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.
Clearbrook Jelly Belly Days: Volunteers are being sought to work various shifts between 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, at intersections throughout Chicago and the suburbs during Clearbrook's Jelly Belly Days. Volunteers trade signature gourmet Jelly Belly candy for donations. For information, call Janis at (847) 385-5008.
March 25
Senior center fundraiser: 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, Buona Beef, 1420 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows. If a flyer is presented at time of purchase, a portion of the sale will go to the Rolling Meadows Senior Center. Flyers are available at the center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Call (847) 818-3205.
Fundraiser: Congregation Beth Judea will hold a Shop & Share Days fundraising drive at all Jewel-Osco stores Wednesday, March 25, and Monday though Wednesday, March 30 to April 1. When you present a Shop & Share identification slip at the time of purchase, Jewel-Osco will donate 5 percent of all purchases to the Congregation Beth Judea general fund. (847) 634-0777 or www.BethJudea.org.
March 27
St. Joseph the Worker Friday fish fry: 4-8 p.m. March 27, 181 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. All you can eat fist fry includes choice of potato, coleslaw and rye bread. Shrimp dinners, salad bar and soup also available. (847) 537-2740.
March 28
Resources for Community Living gala benefit: March 28, The Meadows Club, Rolling Meadows. Theme: Celebrating Independence. For sponsorship information, (847) 701-1554.
Women's Auxiliary of The Danish Home luncheon: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Luncheon and entertainment. $40 by Saturday, March 28. Gentlemen welcome. Shirley, (773) 775-4189.
Ice Cream Fundraiser: Noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29, KaleidoScoops, 1036 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. KaleidoScoops will donate 20 cents to the Foundation for the Indian Trails Public Library for every dollar spent. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 30
Streamwood Woman's Club Floral Design Showcase: 7 p.m. Monday, March 30, Canton Middle School, 1100 Sunset Circle, Streamwood. Floral arrangements created by local florist will be raffled off. Benefits Alexian Brothers Women's Services and Hanover Township Food Pantry. $10. Celia, (630) 289-9562 or streamwoodwomansclub@yahoo.com.
Like New Spring and Summer Clothing resale: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, April 3; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 4, Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. All types of spring and summer clothing at rummage sale prices. Donations of clothing will be accepted from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday March 30; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday March 31 and Wednesday, April 1; and 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 2. (847) 836-5540.
April 2
Miniature Artisans, Dollhouse and Miniatures show/sale: Workshops, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2; show hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 3; and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Embassy Suites-Schaumburg/Woodfield, 1939 Meacham Road, Schaumburg. $7; $12, two-day pass, $3 children ages 12 and under. (630) 513-8329 or ima-show.com.
April 3
Countryside School PTA dinner auction: Friday, April 3, The Stonegate Banquet and Conference Center, Hoffman Estates. Featured entertainments, comedian Tom Dreesen. $85. wefindit4u@aol.com or Diana or Frank at (847) 687-8220.
St. Joseph the Worker Friday fish fry: 4-8 p.m. April 3, 181 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. All you can eat fist fry includes choice of potato, coleslaw and rye bread. Shrimp dinners, salad bar and soup also available. (847) 537-2740.
St. Emily 2009 Fashion Show: 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, Victoria in the Park Banquets, 1700 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. Raffles, cocktails, cash bar, dinner, fashion show. $45. Maritza, (847) 253-4907.
Clothing resale: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, April 3; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 4, Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Proceeds benefit local missions. Donations of clothing will be accepted from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, March 30; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 31 and April 1; and 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 2. Tax donation receipts will be available. (847) 836-5540.
Rummage sale: Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood, is having a Spring Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 3, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 4. Items for sale include clothing, household items, electronics and more. (630) 837-0190.
Field of Dream Horse Rescue Bingo night: 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, Elburn Lions Club, 500 Filmore St., Elburn. $25 per person. (847) 431-6302.
April 4
Literacy Connection's 12th Trivia Bee contest: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Grand Victoria Casino, 250 s. Grove Ave., Elgin. General admission, $5, includes refreshments and a chance to win audience participation prizes. Teams of three receive free admission as part of their $500 registration fee. For information, (847) 742-6565 or elginliteracy.org.
Message of Hope gala: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, InterContinental Hotel Chicago, 505 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Hosted by the Midwest Regional Office of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. $350. (312) 222-8900.
Boy Scout Troop 25 breakfast: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Christ Church, Cora and Henry streets, Des Plaines. All-you-ca-eat french toast and sausage breakfast. $5; $3 for seniors and children ages 5-12; free for children under age 5. Benefits troop sponsored activities. (847) 635-7875.
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 6
Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption: Monday April 6-Wednesday, April 8, any Jewel-Osco store. Shop at Jewel-Osco and 5% of your purchase will benefit the horse rescue and adoption organization. For donor slip, call (847) 431-6302.
