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player ready...The Ecker Center for Mental Health of Elgin will hold a benefit dinner with a Christmas tree auction at 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at Villa Olivia Country Club, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Decorated artificial trees will be auctioned, with proceeds going to the Ecker Center, an agency that assists the mentally ill. The trees will be on display through Nov. 30 at the Elgin Police Department, 151 Douglas Ave. Dinner costs $30 per person or $220 for a table of eight. Call 847-695-0484, ext. 303.
Durty Nellie’s West Irish Pub, 55 N. Bothwell St., Palatine, will have live music on two stages–inside and in a heated outdoor tent–Wednesday through Nov. 30. Call 847-358-9150.
Prairie Rock Brewing Co., 1385 N. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg, will hold a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. It will include a salad bar and a buffet with turkey, roast beef, tarragon chicken breast, sage stuffing, candied sweet potatoes, desserts and more. The cost is $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under. For reservations, call 847-605-9900.
Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, will hold its annual holiday luncheons from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 10 through 13 and Dec. 17 through 20. The buffets will include entrees, including a carving station; dessert; and beverages. The cost is $15. Reservations are required. Call 847-931-3925.
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