Charity Bash Raising Money for Crohn's and Colitis Foundation

is in the midst of raising money for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation through its ninth annual Charity Bash.

The annual fundraising drive started Nov. 30 and will end Dec. 11. According to Jean Malek, director of communications and community relations for Lake Zurich District 95, LZHS has raised more than $275,000 for children's charities in the previous eight years of the Charity Bash event. Last year, the school raised $41,132 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Illinois.

Charity Bash raises money through dozens of events held each day, including games, Habitat for Humanity Lunch Time Theater, special food sales, a teacher-versus-students Scholastic Bowl and more. Today marked the start of the annual Charity Bash Auction Wall, which has raised more than $47,000, Malek said in a press release. Bidding on the Auction Wall will take place through Dec. 9 and is open to students, their families and faculty.

Here's look at some events taking place this week during Charity Bash:

Dec. 8

• Bear Facts Duct Tape a Teacher
• Talent Show, 7 p.m.

Dec. 9

• Habitat for Humanity Lunch Time Theater
• Rock, Paper, Scissors during lunch
• Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 10

• Human Foosball, 6 p.m.
• Blacklight Dance, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 11

• Holiday Band Concert, 2 p.m.
• Holiday Orchestra Concert, 5 p.m.

The amount raised during Charity Bash will be announced Dec. 20.