Northwest suburban 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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
May 13
Des Plaines Neighborhood Watch meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, City Hall, 1420 Miner St., Des Plaines. Second quarterly Neighborhood Watch meeting. (847) 391-5410.
Streamwood Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Streamwood Montessori School, 25 W. Streamwood Blvd. (630) 837-5200.
Youth Services planning board meets: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Schaumburg Township Ton Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Hanover/Schaumburg Townships Youth Services Planning Board meets in the conference room #314, upper level. The public is welcome.
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 16
Mount Prospect Public Works open house: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 1700 W. Central Road. Tours, prizes, rides in the department's aerial trucks, Children's activities, displays, refreshments, more. (847) 870-5640.
Shredding event: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 16, Barrington Bank and Trust, 233 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington; Hoffman Estates Community Bank, 1375 Palatine Road, Hoffman Estates; and Palatine Bank and Trust, 110 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Shred your personal documents for free by picking up a coupon at the bank or by downloading it from barringtonbank.com.
Condo/townhouse program: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, Youth Center, 350 Bernhard Drive, Buffalo Grove. The Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners Associations host an education program, "10 Things a Board Must Know." For information or reservations, (312) 987-1906 or actha@actha.org.
May 20
Condo/townhouse program: 7-*;30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St. The Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners Associations host an education program, "10 Things a Board Must Know." For information or reservations, (312) 987-1906 or actha@actha.org.
May 28
Fourth Ward meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Fourth Ward Alderman Jean Higgason host a meeting for the residents of her ward to meet and discuss issues with Mayor Martin J. Moylan, Police Chief Jim Prandini and a representative of the Public Works department. (847) 530-3347.
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.
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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.