Fundraisers

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News of the week

Jelly Belly Days: Clearbrook will hold its 19th annual Jelly Belly Days May 16 and 17 at storefronts and intersections throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. School groups, organization, companies or individuals are being sought to collect. Over 3,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities will benefit. Contact Janis at (847) 385-5008 or jedelheit@clearbrook.org for details. Visit wwwclearbrook.org.

February

On-line auction: District 214 Community Education on-line auction: starting Friday; Go to CE214.org for a preview of the items and to connect to the link on eBay to place your bid. Items and packages $25 and up. For questions, call Mary at (847) 718-7708.

Mardi Gras Magic: Sisters of the Living Word Mardi Gras Magic: 6-10:30 p.m. Friday; Cotillion Banquets, 360 S. Creekside Drive, Palatine. $75, includes dinner, drinks, entertainment. (847) 577-5972.

Bread for the Journey: Bread for the Journey, Chicago, Swing dancing fundraiser: 7 p.m. Feb. 8; Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. $25 per person at the door; $20 in advance. Light food and beverages will be served. Includes raffle, silent auction. Call Diane at (708) 785-7566 for tickets. Visit breadforthejourney.org for information.

Buddy's Bedrock Birthday Bash: The Buddy Foundation's Bedrock Birthday Bash: 5-8 p.m. Feb. 21; Famous Freddie's Roadhouse, 1799 S. Busse Road, Mount Prospect. Auction, games, raffles. $30 ($35 at the door) includes buffet and three drink tickets. For tickets, call (847) 813-7206 or send a check to The Buddy Foundation, P.O. Box 334, Arlington Heights, IL 60006-0334. Tickets will be returned by mail.