Fundraisers
Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
May 28
WINGS annual benefit ride: 9 a.m. Sunday, June 7, Bootlegger's in Antioch. Scenic route, poker hands, lunch, live music, raffle prizes. Pre-register before Thursday, May 28 and received a T-shirt. $20. tchanner@wingsprogram.com.
Elgin Symphony and PADS partner brunch: 11 a.m. Sunday, May 30, First Congregational Church of Elgin, 356 E. Chicago St., Elgin. $25 before Thursday, May 28. Call (847) 888-4000 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Hoffman Estates Jaycees carnival: May 28-31, Barrington Square Plaza, 2330 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Benefit the Hoffman Estates community. hoffmanestatesjaycees.org.
May 29
Relay for Life Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights: Friday, May 29-Saturday, May 30, Prospect High School, Mount Prospect. Signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The steering committee is looking for additional community teams to participate; local business to help sponsor the event; and cancer survivors to walk the opening survivor lap. For information, contact Ryan at (847) 368-1168 or ryan, juhn@cancer.org.
Flanagan's Wake: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. Hilarious interactive Irish wake. Proceeds benefit The Timothy J. Schueneman Fund. Reserve your tickets at itickets.com - type in Flanagan's Wake or call (800)-965-9324. Also, go to the parish Web site at holyfamilyparish.org or call (847) 359-0042.
Arlington Heights Relay for Life: Friday, May 29, Oberweis, 1735 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Needed coupon and information can be found at relayforlifearlington.com or call Taylor at (847) 368-1166.
May 30
Flea market: St. Mark's Church, 337 Ridge Road in Barrington Hills, will have a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30. (847) 381-0596 or www.st-markschurch.org.
Junk in the Trunk sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, St. Peter Community Church, 2700 Willow Road, Northbrook. Sell unwanted items from your trunk, parking spaces available for $25; $5 additional for a card table. Concessions. For information or to register, (847) 272-2246.
Garage sale fundraiser: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Christ Community Mennonite Church, 888 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Benefits church ministries. LeRoy, (847) 895-3654.
Gifts of the World tent sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 888 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Sale benefits third world artisans. Janice, (847) 895-3576.
May 31
Patrick Sean Botterman Memorial Fundraiser: 10:30 a.m. breakfast, Sunday, May 31, Chevy Chase Golf Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Keynote speaker Dan Hynes, Illinois State Comptroller; special guest speaker, Dan Seals on campaign finance reform. Call Kathleen, (847) 253-9032.
Arlington Heights Relay for Life: Sunday, May 31, Car wash at Arlington Toyota, 935 W. Dundee, Buffalo Grove. Needed coupon and information can be found at relayforlifearlington.com or call Taylor at (847) 368-1166.
Cosmic bowl: 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Streamwood Bowl, 1232 Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Streamwood to support project for children in Hanover Township. $15. Reservations to Sue, (630) 951-7003 or kiwanisclubofstreamwood@gmail.com.
June 2
Arlington Heights Relay for Life: Tuesday, June 2, Peggy Kinnane's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 8 N. Vail, Arlington Heights. Needed coupon and information can be found at relayforlifearlington.com or call Taylor at (847) 368-1166.
June 4
Clearbrook's Ladies only golf fundraiser: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010. Northwest Highway, Barrington. $250. (847) 385-5009 or bkordil@clearbrook.org.
June 5
Relay For Life of Bartlett/Hanover Park/Streamwood: 6 p.m. Friday, June 5-6 a.m. Saturday, June 6, Community Park, Hanover Park. Doug, (847) 368-1166. realyfor lifebhps.com.
Rummage sale: Trinity Lutheran Church, 3201 Meadow Drive, will have a rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6. The church is collecting items for the sale. (847) 398-7122, www.tlcrm.org.
June 6
Relay community garage sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Palatine commuter parking garage, behind Durty Nellie's. For information or to reserve a booth, call Taylor Bogdan, (847) 368-1166 or RelayForLifePRMI.com.
Car wash: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Leisure Center parking lot, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines. Benefit Artistry in Motion dance company. For information, (847) 391-5700.
