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.

Oct. 22

Young Adult Job Fair: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park. "How to Have a Successful Interview" job skill seminar, from 6-6:45 p.m., must attend to interview with businesses. Fill out applications and interview with the businesses from 6:45-8 p.m. Dress appropriately, bring phone numbers of three references. Sponsored by Hanover Township Youth & Family Services. (630) 540-9085.

Oct. 25

Help pick up roadside trash: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Countryside School. All area residents over age 12 are invited to help pick up roadside trash along Lake Cook Road to beautify the natural surroundings. A police escort and roadside guides will provide safety. Wear weather appropriate clothing, boots and work gloves. R.S.V.P to (847) 381-9487 or pdenisei@hotmail.com.

Oct. 29

Blood drive: 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Streamwood Village Hall, 301 W. Irving Park Road. For information or to schedule an appointment, call (630) 289-9599.

Oct. 30

Constitutional Convention informative program: 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Palatine Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area will host an informative program on the proposed call for a Constitutional Convention for the state of Illinois.

Nov. 8

Veterans Memorial Park rededication ceremony: 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8; Memorial Park, Fremont and Chestnut streets, Arlington Heights. Drive to Revive Memorial Park volunteers and the Arlington Heights Park Foundation celebrate the completion of Phase 1 renovations, the rededication of Memorial Park and the launch of Phase 2 renovations. To order a brick to honor a veteran, visit ahparkfoundation.org.

Nov. 13

U-46 community meeting: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin. Dr. Jose M. Torres, U-46 school superintendent, hosts an open session to meet with U-46 community members preceding the Citizens' Advisory Council meeting. u-46.org.

Dec. 11

Brown Bag lunch with U-46 superintendent: Noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, Educational Services center, room 235, 355 E. Chicago St., Elgin. The public is invited to lunch with Dr. Jose M. Torres, U-46 school superintendent.

Jan 15

U-46 community meeting: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin. Dr. Jose M. Torres, U-46 school superintendent, hosts an open session to meet with U-46 community members preceding the Citizens' Advisory Council meeting. u-46.org.

March 12

U-46 community meeting: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin. Dr. Jose M. Torres, U-46 school superintendent, hosts an open session to meet with U-46 community members preceding the Citizens' Advisory Council meeting. u-46.org.

May 7

U-46 community meeting: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Elgin High School, 1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin. Dr. Jose M. Torres, U-46 school superintendent, hosts an open session to meet with U-46 community members preceding the Citizens' Advisory Council meeting. u-46.org.