Lake County 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.

Aug. 27

Dinner for Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Mission Hills Country Club, 1677 Mission Hills Road, Northbrook. Mission Hills and the Glencoe/Northbrook/Winetka groups of Hadassah North Shore Chaper host. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Mike Fontenot benefit signing: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Auction Merchandise Source, 1175 Corporate Woods Parkway, Vernon Hills. Chicago Cubs infielder Mike Fontenot will participate in an autograph session, with $5 of each $25 autograph benefiting Kids Hope United. Memorabilia will be available at signing for purchase. For tickets, call (847) 913-0177.

Aug. 29

Car wash fundraiser: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Murphy School, 220 Greenwood St., Round Lake Park. A car wash will be held to raise money for Grayslake residents currently in the process of adopting two children from Ethiopia.

Parking Lot Benefit Party: 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Moe's Southwest Grill, 21720 W. Long Grove Road, Deer Park. Spin the magic wheel for $1 and win prizes; all magic wheel proceeds and 20 percent of Moe's sales from 5-7 p.m. will go to Emmaus House of Hospitality to fight poverty and homelessness. A free live rock concert by Right of Forty starts at 7 p.m. Call (847) 438-8844.

Diabetes Scholars Foundation benefit: 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Brunswick Zone Deer Park, 21080 N. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Bowling and a silent auction to help provide scholarships for affected families to attend diabetes education conferences. $40 per person includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soft drinks. Register at www.diabetesscholars.org.

Party for a Cause: 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Moe's Southwest Grill, Deer Park. Food, games, prizes, free live concert by Right of Forty. Benefits Emmaus House of Hospitality, Lake Zurich, and its mission against poverty and homelessness.

Aug. 30

Jack Rizman Memorial Golf Outing: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Buffalo Grove Golf Club, 48 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove. The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea of Long Grove's annual golf outing. There will also be a dinner at 7 p.m. at Lou Malnati's, 85 S. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Golf and dinner is $95 per person, $85 for golfers under 21; dinner only is $20 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds will provide Jewish musical concerts and programs for Beth Judea and the local community. To register, call (847) 634-0777 or send a check to Congregation Beth Judea Men's Club, 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL 60047 - Attention: Chuck Walcer.

Cruisin' For the Kids car show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, downtown Grayslake, 101 Center St. Car show, featuring live music and food, to benefit The Oasis - Grayslake Youth Center NFP. Car entries are open to all makes, models, and years. Visit cruisinforthekids.com.

The Amazing AcroCats and Rock Cats: 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. See cats ride skateboards, rock out in a band and do other feats. $20; and children under 12 are $12. A portion of the proceeds will go to Save-A-Pet shelter in Grayslake. For information, call Save-A-Pet, at (847) 740-7788, or e-mail dkoonsszoke@yahoo.com.

Beth Judea Men's Club golf outing: 11:30 a.m. tee time, Sunday, Aug. 30, Buffalo Grove Golf Club, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. 7 p.m. dinner at Lou Malnati's in Buffalo Grove. Golf and dinner $95; golfers under 21 pay $85. Dinner only for adults is $20 and $5 for kids. Proceeds from the Memorial Golf Outing go directly to the Jack Rizman Memorial Fund. Chuck Walcer, (847) 634-0777.

Sept. 1

Race/Walk and Family Fun Day for Fibromyalgia: To ensure all possible benefits, sponsor commitment and participant registration must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 1, for event starting at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Hosted by Advocates for Fibromyalgia Funding, Treatment, Education and Research. Events include a 5k race/walk, talent competition, prizes, food, vendors, raffles, petting zoo, train rides, giveaways and more. Preregister by Monday, Sept. 21; walk-ins are welcome. Day of event registration begins at 10 a.m. for the race, 10:30 a.m. for the talent show. To participate, be a vendor or sponsor, or make a contribution, visit www.AFFTER.org or e-mail Shari, at info@affter.org.

Roosevelt University's golf outing: Tuesday, Sept. 1, Arboretum Club, 410 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. 16th annual Community Advisory Board Scholarship golf outing. (847) 619-7288 or roosevelt.edu/golf.

Sept. 4

Mike Klopp benefit: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, Sharky's, at Lakes Bowl, 601 Railroad Ave., Round Lake. A benefit to raise money for Mike Klopp, who has been battling brain cancer for 3ˆ½ years, and his family. Event will include a DJ, silent auction, raffles and silent auction with sports memorabilia and an autographed guitar. $10 per person. Call (847) 529-0646.

Sept. 8

Bunco Night: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club will host a Bunco Night beginning with refreshments at 7 p.m. followed by bunco and a club meeting from 7:30-9 p.m. A $5 donation is welcomed; proceeds will support a local charity nominated by game participants. RSVP to Suzanne, at (847) 680-4764. Visit libertyvillejuniors.org.

Sept. 16

Golf for 4-H: Check-in at 11:30 a.m., tee time 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16, Antioch Golf Club, 40150 N Route 59, Antioch. 4-H Golf Classic and Dinner, to benefit University of Illinois Extension, Lake County 4-H community clubs and after-school programs. Dinner event includes raffles and 4-H participation; cocktails at 5:30, dinner at 6:30 p.m. Four-person scramble golf tournament is $85 per person, which includes dinner; dinner only is $40. Visit lake.extension.uiuc.edu or call (847) 223-8627.

Sept. 19

Tri-Funz Benefit: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, The Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. Fundraiser will include pizza and salad, a cash bar, raffles, a silent auction and four live bands. Proceeds will be divided among the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter, The National MS Society Greater Illinois Chapter, The Eric The Lowen Trust. All ages are welcome. Visit alsachicago.org or msillinois.org.

Sept. 21

Race/Walk and Family Fun Day for Fibromyalgia: Preregister by Sept. 21 (walk-ins are welcome) for event starting at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Hosted by Advocates for Fibromyalgia Funding, Treatment, Education and Research. Events include a 5k race/walk, talent competition, prizes, food, vendors, raffles, petting zoo, train rides, giveaways and more. Day of event registration begins at 10 a.m. for the race, 10:30 a.m. for the talent show. To participate, be a vendor or sponsor, or make a contribution, visit www.AFFTER.org or e-mail Shari, at info@affter.org.

Sept. 26

Race/Walk and Family Fun Day for Fibromyalgia: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Hosted by Advocates for Fibromyalgia Funding, Treatment, Education and Research. Events include a 5k race/walk, talent competition, prizes, food, vendors, raffles, petting zoo, train rides, giveaways and more. Day of event registration begins at 10 a.m. for the race, 10:30 a.m. for the talent show. Visit www.AFFTER.org or e-mail Shari, at info@affter.org.

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.