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.
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.
Cornhole games: Living Lord Lutheran Church, 1044 Congress Drive, Bartlett, will be selling Cornhole (bags) games to benefit church ministries. All proceeds from the sale of these high-quality, handcrafted games will benefit the church. Choose from four different designs, or unfinished, starting at $75. Check out the brochure and place your order online, at www.livinglordlutheran.org. Or call Sue in the church office, at (630) 830.3630, ext. 4610.
Entertainment books: Members of the choirs of Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, are selling 2010 Entertainment books. Cost for each book is $20. Books can be purchased after the 5:30 p.m. service on Saturdays, and after the 8 or 10:30 a.m. services on Sundays, or in the church office during the week. (847) 827-6656.
Bikes for kids: Mike's Bike Shop, 155 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, will be collecting bikes for under privileged children through Thanksgiving. Mike's Bike Shop takes in unwanted bikes and refurbishes them for donation. For information, (847) 358-0948.
Food Pantry fundraiser: Douglas Automotive, Barrington and Crystal Lake, host a food pantry fundraiser through Nov. 14. $5 from every oil change the company performs will be donated to local food pantries. Also a collection box for nonperishable items will be available to accept donations. (847) 381-0454 or douglasautomotive.com.
Holiday Cards
• Leukemia Research Foundation. Dorothy, (708) 599-5778 or leukemia-research.org.
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. 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.
Fashion show fundraiser: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at Casa Royale in downtown Des Plaines; the Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines presents its annual fashion show fundraiser, Hunger Knows No Season. Dinner, fashions from Coldwater Creek, raffle and silent auction. Tickets $35. To buy tickets or donate a raffle or silent auction item call Donna Hoffman, (847) 827-1322.
Care. Cure. Comedy.: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn St. Standup comedian and actress Caroline Rhea performs. $150-$250. Benefits the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Patricia Stush, (973) 379-2690.
Making Strides Fundraiser: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, The Meadows Club at 2950 W. Golf, Rolling Meadows. Fundraiser for Making Strides Walk team saving second base. The Girls Night out (and guys) will offer participants shopping, socializing, appetizers, and salsa dancing lessons. $10 per ticket.
Oct. 16
Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday Oct. 17, Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. (847) 836-5540 or barringtonumc.com.
Oktoberfest fundraiser: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at the Onion Pub & Brewery in Lake Barrington, benefiting Options & Advocacy of McHenry County, which advocates for disabled children and adults. Beer tasting, silent auction/raffles, food and music by the Spectacles. Tickets $75. (815) 477-4720 ext. 222 or optionsandadvocacy.org.
Helping From Heaven: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Northbrook-Hilton-Allgauer's. Cocktails, live and silent auctions. $125. (847) 778-0411. HelpingFromHeaven.org.
Small Miracles luncheon and fashion show: 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows. $75. Benefits a new intensive care nursery unit at Northwest Community Hospital. (847) 618-4260.
Rock n' Bowl: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Pinstripes, South Barrington. Bowling, bocce, raffles, live music to benefit Barrington Youth & Family Services. $75. Nicole, (847) 212-1685 or nicole_jacobsen@comcast.net. barringtonyouthandfamilyservices.org.
Oct. 17
Healing Hearts: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Chandler's Chop House, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Live band, prizes, cocktails, raffles, dancing. $25-$30. Bachelor/bachelorette auction. monica@dupagehealinghearts.org.
Young Survival Coalition: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Durty Nellie's, 180 Smith St., Palatine. Benefits women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. (630) 730-6996.
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Charit-A-Bowel event: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Arlington Lanes, 3435 N. Kennicott, Arlington Heights. Bowling, raffles and silent auction to benefit Bystic Fibrosis Foundation. #40. Christina, (847) 707-0429. charitabowl.org.
DuPage Healing Hearts bachelor/bachelorette auction: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Chandler's Chop House, Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Scott MacKay from The River 95.0 FM emcees the event. $25-$30. (630) 340-8878 or dupagehealinghearts.org.
