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.

Service to Community Award: Elk Grove Township invites residents to nominate fellow citizens for its Service to Community Award, given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the well being of the community and/or their neighbors. Applications may be obtained at elkgrovetownship.com or by calling the township office at (847) 437-0300.

Clear Vision Car Wash: The Clear Vision Program will offer free car washes every Saturday through Feb. 27 for Schaumburg Township residents. Car wash hours are from 9 a.m.-noon a the Schaumburg Township garage, Illinois Blvd. and Schaumburg Road. A donation for the food pantry is requested. Clear Vision is a quick car was performed by the Schaumburg Township's Highway department and the Cook County Sheriff's department SWAP program. Program is for Schaumburg Township residents only.

Jan. 25Be Safe! Be Prepared!: Monday, Jan. 25, Palatine Village Hall, 200 E. Wood St., Palatine. Palatine Emergency Management Agency offered the federal Community Emergency Response Team Training Class. Free 20 plus hour course teaches how to prepare for any emergency and how to protect yourself and your family. To enroll, EMA@palatine.il.us or visit palatine-ema.org.Jan. 26Immigration Information Night: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, St. James Church (O'Brien Room), 820 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. This event coincides with the introduction of U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez's reform bill to the House of Representatives and the U.S. Catholic Bishop's unveiling of a postcard action calling on legislators to complete reform of the present immigration laws.Jan. 27Candidate forum: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Barrington Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Candidates for the 8th Congressional District on the November ballot will speak and answer audience questions. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Barrington Area. Flu Clinic: 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Village of Schaumburg nursing building, 521 E. Schaumburg Road. Seasonal flu clinic for all interested adults ages 18 and over. Appointments required. Call (847) 923-3764 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. $20, Medicare will be billed for those enrolled in Medicare Part B. (847) 923-3762.Jan. 28"What's at Stake": 10-11 a. m. Sarah's Grove, Bridgewater Place at Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Representative Paul Froehlich (D) of the 56th District will address the importance of the upcoming primary election and speak about what there is to vote on and why a primary election matters. Copies of the Democrat and Republican ballots will be available. Free and open to the public. For questions, call Jeannette, (847) 884-5539.Schaumburg Community Blood Drive: 3-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation Center gym, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. For an appointment, call LifeSource at (312) 279-2958.Feb. 9Free Tax Talk: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Tax Institute of HR BLOCK presents "Tax Law Change for Educational Expenses." To register, contact Darlene (847) 923-0128 or Darlene.Ziolkowski@tax.hrblock.com.March 9Free Tax Talk: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Tax Institute of HR BLOCK presents "Tax Law Change and Planning Ahead to Protect Your Finances." Free, to register, contact Darlene, (847) 923-0128 or Darlene.Ziolkowski@tax.hrblock.com. Reading tutors needed: 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, one-two times per week, Chippewa Middle School, 123 N. Eighth Ave., Des Plaines. Volunteers are needed to fill one-to-one reading tutor positions immediately. A literacy specialist provides training and ongoing support. For information, contact Michael Sibert, (847) 343-4513. For a volunteer application, call Mindy Ward, (847) 824-8070. Bingo Bus to Hines Hospital: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Bartlett is forming groups to visit and play bingo with veterans at Hines Hospital in Maywood. If you would be interested in going once a month on a Saturday, call (630) 837-1166 for information. 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.Prescription drug discount card: The village of Hoffman Estates Department of Health and Human Services is offering free prescription drug discounts cards to Hoffman Estates residents through a program sponsored the National League of Cities. For information, (847) 781-4850; (888) 620-1749 or caremark.com/nlc.