GOTTA DO IT

Nov. 9-10

Book fair: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9-10 in the cafeteria of Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet. Hosted by Childerguild. Cash and major credit cards accepted. Call 815-740-7117.

Nov. 12

Spaghetti dinner: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 12, American Italian Cultural Society, 1918 Donmaur Drive, Crest Hill. Cost $7, $3.50 children younger than 12 (in-house). Carryouts available.

Nov. 13

Open house: 4-9 p.m. Nov. 13, American Legion Marne Post 13, 24741 W. Renwick Road in Plainfield. All veterans and their families are invited. Serving coffee and cake.

Nov. 14

White elephant sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Joshua Arms of Joliet Senior Apartments, 1315 Rowell Ave., Joliet. Featuring baked goods and craft items.

Holistic holiday gift fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14, Christ Community Church, 13400 Bell Road, Lemont. Eco-friendly, fair-trade, organic and natural products and gift items from local businesses.

Jubilation dinner dance/auction: 5:30 p.m. the gala starts Nov. 14 at St. Dennis Catholic Church, 1214 S. Hamilton St., Lockport in the parish center. This year's theme is "Paint the Town Red." Includes a catered dinner, cash bar, DJ and dancing, and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $40, $35 for seniors. Tickets available at St. Dennis or by calling 815-838-2592.

Spaghetti dinner: 3-8 p.m. Nov. 14 in Franciscan Hall of St. Jude Church, 241 W. Second Ave., New Lenox. Sponsored by the St. Jude Youth Ministry to help support St. Jude mission trips in 2010.

A benefit for Dave Fultz: 3-9 p.m. Nov. 14, VFW Cantigny Post, 826 Horseshoe Drive, Joliet. Money raised will defray the cost of his kidney and pancreas transplant. Donations can be sent to Day for Dave, c/o Archer Bank, 3435 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60655. Checks should be made payable to Day for Dave. For tickets, contact Cathy Bynum at 815-302-7360 or cathyb215@yahoo.com; Lori Burnett at 815-530-3548 or burnetlj@yahoo.com; Lisa Kramer at 815-791-2776 or Lkramer70@yahoo.com or Shari Raya at 815-514-7054 or shari3xtrble@comcast.net.

Souper supper: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 14, Ingalls Park United Methodist Church, Washington and Davison streets, Joliet. Hosted by Ingalls Park United Methodist Women. Choice of chicken noodle soup, beef barley soup or chili. Dessert is included with meal. Cost is $6 or $4 for children. Carryouts available. Call 815-722-2383.

Turkey raffle: 7 p.m. doors open Nov. 14 at Plainfield Fire Department, 1502 S. DesPlaines St., Plainfield. For adults. Featuring turkeys, hams and door prizes.

Nov. 14-15

Holiday open house: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at 30849 Riley Road (off of Route 53 and Peotone Road) in Wilmington. Featuring Christmas gifts, gift baskets, door prizes, raffles. Snacks will be served. Call Sharon Homerding at 815-476-1051.

Nov. 15

Breakfast buffet: 8-11 a.m. Nov. 15, Knights of Columbus No. 382, 100 S. Infantry Drive, Joliet. Cost is $7 adults; $4 kids ages 6-12; free age 5 and younger. Call 815-725-0746.

Pancake breakfast: 8-11:30 a.m. Nov. 15, St. Anne Church, 1800 Dearborn St., Crest Hill. Cost $6, $4 for ages 4-10, and free for ages 5 and younger. Church will raffle an oak mantel clock. Chances will be $1 for one or three for $2.

Chili dinner: Noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at The Place, 206 Main St. in Lemont. Sponsored by Lemont Lions.

Feather party/meat raffles: 1-5 p.m. Nov. 15, Ingalls Park Athletic Club, 20 N. Park Road, Joliet. Featuring turkeys, hams, bacon, miscellaneous meat raffles. Sponsored by the club. Call 815-727-7217. All proceeds go to charity.

Nov. 16-18

Shop and shop: Nov. 1-18. Jewel-Osco will donate 5 percent of each purchase to the United Methodist Church of New Lenox. Shop and Share slip is required. To obtain a slip, call the church at 815-485-8271 on weekdays.

Nov. 17

Mostaccioli dinner: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 17, Stone City VFW, Route 53 and Laraway Road, Joliet. Sponsored by Will County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 911. Cost $7. Carryouts available.

Nov. 18

Spaghetti dinner: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Cantigny VFW, 826 Horshoe Drive in Joliet. Hosted by Operation Care Package. Proceeds to help pay for Christmas packages for troops. Cost $8. Featuring a dinner, bake sale and raffles. Carryouts available. Donations of care package items can also be dropped off at the post. For advance tickets, call Ted at 815-274-3828 or Debbie at 815-723-6960.

Chicken noodle soup dinner: 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Knights of Columbus No. 382, 100 S. 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet. Cost is $5; $3 age 5 and younger. Carryouts available. Call 815-725-0746.

Italian dinner night: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 18 in the gym of St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Sponsored by St. Mary Immaculate Good Shepherd Council No. 5573 of the Knights of Columbus. Cost is $6.50 or $4.50 for children ages 5-12. Kids younger than 5 eat free. Desserts cost 50 cents; coffee 25 cents. A cash bar with pop, water, beer and wine will be available. Contact Angelo Campanele 815-439-0121 or e-mail arcampy@sbcglobal.net.

Nov. 20

Wine tasting: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 20, Founders Center, 140 Oak St., Frankfort. Hosted by Frankfort Park District and Wine Styles. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Pre-registration is required. Event up to ages 21 and older. Fee is $10. Call 815-469-9400.

Shop to you drop: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 21, First Assembly of God, 1741 Essington Road in Joliet. Assorted crafts, accessories, Christmas gifts and more. Admission is free.

Nov. 21-22

Bake sale: After all Masses on Nov. 21-22, St. Mary Nativity Church, 706 N. Broadway, Joliet. Sponsored by the Women's Club. Proceeds support the parish. Call 815-722-0785.

Pancake breakfast: 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 29, St. Joseph Park, Raynor Avenue and Theodore Street in Joliet. Hosted by St. Joseph School's Athletic Department. Cost $5.50; $4.50 for seniors and ages 4-11; free for ages 4 and younger with paying adult. Carryouts available. Call 815-722-1055 or e-mail terray1986@yahoo.com

Dec. 2

Spaghetti dinner: 4-6:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Knights of Columbus No. 382, 100 S. 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet. Cost $7, $5 ages 6-12 and free ages 5 and younger. Carryouts available. Call 815-725-0746.

Holiday bake sale and more: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, St. John the Baptist School, 402 N. Hickory St. (corner of Hickory and Division streets), Joliet.

Dec. 13

Pancake breakfast: 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 13, Cantigny Post 367 VFW, 926 Horseshoe Drive in Joliet. Cost is $6, $5 for seniors and ages 4-11, free age 4 and younger. Carryouts available. Call 815-722-5398.

Dec. 16

Chicken noodle soup dinner: 4-6:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Knights of Columbus No. 382, 100 S. 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet. Cost $5, $3 ages 6-12 and free age 5 and younger. Carryouts available. Call 815-725-0746.

Dec. 20

Breakfast buffet: 8-11 a.m. Dec. 20, Knights of Columbus No. 382, 100 S. 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet. Cost $7, $4 ages 6-12 and free age 5 and younger. Carryouts available. Call 815-725-0746.

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