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.

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.

• Friends of the Home of the Sparrow. $11 for 10 cards, imprinting available at an extra charge. Judith, (847) 381-1337.

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. • Trinity Lutheran Church, Des Plaines. $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.

Nov. 4

Eat and Earn program: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Francesca's Tavola Restaurant, 208 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Dine in or carry out at Francesca's and 20% will be donated to The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago. Just say, "I'm with the Volunteer Center." Visit volunteerinfo.net.

Nov. 5

Pizza competition: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Schaumburg Township Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. The Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg Jaycees chapters will determine who makes the best pizza in the Schaumburg Township area. Sample pizzas from area restaurants and vote for your favorite. $6 donation to benefit state and local charities. (847) 385-8265; hoffmanestatesjaycees.org or schaumburgjaycees.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.

Nov. 6

Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Hoffman Estates Park Foundation hosts tournament to benefit its recreation assistance and park enhancement programs and special projects. $100 entry fee per player; 120 player limit. $10 discount for registration before Friday, Nov. 6. Call Peg, (847) 310-3617.

Candlelight bowl: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Bowlway Lanes, 810 Villa St., Elgin. Hanover Township host candlelight bowl to benefit the Hanover Township Food Pantry. $30 bowling and dinner; $15 dinner only. Bring a new toy for the holiday toy drive and/or a non perishable food item. (630) 540-9085.

Expressions Show Choir: 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 before Friday, Nov. 6. Call Marilee, (847) 818-9314 or majack27@comcast.net.

Celebrate Ability: 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Meridian Banquets, 1701 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Special Leisure Services Foundation the fundraising arm of Northwest Special Recreation Association host auction, dinner, dancing, entertainment, raffles to assist in funding the purchase and maintenance of accessible vehicles, Special Olympics Illinois Area 18 programs, the Kevin T. Kendrigan Memorial Scholarship program and general support programs. (847) 392-2848 or nwsra.org.

Night of Giving & Receiving: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Elements at Mount Prospect, 106 S. Emerson St. Fashion show, mini hydro massages, food samples, wine and dessert, raffles, eyebrow threading to benefit WINGS. RSVP to (847) 222-7870.

Leyden Family Service: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Elmcrest Banquets, 7370 W. Grand Ave. Elmwood Park. Fundraising dinner and auction to support mental health and substance abuse services hosted by Leyden Family Service and the SHARE program. (847) 451-0330.

65 Roses Gala: 7 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Nov. 6, The Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows. The Greater Illinois Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will offer a buffet, martini bar, dancing to Bucket Number 6, and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $130. Visit grillinois.cff.org/65roses09 or e-mail Kim Mills at kimills@cff.org.

Nov. 7

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, toiletries, etc., for vets in VA hospitals.

Human Rights Campaign Chicago gala dinner: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Hyatt Regency, 151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago. (800) 494-8497.

GFWC Illinois District Seven luncheon: Noon Saturday, Nov. 7, Birch River Grill, Arlington Heights. General Federation of Women's Clubs Illinois host luncheon and fundraiser. $25. For reservations, (847) 640-1622.

Battle of the Bands: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Durty Nellie's, Palatine. District 15 Educational Foundation host battle of the bans to benefit the education of District 15 students. $20, must be 21 to enter. Call Tina, (847) 963-3160 or CCSD15.net.

Rummage sale: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wood and Bothwell streets, Palatine. Benefits the Good Samaritan Ministries of the church.

'Pump Boys and Dinettes': 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Heights. Performance benefits the Spring for Life/Habitat for Humanity Partnership. $35-$40. (847) 922-8276 or springoflifehabitat.org.

Book fair: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Barnes & Noble, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Proceeds benefit Tarkington School LMC, technology departments and classrooms. Special events, crafts, Top Trumps Tournament at 11 a.m., Snackatories from 3-4 p.m., book club for adults 3-4 p.m., scavenger hunt, entertainment. Call Marcy or John at (847) 342-8548.

Nov. 8

Giving Tree: Beginning Sunday, Nov. 8, Lord of Life Church, 119 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Pick a name and buy a present for the child before Sunday, Nov. 29. Then join for the St. Nick's Party at 5 p.m. Saturday Dec. 5, for present wrapping and pizza. (847) 895-8877.

St. Viator Parent's Club fashion show: 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Stongegate Conference Center, 2401 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Students model clothes from 20 are retailers, lunch, raffle, silent auctions. $60. Supports student events and school contributions. (847) 392-4050, ext. 216.

St. Jude Hospital fashion show: Sunday, Nov. 8, Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont. Fashion show and luncheon, auctions to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. $75. (800) 621-5359.

Pancake breakfast: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Nov. 8, Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208, 121 N. Douglas. All you can eat pancake breakfast to benefit veteran programs. $6; $2 children under age 10. (847) 253-6632.

Nov. 10

Putting on the Ritz: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Food and beverage tastings by member of the Wheeling/Prospect Heights Area Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Row Hospitality Group, auctions, live music, more. Benefits the chamber's scholarship fund and economic development. $30 per person before Tuesday, Nov. 10. RSVP to (847) 541-0179.

Nov. 12

Rockin' For a Cure: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Durty Nellie's Pub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Hosted by the Dads' Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation. Featured band is Libido Funk Circus, WGN-AM Chicago's Brian Noonan emcees. $25; $30 at the door. (847) 424-0600 or leukemia-research.org/Rockinforacure.

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.

