NW 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Palatine Jaycees Christmas tree sale: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 20, Aquatic Center parking lot, on Palatine Road, just west of Northwest Highway, behind Walgreens. Variety of fresh-cut, long and short needle trees, wreaths, and garland.
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.
Calendars:
• Mount Prospect Historical Society. $10, available at Dietrich Friedrichs Museum, 101 S. Maple St.; Busse Car Wash, 113 E. Prospect Ave.; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St.; Busse Flowers, 100 E. Northwest Highway; ByteMe! Computer, 718 E. Northwest Highway; Elements, 106 S. Emerson St.; and Keffer's Pharmacy, 5 W. Prospect Ave., all in Mount Prospect.
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.
Dec. 31
Honor Flight Chicago: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, Cheeseburger in Paradise, 1472 Market St., Des Plaines. Food, music, dancing, raffles, more to benefit Honor Flight Chicago. $75. Suzanne, (847) 894-8922 or Steve, (847) 452-6991.
Jan. 14
Hersey Instrumental Association: Thursday, Jan. 14, Photo's Hotdogs, Palatine and Mount Prospect. Hersey Instrumental Association Jazz Combo will play at Photos's Hotdogs as part of a fundraising event. Photo's will donate a percentage of the night's proceeds to the Hersey band program if patrons mention that they are there to support Hersey.
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.
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. 11
Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, Hilton Chicago. 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Event honors top athletes from Chicago's professional teams for outstanding performances on and off the field. Benefits the March of Dimes. Honorees includes Frank Thomas, Jonathan Toews, John Salmons, Ryan Dempster, A.J. Pierzynski, Jon Busch and Alex Brown. Visit csnchicago.com or call (312) 596-4722.
Feb. 16
Howl at the Moon: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Grazie!, 1050 E. Oakton St., Des Plaines. Rock 'N' Roll dueling piano show to benefit The District 62 Foundation. Reception, raffles, silent auction, dinner entertainment. $45, before Tuesday Feb. 16 to: D62 Foundation, P.O. Box 2161, Des Plaines, IL 60017-2161.
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.