Public service
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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com 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.
Coat drive: Arlington Chiropractic Clinic, 1702 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, is sponsoring a coat drive to benefit St. Vincent Depaul Society. Bring in new or gently used adult or children's coats, hats, and gloves 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday or 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Call (847) 259-4493
Winter coat drive: Through Dec. 7, Palatine Police Department, 200 E. Wood St., or the Palatine Opportunity Center, 1585 N. Rand Road. New and gently used winter jackets, hats and gloves, scarves and boots for children ages 17 and under are being collected. Items will be donated to the Palatine Opportunity Center and distributed to needy families within the community. For information, (847) 359-9000.
Holiday book drive: Through Dec. 14; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson. Bring new or like-new unwrapped books for local children in need for ages six and under. Books in English and Spanish are appreciated. Call (847) 253-5675.
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.
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.
Dec. 3
Hanover/Schaumburg townships youth services planning board: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Schaumburg Township Town Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd., conference room 314, upper level, Hoffman Estates. The public is welcome. Jerry, (847) 884-6212.
Dec. 4
District 54 board of education meets: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 524 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Sherry, (847) 357-5038.
Dec. 6
Surviving the economic crisis: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Hanover Park Park District Community Center, 1919 Walnut St., Hanover Park. Hanover Park's Inclusion and Diversity committee presents "Surviving this Economic Crisis" strengthening our family symposium. Free. Bring nonperishable food items for the local food pantry. To R.S.V.P. call Toni Carter at (630) 372-4203.
Aurora Community Health Fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Long Island Sound Banquet and Conference Center, 1920 New York Street, Aurora. Blood pressure and diabetes screening, HIV testing, birth control consultations, music, raffles, face painting, balloons, more. Free. (312) 592-6874.
Dec. 7
Clothing and household item collection: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday Dec. 7, Whole Foods Market, 1331 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Clothing and household items including shoes, toys, purses, linens, accessories, books, housewares and small household items will be collected to benefit Little City. (847) 358-5510 or wholefoodsmarket.com.
Dec. 9
Schaumburg Township Committee on Youth: Meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, Schaumburg Township Town Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Committee concerns itself with the needs of the youth in the community. Public welcome. (847) 884-6213.
Dec. 10
Schaumburg Library blood drive: 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, Youth Services classroom of the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Sign up by calling Susan Miura at (847) 923-3120.
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.
Dec. 13
Coffee with the Supervisor: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Hanover Township, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Share your ideas and concerns about township government with Hanover Township supervisor Mike Kelly. Coffee and doughnuts provided. Aurea, (630) 837-0301.
Dec. 28
St. Ansgar blood drive: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2040 Laurel Ave., Hanover Park. To schedule an appointment visit givebloodgivelife.org or call Erica at (630) 837-5553, ext. 100.
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.