Lake County 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. 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.

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. 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.

Spaghetti Dinner: 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, Lakes Community High School, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa. Presented by L.C.H.S. Girls Softball. Dinner is a $7 donation; free for ages 4 and under. Drinks and desserts sold separately. For information contact Coach Hamill, at (847) 838-7100, ext. 7321 or whamill@lakeseagles.com.

Silpada Jewelry show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, Luther Hall, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 North Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Part of St. Matthew's "Love is More Than Skin Deep" month, to raise money for Jeremiah Krueger, an infant with a very rare skin disorder, epodermolytic hyperkeratosis. For information visit stmatts.net or call (847) 438-7709.

Feb. 5

Improv challenge: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, Warren Township High School Almond Campus cafeteria, 34090 Almond Road, Gurnee. Student improv group "Giggles 'n Bits" will take on faculty team "Adequate Yearly Progress." Tickets will be sold at the door for $3 each. Ticket sales will help raise money for a new light board for theater productions.

Feb. 6

Wii 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. 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. 20

Ladies Aid Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, St. Matthew Lutheran School, 24480 North Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Used book, DVD and CD Sale in the school gym. Part of St. Matthew's "Love is More Than Skin Deep" month, to raise money for Jeremiah Krueger, an infant with a very rare skin disorder, epodermolytic hyperkeratosis. For information visit stmatts.net or call (847) 438-7709.

Casserole Cook Off: 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, St. Matthew Lutheran School, 24480 North Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. No charge, but donations may be made as part of St. Matthew's "Love is More Than Skin Deep" month, to raise money for Jeremiah Krueger, an infant with a very rare skin disorder, epodermolytic hyperkeratosis. For information visit stmatts.net or call (847) 438-7709.

Ongoing

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.

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.

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.