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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

May 28

Fourth Ward meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Fourth Ward Alderman Jean Higgason host a meeting for the residents of her ward to meet and discuss issues with Mayor Martin J. Moylan, Police Chief Jim Prandini and a representative of the Public Works department. (847) 530-3347.

Des Plaines Public forum: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, Lake Park Clubhouse, 1015 Howard Ave. at Lee St. The Des Plaines Park District invited the public to attend a public forum on the Lake Park Development Project. Free, space limited. For information, (847) 391-5700.

May 29

Youth Volunteer Training: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For students who signed up to help with the summer reading program and other activities at the library; attendance at a training session is required in order to volunteer. Grades 6 and up. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

May 30

Security and Emergency Planning seminar: Saturday, May 30, Grace Baptist Church, 1900 Nerge Road, Elk Grove Village. Grace Baptist Church in partnership with the Christian Security Network host a full day seminar designed for church leaders. Admission $45-$75. christiansecuritynetwork.com.

First Responders Appreciation and Safety Day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Palatine Target shopping center parking lot, 605-771 E. Dundee Road. Meet and greet first responders including police and fire personnel, Palatine Citizen Corps, the American Red Cross and others. Includes exhibits, demonstrations, EMA command vehicles, meet Palatine's new police dog, Elvis, safety check and tricycle/bicycle safety course. Bring a donation of nonperishable food items to the Palatine Township Food Pantry. For information, ema@palatine.il.us.

June 6

Buffalo Grove Community Blood Drive: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Alcott Center, 530 Bernard, Buffalo Grove. For an appointment, lsbrighten.org, use code BG98 or call (847) 803-7943. Walk-ins welcome.

June 7

Hair Fair for the unemployed: 1-6 p.m. Sunday, June 7, The Best Salon and Spa, 139 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Free haircut for the unemployed. Bring printed proof of unemployment payment, photo ID and current resume.

St. James Blood Drive: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Laramie room at St. James Parish, Arlington Heights Road, just north of Euclid. For appointments, (847) 803-7943. For information, call Mary Lou, (224) 345-7200.

June 13

Document destruction event: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, Village Public Works building, 51 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Health Department in conjunction with the Solid Waste Agency of North Cook County. Destruction event for residentially generated paper, such as medical forms, bank statements, personal files, tax forms, etc. Open to all Buffalo Grove residents. ID will be checked. (847) 459-2518.

Blood drive: Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, New Apostolic Church, 24560 W. Indian Trail, North Barrington. For information, (847) 550-8858. Walk-ins welcome.

Ongoing

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/helmetlinerwalk-insetails, contact helmetliner@hotmail.com or P.O. Box 236, Auburn, IL 62615.

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.

Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Rotary: Area community groups are encouraged to apply for funding of local projects through the Schaumburg -Hoffman Estates Rotary Club. Groups applying for funding must be designated 501C. Funding is limited to projects that are to be complete in the communities of Schaumburg or Hoffman Estates. or for organizations that service these communities as part of their project. Applications are available at schaumburgrotary.com or by contacting Jodie at Jodeen.benjamin@nationalcity.com.