Cook Co. fundraisers

Democrats Peter Gutzmer campaign kick-off: 6-8 p.m. today, Lamplighter Inn Tavern Grill, 60 N. Bothwell, Palatine. Tickets $100. Scott@votegutzmer.org.

Muscular Dystrophy: The Muscular Dystrophy Association will hold a fundraising event at the Arlington Park Racetrack from noon to 5 p.m. May 22. Those attending will be bringing in donations and raising funds to send local children to MDA Summer Camp in Hudson, Ill. All money raised will help the over 530 families living in Lake County and northern Cook County that are affected by Muscular Dystrophy.

For details, visit www.mda.org or call (847) 236-0687.

Fremd High School water polo car wash: Noon-5 p.m., weather permitting, May 24, Fremd High School, 1000 Quentin Road in Palatine. $3 per car.

Rummage sale: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 24, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wood and Bothwell streets, Palatine. Clothing, purses, more. Proceeds benefit the Good Samaritan Ministries of the church.

Relay for Life Cancer Walk: 6 p.m. May 30 to 6 a.m. June 1, Hosted by Saint Phillip Lutheran Church the walk will talk place at the Glenbrook South High School track. Walk raises funds for cancer research. For information, call Lisabeth (847) 832-0541.

Fairygodmother Foundation's Stars & Wishes gala: May 31, The Casino, Chicago. Sara, (312) 573-0028, ext. 10.

Hike for Life: 8-9 a.m. registration May 31 at St. Peter to hike for Lutherans for Life and Caris Pregnancy Centers and Prevention Services. Registration and collection of pledge sheets and donations by the pavilion located south of St. Peter on Oakton Street. Coffee, juice, and doughnut fellowship will be available. Walk from St. Peter around the Lutheran Home and back. For information, call the church office at (847) 259-4114. Pledge sheets are available at the church office. St. Peter Lutheran Church is at 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights. (847) 259-4114

Doggy Wash: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1, Wizard of Pawz, 2306 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates. 847-882-9894. Presented by Wizard of Pawz and Chicagoland Dog Rescue to raise funds for boarding fees, veterinary care, feeding and all other expenses involved in operating a shelter-less dog rescue. Baths from $10 to $18. Other services also available. chicagolanddogrescue.org or call (847) 259-6458.

Clearbrook Women's Classic Golf event: 8:30 a.m. June 4, Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington. $250 includes breakfast, golf clinics, lunch, golf. Brynn, (847) 385-5009 or www.clearbrook.org.

Greater O'Hare Association 2008 Golf Classic: 9:30 a.m. June 5, White Pines Golf Club, 500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville. $150/$160 before May 5; $160/$170 after. Dinner only, $40 per person. (630) 350-2944.

Little City Foundation used book sale: 5-10 p.m. June 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. June 7 and 14, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 15, Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie. Admission on June 6 is $10.

Rummage and garden sale: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 8, Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. Household goods, furniture, holiday items, jewelry and purses, sports equipment and toys. (847) 359-0042.

Green Ribbon Motorcycle Ride and Rally: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 7, Kendall County Fair Grounds, Route 71 and East Highpoint Road, Yorkville. Science rides start from five locations including City Limits Harley-Davidson, 2200 N. Rand Road, Palatine. $20-$25. Benefits the University of Illinois Medical Center's Digestive and Liver Disease Center. For information, additional scenic ride start locations or to register, visit www.greenribbonrally.org or call (800) 509-9055.

Make a Wish Foundation Pedal For Wishes: 6:15 a.m. June 7, Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, 4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. Includes 35-mile ride, 10-mile ride and children's pedal parade. $35; $10 for children under age 10. Wish Children ride for free. (312) 602-9474 or Pedalforwishes@wishes.org.

Clearbrook Guardians/Pal Program Golf Outing: 11 a.m. June 10; Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Includes lunch, dinner, raffles, auctions and more. $195 per golfer or $75 for dinner only. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. For golfer, sponsor or volunteer information, call (847) 385-5305 or e-mail clearbrookguardian@sbcglobal.net

Re-sale event: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 13; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14, St. Paul United Church of Christ, 401 E. Main St., Barrington. Gently used items including clothing and household goods. Benefits local charities and missions. (847) 381-0460.