April 8
Smiles Across the Miles: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, Lincolnshire. African entertainment, silent and live auctions, dinner. Registration deadline April 8. Bev (847) 208-3681.
April 16
DreamHome Preview Party: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Merchandise Mart, Chicago. Benefits the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Women's Board. Be the first to see The Merchandise Mart's DreamHome. $110. (773) 702-6566 or cancerboard.org.
Kenneth Young Center pizza fundraiser: Thursday, April 16, California Pizza Kitchen, 1550 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Eat in or carry out from California Pizza Kitchen and 20% of your check will benefit the Kenneth Young Center, Elk Grove Village. Coupon needed. (847) 524-8800.
April 17
Women's Club of Inverness Spring Fashion Show: 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 17, Stonegate Conference and Banquet Center, Hoffman Estates. Includes boutique, silent auction, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, luncheon and fashion show. Karen, (847) 397-8955.
April 19
Backbones 5K run, walk and roll: 8 a.m. Sunday, April 25, Country Gardens Park, 901 N. Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights. Benefits people with spinal cord injury and their families. $35. www.backbonesonline.com. Deadline April 19.
Scotch bowl pizza evening: 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Brunswick Zone, 519 S. Consumer Ave., Palatine. Hosted by the Henrietta Szold Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter. $25. (847) 433-6350.
April 22
Spotlight on Barrington's Stars luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, Biltmore Country Club. Community and business recognition award winners luncheon, fashion show. $40. (847) 381-2525 or barringtonchamber.com.
Friends of the Sparrow luncheon meeting: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, Wynstone Country Club, 1 S. Wynstone Drive, North Barrington. Unique boutique shopping, luncheon, speakers. $50. Sue, (847) 526-3981.
April 23
St. Thomas Becket Women's Guild fashion show/dinner: Thursday, April 23, Bristol Court Banquets, Mount Prospect. "Ribbons and Rubies" will feature fashions by Carson Pirie Scott and Cold Water Creek. Raffle. $35. (847) 827-9220 or (847) 299-6571.
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.
April 25
PHD Spirit of Life Gala: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Benefits PHD counseling center. Dinner, silent auction, entertainment by The Gold Coast Orchestra. Liz of Kelly, (847) 359-4919 ext. 19.
American Brain Tumor Association's run/walk: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, Soldier Field, Chicago. Fourth annual Path to Progress 5K run/walk. pathtoprogress.org.
Ecuadorean Volunteers Association dinner dance: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Pescatore Palace, 3400 N. River Road, Franklin Park. Dinner, dance, live entertainment, silent auction, raffle. $100. (708) 771-2519.
Spring gala: St. Raymond de Penafort, 301 S. Ioka Ave., Mount Prospect, will offer its Spring Gala - Let Your Light Shine, a 60th Anniversary Celebration, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel, Schaumburg. Ticket price: $100/person. Contact: (847) 253-8600.
April 26
Amazing Grace at Arlington Park: Sunday, April 26, Arlington International Racecourse, International Room, Arlington Heights. Supports the St. Joseph's Home for the Elderly operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor, Palatine. Dinner, raffle, silent auction. For questions or sponsorship information, call Sister Patricia, (847) 358-5700.
May 9
Kenneth Young Center Walk for the Mental Health of It: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 9, rain or shine, Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village. Three-mile walk, run, jog, roller blade, wagon, strollers, wheelchair, wheelbarrow, etc. Dogs welcome. No registration fee, sponsorship donations collected. (847) 524-8800, ext 156 or bettyj@kennethyoung.org.
Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $500. (312) 604-2453.
May 14
Field of Dreams Horse Rescue & Adoption: 7:15 p.m. Zanies Comedy Club, Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles. Enjoy an evening of fun and humor to benefit the horse rescue and adoption organization. Featured comic Patti Vasquez. Adults 21 and over only. (847) 431-6302.
May 19
Palatine Chamber golf outing: Tuesday, May 19, Palatine Hills Golf Course, Palatine. Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its sixth annual golf outing. For registration, sponsorship or volunteer information, call (847) 359-7200.
Clearbrook Guardians garage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, Getz Building, 746 S. Vermont, Palatine. Benefits children and adults with disabilities supported by Clearbrook. (847) 385-5305 or clearbrook.org.
June 5
Relay For Life of Bartlett/Hanover Park/Streamwood: 6 p.m. Friday, June 5-6 a.m. Saturday, June 6, Community Park, Hanover Park. Doug, (847) 368-1166. realyfor lifebhps.com.
July 27
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation golf outing: Monday, July 27, Boulder Ridge Country Club, Lake in the Hills. For information, call Robert Schmitz, (847) 394-4400 or info@rschmitz.com.