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.

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.

2010 Entertainment Books:

• Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea. $20. (847) 634-0777.

• St. Zachary Women's Club. $20. Call Joan, (847) 824-5613.

• Na'Amat USA Aviva Group. $20, supports social services for women and children in Israel. Call Susie, (847) 253-4085.

Oct 1

Wine Women & Shoes: 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St., Chicago. $85-$125. Benifts UNICEF's Accelerated Child Survival Initiative. brownpapertickets.com/event/69164.

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.

Texas Hold'em tournament: 6:30 p.m. check-in Friday, Oct. 2, Fox Run Golf Links, 333 Plum Grove Road, Elk Grove Village. Entry fee is $100 per person; with a 100 player maximum. Hosted by the Elk Grove Parks Foundation to benefit scholarship program for at-risk individuals. To register or for information, (847) 228-3512.

Casino Nite: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, Millrose Restaurant, South Barrington. Children's Advocacy Center host poler, blackjack, roulette, big wheel and Texas Hold'em tournament to benefit children and families who have experienced child abuse. Call Susan, (847) 885-0100 or cachelps.org.

Educate the Children fundraiser: Friday, Oct. 2, Avalon Banquets, Elk Grove Village, Latin American food and Andean music, live and silent auction. Supports the education underprivileged children throughout the world. Visit educatechildren.org or call Marianna, (847) 726-9371.

Oct. 3

Pumpkin patch: Monday-Friday: 3-7 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sunday: noon-4 p.m., Prince of Peace Church, 1400 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village.

Palatine Amateur Football Association food drive: Help stock the Palatine Township Food Pantry on Saturday, Oct. 3, during homecoming. Donation boxes will be available from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Community Park, 301 E. Wood St., by the baseball field backstops, and at Ost Field, 250 E. Wood St., between the bleachers and concession stand.

Charity softball game: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Arlington Park Softball Field on Rohlwing Road, Arlington Heights. Charity softball game Arlington Park vs Arlington Heights Police Department to benefit The Finnerty Children's High Education Fund and The Buddy Foundation.

Ride for Refugees: Saturday, Oct. 3, Lake Zurich. Alpine Chapel host ride in Lake Zurich and surrounding communities. Cyclists can ride 5-60 miles. rideforrefugees.com.

Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, St. Charles Country Club, 1250 Country Club Road, St. Charles. $50. (847) 431-6302.

Andy Anderson Homecoming Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 3, Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington. Hosted by the Barrington Broncos Quarterback Club. $5 adults; $3 for students and children under 12. Uniformed Barrington Youth Football players and cheerleaders, uniformed high school players and cheerleaders and coaches are free.

Rummage sale: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wood and Bothwell streets, Palatine. Purses, clothing, more. Proceeds benefit the Good Samaritan Ministries of the church.

Oct. 4

Football Party: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, Crossroads Tavern and Eatery, on Irving Park Road, Wood Dale. Watch the Chicago Bears take on the Detroit Lions to benefit Illinois Doberman Rescue. Admission $15.79 per person includes pizza, nacho bar, snacks, desserts, soft drinks, coffee, raffles, silent auction. Reservations at ildoberescue.com or by check to Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus, C/O Susan Lakics, 985 W. Pine Ave., Roselle.

Oct. 8

PHD fashion show and dinner: Thursday, Oct. 8, Stonegate Conference Center, Hoffman Estates. PHD Pregnancy Counseling Center host fashion show and dinner to support education, services and programs. $65. (847) 359-4967, ext. 25 or liz.noe@sphd.org.

Oct. 9

Ultimate Elvis Evening: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, Moretti's Restaurant, 1175 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Alpha Omicron Pi International sorority host benefit to benefit the Arthritis Foundation and other local charities. Featuring Joseph Hall as Elvis. $45-$60. For tickets, Terry, (847) 858-0051 or Joyce, (847) 382-1141.

Na'Amat USA garage sale: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10, 511 Thorndale, Buffalo Grove. Clothes, toys, books, household items, more.

Oct. 10

Benefit for Bartels Giant Rummage Sale: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Leopardo's parking lot, 5200 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Benefits Eric Bartels, an employee of Leopardo, and his family. Housewares, furniture, clothes, children and baby items, toys, games, CDs, DVDs, books, crafts, building supplies, tools, raffles, bake sale, refreshments. leopardo.com/eric.

5K Fun Run Walk: 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, St. Raymond de Penafort Church, 301 S. I-Oka Ave., Mount Prospect. Race registration and packet pick up from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9; race day registration from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Benefits St. Raymond Emergency Relief Fund. For information, visit st-raymond.org.

24 Hour Fitness For a Cure: 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 to 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Land and aqua group fitness classes and workouts to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. $15 for a 24-hour period, unlimited access. Call Jennie Bever, (847) 490-7015 or parkfun.com.

Oct. 11

Kirk School Walk and Wheel-A-Thon: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 520 S. Plum Grove Road. Walk, music, more. Benefits adaptive equipment for a specializes sensory gym. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. (847) 485-2600.

Oct. 12

Darlene's Accessories and Etc's: Noon-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Shop for perfume, jewelry, socks and other items starting at 50 cents to benefit resident programs. (630) 213-0100.

Oct. 15

Charity Casino Night: 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Nov. 14, Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Hawthorn Woods. Las Vegas-style gambling, Texas Hold'em tournament, silent auction, buffet, entertainment, dancing. $50. Buy your tickets before Thursday, Oct. 15, and get $10 off the $20 all-you-can drink wristband. Entrance fee for the hold'em tournament is an additional $40. Visit hwwc.info.

Oct. 18

Maine West Athletic Boosters fundraiser: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Mountain View Mine Adventure Center, 510 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. $15 includes round of adventure golf, food, raffle, prizes. Tickets are available from Maine West Athletic Booster Club Members, representatives from sports teams, and Mountain View Adventure Center on the day of the event. For informaiton, contact, Dan, danmargie@aol.com.

Oct. 27

Gold Luck Company sale: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Victory Center of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Sharon Sigale of Gold Luck Company sells jewelry including earrings, pins, necklace to benefit resident programs. (630) 213-0100.