Cook County 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. Deadline is two weeks before event date. For additional details and listings, visit dailyherald.com and click on your community in the drop-down box.
BACOA Income Tax Assistance: Barrington Area Council on Aging is offering the AARP Tax Assistance Program. Trained AARP volunteers will assist seniors with their taxes at the BACOA office in the Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 200. Appointments are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from Friday, Feb. 5 through Tuesday, April 13. Assistance is by appointment only and is limited to seniors over 55 with income below $60,000 and to disabled persons of any age. For appointments, call (847) 381-5030.
Service to Community Award: Elk Grove Township invites residents to nominate fellow citizens for its Service to Community Award, given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the well being of the community and/or their neighbors. Applications may be obtained at elkgrovetownship.com or by calling the township office at (847) 437-0300.
Clear Vision Car Wash: The Clear Vision Program will offer free car washes every Saturday through Feb. 27 for Schaumburg Township residents. Car wash hours are from 9 a.m.-noon a the Schaumburg Township garage, Illinois Blvd. and Schaumburg Road. A donation for the food pantry is requested. Clear Vision is a quick car was performed by the Schaumburg Township's Highway department and the Cook County Sheriff's department SWAP program. Program is for Schaumburg Township residents only.
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.
Flu Clinic: 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Village of Schaumburg nursing building, 521 E. Schaumburg Road. Seasonal flu clinic for all interested adults ages 18 and over. Appointments required. Call (847) 923-3764 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. $20, Medicare will be billed for those enrolled in Medicare Part B. (847) 923-3762.
Town Hall Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. State Rep. Mark Walker updates residents on his legislative priorities for the coming year and listen to opinions form constituents. To reserve a seat, call (847) 640-8645 or repmarkwalkerr@gmail.com.
Jan. 28
"What's at Stake": 10-11 a. m. Sarah's Grove, Bridgewater Place at Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Representative Paul Froehlich (D) of the 56th District will address the importance of the upcoming primary election and speak about what there is to vote on and why a primary election matters. Copies of the Democrat and Republican ballots will be available. Free and open to the public. For questions, call Jeannette, (847) 884-5539.
Schaumburg Community Blood Drive: 3-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation Center gym, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. For an appointment, call LifeSource at (312) 279-2958.
Feb. 8
Primary Election Wrap-Up: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. Hanover Township Democrats 7 ndependents (HanDI) host discussion of primary election results. Visit HanDIonline.org.
Feb. 9
Free Tax Talk: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Tax Institute of H&R BLOCK presents "Tax Law Change for Educational Expenses." To register, contact Darlene (847) 923-0128 or Darlene.Ziolkowski@tax.hrblock.com.
March 9
Free Tax Talk: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Tax Institute of H&R BLOCK presents "Tax Law Change and Planning Ahead to Protect Your Finances." Free, to register, contact Darlene, (847) 923-0128 or Darlene.Ziolkowski@tax.hrblock.com.
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.
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.