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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.
Dog and cat food collection: Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood, is helping families in its community take care of their pets during these tough economic times. If families can keep their pets, then there will be fewer in shelters or worse yet, just left outside. Through the end of December, the library will be collecting dog/cat food and toys. These donations will be distributed through the Hanover Township Food Pantry. Help the library, help the animals. For information, contact Donna Markarian, public relations coordinator at (630) 483-4921.
Campanelli YMCA food/toy drive: Through the holidays, Alfred Campanelli YMCA, 300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Drop off nonperishable food items for the Schaumburg Food Pantry through Christmas and/or new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program. (847) 891-9662.
Clinic collecting outwear: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday or 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Arlington Chiropractic Clinic, 1702 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Collection of outwear includes new or gently used adult or children's coats, hats and gloves. Benefits St. Vincent DePaul Society. Call (847) 259-4493.
Elk Grove Leo Club pet food drive: The Elk Grove Leo Club, a volunteer organization for children ages 12-18, in cooperation with the Elk Grove Lions Club, is conducting a pet food and supply drive benefiting the Elk Grove Village food pantry. Look for specially marked boxes around the village, including village hall. For information, call Beth, (847) 758-0034.
Dec. 31
Greyhounds Only: The Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha, Wis., will be closing on Dec. 31, leaving around 500 dogs in need of homes. Greyhounds Only rescue group is looking for people to foster or provide temporary shelter for dogs or donate money, dog food, or large crates. To help out, call Greyhounds Only at (847) 421-9828 or (773) 297-4739 or Sue Purdom at (815) 501-3533.
Jan. 11
Candidate meet and greet: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, Poplar Creek Public Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. Hanover Township Democrats & Independents (HanDI) hots a meet and greet with candidates for federal, state and county office in the upcoming Democratic primary election. Q & A event. For information, visit HanDIonline.org.
Jan. 16
Candidate forum: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 16, Palatine Village Hall, 200 E. Wood St., Palatine. Candidates on the ballot for the 8th Congressional District and the Illinois House District 54, will speak and answer audience questions. Hosted by League of Women Voters of the Barrington Area and League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area.
Jan. 27
Candidate forum: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Barrington Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Candidates for the 8th Congressional District on the November ballot will speak and answer audience questions. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Barrington Area.
Reading tutors needed: 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, one-two times per week, Chippewa Middle School, 123 N. Eighth Ave., Des Plaines. Volunteers are needed to fill one-to-one reading tutor positions immediately. A literacy specialist provides training and ongoing support. For information, contact Michael Sibert, (847) 343-4513. For a volunteer application, call Mindy Ward, (847) 824-8070.
Food/Toy drive: Through the holidays, Park Chiropractic, 321 Prospect, Mount Prospect. Collection of non-perishable food/supplies or new/slightly-used toys to benefit the Lamb's Fold Center for Women & Children, New Moms Shelter, and Connections for Abused Women and Children. For information, (847) 253-7600.
Bingo Bus to Hines Hospital: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Bartlett is forming groups to visit and play bingo with veterans at Hines Hospital in Maywood. If you would be interested in going once a month on a Saturday, call (630) 837-1166 for information.
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.
Prescription drug discount card: The village of Hoffman Estates Department of Health and Human Services is offering free prescription drug discounts cards to Hoffman Estates residents through a program sponsored the National League of Cities. For information, (847) 781-4850; (888) 620-1749 or caremark.com/nlc.
Volunteers needed: Volunteers are needed to help with the holiday rush at the Hanover Township Astor Avenue Community Center in Hanover Park. Join the team and help with administrative duties, stocking shelves, client check-in and holiday applications. For information, (630) 540-9085.