Northwest suburban fundraisers

Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Hanover Township troop supply collection: Monday, Feb. 1-Friday, Feb. 19, any Hanover Township building. Hanover Township is holding an emergency collection for the troops. Needed items include: Peanut butter (28 oz. or less), jelly (32 oz. or less, no glass), mayonnaise (individual packets), crackers (one pound box or less), antacids (small rolls or bottles), coffee singles, foot powder (20oz. or less), shaving cream (non aerosol), lotion for men (16 oz. or less), mouthwash/dental rinse (20 oz. or less). Letters, Valentine's Day Cards and Easter greetings accepted as well. For information, (630) 540-9085.

Des Plaines Food Pantry "Food Fight": The Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and the Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines are challenging local organizations to compete with the chamber to see which group can collect the most food for the pantry during the month of February. Last year's event collected nearly 8,000 pounds of food. The Des Plaines Rotary Club took first place with 3,213 pounds and the Kiwanis Club was close behind with 3,035 pounds. In addition to businesses, Des Plaines condominium associations and churches, any local organization is invited to participate. Call Andrea Friedman, program manager at the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce, (847) 824-4200, or Debra Walusiak, community resource director, Self-Help Closet & Pantry, (847) 337-1443.

Wheeling Township food pantry: 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Collecting unopened toiletries of all sizes to distribute to needy families. Soap, shampoo, skin creams, toothpaste, etc.

February Disability competition fundraiser: Wheeling Auto Center, 2430 E. Hintz Road, Arlington Heights, will donate $5 from every oil change and $25 for every referral during February to National Junior Disability Championships, a national competition for young people with physical disabilities or visual impairments. Call (847) 259-3776 or visit wheelingautocenter.com.

Free New Patient Exam: Join Dr. John Wendel and the staff at The Arlington Heights Chiropractic Center in collecting food donations for the needy. Donations to the American Red Cross for the victims in Haiti will also be accepted. Your participation will qualify you for a complimentary initial consultation, exam and x-ray(if needed) as you are evaluated for chiropractic care. Help yourself and help others in the process. Offer expires Wednesday, Feb. 10. (847)394-5454 to book your appointment. Visit ahcc.topchiro.com.

