Center offers talks, free screenings in Wheeling

The Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Centre in Wheeling plans a day focused on health care this month that's open to the public.

On May 17, the center will host a variety of health care professionals who will provide free lectures and screenings to the public.

LifeSource will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and donors will receive a free blood pressure check. To schedule a donation, call (847) 459-8700. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Dr. Nicholas Papanos, the center's medical director, will provide free bone density screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are also requested for this screening.

A lecture for those anticipating knee or hip surgery, and their caregivers, will be given from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Refreshments will also be served. The center is located at 220 N. First Street.

Rodeo on bikes: Buffalo Grove police will have a Bicycle Rodeo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Busch Grove Skate Park at Buffalo Grove Road and Deerfield Parkway.

The rodeo consists of a skills course designed by the Secretary of State that gives children a to test their cycling ability.

Awards will be given to first-, second- and third-place winners in each age group. The event will also include giveaways, including a new bicycle.

Keep track of your pets: The Buffalo Grove Animal Hospital will host a free pet microchip program from 1 to 4 p.m. May 24.

The Buffalo Grove Rotary Club is working with the hospital and the police to try to prevent the loss of pets.

Instead of paying registration and microchip injection fees, participants are asked to donate a nonperishable food item.

The program is open to the local community, and registration will be on a first-come basis.

All pets must be at least 4 months old. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers.

For more information, call the hospital at (847) 394-1128 or police at (847) 459-2560.

The hospital is located at 1031 W. Dundee Road.

Speaking of the Rotary: The organization is also seeking nominees for the annual Bill Reid Community Service Award.

The award is given to an individual, business or organization involved in continuous community service endeavors through volunteerism.

The award honors the late Bill Reid, a longtime village trustee and charter member of the Buffalo Grove Rotary.

With the award, donations will be made to the Rotary Foundation and to a charity of the recipient's choice.

For more information or to receive an application, contact Steve Balinski, sbalinski@vbg.org.