Fundraisers

To submit your listing, e-mail ntwohey@dailyherald.com, or fax (847) 427-1301 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Holiday

Wonderland of Lights: Clearbrook will host its third annual Wonderland of Lights Show every night, holidays included, through New Year's Day, at Arlington Park, Arlington Heights. The 1.6-mile drive-through show features millions of colorful lights and hundreds of animated holiday scenes. Admission is $10 per car Monday-Thursday; $12 per car Friday-Sunday. Proceeds benefit children with disabilities. For sponsorship information, call Gloria at (847) 385-5012 or e-mail gdrake@clearbrook.org. For volunteer information, call (847) 577-4646.

Toy collection: Boy Scout Troop 36 toy collection: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Thursday at the following locations: all District 23 Schools, the district office at 700 N. Schoenbeck Road and the Prospect Heights Park District on Camp McDonald Road. Bring unwrapped toys to be hand-distributed by the Boy Scouts to local charities. For information, call Frank (847) 727-3885.

Christmas tree sale: The Optimist Club of Des Plaines Christmas tree sale: Kmart parking lot, corner of Lee and Oakton streets, Des Plaines. Benefits scholarships, youth sport team sponsorships and youth programs.

Cook book sale: Northwest Circle of Friends "A Wagonload of Goodies" cookbook sale. Over 350 best-loved recipes of members. $15. Call Judy (847) 358-5902 or Ruth (847) 303-6585.

January

Youth Hunger Opposition in Palatine: Youth Hunger Opposition in Palatine benefit dinner dance and silent auction: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19; Vittorio de Roma Italian Bistro, 154 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. $75 per person, benefits the Palatine Township Food Pantry. For an invitation, e-mail your address to: yhop.fund@gmail.com or call (847) 342-1720, ext. 3. Reservation deadline is Dec. 22.

"Laughing for Literacy": The Literacy Connection 'Laughing for Literacy" fundraiser: 7 p.m. Jan. 26; Heritage Ballroom in The Centre, 100 W. Symphony Way, Elgin. For information or tickets, (847) 742-6565.

February

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 auction and silent auction. (847) 634-0777.

Eric Elias Foundation: Eric Elias Foundation dinner dance: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23; Manzo's Banquets, 1571 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. $55 per person. Ann (815) 397-1055 or Kathy (847) 226-4924.

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Buddy shelter: The Buddy Foundation, a nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue organization, has broken ground for a shelter in Arlington Heights and is selling engraved bricks for the shelter's entrance as a fundraiser. If you are interested in purchasing a brick engraved with your pet's name, call (847) 813-7206 and ask for a shelter project consultant. Donations of supplies, manpower and funds are also being accepted.

Crochet, knit or quilt for babies: Stitches From The Heart needs volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, sweaters and hats for babies in need. These items are donated to hospitals all over the country. Patterns available. Donated yarn is also needed for seniors and children's knitting programs. Call Kathy Silverton at (866) 472-6903 or address e-mail to StitchFrom Heart@aol.com.