Fundraisers

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April

Beth Judea Shop and Share Days: Today, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; all Jewel-Osco stores. Present a Shop and Share identification slip at time of purchase and 5 percent will benefit the congregation. (847) 634-0777.

Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Inverness Relay for Life kick-off event: 5-7 p.m. today; Park Central, 3000 W. Central Road, Rolling Meadows. (847) 368-1166 or www.relayforlifeprmi.com.

Northwest Women's Connection "Gallery of Hope" luncheon: Noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday; Concorde Banquets, Kildeer. $17. Call Jill, (847) 358-5830.

Home of the Sparrow "April in Paris" luncheon and boutique: 9:30 a.m. shopping begins, 11 a.m. luncheon Thursday; Wynstone Country Club, 1 S. Wynstone Drive. North Barrington. $50. (847) 304-8669.

Restaurant sales benefit hospital: Eat at the Elephant Bar Restaurant, 308 Golf Mill Center, Niles, from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday and 25 percent of all food sales will benefit Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital. AiMee, (847) 723-8518 or Emily, (847) 723-4386.

Spring fashion show: Inverness Women's Club spring fashion show and luncheon, "Reach for the Stars," Friday, Stonegate Banquet and Conference Centre, Hoffman Estates. Fashion show, boutique, raffle baskets, silent auction, luncheon. (847) 397-8955.

Kiddie Junction Educational Institute 25th anniversary banquet and fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. Friday; The Wellington, 2121 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Alumni interested in joining the celebration, call Robin or Lisa at (847) 827-5415 or visit www.kiddiejunction.net.

Immanuel Lutheran School Education Foundation dinner and silent auction: 6 p.m. Friday; Concorde Banquets, 20933 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Silent auction, dinner, dancing. Benefits tuition assistance. $75. For reservations, (847) 359-1549, ext. 152 or 154.

Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption Bunco Tournament: 7-10 p.m. Friday; Pottawatomie Park Community Center, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. $120 per team of four players. Call Addie, (630) 392-3190 or Chris, (847) 431-6302. Registration deadline is Wednesday. Benefits abused and neglected horses.

St. Emily Women's Club "Springtime in Paris" fashion show: Friday; Cotillion, 360 S. Creekside Road, Palatine. $40. Darlene, (847) 577-2767.

Maryville Academy's Guardian Medallion Award Gala: Saturday; Drake Hotel, Chicago. Visit www.maryvilleacademy.org/events or call Ellen, (847) 294-1982.

St. Matthew's Day School silent auction: 6 p.m. Saturday; Kemper Lakes Golf Club, 24000 N. Old McHenry Road, Kildeer. $40 per person includes cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions. Cocktail attire. For tickets, call Mary at (847) 487-2044.

Resources for Community Living "April in Paris" gala: 5 p.m. Saturday; Chevy Chase Country Club, Wheeling. $95. (847) 701-1554, ext. 5.

Hawthorn Woods Women's Club charity art auction: 6 p.m. Saturday; Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Drive. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. For reserved seating, register by Friday. www.hwwc.info.

General Federation of Women's Club Blue Ribbon luncheon and fashion show: 11:30 a.m. Saturday; Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $35; $10 for children under 10. Benefits Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. (708) 458-2922.

Holy Family Catholic Academy 2008 gala: Saturday; Schaumburg Marriott. Dinner, silent and live auctions. $90. Benefits the academy. (847) 907-3452.

Greencastle of Palatine bake sale and raffle: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; Greencastle senior housing, 450 E. Baldwin Road, Palatine. Wide variety of homemade goods, raffle. (847) 776-9487.

St. Peter Community Church Italian Buffet: 5 p.m. Saturday; 2700 Willow Road, Northbrook. $12; $5 for children ages 5-12. For tickets, (847) 272-2246.

Will Act for Food: Will Act for Food presents "The House of Yes" by Wendy MacLeod: 5 p.m. Sunday; The Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $18; $10 for students/seniors. Benefits the Lakeview Pantry. (773) 327-9725.

Haute Couture Club of Chicago luncheon and fashion show: Noon Sunday; Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 N. Orleans, Chicago. $45. Supports the Fashion Group Foundation scholarship fund. (773) 684-0445.

Polish American Cultural Club annual dinner dance and scholarship fundraiser: 1 p.m. Sunday; Mayfield Banquets, 6072 S. Archer Ave., Chicago. $40. George, (708) 354-7741.

