Lake County public service
Calls for volunteers and events that benefit the public, such as social service clubs, call for donations of items, blood drives, bone marrow drives, food pantry drives, food giveaways, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Oct. 16
Clothing donations needed: 3:30-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St, Mundelein. Clothing donations are needed for the school's student leadership organization's rummage sale. Clean clothing with suggested prices should be dropped off in the cafeteria. Old dresses and Halloween costumes would be appreciated. For information, call (847) 949-2200, ext. 1552.
Oct. 18
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: Registration at 8 a.m., 5K walk at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Independence Grove, 16400 W Buckley Road, Libertyville. Noncompetitive 5K walk to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about their cancer risk, and raise money to fund research and support programs. Participants are asked to collect donations and pledges for the event. For information, visit makingstridesillinois.com or call (847) 317-0025.
CROP Walk: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, St. Paul United Church of Christ, 401 E. Main St., Barrington. Funds raised by the walkers help stop hunger in the community. Pat, (847) 550-6430 or John, (847) 382-0522.
Oct. 25
St. James blood drive: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, Laramie Room at St. James, 820 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Fall blood drive in collaboration with LifeSource Blood Services. For appointment, (847) 543-3768.
Nov. 5
Teen Stitch and Share: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For all levels of knitters ages 11 and older. Patterns for projects to be donated to Good Shepherd Hospital will be provided for those interested. This program is free. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433.
Nov. 14
Clothes for the needy: 9 a.m. to 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 16 boys and girls is available. Next dates are: Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. There is no cost. Donations of gently used children's clothing in good condition are always welcome. For details, visit standrewsgrayslake.org or call (847) 223-2310.
Dec. 3
Teen Stitch and Share: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For all levels of knitters ages 11 and older. Patterns for projects to be donated to Good Shepherd Hospital will be provided for those interested. This program is free. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433.
Dec. 12
Clothes for the needy: 9 a.m. to 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 16 boys and girls is available. The next date is Dec. 12. There is no cost. Donations of gently used children's clothing in good condition are always welcome. For details, visit standrewsgrayslake.org or call (847) 223-2310.
Ongoing
Coats for Vets: Through Saturday, Oct. 31, Zengeler Cleaners, 539 E. Park Ave., Libertyville, or 1401 Peterson Road, Libertyville. Libertyville Rotary Sunrise is hosting a "Coats for Vets" collection drive to collect winter coats, jackets and other seasonal apparel for veterans in the northern Illinois area. Donations can be dropped off at either of Zengeler Cleaners Libertyville stores or given to any member of Libertyville Rotary Sunrise. For information, call Tom Zengeler, (847) 272-6550, ext. 14, or visit zengelercleaners.com.
Toy drive: Throughout October, Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St, Mundelein. A used toy drive for the Fourth Brigade Fourth Infantry Division field hospital in Afghanistan. Student leadership is requesting hot wheels and beanie babies for this drive. Drop boxes will be available in the main office of the high school. For information, call (847) 949-2200, ext. 1552.
Winter Clothing Drive: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, through Thursday, Oct. 29, Lake County Dental Care, 908 S Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The dental practice of Dr. Potts and Dr. Gilsdorf is holding a winter wear drive; new or gently used coats, jackets, snowsuits, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, thermal wear, socks and boots for all ages and both genders are needed. For information, call (847) 362-6540, or visit libertyvilledentist.com.
Hydrant Flushing: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, Oct. 30, Lake Villa. Fire hydrant flushing will take place in the village of Lake Villa. Residents may experience rusty water and/or lower water pressure during these times. Lake Villa residents should watch for posted signs in their neighborhoods. For more information, call the water department, at (847) 245-6900, ext. 301.
Food drive and light show: 6-10 p.m. weekdays and 6-11 p.m. weekends, 4968 Prairie Oak Road, Gurnee. A computerized Halloween light show will run, synchronized to music playing on 87.9 FM. A food drive is running at the same time; drop off any non-perishable food items into a box in front of the house.
Artists sought: The Hawthorn District 73 PTO is looking for unique artists to participate in their Winter Boutique, Saturday, Dec. 5. Applications and guidelines may be downloaded from www.hawthornpto.org. For information, call Michelle Christensen, at (847) 276-4117 or Nina Ferolo, at (847) 816-0087.
Business/Craft Expo: The Mundelein Park District is looking for exhibitors for its Business and Craft Expo to be held 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Exhibit cost is $40, and includes an 8-foot table, tablecloth, business sign, and electricity if needed. Admission to the expo will be free to the public. To register, call Nora, at (847) 566-0650, ext. 28.
Boy Scout Troop 275: 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, Community Church of Round Lake, 217 Goodnow Blvd., Round Lake. Troop 275 participates in monthly camp outs, service projects and adventure activities. Open to boys ages 11-17. Call (847) 715-6511 or e-mail inthecourt@sbcglobal.com.
Tree and bench donations: The Vernon Hills Park District offers residents and neighbors the opportunity to honor a special person or commemorate an event by donating a tree or bench in a district park. Trees range from $225-$475 depending on the species selected, and can be personalized with a bronze plaque, which is sold at cost. Benches may be purchased for donation at a cost of $700, and personalized with a bronze plaque. Prices for plaques start at $70. The Tree & Bench Donation order form can be found online at vhparkdistrict.org or at the Park District Community Centers. For more information, call Cheryl Baron, at (847) 996-6933.
Pooch Pantry: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Lake County Animal Control, 29278 N. Highway 83, Mundelein. Accepting donations of dry and canned dog and cat food, treats and domestic bird food; gift cards for PetSmart, Petco, and Pet Supplies Plus; cat litter; resealable plastic bags; and pet welfare goods such as bowls and toys. The Pooch Pantry will be open for families in need from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. For information, call (847) 566-1960.
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.
Avon Township Food Pantry: Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Drop off packaged and canned food items. This is an ongoing, year-round collection. For information, call (847) 223-5313.
Recycle Printer or Copier cartridges: Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Drop off any printer (inkjet or laser) or copier cartridges for recycling. For information, call (847) 223-5313.
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.
Paper drive: 9:30-10 a.m. and 11 a.m. the third Sunday of each month, Grace Lutheran Church, 501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville. Church youth will man the church recycling bin to assist with the unloading of cars. The bin is in place every day. For information, visit aboutgracelutheran.org/paperdrive.html or call (847) 367-7050.