Area Events to Support Charities
Many of the charities supported by the United Protestant Church hold their own fundraisers such as galas, races and golf events.
Northern Illinois Food Bank
A Taste That Matters
June 23, 2022 6 – 10 pm
Drury Lane Theater and Events, Oakbrook Terrace
Hunger Scramble Golf Outing
August 23, 2022
Cantigny Golf Club, Wheaton
A fun outdoor scramble style golf outing including on-course tastings, giveaways, and scenic views. Immediately followed by the 19th hole reception including lunch, open bar, silent auction and raffle prizes.
Soles for Jesus
Stroll For Soles
June 25, 2022
Join us for our 2nd Annual, “Stroll For Soles,” at Fox River Park in Waukesha. You can walk, roll or push a stroller in honor of the lives we are serving; and signs will be posted along the 1 or 2 mile route to help explain why shoes are so valuable in Africa.
Fun activities for kids and food trucks are also included in this fun event. Stay tuned for more info!
Curt’s Cafe
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Curt’s Cafe Annual Party With Purpose Gala to be held at the Art Center of Highland Park.
Grayslake Lions Club
Grayslake Lions Coffee
Project Linus
Gurnee Sit n’ Stitch
1st and 3rd Wednesday
10:00 AM – Noon
McDonald’s, 6380 Grand Ave (Rt. 132), Gurnee, ILL, 60031
Enjoy a fun morning of blanket making and conversation. They will have a yarn and fleece exchange on the 3rd Wednesday. Grab your current project and meet at McDonald’s in front of Gurnee Mills .
Blanket Day
Bernie’s Book Bank
BIRDIES & BOOKS
BERNIE’S BOOK BANK CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC
MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2022
SHOREACRES (LAKE BLUFF, IL)
Birdies & Books is the longest-running fundraising event for Bernie’s Book Bank. Since its inception, Birdies & Books has provided its participants with a unique and meaningful golf experience that brings them much closer to the mission and work of Bernie’s Book Bank. The event is held at the prestigious Shoreacres. Please join us to help Bernie’s Book Bank further its ability to provide books for a better life for hundreds of thousands of under-served Chicagoland children. Foursomes registration will open on June 13, based on availability.
BERNIE CUP
SIGNATURE GOLF FRIENDRAISER
Bernie Cup is golf & learn friendraiser aimed at building awareness of the Bernie’s Book Bank mission. The Bernie Cup Series 2022 will build upon the success of previous Bernie Cups and create opportunities to introduce Bernie’s Book Bank to many geographic areas and reach new donors. Learn more about Bernie Cup in our recent Golf 360 feature on NBC Sports Chicago.
2022 BERNIE CUP EVENTS | REGISTRATION DETAILS COMING SOON!
- Monday, 5/9/22 – Merit Club (Libertyville)
- Monday, 5/23/22 – 27 Holes at White Eagle Country Club (Naperville)
- Monday, 6/6/22 – 27 Holes at Ivanhoe Club (Mundelein)
- Monday, 8/8/22 – The Club at Wynstone (North Barrington)
- Monday, 9/12/22 – River Forest Country Club (Elmhurst)
$375/Player * $40/Reception Only Guest
General questions about Bernie Cup? Email Greg at ggliniecki@computerprox.com
Questions about registration or event logistics? Email Christina Holt at cholt@berniesbookbank.org
The Lake County Haven
A Night Under the Stars
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Experience “A Night Under the Stars” by joining us at Ravinia in Highland Park for cocktails, dinner, live music, auctions and more to give homeless women and children help, hope and a second chance.
$200 General Admission
P.A.D.S.
SleepOut 2022
May 14, 2022
We’re thrilled to once again SleepOut for Shelter, and raise funds to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness. This year we will have two options to get involved:
In-Person
Join us at Joy Lutheran Church in Gurnee from 6 pm to 7 am. Attendees are welcome to bring a tent, sleep in their car, and enjoy food and games throughout the night. Registration is free and participants who raise a minimum of $25 per person, by donating or fundraising at least this amount, will gain access to the event and entry into this year’s raffle.
Virtual
Connect with your family, friends, community organization, classmates, or co-workers by camping out in your backyard/living room/campground, hosting a digital fundraiser to support the folks in our community experiencing homelessness, and joining us for a virtual rally to celebrate. You will be invited to the virtual event at no cost and entry into this year’s raffle based on fundraising levels.
For more information, go to SleepOut 2022 | PADS Lake County
The Sports Shed
Buy In, Kids Win!
Join the Sports Shed Ambassador Board for Casino Night at the 80th floor Mid America Club!
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Blackjack, Roulette and Craps Games
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Stunning, 80th floor views of Chicago at the private Mid-America Club
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Gourmet food and top-shelf open bar
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Phenomenal Prizes & Silent Auction Items
Smart Casual/Cocktail attire required.
Visit The Sports Shed Events to register.
VIP
$175 per person
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Exclusive VIP Pre-Game Wine & Bourbon tasting in the Luxury Wine Library
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Priority Seating at Blackjack Tables
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Bonus Chips to Play
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Gourmet Food
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3 hours Top-Shelf Open Bar
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Casino Games
High Roller
$125 per person
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Gourmet Food
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3 hours Top-shelf Open Bar
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Casino Games
Run for Chicago’s Kids
We are so excited to introduce The Sports Shed 2022 Marathon Team!!
Visit The Sports Shed Events to support these runners.
Maiko De Andara
Marcos Izquierdo
Parth Patel
Tara Rooney
Thomas J Winkowski
Wendi Parker
Alexis Rios
Beau Blakeley
Frank D Vomero
Jake Bereson
Jeffrey A Kolsrud
John Powell