Canavan Charity Ball: Saturday, Oct. 17, Deerfield Hyatt Hotel. Dinner, dancing and silent auction to benefit Canavan Research Illinois. (847) 222-0736 or curecanavan.org.
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.
Faith Community Homes: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Hors d'oeuvres, silent and live auctions. $50. Benefits housing assistance from working families in need. Lou (847) 342-0739 or Chris, (847) 577-6732.
CROP Walk: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, St. Paul United Church of Christ, 401 E. Main St., Barrington. Funds raised by the walkers help stop hunger in the community. Pat, (847) 550-6430 or John, (847) 382-0522.
Maine West Athletic Boosters: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Mountain View Mine Adventure Center, 510 E. Algonquin Road. $15 includes adventure golf, food, raffle and prizes. Tickets are available from Maine West Athletic Booster Club members, representatives from sports teams, or at the door. Contact Dan, danmargie@aol.com.
Marking Strides Against Breast Cancer walk: 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, AT&T Campus, Hoffman Estates. (312) 279-7376 or makingstridesillinois.com.
RCL Friendship luncheon: 11 a.m. Meadows Club, Rolling Meadows. Resources for Community Living hosts luncheon and fashion show. $50. (847) 701-1554 or rcl2bindependent.org.
Wine and food tasting: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Sam's Wine and Spirits, 1818 Skokie Blvd., Highland Park. Chai Group of Hadassah North Shore hosts. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Voices for Hospice: 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Techny Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Northbrook. Midwest Palliative 7 Hospice CareCenter hosts Voices for Hospice to benefit its Music Care Services program for hospice patients. $10; $25 per family. (847) 556-1910 or carecenter.org/voices.
Oct. 19
Eat and Earn event: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue, 800 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. East at Sweet Baby Ray's; and 15% of the bill will be donated to the Arlington Heights Historical Society. Carry out or eat in. For reservations, (847) 437-9555.
Oct. 20
Clearbrook's food tasting: 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Garden Terrace Banquets, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Mx and mingle while sampling house specialties fro over 20 area restaurants. Benefits children and adults with disabilities. $30. Brynn, (847) 385-5009 or clearbrook.org.
Oct. 22
St. Zachary dinner and fashion show: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Manzo's Banquets, 1571 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. Hosted by the St. Zachary Home and School Association. $35. Gina. (847) 489-0146.
Rolling Meadows Senior Center: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Gus's Giner, 2160 Plum Grove Road, Rolling Meadows. East at Gus's Diner, with the required flyer, and a percentage of the purchase will be donated to the Rolling Meadows Senior Center. Flyers available at the senior center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows or call (847) 818-3205.
Oct. 24
Ham supper: The annual ham supper will be served family-style at St. John UCC, 1475 W Algonquin Road, Palatine. Seatings will be at 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Ticket price is $8.50 per person. Children under 3 eat free.
Oct. 25
Family Fun Day/walk-a-thon: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, Hersey High School stadium and campus, 1900 E. Thomas, Arlington Heights. Benefits CureSearch and Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Hosted the John Hersey High School's Fine Arts Department the event includes walk-a-thon, live music, games, food, moonwalk, magicians, raffles, more. $5 per person with a family cap of $20. Kyle, (847) 718-4884 or Joann, (847) 718-4942. jhhs.d214.org/activities/FinePerformingArts/index.php.
Fall Boutique: Join for a fun-filled morning of shopping with over 20 vendors from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Fall Boutique at Congregation Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Vendors include fused glass, jewelry, Mary Kay. Lia Sophia, children's books, Beijo Bags, needlepoint, Art work, handcrafted personalized items, etc. If you have questions please e-mail jane. rosenblum @yahoo.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.
Nov. 14
Wheeling High School magazine fundraiser: Wheeling High School's literary magazine,"Circus," will host its annual fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Rand and Arlington Heights roads, Arlington Heights. All day, Barnes & Noble will contribute a percentage of every sale made with a special book fair voucher to "Circus." Vouchers are available at whs.d214.org.