Holy Ghost Church Council of Catholic Women's Spring Fest: 2:30 p.m. Sunday; 254 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. $20. Mary, (630) 350-1932 or Tina, (630) 595-8031.

Fenwick High School Mothers' Club spring luncheon and fashion show: 10:30 a.m. April 17; Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $55. Tickets available at the school, 505 Washington Blvd., Oak Park, or call Katie, (708) 366-2999 or Carolyn, (630) 325-3911.

Grace Lutheran Church rummage sale: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. April 17; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18; Wolf Road and Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect. Benefits the church and other charitable organizations. (847) 824-7408.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church rummage sale: 7-9 p.m. April 17; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 18; 9 a.m.-noon April 19; 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (847) 537-4430.

Olive Tap of Long Grove and the Long Grove Café "The Beaubifuls" team benefit: 5-9 p.m. April 17; Long Grove Café, 235 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Benefits the team's efforts in the 2008 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. $30 per person before Tuesday; $35 at the door. Renee, (847) 612-0027.

Barrington United Methodist Women spring and summer clothing resale: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 18; 9 a.m.-noon April 19; Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Donations of clothing will be accepted from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. (847) 836-5540.

Presbyterian Church of Palatine rummage and bake sale: 5-8 p.m. April 18; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 19; Palatine and Rohlwing roads, Palatine. Home-baked goods, clothing, jewelry, household goods, more. Benefits mission projects.

Friends of the Mount Prospect Library used book sale: 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 18 for members only; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 19 and noon-4:30 p.m. April 20 for the general public; 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. (847) 253-5675.

Immanuel United Church of Christ rummage sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18; 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. (630) 837-0190. www.streamwoodiucc.org.

Des Plaines Lions Club Antiques Appraisal Show: 1-3 p.m. April 19; First Congregational Church, 766 Graceland, Des Plaines. $10. First 75 paid reservations will be able to bring an item for appraisal. Mike, (847) 818-0850.

Shelter Inc. 5K/Run Walk 4 Kidz: 8 a.m. April 19; at the Higgins Road entrance to Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, groves 5-16. Registration, $25 per person in advance; $30 day of the run for adults; $15 for 3- to 10-year-olds. www.signmeup.com/59688 before April 18 at 7 p.m.

Mount Prospect Historical Society: Eat at Mrs. P & Me, 100 E. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect on April 19 and 20 and 5 percent of your order will benefit the historical society. Coupon available at www.mtphist.org.

First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines rummage sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 19; 668 Graceland Ave. Proceeds benefit Bessie's Community Table and the FUMC Youth Mission Group. Donations accepted from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Becky, (847) 828-3612.

St. John United Church of Christ spaghetti dinner: 5 and 6:15 p.m. seating April 19; 1475 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. $8, adults; $4, children 10 years and younger. For reservations, (847) 991-5427.

Club rooftop event to benefit Children's Memorial Hospital: Afternoon game; April 20: Wrigley Field rooftop deck and VIP lounge. $150. (847) 776-2521.

Special Olympics second annual McFest: 2:30 p.m. April 20; Metro, 3730 N. Clark, Chicago. Concert features performances by six local bands. $10-$20. www.mcfest.com or e-mail tickets@mcfest.com.

Schaumburg Coldwell Banker 2008 benefit: 6-9 p.m. April 22; John Barleycorn Restaurant, 1203 American Way, Schaumburg. Live and silent auctions, entertainment, open bar, appetizers. Supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. $20 at the door. Paula, (847) 301-3137.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation benefit racquetball doubles event: April 23; Schaumburg Tennis Plus, Schaumburg. $500 to play with a professional. (800) 234-5396.

Spirit of Giving gala: St. Raymond de Penafort Parish spring gala, "The Spirit of Giving": 6:30 p.m. April 25; Woodfield Hyatt, Schaumburg. $85 per person. An overnight package is available for $109. (847) 253-8600.

Glenview United Methodist Church rummage and plant sale: 6-8 p.m. April 25, $3 admission fee; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 26, free; 727 Harlem Ave., Glenview. (847) 729-1015.

St. Peter Community Church rummage sale: 5-9 p.m. April 25, admission $3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26, admission free; 2700 Willow Road, Northbrook. (847) 272-2246.

