Yuks for Youth and Second City
Sat., Jan. 26, 7P, Wentz Concert Hall, North Central College 171 E. Chicago Ave, $50-$60
The Second City Touring Company performs "Laughing Matters" to benefit the Naperville Education Foundation and guests can enjoy a raffle, cash bar and appetizers.The performance will include the talents of District 203 high school students. www.nef203.org/events_yuks.html
16th Annual Aon Step Up for Kids
Sun., Jan. 27, 8A, Aon Center 200 E. Randolph St., $45; free for kids age 12 and under
Climb 80 floors to the top of one of Chicago's tallest buildings to raise money for children and families at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
www.foundation.luriechildrens.org/site/TR?fr_id=1400&pg=entry
12th Annual d'Vine Affair
Sun., Jan. 27, 2P, The Union League Club of Chicago 65 W Jackson Blvd., $125
The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago hold this annual wine tasting fundraiser, where guests can taste over 250 different wines, as well as participate in wine seminars and a silent auction. Proceeds supports its Catholic Charities Self-Sufficiency Programs in Cook and Lake Counties.
www.litefm.com/pages/community.html?feed=141312&article=10668375
Purple Affair for the Bear
Sat., Jan. 26, 8P, River East Art Center 435 E. Illinois St., $70-$105
Network with young professionals while raising money for children with cancer. Guests are encouraged to wear purple to the event, which includes drinks, appetizers, live entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the event's host, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, a national organization that supports those affected by pediatric cancer. www.litefm.com/pages/community.html?feed=141312&article=10586205
The Two Town Pizza Showdown
Sat., Jan. 26, 6P, Lincoln-Way North High School 19900 S. Harlem Ave, Frankfort, $10; $5 for kids under 10
Guests vote for their favorite pizza from a variety of restaurants in Frankfort and Tinley Park to raise money for The Cancer Support Center providing FREE local programs of help, hope and healing to individuals and families affected by a cancer diagnosis. www.facebook.com/events/127808670714310/
Rosary High School Fashion Show & Dress Sale
Sun, Jan 27, 2P, Rosary High School McEnroe Auditorium 901 Edgelawn Dr., Aurora, $5-7
Rosary High School in Aurora is sponsoring a Fashion Show and Dress Sale. Find the perfect dress for your special event at a fraction of the price! The focus of the sale is gently used formal and semi-formal attire for teens and moms (some little girl dresses) at great prices. All proceeds benefit Rosary High School's National Honor Society scholarships. www.litefm.com/pages/community.html#ixzz2IeTND64q
3rd Annual Frozen Zucchini 5K Snowshoe Adventure
Sun., Jan. 27, 10A, Citizens Park 511 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, $30-$50
The third annual benefit for Smart Farm includes coffee, hot chocolate and gift bags. This is an opportunity to get out and enjoy the winter wonderland while supporting your local charity, Smart Farm. Smart Farm's mission is to cultivate a healthy community by providing educational opportunities focused on sustainable gardening techniques, promoting the benefits of sustainable gardening and donating fresh produce to support our neighbors in need. www.active.com/running/barrington-il/frozen-zucchini-5k-snowshoe-adventure-2013
5th Annual Deborah's Place Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser
Sat., Jan. 26, 2P, Deborah's Place 2822 W Jackson Blvd, $25 suggested donation
Enter your chili for a chance at prizes in five categories, or sample the competing dishes at the fifth annual event, which also includes live music, family-friendly games and entertainment and tours of the Rebecca Johnson Apartments. There will be live music, a bean counting contest, games and entertainment for kids. Please feel free to BYO alcoholic beverages. We’ll provide corn bread, kid’s snacks, and non-alcohol drinks.. Proceeds benefit Deborah's Place, Chicago’s largest provider of supportive housing exclusively for women and is recognized as an innovative leader among homeless service providers locally and nationally.
www.deborahsplace.org/2012/12/chilicookoff2013/
DuPage Children’s Museum - Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Sun, Jan 27 thru Thurs, Feb, 28, DuPage Children's Museum 301 N Washington St, Naperville
DuPage Children’s Museum will sponsor a sweater and clothing drive as a tribute to Fred Rogers and his example of being a caring neighbor. To help launch the community service project, Mr. McFeely, the Speedy Delivery man from the popular children’s television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, will make a special appearance at DuPage Children’s Museum on Sunday, January 27, 2013. During the sweater drive, members of the community are asked to donate new or gently worn sweaters, as well as other clothing items. Receptacles to collect the sweaters will be stationed at DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington Street, Naperville. Local charitable organizations DuPage PADS and Hesed House will be the beneficiaries of all clothing donations. www.dupagechildrens.org/mister-rogers-neighborhood-sweater-drive/
Chi-Town Big Game 5K/10K
Sun., Feb. 3, 9A United Club at Soldier Field 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, $45
Celebrate the Big Game by wearing your favorite team's jersey at this 5K/10K run. Participants can enjoy food, beverages, entertainment and live music after their run. Proceeds benefit Homes 4 Heroes, a charitable organization, donates a wide range of services at no charge to allow our heroes to properly access and use their homes. www.chitownbiggame10k.com/
Loving Paws "Hound Dog Night" with Elvis
Sat, Mar 2, 4P, Traversos - 15601 South Harlem Avenue Orland Park, $35
Loving Paws is hosting a charity event to help raise money for our rescued dogs who deserve medical care and grooming. We are also raising money to be able to continue taking care of our military personnels dogs while they are on active tour. www.lovingpawsinc.org
American Red Cross of Greater Chicago - Nominate Your Hero !
Ordinary People. Extraordinary Acts. Each year, the American Red Cross of the Greater Chicago Region honors individuals and groups for acts of great bravery, dedication and service to the community at our Heroes Breakfast. Candidates must live or work in Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kankakee, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, or Will counties in Illinois, or Jasper, Lake, or Newton counties in Indiana. The heroic action must have taken place after January 1, 2012. Candidates who are chosen as Red Cross heroes will be formally be honored at the Heroes Breakfast at the The Fairmont Chicago on April 17, 2013. Each year, the American Red Cross of the Greater Chicago Region honors individuals and groups for acts of great bravery, dedication and service to the community at our Heroes Breakfast. www.redcross.org/chicago/heroes
For more ways to Pay It Fwd check out Lite fm's Community Events page @ www.litefm.com/pages/community.html. If you have an event or fundraiser you would like us to mention during Pay It Forward (Tuesday's @ 7:05A), please email mornings@clearchannel.com Thanks for Paying It Forward & Good Luck with your event!
