Fundraisers

October

Woodfield Women's Connection: Woodfield Women's Connection presents " The Little Black Dress": from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday; Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Dr., Hoffman Estates. $16. Reservation deadline today. www.connection@msn.com or call Mickey at (847) 490-9881.

Masquerade Ball: Helping From Heaven, the Lexi Kazian Foundation's Masquerade Ball: 7 p.m. Friday; Northbrook Hilton/Allgauer's, 2855 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Formal event benefits - children with special needs. $100. www.HelpingFromHeaven.org.

Multiple sclerosis fundraiser: MS Cocktailin' for the Cause benefit: 7 p.m. Friday; Hotel Allegro, 171 W. Randolph, Chicago. Semi-formal $100. www.msillinois.org.

Spina Bifida Association of Illinois fashion show : Spina Bifida Association of Illinois benefit fashion show: 7 p.m. Friday; Architectural Artifacts, 4325 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. VIP admission $75; general admission $25; $35 at the door. (773) 444-0305.

"Cool Globes charity auction": "Cool Globes charity auction: 6:30 p.m. Friday; Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $75 per person. (312) 573-5434 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Slow Food Chicago: Slow Food Chicago and Slow Food Nation "Taste of Chez Panisse" dinner fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. Friday; Kendall College, 900 N. Branch St., Chicago. $150. (312) 202-1740 or www.chicagocooks.com.

Pet contest and bake sale: Four Paws Animal Foundation pet contest and bake sale: 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Hoosier Grove Park, Streamwood. (630) 289-0478.

Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble gala: Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble gala: 6 p.m. Saturday; Sanfilippo Estate, Barrington. Tours, cocktails, dinner and entertainment. (847) 382-6333.

Girls Night Out fundraiser: Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council's Girls Night Out fundraiser: Oct. 11; Durty Nellie's Restaurant/Pub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Hors d'oeuvres, karaoke, raffle. Over 21 only. $20; $30 at the door. (847) 991-1112.

Rummage sale: Barrington United Methodist Women rummage sale: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 12 and 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 13; 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Proceeds benefit local charities. (847) 836-5540.

Michael Joseph Foundation benefit dinner: Michael Joseph Foundation dinner and auction: Oct. 13; Sanfilippo Estate, Barrington Hills. Dinner, silent auction, tour. Benefits transitional housing, counseling and job training for families in crisis. (847) 639-2334.

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Help Clearbook: Clearbrook is seeking volunteers to collect money and pass out Jelly Belly candy for its Jelly Belly Days fundraiser Sept. 6 and 7. Individuals of all ages, schools, organization and business who would like to volunteer and/or donate can call Janis Edelheit at (847) 385-5008 for information.

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