Northwest suburban public service calendar
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.
Children's book collection: Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton, is collecting new books for children ages infant to age 16 in both English and Spanish. Donations benefit the Wheeling Township Adopt-a-Family holiday basket program. Drop off book donations in the collection bin at the first floor Checkout desk through Dec. 3. Call (847) 506-2613.
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.
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.
Hanover Township Coffee with the Supervisor: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Hanover Township, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Share you ideas and concerns about township government with supervisor Mike Kelly. Coffee and doughnuts provided. Aurea, (630) 837-0301 or (630) 540-9085.
Nov. 10
PTA blood drive: Noon-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, School District 54 Administration Center, 524 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Walk-ins welcome. Jean, (847) 310-8977.
Nov. 11
Veterans memorial ceremony: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Community Park at the Veteran's Memorial, Wood Street and Northwest Highway, Palatine. Hosted by the American Legion Post 690, Palatine.
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.