Lake Co. public service calendar
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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Nov. 4
Blanket making: 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 11/2 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.
Cash for Candy: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Thursday, Nov. 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.
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.
Thank a Vet Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Donations of gently-used books, DVDs or other military history material are appreciated. All proceeds received from the sale, plus donations, will be used to benefit veterans through the VFW. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Food donation pickup: Saturday, Nov. 7. The Fox Lake and Ingleside post offices will pick up items at residents' mailboxes to be brought to the Grant Township Food Pantry. Nonperishable items are appreciated; cash donation to the Food Pantry can be made at the Grant Township Office, 26725 Molidor Road, Ingleside. For information, call (847) 740-2233.
Nov. 8
Breakfast With The Vets: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, American Legion Post 911, 515 S Main St., Wauconda. Breakfast buffet; everyone is welcome. For fee and other information, call (847) 526-9718.
Nov. 9
Food and New Book Drive: Monday, Nov. 9 through Saturday, Dec. 19, Temporary Library Center, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville; Petranek's Pharmacy, 426 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville; and Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Donate food items for the Libertyville and Vernon Township food pantries or unwrapped new or like-new books to be distributed to less fortunate. For information, including a detailed list of requested food items, call (847) 362-2330 or visit
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.
Veteran's Day Breakfast: 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Hawthorn Middle South, 600 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Students will host local veterans for a Breakfast of Appreciation. Veterans are encouraged to call the school to RSVP for the breakfast, which will include a meal, performances by several of the school's musical groups, and tributes. Call (847) 816-8317.
Nov. 11
Salute To Veterans: 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The Wall of Honor will be unveiled and there will be a presentation with the posting of colors. Light refreshments will be served. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Flag Disposal: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, American Legion Post 911, 515 S Main St., Wauconda. Unserviceable flags will be disposed of respectfully at a ceremony in the post parking lot. Call (847) 526-9718.
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
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.
Military support drive: Through Nov. 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.
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.
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.