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.
Nov. 1
Military support drive: Nov. 1-15, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. The library will collect a variety of items to send to military personnel serving in the Middle East. Goods such as peanut butter, canned meat, bags of beef jerky and wipes are needed; letters of support will also be collected. Visit eapl.org for a list of most wanted items. Address unsealed letters to "Dear Military Person"; no postage is needed. For information, call (847) 438-3433.
Nov. 2
Cash for Candy: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday Nov. 2-5, Lake County Dental Care, 908 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. For ever pound of candy they bring in, Lake County Dental Care will give children $1 and make a $2 donation to Libertyville's Youth and Family Counseling. The candy will then be shipped as a gift to troops overseas. No appointment is necessary.
Blanket making: 3-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Lakeside Lodge, 3561 Melody St., Mundelein. The Chaverot Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will meet to make fleece blankets for Hadassah hospital. To learn how to make a blanket, bring two pieces of fleece (1 to 1 1/2 yards), scissors and a ruler. For information, call (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.
Nov. 5
Teen Stitch and Share: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, 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. 7
Kate Jacobs: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Kate Jacobs, author of "The Friday Night Knitting Club," will appear. Fans are invited to bring their knitting to the event for a knit-in. Help Jacobs and Warming Families reach their goal of donating 25,000 hats to the homeless in 2009 by bringing a knitted or crocheted item to the event. Registration; books will be available for purchase and signing. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
Recycle-O-Rama: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Residents are invited to recycle cell phones, inkjet cartridges, eyeglasses, gym shoes, CDs and DVDs, plastic bags, wine corks, keys, beads, buttons and Nabisco cookie wrappers. There will also be a swap for music, movies, games, books, puzzles, yarn and fabric. There will be crafts with Artworks Children's Museum as well as door prizes and giveaways. Registration is not required. Batteries and crayons will not be accepted this year. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Visit at wnpl.info.
Nov. 10
Blood Drive: 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. To make an appointment, visit givebloodgivelife.org or call (847) 546-7060, ext. 122. Donor guidelines are available at the Web site. Drop-ins are welcome. A photo I.D. is required.
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. Thursday, 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.
Grant Township Food Pantry: Drop items off from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, Grant Township Supervisor's office, 26725 W. Molidor Road, Ingleside. The pantry food is running low; nonperishable items such as canned goods, peanut butter, pancake mix, syrup, etc. are needed. Items such as toiletries would also be greatly appreciated.
Crafters needed: Crafters are needed for the "A Little Touch of Heaven Craft Faire," which will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee. For exhibitor information and applications, call Virginia Bosserman, at (847) 212-7619.
Bikes for kids: Mike's Bike Shop, 155 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine, will be collecting bikes for under privileged children through Thanksgiving. Mike's Bike Shop takes in unwanted bikes and refurbishes them for donation. For information, (847) 358-0948.
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.
Community Partnership Coat Drive: Through Monday, Dec. 14, Devon Bank, 561 N. Milwaukee Ave.; America's Market, 9 Huntington Lane; Wheeling Park District Community Recreation Center, 333 W. Dundee Road, all in Wheeling. The Wheeling Park District in cooperation with School District 21 is holding its annual coat drive. New and gently-used coats, hats, scarves, snow pants, boots, gloves and mittens are being collected for low-income children and teens. For information, (847) 465-3333.
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.