Northwest 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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Arlington Heights Historical Society: Through March 31, Chili's, 640 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. East at Chili's anytime during the months of February and March and 10% of your bill will be donated to the Arlington Heights Historical Society. Eat in or carry out. For a voucher, visit ahmuseum.org or stop by historical museum, 110 W. Fremont, where vouchers are available in an outdoor brochure box 24 hours a day.
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.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.Cupid's Arrow for a Cure: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, Cheeseburger in Paradise, 1472 Market St., Des Plaines. The Wolff-Berger-Vroft-Kolodny Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation hosts evening of appetizers, door prizes to benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation. $25. Call Sheryl, (847) 254-0591 or slravian@mindspring.com.Feb. 12Mardi 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.Sister of the Living Word "Mardi Gras Magic" fundraiser: 6-10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Cotillion Banquets, 360. Creekside Drive, Palatine. Creole-inspired dinner, drinks, silent auction, crowning of the Mardi Gras king and queen. Costumes and casual dress encouraged. $75 supports the sisters in their ministries. Call (847) 577-5972.Feb. 13Marklund'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. Heart of a Marine Foundation: Saturday, Feb. 13, Stonegate Conference and Banquet Centre, Hoffman Estates. Elk Grove-based foundation holds its annual Hearts of Valor Ball to benefit veterans, active duty military personnel and their families. Dinner, dancing, entertainment, silent auctions, raffle. (847) 621-7324 or hearofamarine.org. Dress Sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, Bartlett High School cafeteria, 701 Schick Road, Bartlett. Bartlett High School's Girls Track and Field team holds its first dress sale featuring over 800 new gowns. Formal, evening and bridesmaid dresses are only $10, while wedding gowns can be purchased for $50. For information, e-mail Beth at BethEmody@u-46.org.Feb. 14Unbelievable Chocolate Raffle: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 14, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Mount Prospect Library Foundation holds its "Unbelievable Chocolate Raffle" of chocolate-themed baskets. Purchase raffle tickets from a volunteer or inquire at the Registration Desk. $1 each or six for $5. Benefits the foundation's special programs and events.(847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.Family Sock Hop Pizza Party: 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. DJ, dance contests, pizza, beverages, popcorn, treats and Culver's frozen custard from Culver's of Schaumburg. $10 adults; $4 seniors and children under 12; free for children under 6. Benefit various township programs. Tickets at the township in senior or disability services. (847) 884-0030.Feb. 15Metropolis Outreach program fundraiser: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 111 W. Campbell Road. "A Night of All-Star Cabaret: A Benefit Performance from Metropolis to Broadway." Actors from all throughout Metropolis history return to perform some of the greatest songs from Broadway. $25-$35. (847) 577-2121 or MetropolisArts.com.Feb. 16Howl 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. 18Service 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. 19Silent 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. 20Trivia 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.Clearbrook's "A Grapevine of Friends" fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, The Stonegate Conference Banquet Centre, 2401 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Gourmet foods and an assortment of wine varieties, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions. Benefits Clearbrook's Employment Services program. $95. Call Gloria Drake at (847) 385-5012 or gdrake@clearbrook.org. Roulette Bowling fundraiser: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Streamwood Lanes, Streamwood. $15 includes shoes and contests and prizes. The fundraiser benefits a Bartlett High School student, who lost her mother in September, with burial and medical expenses. To register, call (630) 837-5800.Feb. 21Strike it Up for WINGS: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, Pinstripes, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. $25 adults; $10 for children age 6-12; children under 5 are free. Includes one game of bowling or two Bocci games, food, fun. Register online at wingsprogram.com or at the event. Gold Medal Fashion Show: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, The Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows. Special Leisure Services Foundation hosts 20th annual fashion show and luncheon to benefit Special Olympics Illinois athletes in the Northwest suburbs. $40. Nanette, (847) 392-2848, ext. 255.Feb. 23Barb'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. 27Eric 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.Gala dinner: Saint Hubert Catholic School is planning its annual Saint Hubert Black and Gold Gala Dinner Reception to benefit Saint Hubert Catholic School at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at The Seville banquet hall located at 700 Barrington Road in Streamwood. Enjoy dinner and an open bar, dancing to the sounds of The Monarch Orchestra, and a live and silent auction. Gala tickets are $60 per person and $500 for a table of 10. To reserve your tickets, contact Linda DeLarco at e-mail address lindadelarco@comcast.net or at (847) 584-1840.March 6St. Baldrick's fundraiser: 3 p.m. Saturday, March 6, Jerseys Pizza Grill, 2360 Lakewood Boulevard, Hoffman Estates. To raise money for children's cancer research. There will be raffles for prizes including tickets to the Chicago Rush season opener, concert tickets, authentic Patrick Kane jersey, and more. Attendees can sign up to have their heads shaved to help raise funds. Visit stbaldricks.org.March 13Dance the Night Away for Autism: 5 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Crystal Lake Holiday Inn. The night will include: raffles, silent and live auctions, and music provided by Hip Pockit. Sponsored by The Alexander Leigh Center for Autism. Tickets $50. Call (847) 458-6802, e-mail cwilliams alca@sbcglobal.net or visit hippockit.com.March 15Spring in Bloom Floral Design Showcase: 7 p.m. Monday, March 15 at Canton Middle School, 1100 Sunset Circle, Streamwood. Sponsored by the Streamwood Woman's Club, it benefits the Hanover Township Food Pantry and Charitable Foundation. Features local floral designers Christine Plier of Flowers by Christine; KathiRose of Kaleidoscope of Floral Design and Anton Englemann of Town Country Gardens in Bartlett. Tickets: $10 each, or $8 each for groups of 10 or more. For advance tickets: Naomi, (630) 289-0859; Streamwoodwomansclub@yahoo.com or mail ticket request and payment to Streamwood Woman's Club, P.O. Box 152, Streamwood, IL 60107. Tickets also available at participating florists.March 18Field 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.April 24Autism fundraiser: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, Meridian Banquets in Rolling Meadows. "Fruit of the Spirit" luncheon benefits Gigi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Awareness Center in Hoffman Estates. Sponsored by the Philoptochos Society of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin. Tickets $45, by registration only. (312) 865-2436 or fruitofthespiritluncheon.com. Sponsorship opportunities are available.May 163K 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.