Cook Co. fundraisers

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Haircuts for Heroes: through July, Salon Professional Academy, Elgin. One dollar for every service performed during the month of July will be donated to Wounded Heroes Foundation, a nonprofit providing financial and emotional support to the wounded men and women who served our country. (847) 990-0869.

Summer Soiree: 6:30 p.m. July 24, Autowerks, 1827 Janke Drive, Northbrook. Hosted by the North Suburban Medical Research Junior Board, the event will feature chefs from some of Chicago's premier restaurants and exotic cars. $175. For tickets and information, call Melanie (847) 433-4227 or www.childrensmemorial.org/events.

Christmas in July Arts and Crafts show: noon-5 p.m. July 24; Chicago Marriott Ballroom B. Fundraiser presented by Gina's Sell-A-Bration Fundraiser for Children's Memorial Hospital. Over 40 vendors under one roof. Retail and Vendors spots filled, all jewelry filled. (847) 471-5886. www.ginasellabration.com.

Kenneth Young Center fundraiser: noon-5 p.m. July 24, Steak 'n' Shake, 675 Meacham, Elk Grove Village and 1825 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates. Eat lunch or dinner and 20% of what you spend benefits the Kenneth Young Center, Elk Grove Village. www.kennethyoung.org.

Maine Township Republican Miniature Golf fundraiser: 6-10 p.m. July 24; Prairie Lakes Park, Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Tickets are $15 per adult, $25 per couple and $5 for those under 18 years. Children under 6 are free. Tickets include unlimited golf and a picnic dinner. Sponsorships are available. Call (847) 824-8350.

BMW Ultimate Drive: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 24, Motor Werks BMW, 1475 S. Barrington Road, Barrington and July 25 at Patrick BMW, 700 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Test drive a BMW to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the Greater Chicago area.

Sanctity of Life Garage Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 24; 1524 N. Hickory, Arlington Heights. Popular movie DVDS and books and other collectibles. Movies will sell for $5 each. Buy five items and get sixth item free. Benefits Pro-life Action League, Orphan babies (Institute of Servants of the Lord, Argentina/Ukraine) and the St. Joseph Home for the Elderly in Palatine.

WINGS Day at the Races: noon-5 p.m. July 26, Arlington Park Race Track, Arlington Heights. Benefits WINGS services to women and children. WINGS is partnering with the Cynthia L. Bischof Memorial Foundation. The foundation commemorates the life of Cynthia Bischof who died as a result of domestic violence. For tickets or information, visit www.wingsprogram.com/events.

Misericordia Home golf outing: 1 p.m. shotgun start July 26, Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale. $130 for golf/dinner. $95 golf only. Call Cathy Waltz at (847) 577-3565 or visit www.marshallfamilygolf.com for information.

Car Show/Fundraiser: 2-6:30 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 31; Historic Methodist Campground of Des Plaines, 1250 Campground Road (at Algonquin Road, east of River Road), Des Plaines. People's Choice Awards for first, second and third place trophy; $10 application fee, includes parking. Food, Olympic size swimming pool, children's moon jump, vendor and swap spaces available; RC truck racecourse available. For other costs and details, visit www.methodistcampground.org (click on Events, then click on Car Show) or e-mail carshow@methodistcampground.org

Bake sale: Following morning masses, July 27; St. Emily, 1400 E. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Eighth grade class is raising funds for a trip to Washington D. C. after graduation next spring. (847) 390-0681.

Golf outing: Noon, July 27; Tam O'Shanter Golf Course, 6676 Howard St., Niles. Lunch is 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Golf, lunch, bags tourney is $65 per person; lunch and bags tourney, $40 per person; lunch only is $20 per person. Silent auction, cash bar, bags tournament. Benefits family of Michael Chamblin, who passed away of testicular cancer in April.

Wing Fest: Noon July 27, Alumni Club, 871 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg. Woodfield Area Children's Organization eighth annual Wing Fest. $20 at the door benefits the organization. Includes unlimited wings, two drink tickets, raffles and live entertainment. Must be over 21. (847) 397-3100 or www.alumniclubchicago.com.

50/50 Raffle: The Busy Brains Children's Museum is sponsoring a 50/50 Raffle through July 27. The winner will be announced at the Lake County Fair. The winner does not need to be present. Proceeds will go toward museum exhibits and construction. Call (224) 381-0138.

July 28

Schaumburg Flyers charity golf event: 1 p.m. July 28, Villa Olivia Country Club, Bartlett. $155 includes 18 holes of golf with cart, dinner and open bar after golf, refreshments and sandwich on the course, raffle, prizes. Benefit the Alexian Brothers Foundation. Premium package of $700 per foursome also includes hole sponsorship and signage. For information call (847) 891-2255.