Fundraisers

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January

Support cancer walk team: Olive Tap of Long Grove and Long Grove Café kick-off a fundraiser for "The Beaubifuls," a team of women from Long Grove and Buffalo Grove participating in the 2008 Avon Walk For Breast Cancer: 5-9 p.m. Jan. 31; Long Grove Café, 235 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. $30 per person before Jan. 20 or $35 per person at the door. For reservations or information, call Renee at (847) 612-0027.

February

Banquet for Body and Soul: Interfaith Chaplaincy Services Banquet for Body and Soul: 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10; The Forge Club, 634 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Supports the chaplaincy program at Winchester House, a Lake County nursing home for the frail and elderly in Libertyville. For information, call (847) 336-2777.

Ski for Research: Donald Davidson-Alan Brin Memorial Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation Ski for Research trip: Feb. 7-12; Beaver Creek Resort, Colorado. Skiers of all abilities, men-only event. $1,925. Contact Jerry Brin (847) 229-9377, ext. 215 or Geeb@aol.com.

Dining with the Stars: Hawthorn Woods Women's Club's 42nd annual red carpet charity gala, "Dining with the Stars": Feb. 23; Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Kildeer. $125 per person. Benefits Lake County shelters serving women and children in need. www.hwwc.info.

"Frosty Footrace": Round Lake Area Park District "Frosty Footrace": Feb. 24; Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach. Benefits senior fitness programs. For information, (847) 546-8558.

Viva Las Long Grove: Congregation Beth Judea second annual Viva Las Long Grove: Feb. 9; Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Gaming tables, live and silent auctions, more. (847) 634-0777.

March

Fundraiser for veterans: Lake Villa Memorial Post # 4308 fundraiser to benefit veterans: doors open 6 p.m. March 29, 130 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Entertainment begins at 8 p.m. Cash bar, raffles. $10 minimum donation at the door. For information, (847) 356-9848.

Miscellaneous

Baby Shower project: Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago Baby Shower project: Donate powdered baby formula (Similac with iron is preferred) for families on assistance. Disposable diapers are also needed. To schedule delivery at the Volunteer Center, or for information, call Kathleen, Lyn or Margaret at (847) 228-1320.