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.
Golden Jubilee raffle: Queen of the Rosary Parish is hosting a fundraising raffle to support the parish and school. Tickets may be purchased through Nov. 29, at a cost of $100 per ticket. Grand prize is $15,000; second prize, $5,000; and third prize, $1,000. Tickets may be purchased at the Ministry Center, after all Sunday Masses or visit qotr.org. For information, (847) 437-0403.
Holiday Cards:
• Leukemia Research Foundation. Dorothy, (708) 599-5778 or leukemia-research.org.
• Friends of the Home of the Sparrow. $11 for 10 cards, imprinting available at an extra charge. Judith, (847) 381-1337.
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.
Calendars:
• Mount Prospect Historical Society. $10, available at Dietrich Friedrichs Museum, 101 S. Maple St.; Busse Car Wash, 113 E. Prospect Ave.; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St.; Busse Flowers, 100 E. Northwest Highway; ByteMe! Computer, 718 E. Northwest Highway; Elements, 106 S. Emerson St.; and Keffer's Pharmacy, 5 W. Prospect Ave., all in Mount Prospect.
Nov. 25
Mystery Dinner Theater: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Radisson Hotel, 1725 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg. Journeys from PADS to HOPE hosts Mystery Dinner Theater fundraiser. Registration before Wednesday, Nov. 25 to events@padstohope.org.
Nov. 29
Wing Ding Fling Fest: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, Alumni Club of Schaumburg, 871 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg. The Buddy Foundation's inaugural Wing Ding Fling Championship. For a $25 donation, get two drinks, a buffet, a sampling of wings from area restaurants, and a chance to watch the Bears play the Vikings on the big screen. There will also be an auction and raffle benefiting the shelter's animals. For information about the event, call (847) 397-3100. Visit thebuddyfoundation.org.
Dec. 3
Garden Club of Inverness holiday luncheon: 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Medinah Country Club, Medina. Holiday luncheon with guest speaker floral designer Joyce Gratoni. Gratoni creates holiday floral pieces, which can be used during the holidays or to give as gifts. $50. Contact Diane, dgarcea@comcast.net.
Ladies Night Out: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 1558 Wilmot Road, Deerfield. Vendors and artists and, wine and appetizers, free spa consultations services. $10. Laura, (847) 374-9808 or Michelle, (847) 914-0308.
AIDS Foundation of Chicago: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. World of Chocolate, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago's holiday extravaganza. $75 in advance; $100 at the door. (312) 922-2322 or aidschicago.org.
Girls Night Out: 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria, 1799 S. Busse Road, Mount Prospect. Evening of holiday shopping, raffles, hors d'oeuvres and music to benefit the Village of Mount Prospect Food Pantry. Call (847) 870-5680 or MountProspect.org.
Dec. 4
Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball: Friday, Dec. 4, Chicago Hilton and Towers. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago hosts its 20th annual black tie gala. $400 benefits the children served by Catholic Charities' programs in Cook and Lake counties. (312) 948-6864 or catholiccharities.net/stnick.
Dec. 5
Holiday open house: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Gifts of the World, 888 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Items from 38 countries from Ten Thousand Villages and Serrv International, fair trade organizations. Janice, (847) 895-3767.
Dec. 6
Palatine Jaycees Best Pizza competition: 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Durty Nellie's Bar & Grill, 120 N. Smith St., Palatine. For a $5 donation, residents can judge who makes the best pizza in the area. Proceeds benefit the Youth Center at Northwest Community Hospital. (847) 604-0288.
Chili Kickoff: Game time, Sunday, Dec. 6, Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Enjoy homemade chili while watching the Bears take on the Rams. $5, includes chili, corn muffins and dessert. Raffle prizes includes a framed Brian Urlacher football jersey. Benefits a local family. (847) 253-6632.
Dec. 10