Northwest suburban fundraisers

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Summer Fun and Games: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 21; Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Games are Bocce Ball, Bag-go, Mini Golf, WII Game, Badminton and Shuffleboard. Lunch is hot dog and a hamburger, chips, beverage and ice cream Dixie cup. Cost is $6 per member and $8 for nonmembers. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center. Call (847) 818-3205.

Back to School Party for Adults: 6-10:30 p.m. Aug. 22; Bogies's Ale House, 303 E. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. Co-sponsored by the Mount Prospect Historical Society and Bogey's. Admission is $15 and it includes a pizza buffet which will be available, starting at 6 p.m. Raffle items include items purchased from around the world. Twenty percent of food and all drink purchases will be donated to the Mount Prospect Historical Society. At 9 p.m. a DJ will start spinning music. Highlight of the evening is the announcement of the winners of the "Seven Wonders of Mount Prospect" voting which has been going on around town all summer. Voting is still taking place. (847) 392-9006

Car wash/rummage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 30; St. Viator High School, 1213 E. Oakton, Arlington Heights. Hosted by St. Viator cheerleaders. Rain date is Sept. 6.

Prospect High School London Knights fundraiser: Photo's Hot Dogs: Aug. 25-29th 1706 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect; 25 percent of sales will be donated to the London Knights Campaign when Prospect Band London Knights is mentioned. For questions, contact Eileen Henquinet, (847) 439-8562, henq320@msn.com; or Cathy Allen, (847) 577-8752, katnbri3@comcast.net.

"Cheek to Cheek with Fascinating Rhythms": 3 p.m. Aug. 31; Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Stories and songs of Irving Berlin and George Gershwin. Benefits the Arlington Heights Senior Center. Presented by State Representative Sidney Matthias. Cost: Seniors, $15, $20 for stage tables; Family and Friend price is $25, $30 for stage tables. (847) 577-2121.

Operation Helping Hands program: Join Bill Kramer of St. Marcelline Parish in Schaumburg and other volunteers from the northwest suburbs as they travel to New Orleans Oct. 12 to aid Catholic Charities of New Orleans rebuild homes for elderly citizens. Adult volunteers, over 21 years of age, are being sought to participate. Volunteers with construction experience are especially needed to steer on-site efforts. For information, call Bill at (847) 352-0092 or (773) 278-2000, ext. 4635. E-mail wmfkramer@comcast.net.

Corvett raflle: Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption has teamed up with Guardian Angel Basset Rescue to raffle off a 1961 Corvett Roadster. Tickets are $10 each, ticket packages also available. For information visit www.fodhra.org. Drawing Sept. 21.

Battle of the District 15 Bands: District 15 Educational Foundation is hosting a Battle of the District 15 bands event from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 8 at Durty Nellie's in Palatine. Bands are being sought to compete. Band members must be 21 or older, a parent of a District 15 student or alumni of a District 15 school. Prizes will be awarded to the top two bands. There are a limited number of slots available, and any type of music is welcome. To sign up for this plug and play event, call (847) 963-3160.

Chicago Bulls/Verizon Wireless golf outing: 10:30 a.m. registration Aug. 24, White Pines Golf Club, 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville. Golf, lunch, silent auction, raffles, cocktails, awards, more. Benefits CharitaBulls, the Bulls charity and Prevent Child Abuse America. $225 per person; $900 per foursome. Call (312) 455-4122 for tickets or visit www.bulls.com.

Chicago Partnership Walk: Aug. 24, Millennium Park, Chicago. Two-three mile walk to support the ending of global poverty. Local celebrities, entertainment. www.PartnershipsInAction.org/walk.

Photo's Hot Dogs: Aug. 25-29; 1706 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect; 25 percent of sales will be donated to the Prospect High School London Knights Campaign when Prospect Band London Knights is mentioned. For questions, contact Eileen Henquinet, (847) 439-8562, henq320@msn.com; or Cathy Allen, (847) 577-8752, katnbri3@comcast.net.

