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.
Through Dec. 14
Arden Shore Giving Tree: Through 9 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, Westfield Hawthorn Shopping Centre, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. Arden Shore provides counseling, group homes, foster care and adoption services for children in the Department of Children and Family Services system. Shoppers can choose a Wish Tag from the tree during this time and drop off unwrapped gifts at the Westfield Concierge on the lower level in Carson's Court. For information, visit westfield.com/hawthorn or call (847) 362-2600.
Dec. 15
Distribution for Low-Income Families: 4-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, Township Community Hall, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda. Distribution of coats, hats, gloves and pajamas and Toys for Tots, for children of low-income families. For information, call (847) 526-2631.
Dec. 16
Special Kids, Special Families: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, Protected Tomorrows, 103 Schelter Road, Lincolnshire. The meeting will feature a presentation by Dr. Jeanane Ferre titled "Enhancing Auditory Processing from Cradle to College." There is no charge to attend. Special Kids, Special Families is a support group for parents of children with special needs. For information or to RSVP, call Chris Eng, at (847) 913-1812, or Marilyn Green-Rebnord, at (847) 821-7740.
Through Dec. 18
Toys For Tots: 9 a.m to 5 p.m. through Thursday, Dec. 18, Prudential Starck, Realtors, 805 W Route 22, Lake Zurich; and 826 S Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Drop off a new, unwrapped gift for a child in need. For information, call (847) 438-8883.
South Barrington Toys for Tots: Through Dec. 18 at 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Hours are: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, South Barrington Community Center lobby; 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, South Barrington Club lobby. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy for a child in need. (847) 381-7515.
Through Dec. 23
Cans for Coupons: Through Tuesday, Dec. 23, Big Jack's Chicago Style Red Hots, 507 N. Hainesville Road, Round Lake Park. Big Jack's and Sign Central are accepting Cans of food for Lake County Catholic Charities. Those donating will receive a 10 percent off coupon for any order from Big Jack's and Sign Central. For information, call (847) 818-9002.
Jan. 19
Ela Area Library board openings: The filing period is Jan. 19-26, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. The Ela Area Public Library Board will have four trustee openings to fill for the April 7, 2009, consolidated election. Those interested may pick up filing information at the library's information desk, including a petition form that must be filed bearing a total of 50 signatures of district residents. Any registered voter who resides in the library's district may submit nomination papers for the election. Each elected candidate will serve a four-year term on the Board. For information, call (847) 438-3433, ext. 119.
Jan. 25
Exhibitors wanted: Exhibitors are wanted for a Health, Wellness and Fitness Expo from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Local health, fitness and wellness organizations will be at the library to share key factors in leading a healthy life, featuring displays, chair massages, blood pressure checks, health screenings, food samples, a healthy foods cooking demo and an appearance from Chicago Bears official team mascot Staley da Bear. Those interested in setting up a free booth can contact Shannon Galton at sgalton@vapld.info or (847) 634-3650 ext. 137.
Ongoing
Lions Food Drive: The Lions will be collecting food all December at the Lions Den, 81 E. Main St., to benefit the Ela Area food pantry at St Francis Church. For information, call (847) 847-2171.
Food boxes: Open Arms Mission Food Pantry seeks donations to purchase 800 food boxes to distribute to low income families this holiday season. A $25 donation provides a holiday dinner, including a 12- to 14-pound turkey, potatoes, vegetables, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, dessert and coffee. Each box also provides additional nutritious foods. Donations can be made online on the mission's Web site, openarmsmission.org or by sending a donation to Open Arms Mission, PO Box 79, Antioch, IL 60002.
Electronics recycling: 8 a.m. to noon, the first Saturday of each month, Wauconda Township Highway Department, at 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda. All Wauconda Township residents are invited to bring in electronic recyclables. Items accepted include computers and computer components, video games, televisions, VCR/DVD players, cameras, radios and accessories, phones, and more. For more information call the Township Office at (847) 526-2631.
Allendale Association: A not-for-profit children's facility in Lake Villa, looking for qualified volunteers to work directly with children or on other projects. Help a child develop positive relationships with adults, share gardening knowledge in the vocational horticultural center, evaluate a student's Individual Education Plans and meet with the child's therapeutic team, work in the thrift store, or help in other ways. To learn more, visit www.allendale4kids.org.
Knit or crochet for babies: The Waukegan Area Branch of American Association of University Women is looking for people to knit or crochet baby hats for babies born at Vista Medical Center East. Call (847) 244-7926.
GLCU Food Drive: Great Lakes Credit Union has selected a local pantry in each of its eight branch location communities and has asked members and employees to donate nonperishable food items for families in Antioch, Gurnee, Libertyville, North Chicago, Round Lake, Spring Grove, Waukegan and Zion in time for Christmas. To donate, stop by any GLCU branch and look for the grocery cart in the lobby. For information, contact Sue Malo, at (847) 578-8869 or visit glcu.org.