Fundraisers

To submit your listing, e-mail ntwohey@dailyherald.com, or fax (847) 427-1301 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Holiday

Wonderland of Lights: Clearbrook will host its third annual Wonderland of Lights Show every night, holidays included, through New Year's Day, at Arlington Park, Arlington Heights. The 1.6-mile drive-through show features millions of colorful lights and hundreds of animated holiday scenes. Admission is $10 per car Monday-Thursday; $12 per car Friday-Sunday. Proceeds benefit children with disabilities. For sponsorship information, call Gloria at (847) 385-5012 or e-mail gdrake@clearbrook.org. For volunteer information, call (847) 577-4646.

ALS Foundation 2008 calendars: The Les Turner ALS Foundation's 2008 calendars, featuring art by people with ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease, can be obtained for $10, plus shipping, by calling (847) 679-3311 or at www.lesturnerals.org Proceeds from calendar sales will help support medical research, patient and family services and educational programs for those affected by ALS.

January

Baby Shower project: Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago Baby Shower project: Donate powdered baby formula (Similac with iron is preferred) for families on assistance. Disposable diapers are also needed. To schedule delivery at the Volunteer Center or for information, call Kathleen, Lyn or Margaret at (847) 228-1320.

"A Toast to the Town": Mount Prospect Historical Society and Vino 100 will host "A Toast to the Town," a champagne and sparkling wine tasting: 6-8 p.m. Jan. 24; 110 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Hors d' oeuvres and light snacks. Adults over 21 only. $10 at the door. Benefits the operation of the Mount Prospect Historical Society. (847) 392-9006.

February

Viva Las Long Grove: Congregation Beth Judea second annual Viva Las Long Grove: Feb. 9; Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Gaming tables, live auction and silent auction. (847) 634-0777.

Tackle the Tower event: American Lung Association of Illinois Greater Chicago Tackle the Tower and Climb for Clean Air event: Feb. 10; Oakbrook Terrace Tower. Visit www.tacklethetower.org or call (800) LUNGUSA.

Palatine High School VIP Club Dinner Dance: Palatine High School VIP Booster Club 24th annual dinner dance/silent auction: Feb. 22; Cotillion Banquets, Palatine. Live and silent auctions, raffles, dinner and dancing. Donations for auction items are being accepted. To donate or to advertise in the program, call Lyn at (224) 578-2202. For ticket information and reservations, visit www.phs.d211.org, click on VIP.

Eric Elias Foundation: Eric Elias Foundation dinner dance: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23; Manzo's Banquets, 1571 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. $55 per person. Ann (815) 397-1055 or Kathy (847) 226-4924.

March

Monarch Ball: Resurrection Health Care Development Foundation's Monarch Ball: 6 p.m. March 1, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Darrell Hammond of "Saturday Night Live" will make a special guest appearance. $300 per person. (847) 813-3464.

April

Guardian Medallion Award Gala: Maryville Academy's 2008 Guardian Medallion Award Gala: April 12; Drake Hotel, Chicago. For information, visit www.maryvilleacademy.org/events or call Ellen at (847) 294-1982.

May

Kenneth Young Center's 2008 Walk: Kenneth Young Center's 2008 Walk May 10; Busse Woods. www.kennethyoung.org.

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Buddy shelter: The Buddy Foundation, a nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue organization, has broken ground for a shelter in Arlington Heights and is selling engraved bricks for the shelter's entrance as a fundraiser. If you are interested in purchasing a brick engraved with your pet's name, call (847) 813-7206 and ask for a shelter project consultant. Donations of supplies, manpower and funds are also being accepted.

Crochet, knit or quilt for babies: Stitches From The Heart needs volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, sweaters and hats for babies in need. These items are donated to hospitals all over the country. Patterns available. Donated yarn is also needed for seniors and children's knitting programs. Call Kathy Silverton at (866) 472-6903 or address e-mail to StitchFrom Heart@aol.com.