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.

Cornhole games: Living Lord Lutheran Church, 1044 Congress Drive, Bartlett, will be selling Cornhole (bags) games to benefit church ministries. All proceeds from the sale of these high-quality, handcrafted games will benefit the church. Choose from four different designs, or unfinished, starting at $75. Check out the brochure and place your order online, at www.livinglordlutheran.org. Or call Sue in the church office, at (630) 830.3630, ext. 4610.

Bikes for kids: Mike's Bike Shop, 155 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, will be collecting bikes for under privileged children through Thanksgiving. Mike's Bike Shop takes in unwanted bikes and refurbishes them for donation. For information, (847) 358-0948.

Food Pantry fundraiser: Douglas Automotive, Barrington and Crystal Lake, host a food pantry fundraiser through Nov. 14. $5 from every oil change the company performs will be donated to local food pantries. Also a collection box for nonperishable items will be available to accept donations. (847) 381-0454 or douglasautomotive.com.

Oct. 20

Clearbrook's food tasting: 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Garden Terrace Banquets, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Mx and mingle while sampling house specialties fro over 20 area restaurants. Benefits children and adults with disabilities. $30. Brynn, (847) 385-5009 or clearbrook.org.

Palatine Jaycees Masquerade Ball: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Hotel Indigo, Northwest Highway and Route 53, Palatine. Semiformal attire. $65 before Tuesday, Oct. 20. Supports community involvement in the Palatine area. (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.

Oct. 22

St. Zachary dinner and fashion show: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Manzo's Banquets, 1571 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. Hosted by the St. Zachary Home and School Association. $35. Gina. (847) 489-0146.

Rolling Meadows Senior Center: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Gus's Giner, 2160 Plum Grove Road, Rolling Meadows. East at Gus's Diner, with the required flyer, and a percentage of the purchase will be donated to the Rolling Meadows Senior Center. Flyers available at the senior center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows or call (847) 818-3205.

Eat Around Town: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Panda Express, Manheim and Touhy in the Target Center. Panda Express will donate 20% of your order total to the Maine West Dollars for Scholars when you present the Eat Around Town flyer. Find the flyer at West.maine207.org.

Oct. 23

Spaghetti dinner: From 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, St. John Lutheran Church is sponsoring a communitywide Spaghetti Dinner. This family-style dinner will be held in the lower level of the school building (across the street from the Church) at 1101 Linneman Road, Mount Prospect. Dinner to include: spaghetti with choice of meat sauce or garlic with olive oil, garlic bread, salad, dessert and beverages. Ticket donation: Adults - $8, Children (4-10 years old) - $4, and Under 4 - free. Raffle drawing is at 7:30 p.m. You do not need to be present for Raffle Prize drawing. (847) 593-7670, extension 1."

Oct. 24

Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Church of the Cross, 475 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. The Presbyterian Women host fall rummage sale. cotc-pcusa.org.

Ham supper: Seatings at 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, St. John UCC, 1475 W Algonquin Road, Palatine. Ham supper served family-style. $9 per person. Children under 3 eat free.

Luncheon and fashion show: 11:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at Casa Royale, 783 Lee St., Des Plaines. Christ Church United Church of Christ in Des Plaines holds its Fall Fling fashion show and lunch featuring fashions from the Dress Barn in Mount Prospect. $30; $15, children under 12 and under. Rita, (847) 825-1160 or Rochelle, (847) 259-0378.

Hoffman Estates Jaycees food drive: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Valli Produce, 850 N. Roselle Road, Hoffman Estates. Benefits the Schaumburg Food Pantry. hoffmanestatesjaycees.org.

Historic Arlington Neighborhood Association food drive: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 24, Festival Park, one block north of Euclid on Chestnut, Arlington Heights. Collection of nonperishable food items and travel-size toiletries to benefit Shelter, Inc. arlington-hana.com.

