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.
Sept. 2
Charity softball game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, Emmerich Park, Raupp Blvd. and Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove. The Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and the employees and elected officials of Buffalo Grove will hold a softball game to benefit the Buffalo Grove Chaplaincy program. (847) 541-7799 or buffalogrovechamber.org.
Sept. 3
Flower sale: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 755 S. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. Fall mums will be for sale in various sizes and colors outside of the hospital main entrance. Proceeds benefit Advocate Condell Medical Center. Call (847) 990-5615.
Sept. 4
Mike Klopp benefit: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, Sharky's, at Lakes Bowl, 601 Railroad Ave., Round Lake. A benefit to raise money for Mike Klopp, who has been battling brain cancer for 31/2 years, and his family. Event will include a DJ, silent auction, raffles and silent auction with sports memorabilia and an autographed guitar. $10 per person. Call (847) 529-0646.
Patriot Golf Day: Friday through Monday, Sept. 4-7, Steeple Chase Golf Club, 200 N. La Vista Drive, Mundelein. Patriot Golf Day helps raise funds for the Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit corporation that provides postsecondary education scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving their country. Golfers can reserve a tee time by calling (847) 949-8900 and make a donation at the course. Visit www.patriotgolfday.com.
Sept. 6
Twilight Shuffle 5K Fun Run/Walk: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, downtown area and adjoining neighborhoods, Libertyville. Proceeds benefit MainStreet Libertyville. (847) 680-0336 or mainstreetlibertyville.org.
Sept. 8
Bunco Night: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club will host a Bunco Night beginning with refreshments at 7 p.m. followed by bunco and a club meeting from 7:30-9 p.m. A $5 donation is welcomed; proceeds will support a local charity nominated by game participants. RSVP to Suzanne, at (847) 680-4764. Visit libertyvillejuniors.org.
Sept. 10
Glencoe/Northbrook/Winnetka Hadassah: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Demetries, 660 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. Luncheon meeting and fashion show fundraiser for Hadassah Medical Organization. $30 for members. For information or reservations, (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Sept. 12
Fall Harvest Celebration: 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Citizens Park Pavilion, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, silent auction. $50. Benefits Smart Farm. smartfarms.org.
Sept. 15
Jewelry sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, Sept. 15-17, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 755 S. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. Semiprecious stone, shell and pearl necklaces, earrings and bracelets as well as scarves and ladies' purses will be for sale in the main lobby of the hospital. Proceeds benefit Advocate Condell Medical Center. Call (847) 990-5615.
Sept. 16
Golf for 4-H: Check-in at 11:30 a.m., tee time 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16, Antioch Golf Club, 40150 N Route 59, Antioch. 4-H Golf Classic and Dinner, to benefit University of Illinois Extension, Lake County 4-H community clubs and after-school programs. Dinner event includes raffles and 4-H participation; cocktails at 5:30, dinner at 6:30 p.m. Four-person scramble golf tournament is $85 per person, which includes dinner; dinner only is $40. Visit lake.extension.uiuc.edu or call (847) 223-8627.
Sept. 19
Tri-Funz Benefit: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, The Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. Fundraiser will include pizza and salad, a cash bar, raffles, a silent auction and four live bands. Proceeds will be divided among the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter, The National MS Society Greater Illinois Chapter, The Eric The Lowen Trust. All ages are welcome. Visit alsachicago.org or msillinois.org.
Sept. 21
Race/Walk and Family Fun Day for Fibromyalgia: Preregister by Sept. 21 (walk-ins are welcome) for event starting at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Hosted by Advocates for Fibromyalgia Funding, Treatment, Education and Research. Events include a 5k race/walk, talent competition, prizes, food, vendors, raffles, petting zoo, train rides, giveaways and more. Day of event registration begins at 10 a.m. for the race, 10:30 a.m. for the talent show. To participate, be a vendor or sponsor, or make a contribution, visit www.AFFTER.org or e-mail Shari, at info@affter.org.
Sept. 26
Race/Walk and Family Fun Day for Fibromyalgia: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Hosted by Advocates for Fibromyalgia Funding, Treatment, Education and Research. Events include a 5k race/walk, talent competition, prizes, food, vendors, raffles, petting zoo, train rides, giveaways and more. Day of event registration begins at 10 a.m. for the race, 10:30 a.m. for the talent show. Visit www.AFFTER.org or e-mail Shari, at info@affter.org.
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.