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.

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.

Jan. 11

SuperSibs! shop and share fundraiser: Monday, Jan. 11-Wednesday, Jan. 13, all Jewel-Osco stores in the United States. Shop at Jewl-Osco and five percent of the total purchases, excluding tax, will be donated to SuperSibs!. Shop & Share Identification slip needed. Call Jennifer at (847) 705-7427 or e-mail jkrizmanich@supersibs.org.

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. 19

Darlene's Sales of Bartlett: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Shop for accessories, perfume, jewelry, socks and more to benefit resident programs. For information, (630) 213-0100.

Jan. 24

Almost Home Foundation Family Food Night: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24 at 291 S. Schamale Road, Carol Stream or 901 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Enjoy food, drink, fun, flat screen TV's and 20% of your bill will be donated to benefit stray, abused, neglected and homeless animals through the Almost Home Foundation. Contact Ilene Schiavone at houseofhuskey@comcast.net.

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. 6

Special Forces Association 2010 Winter Ball: 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Fountain Blue Banquets, 2300 S. Mannheim Road, Des Plaines. Dinner, dancing, silent auction, awards ceremony. Benefits scholarships to airborne-qualified ROTC cadets. $60 before Saturday, Feb. 6. Call Marsha, (847) 696-4981

February Fun Fest: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Woodlawn School, 6362 Gilmer Road, Long Grove. Hosted by Congregation Beth Judea the event includes appetizers, buffet meal, prizes, live and silent auctions, games, more. $25 adults; $10 for children 13 and younger. RSVP to (847) 634-0777 or Lneiman@BethJudea.org.

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.