Fundraisers

Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Jan. 24

Aviva/Lilah Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter: 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24; fundraising dinner at the Tuscany Restaurant, 550 S. Milwaukee, Wheeling. Murder Mystery presented by the Saint Sebastian Players of Chicago. Cost is $85. Benefits the projects of Hadassah. Call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail: northshore@Hadassah.org

Family Bowl-A-Rama: 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Beverly Lanes, Arlington Heights. Hosted by the Arlington Heights Junior Woman's Club. Benefits charitable endeavors. $20, includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda. For information, tickets, call Sara, (847) 259-2377.

Boy Scout Troop 38 spaghetti dinner: 5-7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24; Our Lady of Hope Church 9711 Devon Ave., Rosemont. Cost is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors over 60 and children under 12.

Chilly Open: 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Arlington Heights Golf Club, 1211 S. New Wilke Road, Arlington Heights. Golf, raffles, and chili lunch. $30. Register at (847) 577-3030.

Jan. 25

ECC Founders' Day brunch: Sunday, Jan. 25, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $75 per person. Part of the college's 60th anniversary celebration. For tickets, (847) 214-7377 or wlgin.edu/eccfoundation.

Schaumburg Academy of Music fundraising recitals: Beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. Students perform in several 45 minute recitals. $5 benefits the Artistry in Music Scholarship Fund. (847) 534-6633.

Jan. 26

"The Boys Next Door" benefit show: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $20 benefits Special Leisure Services Foundation and Metropolis Outreach programs for artists with special needs. For tickets, visit MetropolisArts.com or call (847) 577-2121.

Jan. 27

Dollars for Scholars Eat Around Town: Tuesday, Jan. 27-Thursday, Jan. 29. Eat at Giacomo's Ristorante Italiano, 740 N. Wolf Road, Des Plaines, and 10% of the purchase will benefit Maine West Dollars for Scholars.

Jan. 28

Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea: 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28; Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Keruv consultant, Mark Travis, who will discuss "Welcoming Families of Intermarriage." Call (847) 634-0777.

Jan. 30

Palatine VIP Booster Club dinner auction: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, Cotillion Banquets, 360 Creekside Drive, Palatine. Dinner, cash bar, door prizes, raffles, live and silent auctions. $50, before Jan. 30. phs.d211.org or (847) 755-1600.

Jan. 31

Black Creativity black-tie gala: Saturday, Jan. 31, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. This year's exhibit is Green Revolution; an interactive experience that explores the contributions of African Americans to ecology, conservationism and other environmental issues, runs from Jan. 15-March 1.

Sonshine Preschool spaghetti dinner/play: Saturday, Jan. 31, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. Before play dinner seating is 4:30-5:30 p.m.; the play, "On top of Spaghetti" begins at 5:45 p.m.; after play dinner seating is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 adults; $4 for teens; and $2 for children. For tickets, call (847) 520-1611 or (847) 537-4430.

Feb. 5

Prospect High School Orchesis presents "Affinity": 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Prospect High School, 801 W Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. Benefits the Cysytic Fibrosis Foundation. Show includes top, jazz, ballet, pointe, lyrical and hip-hop routines. For tickets, (847) 718-5200.

Feb. 6

Schaumburg Am Rotary Club art auction: 6:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, Chandler's at Schaumburg Golf Club, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Silent and live auctions. $35 in advance; $40 at the door. For tickets, call (847) 654-3066.

Feb. 7

Chili and Music Fest: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Millrose Brewery, 45 Barrington Road, South Barrington. Sponsored by the District 220 Education Foundation evening includes, music, live auction, dinner. Benefits projects for District 220 children. $75. For tickets, 220foundation.org or Ellen Mooney at (847) 382-8921.

Charity poker fundraiser: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Pyramid Club, 236 W. Lake St., Addison. Proceeds benefit Community Shares of Illinois. cs-il.org.

