Lake County 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. 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.
Nov. 27
Christmas Tree Sale: 4-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 27 through Dec. 23, 472-482 W. Liberty Plaza on Route 176, Wauconda. Boy Scout Troop 90 will hold a Christmas tree sale.
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 artists and, wine and appetizers, free spa consultations services. $10. Laura, (847) 374-9808 or Michelle, (847) 914-0308.
AIDS Foundation of Chicago: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. World of Chocolate, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago's holiday extravaganza. $75 in advance; $100 at the door. (312) 922-2322 or aidschicago.org.
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.
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.