Pet-ur-Pet charity event: Noon-3 p.m. Aug. 31; Elements Therapeutic Massage, 395 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Entry fee per pet is $20. Funds from pet massage, photos, will go toward Young at Heart Pet Rescue. R.S.V.P. by Aug. 25. (847) 963-1600.

Palatine Lions Club golf outing: 8:30 a.m. Aug. 27, Palatine Hills Golf Club, Palatine. Sponsorship and golfer registration being accepted. Visit www.PalatineLions.org or call Ev at (847) 359-1878 or Paul at (847) 609-5805.

Streamwood Chamber of Commerce golf outing: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 10, Rolling Knolls Country Club, 11N260 Rohrssen Road, Elgin. $130 includes golf, cart and buffet; $110 golf and cart only; $45 buffet only. Registration deadline Sept. 1. Call (630) 837-5251 or (630) 837-05200. www.streamwoodchamber.com.

Victory Centre of Bartlett boutique: Noon-4 p.m. Sept. 2, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Barb Meyer of Wilmette presents "Barb's Boutique" featuring clothes, hats, purses, bags, scarves, jewelry, cosmetics and more. Benefits the residents of Victory Centre. (630) 213-0100.

Palatine Township GOP/Topper golf outing: Sept. 4, Makray Memorial Golf Club, Barrington. Golf, dinner. For information, call (847) 359-5212.

Gala of the Arts: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Navy Pier, Chicago. Supports Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance program. $250. For information or to purchase tickets, call (312) 655-7912 or www.galaofthearts.com.

Benefit concert: 7 p.m. Sept. 5, Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Rick Saucedo concert benefits The Cancer Institute at Alexian Brothers Hospital Network. Presented by the institute in partnership with the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. $15. For tickets or information, (866) ALEXIAN.

"Passion for Pink" gala: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital's "Passion for Pink" gala. Sept. 6; Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, Schaumburg. Proceeds benefit the Breast Care Center. For gala or sponsorship information, call Rebecca at (847) 381-9103.

Freedom Festival: Sept. 6, Barrington Metra Station: Fifth annual Family Freedom Festival includes 9.11 mile freedom run and 9.11 kilometer run/walk, bugle call at 11:55 a.m., mayoral welcome followed by a gun salute and memorial wreath layin, entertainment, more. For event information, (847) 910-0269. www.active.com.

Women Fore Women golf outing: 8 a.m. Sept. 8, Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 E. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Benefits Home of the Sparrow. Tickets for the whole day of golf/luncheon and auction opportunities are $150. Lunch/auction only $50. Call Judy at (847) 304-0252 for reservations and information.

Streamwood Chamber golf outing: 10:30 a.m. registration Sept. 10, Rolling Knolls Country Club, 11N260 Rohrssen Road, Elgin. $130 per golfer includes greens fees, cart, sack lunch, goody bag, buffet dinner, auction and door prizes. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago. To register or for information, call the chamber office at (630) 837-5200 or visit www.streamwoodchamber.com.

Clearbrook Guardians Fall Casino Night: 3 p.m. Sept 13-1 a.m. Sept. 14, Clearbrook's Getz Workshop, 746 S. Vermont Ave., Palatine. Poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, and other wheel games. Free. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. (847) 385-5305.

Car rally fundraiser: 6 p.m. Sept. 13, Woodfield Mall parking lot, near light pole B-2, Schaumburg. The Famous Puzzler Rallye to benefit UPS for DownS. Registration, 6 p.m.; beginner school, 6:45 p.m.; drivers meeting,7 p.m.; cars off at 7:15 p.m. Cost is $25 if you preregister of $30 day of rallye. To preregister, visit www.upsfordowns.org. For information, call Gary at (847) 650-5614.

Bartlett Parks Foundation's Twilight Golf outing: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Apple Orchard Golf Course, 692 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett. Check-in will be at Schrade Gym. Includes dinner, beverage tickets, golf and goody bag. Proceeds benefit the foundation's scholarship fund. Over age 21 only. $50 per person; $185 per foursome. ww.bartlettparks.org or call (630) 540-4800 to register.