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.
June 25
Annie's Attic: 4 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June, 27 St. Anne Church, 120 Ela St., Barrington. On Thursday, admission will be $5 (children 12 and under free). Admission will be free Friday and Saturday. Friday will feature a 50 percent off sale starting at 5 p.m. in selected areas. Saturday features a $3 per bag sale and negotiable prices on remaining furniture. Sale proceeds benefit area families in crisis. Call (847) 381-5721 or visit anniesatticinfo.org.
June 26
Grave Conversations: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, St. John Lutheran Church cemetery, one block south of Golf and Linneman roads, Mount Prospect. $10 at the gate benefits the Mount Prospect Historical Society's educational and preservation efforts. (847) 392-9006.
Des Plaines/Park Ridge Relay For Life: Friday, June 26, Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Road. For information, call Taylor, (847) 368-1166 or Veronica, (847) 827-551.
Benefit concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. BJ Scahill in concert to benefit his friend and mentor, Susannah Kist, who has been diagnosed with cancer. For tickets, (847) 202-5222 or palatineparks.org.
Emmypalooza benefit: 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 26, American Legion Hall, 121 N. Douglas Ave., Arlington Heights. Raffles, moonwalk, Culvers burgers from 6-8 p.m., live music, more. $15 adults; $10 children and students. Proceeds benefit pediatric cancer patients, their families and research in memory of Emily Ann Holum.
June 27
Live 4 Lali Disc Golf Tournament: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, Buffalo Grove Park District Willow Steam Golf Course. $15 includes luncheon an discs. For information, contact Gary at glolly@comcast.net.
June 28
Polish Women's Civic Club: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, Venuti's Restaurant and Banquets, 2251 W. Lake St., Addison. 85th anniversary and installation luncheon. $50. (847) 382-6339.
Summer Social fundraiser: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, Nazarethville, 300 N. River Road, Des Plaines. Bake sale, bingo, children's games, raffles, food. $3 adults; $1 children ages 7 and younger. Proceeds benefit the installation of a sprinkler system at the home for the aging. (847) 297-5900, ext. 232.
Art in the Town Square Park: noon-5 p.m. Sunday June 28, Town Square Park, Palatine. Artisans will be located throughout the park and classical string musicians will perform in the gazebo. Free. Proceeds will be used to provide a free classical music concert at the Palatine Park District on Wednesday, July 29.
June 29
RevelationGolf: Monday, June 29, Makray Memorial Golf Club, Barrington. Nonprofit that uses the game of golf as a therapeutic tool to help children and adults with cancer or a physical disability is holding a fundraiser to benefit veterans and its children's golf program For information, (630) 253-7703.
Children's Memorial Pro Amateur Golf Championship: Monday, June 29, Onwentsia Club, Lake Forest. Supports the Founder's Board's $10 million pledge to the hospital's department of Family Services. (773) 880-6307.
Schaumburg Township Human Services: 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 29, bus departs from Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates to the Ameristar Casino in East Chicago, Ind. $25 includes transportation, buffet. Supports township service. Register with Mary, (847) 884-0030.
June 30
Honor Flight Chicago fundraiser: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, Cheeseburger in Paradise, 1472 Market St., Des Plaines. Food, live entertainment to benefit sending World War II veterans to Washington DC to see their memorial. $25. Call Steven, (847) 452-6991 or Suzanne, (847) 699-8550.
July 4
Turbo Turtle Race: The Bartlett Parks Foundation is holding its sixth annual Turbo Turtle Race on the Fourth of July at the Bartlett Aquatic Center. Purchase a ticket for a chance to win prizes. $10 each. Benefit the Bartlett Parks Foundation. For information, (630) 540-4824.
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.