Lake Co. fundraisers
Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, shopping events, charity auctions, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Nov. 11
Toy Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The Auxiliary of Advocate Condell Medical Center will sell toys, games and books at discounted prices in the main lobby of the hospital. All proceeds benefit Advocate Condell Medical Center. For information, call the Auxiliary Office at (847) 990-5615.
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.
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
Harper College Educational Foundation: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Harper's Performing Arets Center lobby, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Coupled with the Harper staging of "The Diary of Anne Frank," the foundation holds a community reception to benefit funding for student scholarships, programs and communiyt culutral and educational ecperiences. $100, includes drinks, hors d'oeuvres and 8 p.m. performance of "Anne Frank." RSVP to (847) 925-6493 or harpercollege.edu.
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.
Pet Photos: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14 and 15, Pet Supplies Plus, 2982 W. Route 60, Mundelein. Holiday Pet Photos will be taken; proceeds will benefit Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue. No appointment necessary.
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.
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
Holiday Boutique: Preview party: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18; boutique: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Deer Path Inn, 225 E. Illinois, Lake Forest. Shop for gifts form 32 vendors. All proceeds will benefit Lake Forest Hospital. Party: $50 in advance, $60 at the door; boutique: $10 for general admission; $5 for seniors and students with ID. Buy tickets through the Philanthropy office at (847) 535-6111 or lfh.org/philanthropy.
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. 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.
Nov. 23
Nut and Candy Sale: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 23-24, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Auxiliary of Advocate Condell Medical Center will sell nuts, candy and gifts in the main lobby of the hospital. All proceeds benefit Advocate Condell Medical Center. For information, call the Auxiliary Office at (847) 990-5615.
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.