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.

Schaumburg Township food pantry: Help restock the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry by donating nonperishable items at Schaumburg Park District facilities. Suggested donations include canned fruit, vegetables, soup, dried beans, peanut butter, rice and boxed pasta. Collection bins will be available until Friday, Sept. 25, at Bock Neighborhood Center, 1223 W. Sharon Lane; Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Srpinginsguth Road; Jerry Handlon Administration Building, 235 E. Beech Drive; Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way; Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Roselle Road; Schaumburg Tennis Plus, 1416 N. Payne Road; Sports Center, 1141 W. Irving Park Road; Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road; and Walnut Greens Golf Course, 1150 N. Walnut Lane, all in Schaumburg.

Coupon books: The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea is selling the 2010 edition of Entertainment Coupon Book. The cost for the Chicago North/Northwest Book is $20. For information, (847) 634-0777.

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.

Sept. 16

Hanover Park Chamber golf outing: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, sept. 16, Villa Olivia Country Club, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Golf, cocktails, dinner, awards. Sponsorships available. Visit hanoverparkchamber.com or call (630) 372-2009.

Sept. 17

Wine tasting and jewelry event: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Wyatt Austin Jewelers, 1701 E. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, jewelry party. $25 donation benefits Kenneth Young Center, Elk Grove Village. Register at kennethoung.org or wyattaustin.com.

Sept. 18

Celebration XI Housewalk: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. housewalk in Barrington/Inverness; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. boutique, Honquest Furniture for Living, 1455 S. Barrington Road, Barrington. Complimentary champagne luncheon with advanced ticket purchase. Tickets $50. Benefits Northwest Suburban Guild of Children's Memorial Hospital. Contact Karen, (847) 397-8955 or karenkallman@aol.com.

St. James Jubilation Housewalk: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Arlington Heights. Five architecturally distinctive homes will be featured. $30. For tickets, call (224) 345-7209; e-mail mmassa@stjamesah.org or stop at the church, 820 N. Arlington Heights Road. Benefits St. James Church and school.

Sept. 19

Flea market and craft fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Sept. 19 St. John UCC, Algonquin and Roselle roads in Palatine. There will be a wide variety of beautiful craft items, plus new and used tools, kitchen gadgets, jewelry, clothing, games, electronics, books, and many other items. Lunch will be served. Soft drinks, popcorn, ice cream, and home-baked goods will be available. $1 per vehicle is requested for parking.

Golf outing: Saturday, Sept 19, Mount Prospect Golf Club. St. Paul Lutheran Church annual four-person scramble event open to everyone. $90, which includes greens fees, cart, dinner and prizes. (847) 255-0332 to register.

WINGS Purple Tie Ball: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center. Special guest Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Benefit victims of domestic violence. (847) 519-7820, ext. 210 or wingsprogram.com

March for Metropolis: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. 5K walk to benefit the School of the Performing Arts and Outreach programs at Metropolis. Entertainment, appearance by Skates, the Chicago Wolves mascot, more. $25. (847) 577-2121 or MetropolisArts.com.

Hersey Dance Team car wash: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights. Proceeds help the team defer the cost of its competition season. Donations welcome.

The Famous Puzzler Rallye: 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Woodfield Mall parking lot, light pole B-2, Schaumburg. $25 per car in advance; $30 day of rallye. Benefits UPS for DownS. To preregister, visit upsfordowns.org

St. Huberts Track A Thon fundraiser: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, St. Hubert Catholic School, 255 Flagstaff Lane, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7702.

Sept. 21

Shop & Share: Congregation Beth Judea in Long Grove will hold a Shop & Share Days fundraising drive at all Jewel-Osco stores Monday Sept. 21-Wednesday, Sept. 23. When you present a Shop & Share identification slip at the time of purchase, Jewel-Osco will donate 5 percent of all purchases (including groceries, pharmacy, photo and liquor purchases), less tax, to the Congregation Beth Judea General Fund.

Women Fore Women golf outing and luncheon: 8 a.m. registration Monday, Sept. 21, Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Benefits Home of the Sparrow. Nine-hole scramble, contests, silent auction, lunch. $150; $50 lunch only. (847) 304-0252.

Sept. 23

Girl's Night Out: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, Durty Nellie's Pub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $20; $30 at the door. For information, (847) 991-1112.

Sept. 25

Greg Marrero Golf Outing: Friday, Sept. 25, Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill. Lunch, golf, dinner, auction prizes to benefit Maryville Avademy. $150; $75 dinner only. (847) 294-1982 or development@maryvilleacademy.org.

Kiwanis Club of Streamwood Peanut Day fundraiser: Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26, corners and storefronts.

Neon Night: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Bison's home football game, Buffalo Grove High School. T-shirt sale. $16, benefits Imerman Angels, a cancer support organization. (847) 718-4019 or imermanangels.org.

Shelter Inc golf outing: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, TopGolf, 699 W. Thorndale Ave., Wood Dale. Novices and pros have the opportunity to test their skills on a unique driving range for fun, competition and improvement. $100 per person, includes golf, open bar, dinner, prizes. Sponsorships also available. (847) 590-6188 or shelter-inc.org.

Sept. 26

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital gala: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. Benefits the Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center and the pediatric hematology/oncology programs at Lutheran General Children's Hospital. $250. (847) 723-8682.

Spaghetti dinner and silent auction: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, 418 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein. $10; ages 7-12 $5; ages under 6 are free.

Oct. 2

Rummage sale: Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood, will have its Fall Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Clothing, household items, electronics and more. For information, call (630) 837-0190.

Oct. 3

Pumpkin patch: The Prince of Peace United Methodist Church in Elk Grove Village will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch beginning Oct. 3 and continuing through Halloween. Everyone is invited to do their Halloween shopping by stopping by the church property at the corner of Devon Ave. and Arlington Heights Road. Colorful gourds will also be available for purchase to brighten your table and help bring warm feelings of autumn to your home. Pumpkin Patch hours are as follows: Monday-Friday: 3-7 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sunday: noon-4 p.m. Prince of Peace Church is located at 1400 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village.