Cook County fundraisers
Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Jan. 26
Floral 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. 30
Peter 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.
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. 1
National Junior Disability Championships fundraiser: For the entire month of February, Wheeling Auto Center will donate $5 from every oil change and $25 for every referral to NJDC, a national competition for you people with physical disabilities and visual impairments. Visit njdc2010.org. For appointments, (847) 259-3776 or wheelingautocenter.com.
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.
Texas 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.
Jewelry fundraiser: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Sharon Sigale of Gold Luck Company sells all kinds of jewelry to benefit resident programs. (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.
Feb. 3
Rotary Club Classic 5000: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, Bristol Court Banquets, 828 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Noon Rotary Club's annual Classic 5000 fundraiser raffle and dinner. Raffle tickets, $100. For tickets, Mike, (847) 818-5300.
Unbelievable Chocolate Raffle: Wednesday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 14, Mount Prospect Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation hosts chocolate-themed basket raffle. Purchase raffle tickets from a volunteer or inquire at the Registration desk. $1 each or six for $5. Drawing takes place 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Benefits library events through the foundation. (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.
Feb. 5
Sweetheart Dinner Dance: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Place. Children's Medical Research Foundation Inc., hosts 15th annual dinner dance. Dinner, entertainment, dancing, silent auction. $225. (708) 784-0631.
Bunco Night: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, Campton Township Community Center, 5N082 Old La Fox Road, Campton Hills. $25 per person; $100 team of four. Benefits Field of Dreams Horse Rescue & Adoption. For tickets, call Kim, (630) 231-1011 or (630) 853-9620.
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.
February Fun Fest: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Woodlawn School, 6362 Gilmer Road, Long Grove. Includes appetizers, buffet meal, popcorn, ice cream bar, prizes, live and silent auctions, games, contests, more. Cost $25 adults; $10 for children under age 13. Benefits Congregation Beth Judea of Long Grove. RSVP to (847) 634-0777 or e-mail LNeiman@BethJudea.org.
Chess Without Borders: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Barbara Rose Elementary School, 61 W. Penny Road, Barrington. Funds will be raised through food sales at the chess tournament to benefit Haiti children. For information or to donate food items for the sale, call Rishi, (847) 924-3455 or Kyle, (847) 382-8092.
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.
Cancer Health Alliance: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, McCormick Place, Chicago. First Look for Charity at the Chicago Auto Show event benefits Cancer Health Alliance and 17 other Chicago area charities. $225. Marie, (630) 654-5105 or cancerhealthalliance.com.
Gift basket sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 and Friday, Feb. 12, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Special Functions dining room, Park Ridge. Sweet Obsession gift basket sale features prepackaged or build-your-own. Sale items include candy, cookies, educational toys, puzzles and games. Sponsored by the Service League of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. (847) 723-6105.
Feb. 13
Marklund's 14th Top Hat Ball: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Proceeds benefit Marklund and its care of infants, children and adults with severe developmental disabilities. Includes entertainment, live auction, awards presentation, dinner, more. $300 per person. For tickets, call Jeannine, (630) 624-9874 or e-mail jzupo@marklund.org.
Feb. 15
Mardi Gras Party: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. American Legion Palatine Auxiliary host its 2010 Mardi Gras Party to support programs and charitable endeavors. New Orleans-style food and music, cash bar. $10 in advance or at the door. (847) 359-1606 or amlegionpaltinepost690.org.
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. 18
Service League jewelry sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 and Friday, Feb. 19, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge. Sale features rings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, scarves, leather goods, belts, and more. Benefits hospital programs through the Service League of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. For information, (847) 723-6105.
Feb. 19
Silent Auction and Spaghetti Dinner: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Silent auction, raffle and dinner to support the Maine West High School Athletic Boosters.
Des Plaines Police Department's 6th annual Irish Fest: 5:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, St. Zachary Church Parish Life Center, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and catered by Harrington's. Includes open bar, live Irish entertainment. $35 per person in advance only, first come, first served. For tickets, call Tim Doherty, (847) 391-5367. Visit, dppdirishfest.com.
Feb. 20
Trivia Night: Doors open 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Queen of the Rosary gym, 600 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Night of trivia fun and silent auction to benefit Noah's Hope. Dress/decorate your team and table with a theme, prizes awarded. Beer, wine, pop and pizza available for purchase. $20 per person in teams of eight or sign up as an individual and get put on a team. Space limited, call (847) 806-8336.
Music at the Mansion gala benefit: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Wilder Mansion, 211 Prospect, Elmhurst. Elmhurst Choral Union gala includes entertainments, refreshments, appetizers, silent auction and raffles. $75 benefits the group's concerts. For tickets, visit elmhurstchoralunion.org.
New Beginnings Valentine's Dance: 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Dancing, refreshments, bring a snack to share. $8 benefits the club. For information or tickets, call Joan, (847) 397-9643.
Palatine Children's Chorus: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Emmett's Tavern & Brewing Co., 110 N. Brockway, Palatine. Appetizers, desserts and silent auction to benefit the Palatine Children's Chorus concert choir trip to the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, Tenn. $30, includes food. Call Leonard, (847) 776-3706. Visit thepcc.org.
Feb. 23
Barb's Boutique: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Barb Meyer of Wilmette presents clothes, hats, purses, bags, scarves, jewelry, cosmetics and more to benefit resident programs. For information, (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.
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.
May 16
3K Walk and 5K Fun Run: 9 a.m. registration begins Sunday, May 16, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Wellness Place, Cancer Education and Support, with a Community Cancer Walk/Run followed by a celebration to include survivors. 5K at 10 a.m.; 3K walk at 10:30 a.m. (847) 221-2400.
March 18
Field of Dreams Horse Rescue & Adoption: 7:15 p.m. Thursday, March 18, Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles. Enjoy an evening of alaughter at Zanies COmedy Club to benefit the horses. fodhra@aol.com.
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.