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.

Community Scholarship program: As a result of a joint scholarship development campaign in the business community, the village of Arlington Heights will award scholarships to qualified Arlington Heights residents to pursue educational training, upgrading or retaining. The deadline for submitting the scholarship application is 5 p.m. Friday, July 10. Application are available at vah.com, look under "Quick Clicks" or call (847) 368-5100 to have one mailed to you.

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.

July 14

Blood drive: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Bartlett Community Fire Department, 1234 N. Oak., Bartlett. For appointment, call Laura, (630) 837-6508.

Schaumburg Township Committee on Youth: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Schaumburg Township Town Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Committee on Youth meets in conference room 114, lower level. The committee concerns itself with the needs of the youth in the community. Public welcome. (847) 884-6212.

July 16

Wellness program: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Free health screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin /anemia checks. Trish Simon, Hanover Township community nurse will talk about each of the free screenings. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations encouraged. (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.

July 24

Blood drive: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, Chicago Carpenters Training facility, 1256 Estes Ave., Elk Grove Village. For appointment, call Janet, (630) 723-2565.

July 18

Seventh Ward neighborhood meeting: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Craig Manor Park; 3-5 p.m. Chippewa Park, both in Des Plaines. Alderman Dan Wilson hosts meeting for ward residents to meet government representative and members of various city departments in a small informal setting. Officials will answer questions and offer advice on improving neighborhoods. Bring a nonperishable item food item, or new or gently used children's book for the Self Help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines.

July 26

Blood drive: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, Cabela's, 5225 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. For appointment, call Janet, (630) 723-2565.

July 28

Blood drive: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, St. Cecilia Church, 700 S. Meier Road, Mount Prospect. For appointment, call (847) 437-6208.