Lake Co. fundraisers

Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, shopping events, charity auctions, etc. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Nov. 5

Hadassah fundraiser: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, McCarthy's Irish Pub, Hawthorn Mall, 506 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. The Nehara Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will be raising funds for Hadassah projects by guest bar tending. All tips for food and drink will be donated to Hadassah. Call (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.

BACOA luncheon: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Second annual ladies luncheon features a healthy lunch and advice on how to pack a gab -fast and fashionably. $35 per person, cash bar. For tickets/information, (847) 381-5030 or bacoa.org.

Allendale Boutique: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5; 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. More than 20 specialty retailers will display goods including men's and women's apparel; gifts; one-of-a-kind jewelry; holiday and home decor; and more. General admission tickets are $10; all proceeds benefit the Allendale Association. For information, visit Allendale4kids.org.

Nov. 6

Lee Stern fundraiser: 8 and 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, Zanies Comedy Night Club, 230 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills. Comedian Tommy Johnagain will perform. Funds raised will go to purchase a Ness N200 advanced therapy system to help former ice and in-line hockey player, coach, and referee Lee Stern regain his strength and mobility after a stroke. Tickets are $25 each, and there is a two item food/beverage minimum. For tickets, call Allyne, at (847) 373-7586; donations can be sent to Lee Stern Fund, Creative Events by Allyne, 3345 Commercial Ave., Northbrook, IL. 60062.

Expressions Show Choir: Buy tickets by Friday, Nov. 6, for event at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Buffalo Grove High School, Buffalo Grove. "Cabaret Night" dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment by the award-winning show choir. $20. Call Marilee, (847) 818-9314 or majack27@comcast.net.

A Fabulous Fall Faire: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at a Lincolnshire Garden Club member's home. The Lincolnshire Garden Club's 34th annual benefit and auction will feature a raffle, silent and live auction of local goods and services, bake sale, and botanical note cards. Tickets are $25. The event benefits garden club-sponsored community programs, such as the Riverside Foundation. New members are welcome. Call Jan at (847) 945-6575.

Footlights Entertainment Extravaganza: 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 and 7, Fr. Hanley Hall, St. Peter School, 900 St. Peter St., Antioch. $10 for advanced tickets or $12 at the door, and $5 for seniors 65 and over. The theme for the fundraiser is "Pirates of St. Peter's," with music by 215 West. Includes a lip sync room, a guitar bar, a full casino, and on-site restaurant. Must be 21 or older. For details, call (847) 395-0037.

Nov. 7

SEDOL Foundation Wine Experience: 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, The Ivanhoe Club, 28846 N. Thorngate Drive, Ivanhoe. Attendees will join in a sampling of wines from all over the world, as well as gourmet hors d'oeuvres, a chocolate bar and live music. Tickets are $85 per person; al proceeds will go to provide Lake County special needs children with custom educational programs, vocational resources and social opportunities. For an additional $40 per person, guests may reserve space in The SEDOL Foundation Wine Cellar, a private tasting featuring a special gift, and tastings of rare wines. For details, visit sedolfoundation.org or call (847) 548-7032.

Vet Fest fundraiser: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Duffy's Sports Pub, 2070 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Fifth annual Vet Fest fundraiser includes silent auctions and raffles. Funds raised will purchase comfort items, T-shirts, underwear, toletries, etc., for vets in VA hospitals.

Grant High School Gala: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Maravela's Banquets and Catering, 4 Washington St., Fox Lake. The Grant Community High School Partnership for Academic Excellence will host their annual Gala Dinner/Dance, with live and silent auctions. Proceeds will assist financially needy students, enhance classroom technology and provide scholarships. For information, invitations, or to donate auction items, call Linda White, at (847) 546-8963, or Colette Kovarik, at (847) 740-1744.

Lake Zurich Lions Club Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Spencer Loomis Middle School, 1 Hubbard Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Arts, crafts, gifts. Proceeds support the Lions' Dollars for Scholars scholarship program for seniors in School District 95. (847) 847-2171 or LZLions.org.

CASAblanca VI: 6 p.m. Nov. 7, Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Court Appointed Special Advocates will hold a benefit with the theme "Here's looking at you, kids," featuring dinner and live and silent auctions. This benefit will highlight children and the advocacy dedicated volunteers provide. $250 per person. For reservations, call (847) 808-9154 or visit casalakecounty.com.

Nov. 8

Friends for Leslie: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center Mezzanine, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach. Friends for Leslie Breast Cancer Benefit will include a raffle, food, carnival games, balloon twisting, face painting and other activities. Live entertainment will be provided by The American Autumn and Petro Band. Funds raised will help Leslie McCluskey to cover medical expenses. For information or to donate, visit friendsforleslie.com.

Holiday Shopping Party: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 1816 St. Andrews Drive, Gregg's Landing, Vernon Hills. An in-home party with wine tasting, raffles, food, and gift shopping. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue's medical fund. Visit ourhouseofhoperescue.net.

Nov. 12

Hispanic Scholarship Gala: 6-11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Milan Banquet Hall, 651 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan. The gala provides funding for college scholarships to minority students of Hispanic descent. For details, call (847) 249-3800.

Children's Memorial shopping event: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Ice House Mall, 200 Abbleby St., Barrington. Shop at the Barrington Home Shoppe, Peter Daniel, Savvy Spirit and Tommy-Terri and 20% of the purchase will benefit Northwest Suburban Guild of Children's Memorial Hospital.

Nov. 14

Charity Casino Night: 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. 14, Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Hawthorn Woods. Las Vegas-style gambling, Texas Hold'em tournament, silent auction, buffet, entertainment, dancing. $50. Entrance fee for the hold'em tournament is an additional $40. Visit hwwc.info.

Nov. 15

Hadassah North Shore Chapter: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Embassy Suites Hotel, 1445 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. "Living Green Brunch" to benefit Hadassah Medical Organization, Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk, Young Judea, Hadassah College Jerusalem and Jewish National Fund. $30 plus a $50 donation to the project of your choice. Call (847) 205-1900 or northshore@hadassah.org.

Nov. 21

SRACLC Holiday Tree Festival: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, White Deer Run Golf Club, 250 W. Gregg's Parkway, Vernon Hills. The Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County's Holiday Tree Festival. The cocktail-attire evening includes holiday trees decorated by professionals for live auction; a silent auction; hors d'oeuvres; open bar; and a dinner buffet. Proceeds go to providing therapeutic recreational programming and opportunities for children and adults with special needs. Tickets are $75 per person. For information, call Carolyn Chambers, (847) 816-4866.

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.

Fireworks raffle: Through Nov 30. Island Lake residents working along with the village to raise money for 2010 fireworks are holding a raffle through Monday, Nov 30. Each of 10 winners will receive a "Big Boom Bucket" filled with gifts, coupons and services from area businesses. Raffle tickets are $5 each or three for $10. The drawing will be held at Island Lake Village Hall on Dec 10. The winner need not be present. To buy raffle tickets or make a donation, call Pauline Rohrer, at (847) 526-0081.