Benefit concert: Kids Fight Cancer benefit concert: 8 p.m. April 26; Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Featuring international singing sensation Patrizio Buanne. Tickets $50-$150, call the theater box office at (847) 671-5100. For information, call (847) 640-8515 or visit www.kidsfightcancer.org.

International Rett Syndrome Foundation "Run for Rett": April 26; Busse Woods, Grove 5-16, off Higgins Road, just west of Arlington Heights Road. 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m.; one-mile fun run/walk at 9:15 a.m. $20 before April 18; $25 after. Register at www.signmeupsports.com or call (847) 524-7540.

Children's Festival multi-cultural "Fiesta" benefit: 4-5:45 p.m. presentation of "The Blue House"; 6-7:30 p.m. Fiesta April 26; Adventure Stage Chicago, 1012 Noble St., $40. Shannon, (312) 661-1028, ext. 36.

Muddy Paws Pooch & Parent Spa Day: noon-6 p.m. April 26; 20462 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Pooch and parent massages, raffle, refreshments. Benefits The Buddy Foundation, Arlington Heights. For reservations, (847) 540-9451 or e-mail muddy.paws@hotmail.com or kdreli@aol.com.

The parents of Girl Scout Troop 1850 spaghetti dinner and silent auction: 7-9 p.m. April 26; Jane Addams Junior High, 700 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. $10 for adults and children over age 10; $5 for children ages 3-9; free for children under 2. Benefits members of Troop 1850. (847) 843-0575.

High Road Rider's Motorcycle Club Bike Blessing: 9-11 a.m. April 26; Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington. Used men's, woman's and children's shoes in all styles are being collected to fund the "Aid to Orphans" project in conjunction with Stuff for the Poor. Kate, at (630) 697-6526 or redgloveriders@comcast.net.

March of Dimes walk: "March for Babies" fundraiser for the March of Dimes: 9 a.m. April 27 in Chicago; Naperville; St. Charles; Highland Park, Elk Grove Village and Midlothian. www.marchforbabies.org. or (312) 435-4007.

Mother-Daughter Friendship Tea: Streamwood Women's Club mother-daughter friendship tea: 2-4 p.m. April 27; Streamwood Community Center, 770 Bartlett Road. $9 per person includes tea, punch, sandwiches and cookies. Wear your best spring outfit. Melba, (630) 830-7954.

Center for Enriched Living Chefs' Night & More: 5:30 p.m. April 28; Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. Eighth annual restaurant tasting benefit. $90. (847) 948-7001, ext. 216, or register online at www.CenterForEnrichedLiving.org.

Christ Church spring rummage sale: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 29; 8-11 a.m. April 30; 1492 Henry Ave., Des Plaines. Benefits the church and missions.

Golf classic: Northwest Suburban United Way golf classic: 11 a.m. April 30; Mount Prospect Golf Club, 600 See-Gwun, Mount Prospect.

Baskin Robbins' 31 Cent Scoop Night: 5-10 p.m. April 30; all Baskin Robbins locations. Benefits National Fallen Firefighters Association. www.baskinrobbins.com.

May

Arianna's Night for an Answer II: 6-9 p.m. May 3; Cubby Bear North, Lincolnshire. Benefits the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood program, which funds research and family support. $35. Annette, (847) 390-5883.

Men's Club Mother's Day Lox Box fundraiser: May 11; pickup from 8-11 a.m. at Congregation Beth Judea, Long Grove, or local delivery only. $25; single box; $47 double box; $20 ARK box. Call Steve or Jim at (847) 634-0777 for order forms and information.

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. More than 3,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities will benefit. Contact Janis at (847) 385-5008 or jedelheit@clearbrook.org for details. Visit www.clearbrook.org.

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Wheeling Township Democrats Buy-a-Brick fundraiser: $50 buys you a brick with your name on it, which will be placed in the Democratic Party office for one year. (847) 253-9032.

Ad book: The Elk Grove Village Lions Club is accepting ads from local businesses and individuals to be included in its 50th anniversary dinner dance program book. The dinner dance celebration is being held Oct. 25 at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove Village. For ad information, call Mitch at (847) 427-9057.

The Illinois Sons of Italy Foundation invites high school seniors, of full or partial Italian ancestry, to apply for scholarships that will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 each. Applications are due before July 1 and can be obtained by contacting the foundation in writing at 9447 W. 144th Place, Orland Park. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

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.