Most people know Denny Norton as the owner of Performance Unlimited in Ringwood. They’re used to seeing him behind the counter responding to questions about their cars. They’ll see Norton interacting with the mechanics in the shop as they team up to ensure that cars are repaired and maintained to the highest possible standards. This Thursday, however, folks will see Norton in a different setting.

Norton is also vice president of MC3, a McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce marketing connection group. It’s in that capacity he’ll be found at 31 North Banquet & Conference Center from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21. Instead of operating one of the premier auto repair shops in Northern Illinois, Norton will be having a good time for a good cause at the 7th Annual Shop With A Cop party and fundraiser.

“This is a great party and a great event,” said Norton. “We’ve got just a boatload of raffle and auction items. We’ve got food, a cash bar and live music.”

The live music includes a singoff between the McHenry High School Madrigal Choir and the Johnsburg High School Madrigal Choir. Not only are the singers wildly talented, they pull out all the stops by showing up in 1800s garb that fit the occasion.

Shop With A Cop raises funds for McHenry County Police Charities. The police use the funds to take deserving children out for holiday shopping. After shopping, the officers and children come back to 31 North for breakfast while MC3 members, and other volunteers, wrap the gifts.

The support for the event has grown year after year. This year, there are at least 137 sponsors for the party. That list includes:

• Al N' Ann's Collectibles
• B&B Automotive
• Barzso Playsets - Ron & Maryann Barzsso
• Bill Murphy
• Birds of Paradise
• Bjorkman's Ace Hardware
• Blooms & Rooms Design Studio
• BMC Toys - Bill McMasters
• Bob & Sue Winters
• Brandywine Toy Soldiers - Alan Ford
• Brunch Café
• Bull Valley Golf Club - Mike Picciano
• Calvin Plowman
• Carey Electric Contracting - Tom Carey
• Carol Thorne
• Carrie Kutnick
• Charter Fitness
• Cheryl Meyer
• Craig Remington
• Crystal Bowl
• Dave Pittman
• Dick Jess Entertainment
• Dr. Gregory Sierminski
• Eckel's Flea Market
• Ed Borris
• Ellen Menas
• Eric Koopmiers
• Family Videos - McHenry
• Father & Sons Toys - Len Hardt
• Forester Enterprises - Willie & Rosa Forester
• Four Winds Casino - New Buffalo, Michigan
• Frank Peiler
• Fun With Phonics - Betty Davis
• Gary Beadel
• Gary Lang
• Gary Linden
• Great Lakes Fire & Safety
• Hampton Inn
• Hobby Bunker - Matt Murphy
• Hobby Lobby - McHenry
• Impressive Images - Fran Lambert
• JHS Madrigal Choir
• Jim Clouse
• Joe Saine
• John Nelson
• Judy Tassone
• Julia Kutnick
• Karen Lavin
• Kate Nelson
• Kathy Sample
• Kenny's Floor Covering
• Kim & Patty's Café - McHenry
• Kukla Photography - Kristin Kukla
• Lavish Spa - Linda Whyte
• Lisa & Tom Henning
• Locker's Flowers Greenhouse & Gifts
• Marj & Rich Schupner
• Mark Robb
• Mark S Young
• Marzano's
• Mayor Brian Sager - Woodstock
• McBark Dog Park
• McDonald's - McHenry
• McHenry County Police Charities
• McHenry High School Concert Choir
• McHenry Recreation
• McHenry Recreation Bowling Center
• McHenry Savings Bank
• McHenry Wellness Center
• Mega Event - Brian Palmer
• Miejers - McHenry
• Mike & Bev Kutnick
• Mike Handley
• Mike Mullins
• Milwaukee Military Miniature Modelers - Nick Albanese
• Munson Marine - Volo
• National Pastime Sports - McHenry
• Natural Therapy Wellness Center  - McHenry
• Northern Illinois Windows - Bill Thomas
• Now Hair This - Debbie Schmitt
• Paragon Scenics and Miniatures - Gene Abravaya
• Performance Unlimited - Denny & Michelle Norton
• Playset Magazine - Rusty & Kathy Kern
• Polish Legion of American Vets
• Prairie Isle Golf Club - John Babcock
• Prudential First Realty - Peggy Seilng
• Prudential First Realty - Cassandra Hart
• Prudential First Realty - Dawn Folliard
• Prudential First Realty - Debbie McNichols
• Prudential First Realty - Iver Johnson
• Prudential First Realty - Nely Piper
• Prudential First Realty - Sheila Thomas
• Rep. Jack Franks
• Richard Egan
• Richmond Citizen Police Academy
• Rick Eber
• Rick Lipp
• Ron Lizorty
• Rosatis of Lakemoor
• Sandy Holland
• Sen. Pam Althoff
• Steve & Nancy Connell
• Tastefully Simple - Mary Laatz
• The Marx Man - John Stengel
• The Nelson Family - Blackhawk Jerseys
• The Nut and Candy House - Wauconda
• The Popcorn Factory - Lake Forest
• The Toymeister - Dan McClean
• Thomas Sebastian Companies - Pete Secker
• Toy Solders of San Diego - Nick & Deanna Versteeg
• Toy Soldier HQ - Kent Sprecher
• T's Toffee - Theresa Milz
• UFC Fighter - Clay Guida
• Verlo Mattress
• Volo Auto Museum
• Wendy's - McHenry
• Weston Toys - Steve & Linda Weston
• World Wide Traveler
• Chambers Heating and Cooling - Steve Chambers 
• APC Computers - Michael Goodman
• Cross Country Mortgage - Bill Zeng
• First Midwest Bank - Joan Bassak
• Commercial Energy Solutions Broker - Joe and Michelle Zubricki
• Camp Randall Minaitures
• Cassandra Yates
• Fancast Factory
• Limelight Graphics
• Jgnelle's Jemz
• Staples
• Toymaster
• War Store Collectors
• Popcorn Factory
• Wauconda Nut House
• Timber Ridge Lodge & Water Park at Grand Geneva - Lake Geneva, WI
• True Blue Coupons - Glen Gilmer
• The Good Plumber - Scott Ritt, Jr.
• Epic Cycle