Feb. 3Rotary Club Classic 5000: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, Bristol Court Banquets, 828 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Noon Rotary Club's annual Classic 5000 fundraiser raffle and dinner. Raffle tickets, $100. For tickets, Mike, (847) 818-5300.Unbelievable Chocolate Raffle: Wednesday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 14, Mount Prospect Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation hosts chocolate-themed basket raffle. Purchase raffle tickets from a volunteer or inquire at the Registration desk. $1 each or six for $5. Drawing takes place 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Benefits library events through the foundation. (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.Feb. 4Haiti relief fundraiser: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, John Barleycorn, Schaumburg. Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross. Entertainment features the 7th Heaven Band, Arra, and The Station. $20 at the door includes appetizer buffet and cash bar.Feb. 5Sweetheart Dinner Dance: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Place. Children's Medical Research Foundation Inc., hosts 15th annual dinner dance. Dinner, entertainment, dancing, silent auction. $225. (708) 784-0631.Bunco Night: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, Campton Township Community Center, 5N082 Old La Fox Road, Campton Hills. $25 per person; $100 team of four. Benefits Field of Dreams Horse Rescue Adoption. For tickets, call Kim, (630) 231-1011 or (630) 853-9620.ECC 2010 Austrian Team benefit: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, ECC, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Wine expert Don Clemens is the featured guest of the culinary arts and hospitality program dinner. Four-course gourmet meal. $75 benefits sending students to study at the International College of Tourism and Management in Semmering, Austria. (847) 214-7382 or elgin.edu/spartanterrace. Dancing 4 Haiti fundraiser: 7-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Palatine Jaycees host dance to raise funds for the American Red Cross relief for Haiti. $10 at the door includes dancing to a DJ, appetizers, beer, raffles. (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.Feb. 6Special Forces Association 2010 Winter Ball: 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Fountain Blue Banquets, 2300 S. Mannheim Road, Des Plaines. Dinner, dancing, silent auction, awards ceremony. Benefits scholarships to airborne-qualified ROTC cadets. $60 before Saturday, Feb. 6. Call Marsha, (847) 696-4981February Fun Fest: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Woodlawn School, 6362 Gilmer Road, Long Grove. Hosted by Congregation Beth Judea the event includes appetizers, buffet meal, prizes, live and silent auctions, games, more. $25 adults; $10 for children 13 and younger. RSVP to (847) 634-0777 or Lneiman@BethJudea.org. Chess Without Borders: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Barbara Rose Elementary School, 61 W. Penny Road, Barrington. Funds will be raised through food sales at the chess tournament to benefit Haiti children. For information or to donate food items for the sale, call Rishi, (847) 924-3455 or Kyle, (847) 382-8092.Feb. 7Boy Scout Troop 160 pancake breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon Sunday, Feb. 7, St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. $4 in advance, $5 at the door; children (3-11) $2/$3. Call (630) 649-8912 for advance tickets.Schaumburg-Hoffman Lions Club Super Bowl Party Party For A Purpose: 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, Poplar Creek Bowl, 2354 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Benefits Little Angels in Elgin, a home for children and young adults with severe disabilities and complex medical needs. $15 includes billiards and all-you-can-eat halftime buffet. For tickets, district1flions.com.Feb. 11Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, Hilton Chicago. 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Event honors top athletes from Chicago's professional teams for outstanding performances on and off the field. Benefits the March of Dimes. Honorees includes Frank Thomas, Jonathan Toews, John Salmons, Ryan Dempster, A.J. Pierzynski, Jon Busch and Alex Brown. Visit csnchicago.com or call (312) 596-4722.Cancer Health Alliance: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, McCormick Place, Chicago. First Look for Charity at the Chicago Auto Show event benefits Cancer Health Alliance and 17 other Chicago area charities. $225. Marie, (630) 654-5105 or cancerhealthalliance.com.Gift basket sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 and Friday, Feb. 12, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Special Functions dining room, Park Ridge. Sweet Obsession gift basket sale features prepackaged or build-your-own. Sale items include candy, cookies, educational toys, puzzles and games. Sponsored by the Service League of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. (847) 723-6105.Feb. 12Mardi Gras Party: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. American Legion Palatine Auxiliary host its 2010 Mardi Gras Party to support programs and charitable endeavors. New Orleans-style food and music, cash bar. $10 in advance or at the door. (847) 359-1606 or amlegionpaltinepost690.org.Sister of the Living Word "Mardi Gras Magic" fundraiser: 6-10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Cotillion Banquets, 360. Creekside Drive, Palatine. Creole-inspired dinner, drinks, silent auction, crowning of the Mardi Gras king and queen. Costumes and casual dress encouraged. $75 supports the sisters in their ministries. Call (847) 577-5972.Feb. 13Marklund's 14th Top Hat Ball: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Proceeds benefit Marklund and its care of infants, children and adults with severe developmental disabilities. Includes entertainment, live auction, awards presentation, dinner, more. $300 per person. For tickets, call Jeannine, (630) 624-9874 or e-mail jzupo@marklund.org.Feb. 15Metropolis Outreach program fundraiser: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 111 W. Campbell Road. "A Night of All-Star Cabaret: A Benefit Performance from Metropolis to Broadway." Actors from all throughout Metropolis history return to perform some of the greatest songs from Broadway. $25-$35. (847) 577-2121 or MetropolisArts.com.Feb. 16Howl at the Moon: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Grazie!, 1050 E. Oakton St., Des Plaines. Rock 'N' Roll dueling piano show to benefit The District 62 Foundation. Reception, raffles, silent auction, dinner entertainment. $45, before Tuesday Feb. 16 to: D62 Foundation, P.O. Box 2161, Des Plaines, IL 60017-2161.Feb. 18Service League jewelry sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 and Friday, Feb. 19, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge. Sale features rings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, scarves, leather goods, belts, and more. Benefits hospital programs through the Service League of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. For information, (847) 723-6105.Feb. 19Silent Auction and Spaghetti Dinner: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Silent auction, raffle and dinner to support the Maine West High School Athletic Boosters. Des Plaines Police Department's 6th annual Irish Fest: 5:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, St. Zachary Church Parish Life Center, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and catered by Harrington's. Includes open bar, live Irish entertainment. $35 per person in advance only, first come, first served. For tickets, call Tim Doherty, (847) 391-5367. Visit, dppdirishfest.com.Feb. 20Trivia Night: Doors open 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Queen of the Rosary gym, 600 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Night of trivia fun and silent auction to benefit Noah's Hope. Dress/decorate your team and table with a theme, prizes awarded. Beer, wine, pop and pizza available for purchase. $20 per person in teams of eight or sign up as an individual and get put on a team. Space limited, call (847) 806-8336.Music at the Mansion gala benefit: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Wilder Mansion, 211 Prospect, Elmhurst. Elmhurst Choral Union gala includes entertainments, refreshments, appetizers, silent auction and raffles. $75 benefits the group's concerts. For tickets, visit elmhurstchoralunion.org.New Beginnings Valentine's Dance: 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Dancing, refreshments, bring a snack to share. $8 benefits the club. For information or tickets, call Joan, (847) 397-9643. Palatine Children's Chorus: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Emmett's Tavern Brewing Co., 110 N. Brockway, Palatine. Appetizers, desserts and silent auction to benefit the Palatine Children's Chorus concert choir trip to the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, Tenn. $30, includes food. Call Leonard, (847) 776-3706. Visit thepcc.org.Feb. 23Barb's Boutique: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Barb Meyer of Wilmette presents clothes, hats, purses, bags, scarves, jewelry, cosmetics and more to benefit resident programs. For information, (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.Feb. 27Eric Elias Foundation dinner dance: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, Manzo's Banquets, 1571 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. Dinner dance, open bar, live entertainment to support people with Muscular Dystrophy. $60. Ann Gehrke, (815) 397-1055 or Kathy Borre, (847) 226-4924.Gala dinner: Saint Hubert Catholic School is planning its annual Saint Hubert Black and Gold Gala Dinner Reception to benefit Saint Hubert Catholic School at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at The Seville banquet hall located at 700 Barrington Road in Streamwood. Enjoy dinner and an open bar, dancing to the sounds of The Monarch Orchestra, and a live and silent auction. Gala tickets are $60 per person and $500 for a table of 10. To reserve your tickets, contact Linda DeLarco at e-mail address lindadelarco@comcast.net or at (847) 584-1840.May 163K Walk and 5K Fun Run: 9 a.m. registration begins Sunday, May 16, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Wellness Place, Cancer Education and Support, with a Community Cancer Walk/Run followed by a celebration to include survivors. 5K at 10 a.m.; 3K walk at 10:30 a.m. (847) 221-2400.March 18Field of Dreams Horse Rescue Adoption: 7:15 p.m. Thursday, March 18, Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles. Enjoy an evening of alaughter at Zanies COmedy Club to benefit the horses. fodhra@aol.com.