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.

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.

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 go to www.kiddiejunction.net.

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.

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.

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.

Ladies Philoptochos Society Spring Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 17 and 18; St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 N. Caldwell Ave., Niles. Greek pastries, luncheon, coffee shop, more. Free admission and parking. Call ahead to place an order for pickup. (847) 647-8880.

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.

Children's Miracle Network fundraiser: 6-9 p.m. April 18; Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins Road, Chicago. Food, 10-minute massage; Zumba dance class; mini-manicure or pedicure, additional a la carte services. $35 per person.

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.

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.

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

Shining Star Ball: Clearbrook's Shining Star Ball: 7 p.m.-midnight April 25; Four Season Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Place, Chicago. Black-tie event benefits children and adults with disabilities. $500 per person. Contact Gloria Drake at (847) 385-5012 or gdrake@clearbrook.org for tickets and information.

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.

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.

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.