Lake Co. 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.
April 8
Greater O'Hare Association seminar: 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 650 E. Devon, suite 155, Itasca. Seminar for employers to discuss new COBRA insurance rules. (630) 773-2944.
AARP Tax-Aide: By appointment Wednesday mornings, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Income tax specialists from AARP Tax-Aide program are available to help low- to middle-income seniors with their returns. To schedule an appointment, call (847) 223-5313, ext. 200.
April 11
Clothes for the needy: 9-11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month, St. Andrew Episcopal Church's Elijah's Mantle for Children in Need community service project, 31 Park Ave., Grayslake. Clothing in sizes ranging from infant to size 16 boys and girls is available. Next dates are: April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. There is no cost. Donations of gently-used children's clothing in good condition are always welcome. standrewsgrayslake.org or (847) 223-2310.
Free Tax Preparation: 9 a.m. to noon. (by appointment) Saturdays, Feb. 7 through April 11, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Free tax preparation help is available for seniors 60 years or older, families with incomes of $35,000 or less and individuals with incomes of $25,000 or less. Patrons must sign up in advance for appointments. Register by calling (847) 438-3433, online at eapl.org or up at the library's information desk.
April 16
Preschool-Kindergarten Forum: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16 and 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, Westlake Christian Academy, 275 S. Lake St., Grayslake. Westlake Christian Academy will hold a free forum as a community service, which will include information and handouts that will assist parents in their decision-making process for the upcoming school year. For reservations, contact Denise Schlappi, at dschlappi@westlakechristian.org, or (847) 548-6209, ext. 17.
April 18
Electronics recycling collection: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Aldridge Warehouse facility behind the Culver's at 803 E. Park Ave., Libertyville. Sponsored by the St. Isadore Foundation of North Chicago. Consumer electronics such as computers, cellphones, DVD players, stereos, VCR's, cameras, battery packs, fax machines, radios, and printers will be accepted. Televisions smaller than 27 inches also will be recycled free. Larger TV's cost $5-$10 for environmentally correct disposal.
April 25
Preschool-Kindergarten Forum: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, Westlake Christian Academy, 275 S. Lake St., Grayslake. Westlake Christian Academy will hold a free forum as a community service, which will include information and handouts that will assist parents in their decision-making process for the upcoming school year. For reservations, contact Denise Schlappi, at dschlappi@westlakechristian.org, or (847) 548-6209, ext. 17.
Buffalo Grove Health and Wellness Fair: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 25, village hall, 50 Raupp Blvd. Health care providers will provide presentations from yoga and boot camp sessions to bringing health care home. Includes screenings for blood pressure, colon, cholesterol, glucose, more. Free admission, some of the screenings offered my be subject to fees on site. (847) 850-2133 or bgparkdistrict.org.
E-Trash Recycling and Environmental Education event: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 25, Public Works facility, 51 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. PC Rebuilders and Recyclers will collect CPU's, monitors, keyboards, speakers, printers and scanners to refurbish and make available to nonprofits. (847) 850-2133 or bgparkdsistrict.org.
Ongoing
Garden Club scholarship: Through April 13. The Buffalo Grove Garden Club is accepting applications for college scholarships to be awarded to students of Horticulture, Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, Botany, Agriculture or related fields for the 2009-10 academic year. The application is available online, at bgparkdistrict.org/in_gardenclub.htm. For information, e-mail bmeca@comcast.net.
Scholarship offered: Application deadline April 15. The Grayslake Greenery Garden Club is offering up to $1000 in scholarship money to be applied to tuition and textbook costs to any full or part-time student resident of Lake County who is majoring in the field of horticulture. For application form and complete instructions, contact GGGC at 480 Rock Hall Circle, Grayslake, IL 60030, or call (847) 223-5682.
AARP tax help: Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays until April 15, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. AARP-trained volunteers offer assistance with filing basic tax forms to taxpayers with middle and low incomes, with special attention to those 60 and older. To schedule a 45-minute appointment, call (847) 918-3225, or visit fremontlibrary.org. Filers are required to bring a copy of last year's tax return and all receipts for the 2008 tax year and know the amount of their 2008 economic stimulus check. Tax forms are available in the lobby during regular business hours.
Gurnee's Biggest Baby Shower: Through Monday, April 27. The Breakfast Exchange Club of Gurnee and several student organizations from Warren Township High School district 121, including are collecting donations for area facilities that help families and infants in crisis to increase awareness of the Safe Haven Law. The items most needed include: canned powdered formula, umbrella strollers, infant car seats, diapers, blankets, sleepers, socks, bibs, baby wipes, bottles, washed cloths, hooded bath towels, Onesies, clothing up to 12 months, baby care books, spoons, plates, sippy cups, teething toys and jar food. Drop-off sites include: Gurnee Village Hall, the Gurnee Police Station, Gurnee Fire Stations, the Gurnee Park District's Viking and Hunt Club parks and First Midwest Bank in Gurnee. For information, call Roberta Pfeiffer, at (847) 529-2681, or Nancy Tunberg, at (847) 739-3872.
Pooch Pantry: 12:30-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, B.C. Dog Training, 920 Turret Court, Mundelein. B.C. Dog Training and B.A.R.K are collecting dry dog and cat food, canned dog and cat food, biscuits and any pet treats to help families in need feed their pets. Gift cards from are pet supply stores will also be accepted (no cash or check donations). For information or to suggest a family in need, call (847) 566-1960 or e-mail dobes8@aol.com. The Pooch Pantry will be open for families in need from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at B.C. Dog Training.
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.
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.
Donations sought: For sale to be held 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 11-12, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Prince of Peace Parish, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. The church is seeking donations for its annual Rummage Sale Extravaganza. Pickups for larger items are being scheduled. Small items will be accepted in June. For donation pickups, call (847) 356-6111 or e-mail poprummagesale@yahoo.com.
Republican Club scholarship: Lake Villa Township Republican Club offers a $1,000 scholarship to students of Lake Villa Township who meet the following qualifications: Legal residence of Lake Villa Township, acceptance at the College of one's choice as a full-time student, and activity in public and civic affairs. To request an application, call Betty Burns, at (847) 356-1076, or Jean Smuda, at (847) 507-8734.