Furniture and decor sale: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, June 5; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2315 Landmeier Road, Elk Grove Village. Furniture, cabinets, decor items, office supplies, more to benefit Kenneth Young Center. (847) 524-8800, ext. 103.
Chase to the Taste 5K: 6:30-7:40 a.m. registration Saturday, June 6, 762 Pearson Street at Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines. 5K run walk to benefit the Des Plaines Park Sitrrict Scholarship fund. $30. (847) 391-5711 or desplainesparks.org.
June 7
WINGS annual benefit ride: 9 a.m. Sunday, June 7, Bootlegger's in Antioch. Scenic route, poker hands, lunch, live music, raffle prizes. $20. tchanner@wingsprogram.com.
Care Center 5K Challenge: 7:30 a.m. registration Sunday, June 7, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. 5K begins at 8:30 a.m.; Fun Run for kids begins at 9:30 a.m. Register at carecenter.org/5K09. $25 per adult; $10 per child. (847) 556-1575.
Fired Up: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at Weber Grill, 1010 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg. Fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. $25 per person; sponsorship packages available. illinois@afsp.org or (847) 695-6977.
Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday June 13; noon-3 p.m. Sunday June 14, St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic School, 411 N. Wheeling Road in Prospect Heights. A special pre-sale is open to the public from 6-10 p.m. Friday, June 12, admission is $4. Concessions available. Donations may be brought to the gym from noon-3 p.m. Sunday, June 7; and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 8-11. All items should be in clean, working order. Old computers cannot be accepted.
June 8
Rummage sale: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, June 12; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 13; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. Annual rummage and garden sale includes household goods, furniture, holiday items, jewelry and purses, sports equipment, toys, more. Donated items can be dropped off at the gym from 3-7 p.m. June 8-11. Absolutely no clothes or books accepted. For information, call the parish office at (847) 359-0042.
June 9
Arlington Heights Relay for Life: Tuesday, June 9, California Pizza Kitchen, 3 S. Evergreen, Arlington Heights. Needed coupon and information can be found at relayforlifearlington.com or call Taylor at (847) 368-1166.
LCFS Golf Fore Kids charity outing: Tuesday, June 9, Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, Lemont. Benefits Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois. (708) 488-5532.
June 10
Clearbrook Guardians PAL program golf outing: 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road. Mount Prospect. All-day event includes lunch, dinner, raffles, auctions, more. $195; $75 dinner only. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. For golfer, sponsor or volunteer information, call Gloria, (847) 385-5012 or gdrake@clearbrook.org.
Bowling fundraiser: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Streamwood Bowl, 1232 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Benefits Safe From the Start of Northwest Cook County. $3 per game, shoe rental included. When you pay, say " I'm here for the Bowl-A-Fund." For information, (630) 837-5800.
June 12
Relay For Life of Palatine/Rolling Meadows/Inverness: 6 p.m. June 12, Fremd High School, Palatine. Overnight walk/run to raise money for cancer education advocacy, awareness, support and research to help find a cure. Survivor Celebration follows the opening ceremonies. For information, call Taylor at (847) 268-1166 or RelayForLifePRMI.com.
Holy Family rummage and garden sale: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, June 12; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 13; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. Shop for household goods, furniture, holiday items, jewelry and purses, sports equipment, toys, more. Drop off items for donation from 3-7 p.m. Monday, June 8-Thursday, June 11, at the Holy Family gym. No clothes or books accepted. For information, call (847) 359-0042 or Dolores, (847) 846-7683.
June 13
Arlington Heights Relay for Life: Saturday, June 13, Panda Express, 1200 N. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Needed coupon and information can be found at relayforlifearlington.com or call Taylor at (847) 368-1166.
Motorcycle run: 9 a.m. Saturday, June 13, Cottage Tap, 18580 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. Food, raffles, prizes to benefit Fisher House programs. Cars welcome, $20. Call Jim, (847) 223-6769.
July 27
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation golf outing: Monday, July 27, Boulder Ridge Country Club, Lake in the Hills. For information, call Robert Schmitz, (847) 394-4400 or info@rschmitz.com.