St. Emily's Parish dinner dance and auction: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Allgauer's On The Riverfront, 2855 N. Milwaukee, Ave., Northbrook. Dinner, live music, open bar, raffles, auction. $75, call Darlene, (847) 577-2767.

Feb. 9

Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards dinner: 5-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Emcee Chicago radio legend and personality Steve Dahl. $300 per person. Benefits March of Dimes. For tickets, call (312) 596-4722 or csnsportsawards.com.

Feb. 10

Texas Hold'Em: 2 p.m.-midnight, Tuesday, Feb. 10, The Seville, Streamwood. Kiwanis Club of Streamwood is host. Call Patty, (630) 878-7622.

Feb. 13

Viva Las Long Grove: 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21; Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Gaming tables, live auction, silent auction, appetizers, noshes, beer, wine and desserts. Blackjack, Hold'em and Bingo tournaments for cash prizes. Cost: $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Admission includes chips for Roulette and Blackjack and a Bingo Card. There will be an additional entry fee required for the tournaments. Advance tickets must be purchased by Feb. 13. Attendees must be 21 or older. Call or R.S.V.P. to (847) 634-0777 or e-mail Lneiman@BethJudea.org

Feb. 20

District 62 Foundation: 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20; Grazie! Ristorante and Banquets in Des Plaines. Dinner, silent auction and performance by AC Rock, featuring a medley of rock 'n roll from the fifties to the nineties, from boys choirs to rap. Tickets are $40. Benefits funding for learning opportunities for District 62 students and staff. Silent auction items, program advertisers, and table sponsors are needed. Contact Debbie Post (847) 827-8444 or Sue Oehrlein (847) 394-8010 to reserve tickets or visit d62.org/d62foundation/index.html.

Feb. 21

Friends of Clearbrook wine tasting: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Stonegate Banquet and Conference Centre, 2401 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Gourmet foods, dancing. Benefits Clearbrook's Employment Services Program for adults with disabilities. $95. For tickets and information, contact Brynn, (847) 385-5009 or bkordik@clearbrook.org.

Palatine Children's Chorus fundraiser: 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, Metropolis Ballroom, Arlington Heights. An authentic Mexican buffet dinner will be served, along with a silent auction. Tickets are $40 per person. All proceeds benefit the Palatine Children's Chorus Concert Choir trip to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico this summer. For tickets, call Kari Leonard, at (847) 776-3706. For information on the chorus, visit thepcc.org.

Feb. 24

Clearbrook's Dine and Donate: Tuesday, Feb. 24, Javier's Sabor Mexicano, 8 West Miner Street, Arlington Heights. Dine for lunch or dinner and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Clearbrook. For reservations, call (847) 255-7075. Visit clearbrook.org/events/dine and donate for information.

Feb. 27

Grenadier Athletic Booster Club "Grens Gala": 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27; Avalon Banquets, Elk Grove Village. Dinner, dancing and auctions. Benefits Elk Grove High School athletics. Cost is $150 per couple and $115 for a single ticket, including dinner, cocktails and one raffle ticket. For details, e-mail gengler257@comcast.net.

Feb. 28

Les Turner ALS Foundation award dinner dance: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. 22nd annual Hope Through Caring award dinner dance. $350-$500 per person. (847) 679-3311 or lesturnerals.org.

Eric Elias Foundation dinner dance: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Manzo's Banquets, 1571 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. $55. Anne, (815) 397-1055 or Kathy, (847) 226-4924.

March 7

Resurrection Health Care Monarch Ball: 5:45 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Entertainment by Dennis DeYoung and The Music of Styx. $350 per person, call Sandy Malkin at (847) 813-3465.

Clearbrook Guardians Spring Casino Night: 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Getz Workshop, 746 S. Vermont Ave., Palatine. Poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, wheel games. Admission free. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. Contact the Guardians at (847) 385-5305 for information or cleabrook.org.

March 14

A Night for Renee fundraiser: March 14, Meridian Banquets, 1701 W. Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Music, dancing, live entertainment, appetizers, raffles and cash bar. $30; $45 at the door. Benefits WINGS. (847) 269-5409.

