Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, shopping events, charity auctions, etc. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Barry Farnam MS Charity Golf Classic: Friday, Sept. 16, Hilldale Golf Club, 1625 Ardwick Drive, Hoffman Estates. Every summer for the past eight years, the Farnam Family of Schaumburg has come together to raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis research and services through the annual Barry Farnam MS Charity Golf Classic. This year’s outing includes 18 holes of golf, cocktails, dinner, contests, prizes and giveaways. For information, to donate, or to participate in the BFMS Charity Golf Classic, visit www.thevelijacorporation.org.

Farm to Table Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, Advocate Good Shepherd Barn, 450 W. Hwy. 22, Barrington. Smart Farm of Barrington will host its third Farm to Table dinner. Drinks and a tour of the Smart Farm will start at 5:30 p.m., with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. This event will be a fundraiser to support Smart Farm, as well as an opportunity to enjoy an evening connecting farm, food, and community. Cost is $150 per person; reservations are required. For details or to register, visit www.smartfarms.org.

Truly Priceless Garage Sale: Saturday, Sept. 17, 303 N. Hickory Ave., Arlington Heights. The St. James Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the St. James Respect Life Ministry co-sponsor the 12th annual “Truly Priceless Garage Sale.” Unlike ordinary garage sales, the items are not priced. Instead, donations are accepted for Catholic Charities, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Women’s Center, the Pro Life Action League, and the Fr. Michael J. McGivney Center for Hope and Healing. For information, contact Marybeth and Mike Schoenwald at (847) 392-5506.

Famous Puzzler Rallye: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, Woodfield Mall, parking lot at light pole B-2, Route 53 and Golf Road, Schaumburg. The Wheels Rallye Team presents a fundraiser benefiting UPS for DownS, an organization of support for families with Down syndrome. The 17th annual presentation of this road rally is designed for family fun and adventure. Have fun solving puzzles, driving to locations, wacky riddles and finding hidden clues. On-site registration starts at 6 p.m.; Rally School for beginners 6:45 p.m.; cars off and running at 7:15 p.m. $25/vehicle before Sep. 15. Registration is $30 day of the event. Register at www.upsfordowns.org, type ‘puzzler’ in the search box, click on Famous Puzzler Rallye and then look for link to register. For information, contact Gary Sakata at (847) 650-5614 or visit www.wheelsrallyeteam.com.

The Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association Summer Slide Pub Crawl: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, Village Green, Emerson Street and Busse Avenue, Mount Prospect. This year’s Summer Slide Pub Crawl is packed with Mount Prospect favorites like Bar 145, Crave Sports Bar, Emerson’s Ale House, Le Peep Café and Pub, Mia’s Cantina, Mrs. P & Me, Sam’s Place and Tokens & Tankards. Participants must visit each location and have their tickets punched in order to complete the “crawl” and to be eligible for the raffle. Proceeds benefit the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association, a nonprofit that strives to spread awareness of all that downtown Mount Prospect has to offer. Registration is $10 at www.downtownmountprospect.com.

Links and Drinks: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, The Glen Club, 2901 W. Lake Ave., Glenview. Second annual Links and Drinks event, “Lady of the Green Cup” nine-hole golf tournament for women. Benefits the Maryville Crisis Nursery and Children’s Healthcare Center. Includes Golf Clinic, nine-hole scramble, cocktails, dinner buffet, shopping. Cost is $225. Not interested in hitting the link? Join for “Sip and Shop for a Cause” from 7-9 p.m. for $60 per person. For information, contact Tina Hock at restivo-hockt@maryvilleacademy.org or call (847) 294-1982.

American Legion Post 1983 Fundraiser: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, Schaumburg Culver’s, 1800 Wise Road, Schaumburg. Members of Ellsworth-Meineke American Legion Post 1983 will be at Culver’s to help raise funds for local veterans’ programs. A portion of the sales that day will be returned to Post 1983. For information, visit www.schaumburgpost1983.com