NW 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com 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. Springinsguth 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.

Golden Jubilee raffle: Queen of the Rosary Parish is hosting a fundraising raffle to support the parish and school. Tickets may be purchased through Nov. 29, at a cost of $100 per ticket. Grand prize is $15,000; second prize, $5,000; and third prize, $1,000. Tickets may be purchased at the Ministry Center, after all Sunday Masses or visit qotr.org. For information, (847) 437-0403.

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.

Entertainment Books: St. Zachary Women's Club is selling Entertainment Books for $20. The books are for 2010 an include discounts for fine and informal dining, talk-out meals, travel, arts, leisure activities, more. Call Joan, (847) 824-5613.

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. 24

Shop for a Cause: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Vignettes of Arlington, 15 E. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Twenty percent of your purchase benefits the Illinois Ovarian Cancer Coalation and the Vera Bradley Breast Cancer Foundation. Door prizes. (847) 797-7150 or vignettesofarlington.com.

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.

District 57 Education Foundation golf and dinner: 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Old Orchard Country Club, Mount Prospect. 18-hole scramble, contests, lunch, dinner, auction. Benefits D57 students through teacher grants for technology, curriculum and wellness. Call Dan Kowalski, chairman, (847) 334-9543 or visit 57edfoundation.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.

Softball game for Children's Memorial: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Itasca Park District Softball Complex, 650 N. Rohlwing Road. RE/MAX Destiny, Elk Grove Village battles a combined team from RE/MAX Vision of Elmwood Park and RE/Max Vision 212 of Chicago.

ECC Foundation gala: 5-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Sanfilippo Estates, Barrington Hills. Part of the college's 60th anniversary celebration. Dinner, auction. Benefits scholarships. $150. (847) 214-7062 or abrostoff@elgin.edu.

Komen Chicago Race for the Cure: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Grant Park, Chicago. 10K/5K run/walk and one-mile Fun Run.

Sept. 27

Hooved Animal Rescue and Protection Society picnic: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 331 Old Sutton Road, Barrington. HARPS Farm Picnic includes equine performances, pony rides, games, food, face painting, music, more. (847) 382-0503 or harpsonline.org.

Day of Races to support literacy: 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, Dirksen School, 116 W. Beech Drive, Schaumburg. 100-yard and 400-yard dash; 5K and Family Fun Walk. Hosted by School District 54 and the Campanelli YMCA. Register at sd54.org/SD54/runtoread or call (847) 357-5028.

Sept. 28

Long Grove Historical Society fundraiser: 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, Arboretum Club, Buffalo Grove. Book dramatization of "The Commoner," by John Burnham Schwartz. $27 per person. Reservations to Marie, (847) 438-7656 or Laurie, (847) 949-5264.

Rummage sale: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 and from 8-11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. Christ Church UCC, 1492 Henry Ave., Des Plaines. Wednesday is $3 per bag day. Proceeds benefit the church and missions. Donations will be accepted at the church from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday Sept. 28.

Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute benefit: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Palmer House, Chicago. Actor, comedian and talk-show host Bonnie Hunt host benefit to celebrate the launch of the Northwestern Brian Tumor Institute. $250.(312) 926-8656.

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.