Lake Co. 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.
Aug. 14
VHHS Poms Car Wash: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Ernie's Service Center, 909 S. Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills. The Vernon Hills High School Varsity Poms squad will host a car wash. The cost is $5 per car and all proceeds support the VHHS Poms program. For information, call (847) 331-5921.
Barrington High School Quarterback Club: 7 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. show Friday, Aug. 14, Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Comedy Relief fundraiser featuring Jimmy McHugh, Mike Preston, Dobie Maxwell and Tom Walkoe. Includes live and silent auctions. $60. bhsfootball.org.
Aug. 15
Animal Rescue Fundraiser: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2192 Cary Road, Algonquin. Fur Keeps Animal Rescue and No Splitting Hares Rabbit Rescue will host food and drink vendors, a 50/50 Raffle, a D.J., a silent auction, face-painting, and an adoption event. Donations of supplies to fill a large animal crate are encouraged. For information, contact Rena, at (847) 742-4836, or gingerbreadqueen@msn.com.
Gurnee Ribfest: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Sponsored by the Breakfast Exchange Club during the Gurnee Days festival. A variety of food will be offered, all proceeds will help support child abuse prevention and other community service activities. Raffles and contests will be held. Rib eating contest at 3 p.m. For more information, contact Bill West at (224) 538-2006 or bill@wbwagency.com. For information on Gurnee Days, visit gurnee.il.us/gurnee_days.
5K Rally for Autism: 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Run or walk to support the with autism as the Autism Society of America. After the rally, eat food and participate in the Family Fun Fair for 25 cents. $30 to register for the 5K run or walk. On-site registration will begin at 7 a.m.; to register in advance, visit signmeup.com/63319 or rallyforautism.com. For a brochure, call (847) 543-4502 or e-mail rally4autism@aol.com.
Hospice of Northeastern Illinois: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Langendorf Park, Barrington. Duck race and pool party. hospiceanswers.org.
Aug. 24
Docker Duffers Golf Benefit: Monday, Aug, 24, Dockers Restaurant, 33 W. Grand Ave., Fox Lake. Dockers' annual golf benefit; all proceeds will be donated to the Fox Lake Police Departments "Shop With A Cop Program" to benefit the needy children at Christmas. For information or to donate, sponsor a hole or golf, call (847) 587-3962.
Little City Inviatational Golf Tournament: Mondy, Aug. 24, Twin Orchard Country Club, Long Grove. For tickets or sponsorship information, (847) 221-7892.
Aug. 30
Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Buffalo Grove Golf Club, 48 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove. The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea of Long Grove's annual golf outing. There will also be a dinner at 7 p.m. at Lou Malnati's, 85 S. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Golf and dinner is $95 per person, $85 for golfers under 21; dinner only is $20 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds will provide Jewish musical concerts and programs for Beth Judea and the local community. To register, call (847) 634-0777 or send a check to Congregation Beth Judea Men's Club, 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL 60047 - Attention: Chuck Walcer.
Ongoing
It Can Be Done: Mondays and Tuesdays, Francesca's Intimo, 293 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Francesca's Intimo has agreed to donate 15 percent of patrons' bills to the nonprofit organization It Can Be Done! on Mondays and Tuesdays if the customer mentions the organization to a restaurant employee. The proceeds will benefit the purchasing of a drill to construct wells throughout the 12 villages of Uru on Mount Kilimanjaro, providing the 30,000 people living there with freshwater. For information or to donate, visit itcanbedoneafrica.org or e-mail Barbara Joye at barbarajoye@gmail.com.