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Northwest suburban public service calendar

Posted October 28, 2008 11:00 pm

Events where participation would benefit the public, such as volunteer events, social service clubs, call for donations to military, blood drives, bone marrow drives, food pantry drive, people who are giving away food, etc. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Recycle small electronics: Nov. 1-Jan. 31; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton, is collecting small electronic items to recycle. All donated items are tax deductible, and forms will be available on the bins. Items accepted are cell phones, DVDs, DVD games/consoles, MP3 players, print cartridges, digital cameras, digital video recorders, and laptops/notebooks. Items not accepted are computer monitors, printers, toner cartridges, and personal computers. The library is working with Recycling Avenue, a nonprofit company run by a group of physically challenged young adults who want to help the environment. Call (847) 506-2618.

Election Day rides: The Schaumburg Area Democrats will provides rides to citizens in Schaumburg Township who need assistance to get to their polling place to vote on election day. If you need assistance, or if you would like to help by providing rides, contact Michael C. Cudzil at (847) 353-9202 or e-mail chicagomike72@gmail.com Make your request before Nov. 1.

Eli Skinner Chapter, NSDAR: The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is seeking volunteers to make wool caps for the troops stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo and South Korea. Wool head covering which can be worn under the Kevlar helmet provides warmth to the head and neck, but does not restrict vision. Patterns are available at www.geocities.com/helmetliner. For details, contact helmetliner@hotmail.com or P.O. Box 236, Auburn, IL 62615.

Oct. 22

Young Adult Job Fair: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park. "How to Have a Successful Interview" job skill seminar, from 6-6:45 p.m., must attend to interview with businesses. Fill out applications and interview with the businesses from 6:45-8 p.m. Dress appropriately, bring phone numbers of three references. Sponsored by Hanover Township Youth & Family Services. (630) 540-9085.

Hospice volunteers: Trinity Hospice in Arlington Heights needs volunteers to serve patients and families. Patient care volunteers provide companionship to a patient and respite for the patient's caregivers. Duties may include visiting, reading to patients, writing letters to family members and assisting with household errands. There is also a need for bereavement, special project and office volunteers. Call (847) 357-0557.

Oct. 29

Blood drive: 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Streamwood Village Hall, 301 W. Irving Park Road. For information or to schedule an appointment, call (630) 289-9599.

Oct. 30

Constitutional Convention informative program: 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Palatine Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area will host an informative program on the proposed call for a Constitutional Convention for the state of Illinois.

Nov. 5

Parent education class: 7-8 p.m. Lincoln Prairie School, 500 Hillcrest Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Eric Salcedo from the Office of Attorney General will speak to parent about social networking sites, cyberbullying and online dangers for children. Childcare available. (847) 357-5955.

Nov. 6

District 54 Board of Education meets: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, District Office, 524 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. For information, call Sherry, (847) 357-5038.

Nov. 8

Veterans Memorial Park rededication ceremony: 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8; Memorial Park, Fremont and Chestnut streets, Arlington Heights. Drive to Revive Memorial Park volunteers and the Arlington Heights Park Foundation celebrate the completion of Phase 1 renovations, the rededication of Memorial Park and the launch of Phase 2 renovations. To order a brick to honor a veteran, visit ahparkfoundation.org.

Nov. 13

U-46 community meeting: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin. Dr. Jose M. Torres, U-46 school superintendent, hosts an open session to meet with U-46 community members preceding the Citizens' Advisory Council meeting. www.u-46.org.

Dec. 11

Brown Bag lunch with U-46 superintendent: Noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, Educational Services center, room 235, 355 E. Chicago St., Elgin. The public is invited to lunch with Dr. Jose M. Torres, U-46 school superintendent.

Jan 15

U-46 community meeting: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin. Dr. Jose M. Torres, U-46 school superintendent, hosts an open session to meet with U-46 community members preceding the Citizens' Advisory Council meeting. www.u-46.org.

March 12

U-46 community meeting: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin. Dr. Jose M. Torres, U-46 school superintendent, hosts an open session to meet with U-46 community members preceding the Citizens' Advisory Council meeting. www.u-46.org.

May 7

U-46 community meeting: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin. Dr. Jose M. Torres, U-46 school superintendent, hosts an open session to meet with U-46 community members preceding the Citizens' Advisory Council meeting. www.u-46.org.