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. 9
Gold Coast Fashion Award Show: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave. Benefits The Children's Service Board, an affiliated organization of Children's Memorial Hospital. $150. (773) 880-8214 of childrensmemorial.org/fashionshow.
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. 11
Catholic Charities Gala of the Arts fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, Navy Pier, Chicago. Benefits Catholic Charities Emergency Services. $250, black tie optional. (312) 655-7912 or galaofthearts.com.
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.
Les Turner ALS Foundation Walk4Life: 8:30 a.m. check-in Saturday, Sept. 12, Montrose Harbor, Chicago. Eighth annual two-mile walk along Chicago's lakefront. lesturnerals.org or (847) 679-3311.
Sept. 14
Little Sisters golf outing: The Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Joseph's Home for the Elderly host "A Swing and a Prayer," on Monday, Sept. 14, at Makray Memorial Golf Club, Barrington. Shotgun start at 1 p.m., cocktails and BBQ dinner follow. $200 per person; all proceeds go to buy a new generator at St. Joseph's Home for the Elderly, 80 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Sister Peter Mary or Diana Olson, (847) 358-5700.
SEDOL Golf Outing: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, Stonewall Orchard Golf Club, 25675 W. Route 60, Grayslake. Four-person team scramble with check-in at 10:30 a.m., shotgun start at 12:15 p.m., lunch, on-course refreshments, cocktails, a buffet dinner, and prizes. $300 per player; reservations for dinner-only are also available. To save a spot, visit sedolfoundation.org/golf_outing.html or call Ann Subry, at (847) 548-7032.
Cynthia L. Bischof Foundation Golf Outing: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, Kemper Lakes Golf Club, 24000 N. Old McHenry Road, Kildeer. $195 per golfer includes golf, lunch, snack bar, cocktail reception, dinner and prizes. Foursomes may register for $780; cocktail and dinner reception only (along with silent auction) is $50. Proceeds will benefit the Court Watch Program of Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network. To register, call Peggy Moston, at (847) 757-1316. Visit cindysmemorial.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.
Kids Hope United Golf Outing: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Bonnie Brook Golf Course, 2800 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Registration and lunch at 11 a.m.; shotgun start at noon; dinner and live and silent auctions at 6 p.m. Auctions will showcase items like Cubs and Sox tickets, airline tickets, vacations, certificates to popular restaurants and autographed memorabilia. Golf, lunch and dinner is $225; dinner only is $50. Proceeds benefit Kids Hope United programs and services to ensure safe homes for children. To register, visit kidshopeunited.org or contact Kristy Cechini, at (847) 245-6505 or kcechini@kidshopeunited.org.
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.