DuPage Co. society calendar

Submit events at least two weeks in advance to Melynda Findlay via e-mail, mfindlay@dailyherald.com, or by fax, (630) 955-0895.

Now

The Global Education Association of Glen Ellyn is seeking volunteers to host professors from China July 13-Aug. 16. Host families will be paid $150 per guest, per week, with a maximum of two visitors per home. Hosts are required to provide a separate room with a bed and clean linens; simple meals and transportation to and from a Metra station four days per week. Hosts also should plan to converse with the professors in English. For details, call Jennifer Porter at (630) 956-4168 or Bill Enright at (630) 234-8747.

Through June 28

Purchase raffle tickets by June 28 for the Lombard Historical Society's Quilt Sweepstakes fundraiser. Tickets cost $5 each and may be purchased at the Lombard Historical Society's Victorian Cottage, 23 W. Maple St. The winner will receive a quilt handmade by award-winning artist Patricia Shaver. Proceeds benefit the historical society. For details or to see a picture of the quilt, call (630) 629-1885 or visit www.lombardhistory.org.

Through June 30

The Hinsdale Humane Society will celebrate Adopt-A-Cat Month throughout June with a variety of events and activities. Families who adopt a cat or kitten during June will have their photo taken with their adopted pet that will displayed in the shelter's lobby. Those who adopt in June also will receive a special Adopt-A-Cat gift bag and will be entered into a raffle for cat-related prizes. For details, visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org or call (630) 323-5630.

Through July 3

The Naperville Exchange Club is seeking volunteers for its annual Ribfest July 3-6 in Knoch Park. Individuals, families, business and community groups all are welcome. A variety of opportunities are available. For details or to sign up, visit www.ribfest.net.

June 26

Alternative rockers Vertical Horizon will headline a benefit concert June 26 at Downers Grove's Heritage Festival. Gates open at 5 p.m. at the library parking lot near the beer garden stage. The opening act, local band Shock Stars, will take the stage at 7 p.m. Vertical Horizon follows. Proceeds benefit restoration efforts at the 1846 Blodgett House, one of the oldest homes in Downers Grove and a stop on the Underground Railroad. Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For details or to buy tickets, visit www.1846blodgetthouse.org.

June 27

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Itasca Corporate begins at 5 p.m. June 27 at 1 Pierce Place, Itasca. For details, visit www.relayforlife.org.

June 28

Roselle Boy Scout Troops 194 and 408 will hold a car wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28 at McDonald's, Bloomingdale Road and Lake Street, Bloomingdale. Proceeds will help fund a trip next year to the Boy Scout Sea Base in Florida. For details, call Scoutmaster Tom Strachan at (630) 295-9863.

June 28-29

The Cat Guardians June bake sale will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28-29 in the shelter's parking lot, 932 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard. Proceeds will benefit Cat Guardians, a not-for-profit, cageless humane society for homeless cats. For details, call the shelter at (630) 543-3395.

July 2

The People's Resource Center Southeast, 649 Blackhawk, Westmont, is seeking volunteers for its food pantry. Shifts will be available from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesdays starting July 2 and from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays starting July 10. Duties will include stocking shelves, registering and assisting clients, picking up donations and unloading food. PRC Southeast serves residents of Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Lisle, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Westmont, Willowbrook and Woodridge. The People's Resource Center is a not-for-profit organization that provides various assistance to needy residents of DuPage County. Its headquarters are in Wheaton. For information, visit www.peoplesrc.org or call Melissa Travis at (630) 682-5402.

July 4

The Community Bank of Elmhurst 4 on the 4th will be at 7:15 a.m. July 4 at Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave. Proceeds from the four-mile CARA circuit race will benefit the Elmhurst Children's Assistance Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides various types of financial assistance to local families facing life-threatening or disabling illnesses. The race is organized by the Elmhurst Running Club. For information or to register, visit www.4on4th.com or call the Elmhurst Running Club at (630) 269-4872.

July 16

The village of Lombard will hold blood drives from 12:30 to 7 p.m. July 16 and Sept. 10 in the village hall community room, 255 E. Wilson Ave. Appointments are suggested, but walk-ins will be accepted. For details, call Carol Bauer at (630) 620-5712 or e-mail bauerc@villageoflombard.org.

July 20

The Villagers of Bloomingdale Garden Walk will be from 1 to 5 p.m. July 20 at a variety of gardens throughout the village. Tickets cost $10 and may be purchased the day of the event at Bloomingdale Village Hall, 201 S. Bloomingdale Road. Raffle tickets also will be sold; the cost is two for $1. Prizes will include gift certificates and items donated by local businesses. Proceeds will benefit local charities, such as Family Shelter Services of Wheaton; Humanitarian Service Project of Carol Stream; Volunteer Council of Bloomingdale Township and Bloomingdale VFW Post 7639. For information, call Bette Torpe at (630) 924-6861.

Aug. 11

The DuPage Habitat for Humanity golf outing fundraiser will be Aug. 11 at Klein Creek Golf Course, 1N333 Pleasant Hill Road, Winfield. Registration and lunch begin at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon, cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner, raffle and awards at 6 p.m. The cost is $150 per person and $600 per foursome, which includes a welcome bag, lunch, greens fees, cart and dinner. Dinner only costs $50. Proceeds will benefit DuPage Habitat for Humanity. Registration is required. For details, visit www.dupagehabitat.org, call Tom at (630) 240-4259 or e-mail golfdhfh@yahoo.com

Ongoing

The Hinsdale Humane Society is in need of foster care volunteers. Participants will provide temporary homes for pets in need of extra care and attention until they are adopted. Volunteers must attend an orientation and training program. Equipment and food also are provided. For details, call (630) 323-5630 or visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org.

VFW Post 2801 in Villa Park is seeking donations to make its washrooms accessible to handicapped veterans. For information about the project, call the post at (630) 834-8191.