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.

Catholic Charities needs volunteers: The Northwest Region of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is hosting a fundraising gala event at the San Filippo Estate in May 2010, to benefit its New Hope Apartments program. This program provides housing for homeless families with dependent children. Volunteers are being sought to donate their time for this cause. If you would like to help, opportunities exist on various committees including invitation and program, publicity, auction, solicitation, and event setup. For information, call Glenn Van Cura at (847) 376-2118.

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.

Aug. 28

Blood drive: 7-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, village of Hoffman Estates, 1900 Hassell Road. Hosted by Heartland Blood Centers. For an appointment, (847) 781-4841. All donors receive an Oberweis gift card.

Aug. 30

Blood drive: 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Aug. 30, Arlington Countryside Church, 916 E. Hintz Road. Heartland Blood Centers host blood drive. Each donor received an Oberweis gift card. Call (847) 255-2140 for an appointment.

Sept. 5

Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. The village of Buffalo Grove is coordinating a community blood drive; donate blood and get coupons for ice cream from Baskin Robbins or Culvers of Buffalo Grove. Walk-ins are welcome, or call (877) 543-3768 to schedule an appointment.

Sept. 10

Open Meetings Act tele-institute: 2-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept 10, University of Illinois Extension, Lake Country office, 100 S. Highway 45, Grayslake. Michael Luke, senior assistant attorney general, discusses the changes to the Opening Meeting Act that will be coming Jan. 1, 2010. Qualifies for tow hours of general Certified County Official credits. Reservation deadline Tuesday, Sept. 8. Call (847) 223-8627.

Sept. 26

Shredding event: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Free document destruction event. For information, call (847) 253-5532.

Sept. 27

Wine and cheese party: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. League of Women Voters of the Barrington Area will hold a wine and cheese party for Barrington area residents to meet their elected officials. All are welcome. Free. Call Edith Maynard for details and to RSVP at (847) 304-6746.

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.