goods through Friday, July 31. No items will be accepted during the day of the rummage sale. Tax receipts will be available. The Sisterhood cannot accept bathing suits, socks, underwear, computer hardware, or large furniture and appliances. (847) 634-0777.
Aug. 3
Arlington Heights Historical Society Eat and Earn: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Francesca's Tavola, 208 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Join members and friends of the Arlington Heights Historical Society in raising funds. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of participants' bills for carry out or eat in food purchases to the society. Reservations are not necessary. For a coupon, call (847) 255-1225 or visit the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont - coupons are available 24 hours a day in the outdoor brochure box.
Aug. 8
Chick-n-Chop: Immanuel United Church of Christ in Streamwood will offer its annual Chick-n-Chop from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. There will be an arts and crafts event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a cookie walk at noon. Entertainment will be provided by the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Jazz Trio. The prices are for full meal: $12 in advance and $13 at the door; for half meal: $10 in advance and $11 at the door; and for hot dog meal: $4 in advance and $5 at the door. Immanuel United Church of Christ is located at 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. (630) 837-0190, www.streamwoodiucc.org
Aug. 12
Links Technology Cup Golf outing: 11 a.m. shotgun start Wednesday, Aug. 12, Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. $150 includes practice range warmup, 18 holes of golf with cart, contests, prizes and a barbecue dinner. Benefits the Schaumburg Park Foundation. To register visit, schaumburggolf.com/events/linkscup.aspx. For information, (847) 885-9000.
Aug. 29
Golf outing: Unity Northwest's Second Annual Golf Outing will be Saturday, Aug. 29, at Rob Roy Golf Club, 505 E. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights. Tee times begin at 11:50 a.m. Scramble format. Foursomes or individual golfers welcome. Dinner begins at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $65 for nine holes of golf, cart, dinner, and five raffle tickets; or if you're not a golfer, come to just the dinner and raffle. The cost is $25 for the dinner and 5 raffle tickets. Contributions of raffle items are welcome. Advertising is available in the form of hole sponsor, raffle items, or cash donations. Additional advertising will be through the church bulletin and at the dinner. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact the church office at (847) 297-0997, e-mail unitynw@yahoo.com, or visit www.unitynorthwest.org. Unity Northwest is in Des Plaines.
Aug. 30
Golf outing: The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea of Long Grove will host its 14th annual golf outing on Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Buffalo Grove Golf Club, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. First tee off will be at 11:30 a.m. Back this year will be a Handicap Scramble (come as a foursome or the Men's Club will arrange one). In addition to 18 holes of golf with an electric cart, there will be a 7 p.m. dinner at Lou Malnati's in Buffalo Grove. Golfers, nongolfers and businesses can sponsor a hole for $100. The cost for golf and dinner is $95 per person; if you pay by July 30, the cost is $90. Golfers under 21 pay $85. Dinner only for adults is $20 and $5 for kids. Proceeds from the Memorial Golf Outing go directly to the Jack Rizman Memorial Fund. To register or for more details, leave a message for Men's Club Golf Outing Chairperson Chuck Walcer at the Beth Judea office at (847) 634-0777.