Northwest suburban 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.
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.
Aug. 12
Village of Skokie blood drive: 2-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, village hall, 5127 Oakton St., Skokie. (847) 933-8252. l
Streamwood blood drive: 4-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Streamwood Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1500 Old Church Road. For appointments, call Bonnie, (630) 837-0190. Hosted by Heartland Blood Centers. All donors received an Oberweis gift card.
Rules of the Road review course: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut, Glenview. Secretary of State Jesse White in cooperation with the Glenview Senior Center offer a Rules of the Road review course for all citizens. Free.
Aug. 13
Medicare Par D and Medicare fraud: 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Catholic Charities NW Senior Services presents a program on Medicare Part D and Medicare Fraud. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Rules of the Road review course: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Secretary of State Jesse White in cooperation with the Glenview Senior Center offer a Rules of the Road review course for all citizens. Free.
Aug. 15
Village of Hoffman Estates recycling event: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Susan H. Kenley-Rupnow Public Works Center, 2305 Pembroke Ave., Hoffman Estates. Bring your old electronics, latex paint, compact fluorescent lamps and fluorescent light bulbs and prescription drugs to be recycled. Available to Hoffman Estates residents only. For information, visit hoffmanestates.org/green.
Citizenship workshop: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 15, Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode Road, Schaumburg. HIAS Chicago sponsors a citizenship workshop providing free eligibility verification, legal consultation, assistance in completing the N-400 citizenship application and information about citizenship classes. For information or to make an appointment, call (312) 357-4666.
Aug. 16
School supply collection: 10:30 a.m.-noon Sunday, Aug. 16, Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. The Social Action Committee of Congregation Beth Judea is collecting school supplies for Jewish Child and Family Service (JCFS) clients. (847) 634-0777.
Aug. 18
Blood drive: 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Youth Services classroom, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Sign up by contacting Susan Miura, public relations coordinator at (847) 923-3120.
Blood drive: 4-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Bartlett Park District. Heartland Blood Centers host blood drive. Each donor received an Oberweis gift card. Call (630) 540-4889 for appointments.
Aug. 19
Blood drive: 3-6 p.m. Christ Presbyterian Church, 6900 Barrington Road, Hanover Park. Heartland Blood Centers host.
Aug. 20
Blood drive: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Heartland Blood Centers host. For an appointment, call Giovanni at (312) 217-2520. All donors receive an Oberweis gift card.
Blood drive: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Meadows Corporate Center, 2550 W. Golf Road, suite 103, Rolling Meadows. Hosted by Heartland Blood Centers. For appointments, call (847) 640-1440. All donors receive an Oberweis gift card.
Aug. 23
Blood drive: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, Korean Church of Chicago. 1500 W. Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates. Hosted by Heartland Blood Centers. For an appointment, call (847) 359-1522. All donors receive an Oberweis gift card.
Aug. 25
Town Hall meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. State Rep. Mark Walker (D-66) will talk with residents and answer question. To reserve a seat, call (847) 640-8645 or e-mail repmarkwalker@gmail.com.
Aug. 28
Blood drive: 7-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, village of Hoffman Estates, 1900 Hassell Road. Hosted by Heartland Blood Centers. For an appointment, (847) 781-4841. All donors receive an Oberweis gift card.
Aug. 30
Blood drive: 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Aug. 30, Arlington Countryside Church, 916 E. Hintz Road. Heartland Blood Centers host blood drive. Each donor received an Oberweis gift card. Call (847) 255-2140 for an appointment.
Sept. 5
Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. The village of Buffalo Grove is coordinating a community blood drive; donate blood and get coupons for ice cream from Baskin Robbins or Culvers of Buffalo Grove. Walk-ins are welcome, or call (877) 543-3768 to schedule an appointment.
Sept. 26
Shredding event: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Free document destruction event. For information, call (847) 253-5532.
Oct. 18
Barrington CROP Walk: Representatives of area churches, schools, businesses and civic organizations are preparing for the 27th annual Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk, determined to improve upon last year's outstanding performance of 442 walkers and over $65,000 in receipts. The event will place throughout the village of Barrington, beginning at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 401 E. Main St., with registration at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18. To learn more, contact one of the event chairs, Pat Enders, representing Salem United Methodist Church at (847) 381-0524 or John Grom, representing Community Church of Barrington, at (847) 381-1294.