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.
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.
Village of Hoffman Estates bicycle plan meeting: 3-7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Lincoln Elementary School, 1560 Maureen Drive. The public is invited to participate in this open house meeting for the new comprehensive bicycle plan. For information, (847) 882-9100 or hoffmanestates.org.
May 8
Divorce 101 workshop: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Hoffman Estates Village Hall. The Village of Hoffman Estates Department of Health and Human Services, the Village of Schaumburg Family Counseling Center, Hitchcock Counseling Services and the Schaumburg Township District Library host workshop to discuss the issues relating to divorce law, finances, how to talk to your children about divorce and taking care of yourself during the divorce. $20 before Friday, May 8. (847) 781-4851.
May 9
Spring Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9, Living Lord Lutheran Church, 1044 Congress Drive, Bartlett. Community Blood Drive sponsored by. Heartland Blood Centers. For an appointment, call Holly, (224) 238-3093. Walk-ins also are welcome.
Village of Hoffman Estates bicycle plan meeting: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, 3805 Winston Drive. The public is invited to participate in this open house meeting for the new comprehensive bicycle plan. For information, (847) 882-9100 or hoffmanestates.org.
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal event: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Elk Grove High School, 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove. Disposal of oil-based paint, lawn chemicals, old gasoline, harsh cleaning liquids, etc. For information call the IEPA, (217) 785-8604 or the Elk Grove Park District, (847) 437-9494.
Home buyers seminar: 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, Hoffman Estates Community Bank, 1375 Palatine Road, Hoffman Estates. Learn about the legal aspects of purchasing a home and receive advice on the home buying process and how to obtain a mortgage.
Document shredding and recycling event: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Meadows Credit Union, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, suite 100, Arlington Heights. Can bring in up to 25 pounds of paper documents for shredding. also collection of used cell phones for donation to the Cook County Senior 911 program.
May 11
Des Plaines Neighborhood Watch meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, May 11, Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines. Second quarterly Neighborhood Watch meeting. (847) 391-5410.
HanDI meets: 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 11, Park Place Family Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. Hanover Township Democrats & Independents discusses current proposals for political reform in Illinois. HanDionline.org.
May 12
Financial planning classes: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, Village of Mount Prospect, 50 S. Emerson St. Topics for pre-retirees and retirees include retirement planning, fixed income, annuities and insurance, stocks and mutual funds. (847) 870-5680.
Home Safety: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, Addolorata Villa, 553 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Class includes checking your home for hazards, keeping safe from fires, protection from infection and how to be prepared for emergencies. Register with Sheryl, at (847) 253-5500, ext. 384.
Des Plaines Neighborhood Watch meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Second quarterly Neighborhood Watch meeting. (847) 391-5410.
May 13
Des Plaines Neighborhood Watch meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, City Hall, 1420 Moner St., Des Plaines. Second quarterly Neighborhood Watch meeting. (847) 391-5410.
May 14
Village of Hoffman Estates bicycle plan meeting: 3-7 p.m. Thursday, May 14; Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. The public is invited to participate in this open house meeting for the new comprehensive bicycle plan. For information, (847) 882-9100 or hoffmanestates.org.
May 30
Security and Emergency Planning seminar: Saturday, May 30, Grace Baptist Church, 1900 Nerge Road, Elk Grove Village. Grace Baptist Church in partnership with the Christian Security Network host a full day seminar designed for church leaders. Admission $45-$75. christiansecuritynetwork.com.
Ongoing
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/helmetlinerwalk-insetails, contact helmetliner@hotmail.com or P.O. Box 236, Auburn, IL 62615.
Beth Am Food Pantry: Food distribution takes place from 12:30-2 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month at 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Nonperishable food donations are always welcome. (847) 459-1677.
Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Rotary: Area community groups are encouraged to apply for funding of local projects through the Schaumburg -Hoffman Estates Rotary Club. Groups applying for funding must be designated 501C. Funding is limited to projects that are to be complete in the communities of Schaumburg or Hoffman Estates. or for organizations that service these communities as part of their project. Applications are available at schaumburgrotary.com or by contacting Jodie at Jodeen.benjamin@nationalcity.com.