DuPage Co. society calendar

Submit events at least two weeks in advance to Melynda Findlay via e-mail, mfindlay@dailyherald.com, or by fax, (630) 955-0895.

This week

Villa Park Summerfest organizers still are seeking volunteers for the event, happening from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 21 in the Ardmore Business District. Individual volunteers, groups to run activities and sponsors all are needed. For details, visit www.villaparksummerfest.com or call (630) 834-8970.

Through June 28

Purchase raffle tickets by June 28 for the Lombard Historical Society's Quilt Sweepstakes fundraiser. Tickets cost $5 each and may be purchased at the Lombard Historical Society's Victorian Cottage, 23 W. Maple St. The winner will receive a quilt handmade by award-winning artist Patricia Shaver, "Clapboard and Flowers." Proceeds benefit the historical society. For details or to see a picture of the quilt, call (630) 629-1885 or visit www.lombardhistory.org.

Through June 30

The Hinsdale Humane Society will celebrate Adopt-A-Cat Month during June with a variety of events and activities. Families who adopt a cat or kitten during June will have their photo taken with their adopted pet that will displayed in the shelter's lobby. Those who adopt in June also will receive a special Adopt-A-Cat gift bag and will be entered into a raffle for cat-related prizes. For details, visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org or call (630) 323-5630.

Through July 3

The Naperville Exchange Club is seeking volunteers for its annual Ribfest July 3-6 in Knoch Park. Individuals, families, business and community groups all are welcome. A variety of opportunities are available. For details or to sign up, visit www.ribfest.net.

June 18

Dine Away Hunger, an event to support the People's Resource Center food pantry, will be June 18. Participating restaurants will donate 10 percent of that day's food sales to the PRC, a Wheaton-based, not-for-profit organization that helps needy DuPage County residents with food, clothing, rent assistance, literacy and computer training, art enrichment and more. No coupons are necessary. For information and a list of participating restaurants, visit www.peoplesrc.org.

June 20

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Elmhurst begins at 6 p.m. June 20 at York High School, 355 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of North Naperville and Lisle begins at 6 p.m. June 20 at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Oak Brook, Hinsdale and Burr Ridge begins at 6 p.m. June 20 at the Oak Brook Park District, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

June 20-21

St. Paul Lutheran Church will hold an indoor garage sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21 at the church, 37 W. Army Trail Blvd., Addison. Proceeds from the event will benefit an endowment fund to, eventually, build a school for students in prekindergarten through third or fourth grade. For details, call the church at (630) 543-6909.

June 21

"One Enchanted Evening," a fundraiser to benefit the Morton Arboretum, begins at 6:30 p.m. June 21 at the arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. The event will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment and more. Tickets cost $300 each; tables of 10 are available for $3,000 to $5,000. Reservations are required. For details, call (630) 719-7976 or e-mail kbender@mortonarb.org.

June 26

Alternative rockers Vertical Horizon will headline a benefit concert June 26 at Downers Grove's Heritage Festival. Gates open at 5 p.m. at the library parking lot near the beer garden stage. The opening act, local band Shock Stars, will take the stage at 7 p.m. Vertical Horizon follows. Proceeds benefit restoration efforts at the 1846 Blodgett House, one of the oldest homes in Downers Grove and a stop on the Underground Railroad. Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For details or to buy tickets, visit www.1846blodgetthouse.org.

June 27

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Itasca Corporate begins at 5 p.m. June 27 at 1 Pierce Place, Itasca. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

July 4

The Community Bank of Elmhurst 4 on the 4th begins at 7:15 a.m. July 4 at Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave. Proceeds from the four-mile CARA circuit race will benefit the Elmhurst Children's Assistance Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides various types of financial assistance to local families facing life-threatening or disabling illnesses. The race is organized by the Elmhurst Running Club. For information or to register, visit www.4on4th.com or call the Elmhurst Running Club at (630) 269-4872.

July 16

The village of Lombard will hold blood drives from 12:30 to 7 p.m. July 16 and Sept. 10 in the village hall community room, 255 E. Wilson Ave. Appointments are suggested, but walk-ins will be accepted. For details, call Carol Bauer at (630) 620-5712 or e-mail bauerc@villageoflombard.org.

July 20

The Villagers of Bloomingdale Garden Walk will be from 1 to 5 p.m. July 20 at a variety of gardens throughout the village. Tickets cost $10 and may be purchased the day of the event at Bloomingdale Village Hall, 201 S. Bloomingdale Road. Raffle tickets also will be sold; the cost is two for $1. Prizes will include gift certificates and items donated by local businesses. Proceeds will benefit local charities, such as Family Shelter Services of Wheaton; Humanitarian Service Project of Carol Stream; Volunteer Council of Bloomingdale Township and Bloomingdale VFW Post 7639. For information, call Bette Torpe at (630) 924-6861.

Aug. 11

The DuPage Habitat for Humanity golf outing fundraiser will be Aug. 11 at Klein Creek Golf Course, 1N333 Pleasant Hill Road, Winfield. Registration and lunch begin at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon, cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner, raffle and awards at 6 p.m. The cost is $150 per person and $600 per foursome, which includes a welcome bag, lunch, greens fees, cart and dinner. Dinner only costs $50. Proceeds will benefit DuPage Habitat for Humanity. Registration is required. For details, visit www.dupagehabitat.org, call Tom at (630) 240-4259 or e-mail golfdhfh@yahoo.com

Ongoing

The Hinsdale Humane Society is in need of foster care volunteers. Participants will provide temporary homes for pets in need of extra care and attention until they are adopted. Volunteers must attend an orientation and training program. Equipment and food also are provided. For details, call (630) 323-5630 or visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org.

VFW Post 2801 in Villa Park is seeking donations to make its washrooms accessible to handicapped veterans. For information about the project, call the post at (630) 834-8191.