Lake Co. 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 17
Journeys from PADS to HOPE golf outing: 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, Palatine Hills Golf Course, 512 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Golf, lunch, raffle to benefit the homeless and at risk population in Northwest suburban Cook County. Registration and sponsorship forms at padstohope.com or e-mail events@[padstohope.org. (847) 963-9160, ext. 16.
Candy and Nut Sale: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 17-18, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. All proceeds benefit Advocate Condell Medical Center. For more information, call the auxiliary office at (847) 990-5615.
June 19
Women Helping Women Luncheon: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 19, Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, 4275 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Fundraiser for Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, with keynote speaker Katie Hnida, the first female kicker to score in Division 1 college football, and master of ceremonies Melissa Foreman of WLIT 93.9 FM. The event will feature tours of Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center provided by staff, a silent auction and raffle, and a gourmet box lunch. Tickets are $100 each with group packages available. To register, call Betty Duncan, at (847) 244-1187, ext. 37, or visit zcenter.org.
June 20
Maxtravaganza: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Lake Forest Sportscars, 900 N. Shore Drive, Lake Bluff. The Max Schewitz Foundation's major fundraiser of the year will feature a silent auction, dinner provided by area restaurants, and a live auction. Also, all guests will participate in a game in which the winner takes home an Apple TV. The foundation works to help prevent the death of young adults due to sudden cardiac events and to protect threatened reptile species (a passion of Max Schewitz's). Tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased at www.maxandthewildthings.com or (847) 234-2206. A partial list of the items up for auction can also be viewed at the Web site.
June 21
Youth Make a Difference 5K Run/Walk: 8 a.m. Sunday, June 21, Glenview's Gallery Park, 2500 Chestnut Ave., Glenview. singmeupsports.com or youthmakeadifference.org. (847) 729-5605.
June 22
Game day fundraiser: 1 p.m. Monday, June 22, Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Benefits Youth Aliyah. $18. For reservations, (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
June 24
Handbag and Accessory Trunk Show: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 24-25, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. All proceeds benefit Advocate Condell Medical Center. For more information, call the auxiliary office at (847) 990-5615.
July 10
Emmaus House Rummage Sale and Boutique: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 10-11, St. Francis deSales Church, Route 22 and Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. $3 bag sale begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Sale benefits Emmaus House, an organization that provides assistance to area families in crisis in an effort to prevent homelessness. For information, call (847) 550-6511 or (847) 438-3014 or visit emmaus-house.org.
July 18
Max Schewitz Foundation event: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Wildlife Discovery Center, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest. The $10 admission ($30 for a family) includes entrance to all exhibits, hands-on contact with a variety of reptiles, face painting, games, and crafts to take home. The event helps support the Max Schewitz Foundation, which works to help prevent the death of young adults due to sudden cardiac events and to protect threatened reptile species (a passion of Max Schewitz's). For information, visit www.maxandthewildthings.com or call (847) 234-2206.
July 25
St. Bede Knights of Columbus Fundraiser: All-day event starting with a car show at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 25, St. Bede Church, Rt. 59 and Wilson Road, Ingleside. In addition to the car show, events include casino games at 6 p.m. and the Lakes Area Swing Band at 7 p.m. Food and beer will be available. For information, call Gilbert Volling, at (847) 356-6867.
Ongoing
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.