March 15

Bartlett Woman's Club fashion show: Noon Sunday, March 15, Villa Olivia Country Club, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett. $30 adults; $16 children 12 and under. Benefits college scholarships. bartlettwomansclub.org.

March 24

Clearbrook's Dine and Donate: Thursday, March 24, California Pizza Kitchen. Participating locations include: 3 S. Evergreen, Arlington Heights; 1550 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg; 20502 N. Rand Road, Deer Park and 939 W. North Ave., Chicago. Dine at California Pizza Kitchen for lunch or dinner and a portion of the proceeds benefits Clearbrook, a nonprofit supporting children and adults with disabilities. Event flyer must be presented. Visit clearbrook.org/events/dine and donate for flyer and information.

April 5

PAL luncheon and auction: Sunday, April 5, Maggiano's, Schaumburg. Cocktails, luncheon, presentation, live and silent auctions, raffle to benefit young adults with severe disabilities through Clearbrook's PAL, Partners in Adult Learning. (847) 870-7711.

April 24

Clearbrook's Shining Star Ball: 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Place, Chicago. Black-tie gala features auction items, gourmet foods, lavish ball gowns and music provided by the band, Indigo. Tickets $500 per person. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. Contact Gloria Drake, (847) 385-5012 or gdrake@clearbrook.org for tickets and event information.

2009 Calendars

• Mount Prospect Historical Society calendar features "then-and-now" views of Mount Prospect, such as Randhurst, The Mount Prospect Public Library, St. John's Lutheran Church and the Central School, etc. Cost: $10. Available at the Mount Prospect Historical Society's Dietrich Friedrichs museum, 101 S. Maple St.; Busse Car Wash, 113 E. Prospect Ave.; the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St.; Millie's Hallmark, 1024 S Elmhurst Road; Busse Flowers, 100 E. Northwest Hwy.; ByteMe! Computer Sales & Services, Inc., 718 E. Northwest Hwy.; and Keefer's Pharmacy, 5 W. Prospect Ave. Call (847) 392-9006.

• Four Paws Animal Foundation is now selling 2009 calendars for $12.50, which depict some of the organization's rescues as well as family pets as a fundraiser to help support their adoption and rescue efforts. Order forms for the calendars can be obtained at Banbury Fair and Heartland Animal Hospital, both in Bartlett; Hanover Park Animal Care Center; and Health Emporium in Streamwood. Forms can also be downloaded from fourpawsfoundation.petfinder.com.

Hadassah North Shore Chapter food collection: Collecting food, cleaning supplies, diapers and paper goods, such as Baggies and tinfoil for the Northfield Food Pantry. Bring donations to the North Shore office at 1724 First St, Highland Park.

Mitten Tree Project: New hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for children in Des Plaines schools and others in need are being collected at the Des Plaines City Hall Lobby, 1420 Miner St., Des Plaines Park District-Prairie Lakes Facility-515 E. Thacker St.; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood; First Bank, 678 Lee St., First Midwest Bank, 749 Lee St., Fifth Third Bank, 510 Metropolitan Way; Plaza Bank, 379 S. River Road, Midwest Bank, 1545 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines Frisbie Senior Center, 52 Northwest Hwy.; Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, 310 N. River Road and the Science & Arts Academy, 1825 Miner St.

Sheila Ray Adult Center recipe book: Hometown Favorites Recipe Book has 120 pages containing 300 recipes. Cost is $10 and proceeds go to the Sheila Ray Adult Center to enhance their programs. The The recipe book can be purchased at three Elk Grove Park District locations, the Pavilion, the Hattendorf Center and Rainbow Falls Community Center. Included with the 300 recipes is a history of the Park District Senior Center. There are recipes for appetizers, beverages, soups, salads, vegetables, main dishes, breads, rolls, desserts, cookies and candy and even Playdoh. Call (847) 364-7224.