Fundraisers

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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.

Garden club holiday luncheon: The Garden Club of Inverness will hold its holiday luncheon, "Sing a Song," 11 a.m. Thursday; Medinah Country Club, Medinah. Proceeds benefit scholarships and community programs. Call Carol (847) 381-2727.

Nativity walk and home products fair: St. Paul United Church of Christ nativity walk and home products fair and bake and book sale: 6-9 p.m. Thursday; 4-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday; 401 E. Main St., Barrington. Admission: $5 per adults; $2.50 for children ages 12-18. (847) 381-0460.

Breakfast with Santa: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois breakfast with Santa: 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday; all participating Applebee's. $8 per person; $6 for children 2-9 years; under age 2 free. Tickets in advance at any Applebee's, space limited. Benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. (312) 602-9484 or www.wishes.org.

Christmas tree sale: The Optimist Club of Des Plaines Christmas tree sale: Kmart parking lot, corner of Lee and Oakton streets, Des Plaines. Benefits scholarships, youth sport team sponsorships and youth programs.

Cook books for holiday giving: All Saints Parent Teacher Organization's "Recipes and Remembrances" cook book sale. Tried and tested recipes. $12 plus $3 shipping. Make check payable to All Saints Parent Teacher Organization and send to Margaret Rowinski, 1125 Mensching Road, Roselle. (773)380-7131.

Holiday cards and Advent calendars: Hadley School for the Blind fundraiser: Holiday cards: $25 for box of 25. Visit hadley.edu/holidaycard or call (847) 446-8111 for a brochure. Advent calendars also available. Order deadline is Dec. 15.

Holiday card program: The Leukemia Research Foundation holiday card program includes cards for many occasions, all can be personalized and customized as desired. Sample cards can be seen at www.leukemia-research.org. Contact Dorothy at (708) 599-5778 to receive a brochure by mail. $50 per box of 25 cards and envelopes, with one free line of personalization.

Christmas ornaments and more: Knights of Columbus Council 8699 in Bartlett "Keep Christ in Christmas" fundraiser features ornaments and magnets. Nativity car magnets, $3.95; ceramic ornaments, $4.95; outdoor wooden nativity sets, $69.50. Visit www.kofc8699.org. Benefits Clare Woods Academy, Bartlett; Fox Valley Pregnancy Center, South Elgin; Mission Tanzania, Boy Scouts of America and Special Olympics.

Home of the Sparrow holiday cards: Holiday cards to benefit Home of the Sparrow are sold in packets of 10 cards for $11. Available at the following merchants: Amrosia Euro-American Patisserie, Foundry Shopping Center, Barrington; The Barrington Home Shoppe, Ice House Mall, Barrington; Cricket Classics, 200 S. Cook, Barrington; Dalzell Jewelers, 23 N. Williams, Crystal Lake; and Second Nature Salon and Spa, 764 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. For imprinting information, (847) 550-9435.

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 222.lesturnerals.org. Proceeds from calendar sales will help support medical research, patient and family services and educational programs for those affected by ALS.

Cars of America Toys 4 Tots: Cars of America of Glenview will accept Toys 4 Tots donations from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. through Monday at 1727 Chestnut Ave., Glenview, Upon receipt of a new unwrapped toy for a needy child, Cars of America will give you a free premium oil change and enter you in a drawing for a Little Tykes Cozy Coupe. For information, (866) 227-2273.

Holiday cards: Marwen, an after school arts education program in Chicago, is holding its 12th annual holiday card program. Cards will be sold in sets of 12 for $18. Call Maureen at (312) 988-2385.

December

Sinatra and Pasta fundraiser: Sinatra and Pasta Night to benefit the Palatine Township Food Pantry: 7-10 p.m. Thursday; Durty Nellie's band room, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $10, plus two non-perishable food items for the food pantry. Tickets at the Township Office, 721 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. For information, (847) 217-1845.

Wine tasting and dinner: Journeys from PADS to HOPE third annual wine tasting and dinner: 7 p.m. Thursday; Vittotio De Roma Italian Bistro, 154 W. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. $75 per person. For reservations, call Ashley Cullins at (847) 963-9163, ext. 22.

Catholic Charities fundraiser: Catholic Charities Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. Friday; Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Black tie. $400. (312) 655-7907.

Harrington College of Design: Harrington College of Design student government's third annual "Imagine Masquerade," a community art auction supporting Chicago Youth Programs: 6:30 p.m. Friday; 200 W. Madison, Chicago. $10.

"Chance of a Lifetime" gala: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Illinois Chapter "Chance of a Lifetime" gala: Saturday; McCormick Place Lakeside Ballroom and Arie Crown Theater, Chicago. Entertainment by the Steve Miller Band. $375. (312) 670-0313.

2007 Children's Ball: Medical Research Institute Council 2007 Children's Ball: 6:30 p.m. Saturday; Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago. $700. Black tie. (773) 880-4728.

January

Purple Moon event: LFAI Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America Purple Moon event: 6 p.m. Jan. 24; Joe's Sports Bar, 940 W. Weed St., Chicago. $50-$75. (312) 542-0002. Latrice@lupusil.org.

Alivio Medical Center: Alivio Medical Center's 2008 dinner celebration: Jan 24; Renaissance Chicago Hotel, 1 W. Wacker Drive Chicago.

February

Tackle the Tower event: American Lung Association of Illinois Greater Chicago Tackle the Tower and Climb for Clean Air event: Feb. 2; Oakbrook Terrace Tower. Visit www.tacklethetower.org or call (800) LUNGUSA.

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.

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.

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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.