Oct. 25

Family Fun Day/walk-a-thon: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, Hersey High School stadium and campus, 1900 E. Thomas, Arlington Heights. Benefits CureSearch and Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Hosted the John Hersey High School's Fine Arts Department the event includes walk-a-thon, live music, games, food, moonwalk, magicians, raffles, more. $5 per person with a family cap of $20. Kyle, (847) 718-4884 or Joann, (847) 718-4942. jhhs.d214.org/activities/FinePerformingArts/index.php.

Fall Boutique: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, Congregation Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Shop 20 vendors including fused glass, jewelry, Mary Kay. Lia Sophia, children's books, Beijo Bags, needlepoint, art work, handcrafted personalized items, etc.

Oct. 25

Mount Prospect Historical Society: Noon Sunday, Oct. 25, The Wellington of Arlington, 2121 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Luncheon and fashion show. $40. Benefits educational programs. (847) 392-9006 or mphist.org.

Oct. 26

Save A Vet Foundation: Shop at Jewel-Osco Monday Oct. 26-Wednesday, Oct. 28, and seven percent of the total purchase will be donated to Save A Vet Foundation when identification slip is presented. saveavet.us or (888) 728-2728.

Buffalo Grove Afternoon Hadassah: Monday, Oct. 26, Grove Banquet Hall, 301 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. Fundraising meeting and dairy brunch. Program by Regina Webster, actress, comedienne and vocalist. $36. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Casino outing fundraiser: Bus departs 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, from Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates for a trip to Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind. $30 includes transportation, five hours of gaming, buffet and a $5 coin voucher. Benefits the Schaumburg Township Human Services Fund. To register, call Mary, (847) 884-0030.

Countryside Association Recipe for Success: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, The Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows. Twenty-five area restaurants offer appetizer-sized dishes, live jazz quarter, silent auction, raffle. $75; $90 at the door. (847) 540-3705 or countrysideassn.org.

Oct. 27

Gold Luck Company sale: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Victory Center of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Sharon Sigale of Gold Luck Company sells jewelry including earrings, pins, necklace to benefit resident programs. (630) 213-0100.

Trunk Sale: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 and Wednesday, Oct. 28, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Handbag and accessories sale to benefit the Auxiliary of Advocate Condell Medical Center. Purses, wallets, capes, scarves, watches, sunglasses, more. (847) 990-5615.

Oct. 29

W.A.C.O Halloween party: 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Dover Straits, 1149 W. Golf Road, Hoffman Estates. Entertainment, costumes encouraged, prizes. $5 includes appetizers and a cash bar. Proceeds benefit W.A.C.O.'s annual coat drive. waco4kids.org.

Oct. 30

Youth Benefit Ball: 6:30 p.m.-midnight Friday, Oct. 30, The Seville, Streamwood. Dinner dancing and entertainment hosted by Mayor Rodney Craig to benefit the Hanover Park Park Foundation for scholarships for Hanover Park Park District programs. $70. (630) 837-2468 or hpparks.org.

Hoffman Estates Chamber fashion show: 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, The Stonegate Conference and Banquet Center, 2401 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Halloween themed. Fashions from the retailers of The Arboretum of South Barrington, Cabaela's and the apparel of the Wings Resale Shop. $50. Benefits the chamber's scholarship program. (847) 781-9100 or hechamber.com.

Nov. 1

Art fair: Looking for that perfect gift? Unity Northwest Church is sponsoring an Art Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Come and browse the selection of arts and crafts that will be offered for sale by talented artisans. Unity Northwest is located at 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. (847) 297-0997.

Nov. 8

Giving Tree: Lord of Life Church, 119 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg, will be gathering gifts, donated by the congregation for the children of LSSI (Lutheran Social Services). The Giving Tree will be in the Nathex of the church beginning Nov. 8. A name will be picked and a present bought for these children. by Nov. 29. Then join for the St. Nick's Party at 5 p.m. Saturday Dec. 5, where we will wrap presents and have pizza and a good time afterward. (847) 895-8877.

Nov. 14

Wheeling High School magazine fundraiser: Wheeling High School's literary magazine,"Circus," will host its annual fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Rand and Arlington Heights roads, Arlington Heights. All day, Barnes & Noble will contribute a percentage of every sale made with a special book fair voucher to "Circus." Vouchers are available at whs.d214.org.