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.

Jan. 22Winter Book Sale: Members only preview, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22; open to all 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Friends of Ela Area Public Library members receive 10 percent off Saturday, remaining books will be sold for $5 a bag Sunday. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the library to help provide materials and equipment. For information, call (847) 438-3433.Jan. 26Floral Design Showcase: 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Fremd High School's Kolze Auditorium, 1000 Quentin Road, Palatine. Five floral designers from local shops created fresh floral arrangements to be given away to attendees. Commentator for the evening will be Joyce Grattoni, floral educator and former chairman of the Harper College Horticulture Department. Benefits the Fremd Music Association. $20, includes entertainment and refreshments. For tickets, call Pam, (847) 991-1635 or visit www.fhs.d211.org/departments/music/fma.htm.Jan. 30Peter Mayer concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Benefits the animals at Northbrook's Heartland Animal Shelter. $25; $30 at the door includes vegetarian appetizers and deserts. Tickets at (847) 682-2286 or heartlandanimalshelter.net.Late Nite Catechism III: Reception at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, St. Joseph Church, 121 E. Maple Ave., Libertyville. Sister will offer up her humorous lessons on marriage and last rites in "Late Nite Catechism III - 'Til Death Do Us Part!" to raise funds for St. Joseph School. Tickets are $45, which includes a wine and cheese reception before the show. For reservations, call (847) 327-9772.Jan. 31Kohl'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. 2Texas Hold "Em fundraiser: 2 p.m.-midnight Tuesday, Feb. 2, The Seville Banquet Hall, 700 Barrington Road, Streamwood. For informaiton and gaming details visit rockfordcharitablegames.com or e-mail kiwanisclubofstreamwood@gmail.com.Feb. 6Wii Bowling Tournament: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Mundelein Park District Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. The Mundelein Park District will hold a Nintendo Wii Bowling tournament and scholarship fundraiser for adults ages 40 and older. Cost is $10 with advance registration ($15 with controller provided). Walk-ins are also welcome. A portion of proceeds from all registrations will go toward the Mundelein Parks Foundation which provides scholarships to area residents for park district programs. For information, to donate, or to register, call (847) 566-0650. Visit mundeleinparks.org.Feb. 11Comcast 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.OngoingIt 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.Our House of Hope donations: Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue has set up accounts at Green Tree Animal Hospital, 1165 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, and Shear Paradise Pet Salon, 408 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. Donations at either location may be made to the accounts to provide care for the organization's animals. Donors who would like to be recognized can mail receipts for their donations to Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue, 5250 Grand Ave., Suite 14 - PMB 176, Gurnee, or e-mail them to Ourhouseofhope@yahoo.com. For information on Green Tree Animal Hospital, visit ghearparadisepetsalon@aol.com, visit petsalonandspa.com or call (847) 970-7722. Visit ourhouseofhoperescue.net or call (773) 552-4673.