Best Seats in Town auction: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Cotillion Banquets, 360 S. Creekside Drive, Palatine. Hand decorated park benches, part of the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce's Best Seat in Town, will be auctioned to support a local charity. Ticket for the auction are $35; $40 at the door. (847) 329-7200 or palatinechamber.com.

Nov. 13

Wine tasting: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Wine Styles, Arlington Heights. Arlington Heights Junior Woman's Club host fifth annual wine tasting to benefit its scholarship fund. $25. Contact Michelle Harris, mkoulias@comcast.net.

Nov. 14

Sweet Home Chicago: Saturday, Nov. 14, Chopping Block, Merchandise Mart, Chicago. Clearbrook's Associate board of directors host interactive cooking demonstrations, cocktails, raffles and tastings to benefit Clearbrook. $85; $95 at the door. Stacey, (847) 385-5005 or ssturner@clearbrook.org.

St. Zachary's Las Vegas Night: 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Nov. 14, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Games include poker, roulette, blackjack, big wheel. Admission $3. Texas Hold 'Em tournaments is at 5 p.m., registration is $90; $100 at the door. Call Tony, (847) 275-1023 or zachvegasnight@gmail.com.

Charity Casino Night: 7 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Nov. 14, Kemper Lake Golf Club, Hawthorn Woods. Hosted by the Lake Zurich/Kildeer/Deer Park/ Hawthorn Woods Women's Club, games include craps, poker, blackjack, roulette and Texas Hold 'Em tournament. $100-$50. Texas Hold 'Em registration is an additional $40. hwwc.info.

Wheeling High School magazine fundraiser: Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Rand and Arlington Heights roads, Arlington Heights. Wheeling High School's literary magazine,"Circus," will host its annual fundraiser. 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.

Fundraiser: Saturday, Nov. 14. Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, is participating in Carson's Community Day at Randhurst. Purchase a coupon booklet for $5 and receive coupons. To purchase a booklet, stop by the church office or call Linda (847) 827-6656.

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. 18

Wynstone Holiday Housewalk: Daytime tea sessions 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Thursday, Nov. 19.; evening dinner Friday, Nov. 20. Once inside the gated community, guests board coach buses to tour the three elegantly decorated estate homes - all ready for the holidays. After, guests return to the club house for tea and boutique shopping. Daytime session tickets are $60; $150 for the Friday dinner, auto tour, silent auction. WynstoneHousewalk.com.

Nov. 19

Noche de Colores: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Sunset Ridge Country Club, 2100 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield. An evening of Fuatemalan colors, tastes and sounds to benefit Common Hope's work with children and families in Guatemala. $125. (847) 446-2304 or wtdarton@msn.com.

Nov. 20

Shelter Inc.'s Rock the Casbah: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Hyatt Regency Woodfield, Schaumburg. Dinner, auctions, live music. $250. Benefits services at the nonprofit child welfare agency. (847) 590-6188, ext. 21 or shelterinc.org/charity_ball.

Nov. 21

American Brain Tumor Association: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Westin Chicago River North, 320 N. Dearborn Ave., Fifth annual Brain Games to benefit research and patient-family programs of the American Brain Tumor Association. Cocktails, silent auction, dinner, trivia questions and prizes. $715. (800) 886-1281 or braingames@abta.org.

Dec. 3

Garden Club of Inverness holiday luncheon: 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Medinah Country Club, Medina. Holiday luncheon with guest speaker floral designer Joyce Gratoni. Gratoni creates holiday floral pieces, which can be used during the holidays or to give as gifts. $50. Contact Diane, dgarcea@comcast.net.

Ladies Night Out: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 1558 Wilmot Road, Deerfield. Vendors and artisand, wine and appetizers, free spa consultations services. $10. Laura, (847) 374-9808 or Michelle, (847) 914-0308.

Dec. 4

Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball: Friday, Dec. 4, Chicago Hilton and Towers. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago hosts its 20th annual black tie gala. $400 benefits the children served by Catholic Charities' programs in Cook and Lake counties. (312) 948-6864 or catholiccharities.net/stnick.

Dec. 10

WACO Toys for Tots luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Chandler's 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Raffles, silent and live auctions and live entertainment. $40 puls an unwrapped toy. Sandy, (847) 409-8431 or sandyhustedt@hotmail.com.

Dec. 12

Children's Ball: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Black-tie fundraiser sponsored by the Medical Research Institute Council, which supports research initiatives at Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago. $800. (773) 975-8760.

Dec. 13

It's a Wonderful Life": 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Pickwick Theater, Park Ridge. Liberty Bank for Savings hosts holiday music, refreshments, raffles and showing of the holiday classic, "It's a Wonderful Life,' to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. Free. (773) 489-4471 or libertybank.com.

Dec. 22

'A Christmas Carol': 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Performance of "A Christmas Carol" to benefit Clearbrook. For all ages. $35; $20 for children under 12; VIP admission $45; $30 for children under 12. Register online at clearbrook.org, click "events." For information, call Gloria, (847) 385-5012 or gdrake@clearbrook.org.

Feb. 2

The Art of Giving: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, InterContinental Chicago O'Hare, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. Cocktails, dinner, auctions live entertainment to benefit The Cove School, an independent day school for children with learning disabilities. $160. (847) 562-2100, ext. 2104.

Feb. 27

Eric Elias Foundation dinner dance: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, Manzo's Banquets, 1571 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. Dinner dance, open bar, live entertainment to support people with Muscular Dystrophy. $60. Ann Gehrke, (815) 397-1055 or Kathy Borre, (847) 226-4924.

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.