Northwest suburban public service calendar
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.
Recycle small electronics: Through Jan. 31; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton, is collecting small electronic items to recycle. All donated items are tax deductible, and forms will be available on the bins. Items accepted are cell phones, DVDs, DVD games/consoles, MP3 players, print cartridges, digital cameras, digital video recorders, and laptops/notebooks. Items not accepted are computer monitors, printers, toner cartridges, and personal computers. The library is working with Recycling Avenue, a nonprofit company run by a group of physically challenged young adults who want to help the environment. Call (847) 506-2618.
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/helmetliner. For details, contact helmetliner@hotmail.com or P.O. Box 236, Auburn, IL 62615.
Jan. 5
US Census Bureau employment testing: 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, Willow Creek Community Church, room B207, 67 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington. Park in lots B or C. Qualifying exam for part-time nonsupervisory employment with the Census Bureau.
Emergency Preparedness Training: Series of classes begin Monday, Jan. 5, Emergency Operations Center at Palatine Village Hall, 200 E. Wood St., Palatine. Learn how to be prepared for a disaster and to help your family, co-workers and friends after one occurs. Evening classes held over a two-three week period include disaster medical operations, fire safety, light search and rescue, physiology of terrorism, more. Call Tom Smith, (847) 359-9056.
Jan. 6
US Census employment testing: Non-supervisory test: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 6 and 13; and noon Tuesday, Jan. 27, Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Also 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Supervisory testing session will be held at noon Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Vernon Area Library. For supervisory positions consult the regional Web site census.gov/rochi/www/2010jobs.html.
Jan. 7
Smoking cessation classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, McHenry County College, 8900 Highway 14, Crystal Lake. Seven-week adult smoking cessation class. Give participants the assistance and tools needed to stop smoking through a supportive group setting. $20. Register at (815) 334-4931.
Jan. 8
Us Census employment testing: 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 8 and 29 and Friday, Jan. 9, Barrington Park District Hickory Room, 235 Lions Drive Barrington. Testing for nonsupervisory positions.
Jan. 10
Coffee with the supervisor: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, Hanover Township, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Share your ideas and concerns about township government with Hanover Township supervisor Mike Kelly. Coffee and doughnuts provided. Call (630) 837-0301 or (630) 540-9085.
Jan. 13
Volunteer Management Training Series: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13-Thursday, Jan. 15, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. For persons involved in or working for a nonprofit. Includes risk management, understanding, planning, recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating your volunteer program. A VMTS certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course. To register or for information, volunteerinfo.net or call (847) 228-1320.
US Census employment testing: Non-supervisory test: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 13; and noon Tuesday, Jan. 27, Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Also 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Supervisory testing session will be held at noon Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Vernon Area Library. For supervisory positions consult the regional Web site census.gov/rochi/www/2010jobs.html.
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. www.u-46.org.
U.S. Census Bureau employment testing: Thursday, Jan. 15, Willow Creek Community Church, Room B207, 67 E Algonquin Road, South Barrington. Nonsupervisory testing at 3:30 p.m.; supervisory testing at 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 21
Citizens Police Academy: The Streamwood Police Department is inviting residents interested in police work to join their Citizens Police Academy, meeting from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 21 through April 1 at the department, 401 E. Irving Park Road. Learn about the criminal justice system and get tips on deterring crime, as instructors explain how police agencies operate and how residents can become resources for improved community and police relations. Graduates are invited to volunteer for community activities, but the academy does not certify participants as police officers, nor does it give graduates authority to act as police officers. The academy is open to all Streamwood residents 21 or older. Applications are at the police department front desk or at the village hall the deadline to apply is Jan. 2. (630) 736-3712.
Jan. 25
Food for Fines: Sunday, Jan. 25, to Saturday, Jan. 31, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. For each can of food (unopened and not expired) donated, the library will waive $1 of fines (no fees or lost materials). For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Jan. 27
US Census employment testing: Non-supervisory test: noon Tuesday, Jan. 27, Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Also 1:30 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 2 and 23 at Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Supervisory testing session will be held at noon Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Vernon Area Library. For supervisory positions consult the regional Web site census.gov/rochi/www/2010jobs.html.
April 25
Recycle your electronics: noon-4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett. Accepting computers, peripherals, video equipment, TVs, calculators, phones, hand-held devices, copiers, fax machines, audio/video equipment, date center equipment, test equipment and more. No appliances or loose batteries accepted. For information, (847) 608-3100.
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. www.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. www.u-46.org.