NW 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Aug. 1
Give-Away Day at Cardinal Drive Church of Christ: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2300 Cardinal Drive, Rolling Meadows. Clothing for men, women, teens and children and school supplies and backpacks in limited quantities will be given away for free. (847) 259-2995 or cdfamily.org.
Aug. 4
National Night Out: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner Street, Arlington Heights. Come to a free night of fun and become more aware of how to prevent crime and drugs. Residents can also help organize community events such as block parties, and picnics. For information, call (847) 506-7141.
Aug. 5
V.A. Benefits Seminar: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Renaissance Gardens at Sedgebrook, 800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire. Wartime veterans, spouses and widows/widowers of veterans are invited to attend a free seminar on "Hidden Secrets about V.A. Benefits," Participants will learn about tax-free funds available to help pay for medical costs or assisted living. To register, call (847) 876-2410.
Aug. 10
Watch and eyeglass repairs: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. David Nells of RU ON Time Inc., provides watch and eyeglass repairs. Change batters for $5, remove links, change pins or replace bands, do minor repairs. (630) 213-0100.
Aug. 11
Bartlett Citizenship Expo: 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Bartlett Character Counts Coalition sponsors its third annual Citizenship Expo. For information, (630) 213-0100.
Aug. 13
Medicare Par D and Medicare fraud: 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Catholic Charities NW Senior Services presents a program on Medicare Part D and Medicare Fraud. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Aug. 16
School supply collection: The Social Action Committee of Congregation Beth Judea is collecting school supplies for Jewish Child and Family Service (JCFS) clients in elementary school, middle school and high school. Packing for the collection will take place from 10:30 - noon Sunday, Aug. 16. Drop-offs can be made in the synagogue office from now until Aug. 16 before 10:30 a.m. The following donations are requested: backpacks, pencils, pens, pocket folders, spiral notebooks, crayons, washable markers, pencil top erasers, large erasers, watercolors, glue sticks, supply boxes, scissors, rulers, boxes of Kleenex, protractors and compasses, calculators, assignment books, book covers, sketch pads, colored pencils, three-ring binders, highlighters, and packages of wide-ruled notebook paper. All supplies should be new, but if you have used calculators in good condition, they can be recycled. Beth Judea is located on Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. (847) 634-0777.
Oct. 18
Barrington CROP Walk: Representatives of area churches, schools, businesses and civic organizations are preparing for the 27th annual Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk, determined to improve upon last year's outstanding performance of 442 walkers and over $65,000 in receipts. The event will place throughout the village of Barrington, beginning at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 401 E. Main St., with registration at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18. To learn more, contact one of the event chairs, Pat Enders, representing Salem United Methodist Church at (847) 381-0524 or John Grom, representing Community Church of Barrington, at (847) 381-1294.
Undated
Volunteers needed: Kenneth Young Center is seeking Vocational program volunteers; resale shop volunteers' a graphic person for special event materials; and Donor Perfect volunteers. For details visit kennethyoung.org.