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.

School supply drive: The Kiwanis Club of Streamwood is conducting a School Supply Drive throughout the month of August. The supplies will be distributed to children in the Hanover Township communities. Drop off locations are: Park Place, 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood; Streamwood Village Hall, 301 Irving Park Road; Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park, Streamwood; Citibank, 800 S. Barrington Road, Streamwood; Gymkhana Gymnastics, 1700 Tower Road, Hanover Park; and First Midwest Bank, 2601 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. For information, contact Terri, (847) 466-7365.

Football Mania tickets: The Elk Grove Village Lions Club is selling Football Mania tickets. Proceeds from Football Mania, the club's main fundraiser, are given to area charities, scholarships, eye glass programs and local food banks. Weekly winners, 17 in all, win up to $500 each week during the regular football season. Contact Wayne Deasy at lodicabin@aol.com or call (847) 439-4558 for information.

Aug. 21

Moment in Time: 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Bogie's Ale House, 303 E. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Historical Society annual end-of-summer fundraiser. Includes pizza buffet, raffle, silent auction, live entertainment, Randhurst time capsule opening. $15 per person. (847) 392-9006 or mtphist.org.

Friends of Children in Therapy: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Arlington Trackside, Arlington Heights. Twentieth annual Great Stride benefit. Off track betting, lunch, children's games, raffles. $25 adults; $15 children; free under age 3. (847) 255-8690. Reservations, close Friday, Aug. 21.

Aug. 23

Take a Bite Out of MS: Sunday, Aug. 23, Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria, Bartlett. Food, entertainment, Flyers autographs and photos, silent auction, more. $25 adults; $10 ages 12 and under. For information, call Michele, (847) 303-4457 or Cassandra, (630) 837-4992.

Aug. 24

Little City Invitational Golf Tournament: Monday, Aug. 24, Twin Orchard Country Club, Long Grove. For tickets or sponsorship information, (847) 221-7892.

Aug. 26

Ala Carte Entertainment/NWSRA Golf Classic: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Scramble golf, raffle, refreshments, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Brian, (847) 392-2848 or bselders@nwsra.org.

Aug. 27

Party for a Cure: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, John Barleycorn, 1100 American Lane Schaumburg. Benefits Team in Training for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Open bar and appetizer buffet from 6-8 p.m.; entertainment 9 p.m., auction and raffle 6-9 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. RSVP to april@dkrealty.com. Visit llspartyforacure.com.

Dinner for Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Mission Hills Country Club, 1677 Mission Hills Road, Northbrook. Mission Hills and the Glencoe/Northbrook/Winetka groups of Hadassah North Shore Chaper host. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Aug. 28

Lance Meyer Memorial Golf Tournament: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, Mount Prospect Golf Course, 600 S. See Gwun Ave., Mount Prospect. $125 golf, and dinner; $40 dinner only. Includes raffles and auction. For reservations or sponsorship information, (847) 346-9094.

Aug. 29

Unity Northwest's Golf Outing: 11:50 tee time Saturday, Aug. 29, Rob Roy Golf Club, 505 E. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights. Dinner at 4:30 p.m. $65 for golf an dinner; $25 dinner only. For information or reservations, call (847) 297-0997, e-mail unitynw@yahoo.com, or visit unitynorthwest.org.

Bowling and auction: 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Brunswick Zone, Deer Park. $40 includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza, silent auctions. Benefits the Diabetes Scholars Foundation. diabetesscholars.org.

Honor Flight Chicago: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Durty Nellie's Pub and Restaurant, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Flashback to the 50s and celebrate American heroes. $15. Benefits flights for World War II veterans to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. $15. For advance tickets call Steve, (847) 452-6991 or Andre, (847) 991-5927. Tickets also available at the door.

Aug. 30

Day at the races: Noon Sunday, Aug. 30, Arlington Park, on Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Township High School District 211 Foundation fundraiser includes horse racing, buffet, silent auction, raffle. For tickers, (847) 755-6600 or d211.org.

Beth Judea Men's Club golf outing: 11:30 a.m. tee time, Sunday, Aug. 30, Buffalo Grove Golf Club, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. 7 p.m. dinner at Lou Malnati's in Buffalo Grove. Golf and dinner $95; 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. Chuck Walcer, (847) 634-0777.

Sept. 1

BACOA Wine Tasting: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Chicago Marriott Northwest, 4800 Columbine Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Sponsored by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Alden Estates of Barrington and The Garlands of Barrington the event features wine sampling, buffet supper, live and silent auctions. $85 per person before Tuesday, Sept. 1. For tickets, call (847) 381-5030 or bacoa.org.