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. 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.
Luncheon and Musicale: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at a member's home in Highland Park. Glencoe/Northbrook/Winnetka Hadassah of the North Shore Chapter will hold a Luncheon and Musicale Afternoon to benefit ongoing Hadassah projects. $36. Call (847) 205-1900 or e-mail 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.
"Big Boom Buckets" raffle: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21 and 22, Island Lake Village Hall, 3720 W. Greenleaf, Island Lake. Raffle tickets will be available for $5 each or 3 for $10 at the Island Lake Holiday Craft Faire. Help raise money for the 2010 fireworks in Island Lake and have an opportunity to win prizes and services valued at $300 or more. To buy tickets or make a donation, call Pauline, at (847) 526-0081. The drawing will on Thursday, Dec 10.
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.
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.
Dec. 3
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 ervices. $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.
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.