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.
Dec. 23
Troop 90 Christmas Tree Sale: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 472-482 W. Liberty Plaza on Route 176, Wauconda. Last day of Boy Scout Troop 90's Christmas tree sale.
Jan. 31
Kohl's Step Up for Kids Stair Climb: 8 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, Aon Center, 200 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Join 3,000 serious athletes, fitness enthusiasts, family and Children's Memorial supporters as they climb 1,643 stairs at the Aon Center. Registration is $45; ages 12 and under free. Minimum fundraising goal is $55. (773) 880-3036 or childrenmemorial.org/step-up.
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.
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.