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.

BACOA Income Tax Assistance: Barrington Area Council on Aging is offering the AARP Tax Assistance Program. Trained AARP volunteers will assist seniors with their taxes at the BACOA office in the Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 200. Appointments are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from Friday, Feb. 5 through Tuesday, April 13. Assistance is by appointment only and is limited to seniors over 55 with income below $60,000 and to disabled persons of any age. For appointments, call (847) 381-5030.

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.

Feb. 5Village of Barrington Fire and Police Commission: Meets 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, second floor police department conference room of the Barrington Public Safety building, 400 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Regular meeting. (847) 304-3400.Feb. 6Bridge of Hope for Russian Children: Saturday, Feb. 6, St Simon's Parish Hall, 717 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. St. Mary's Services presents an informational meeting on the 2010 Bridge of Hope for Russian Children program for prospective host families. Registration required. Call Michaelyn Sloan, international adoption coordinator, at (847) 870-8181 or msloan@stmaryservices.com. Low-cost tax preparation: By appointment Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from Saturday, Feb. 6-Saturday, April 10, The Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, suite #310, Park Ridge. For adults of all ages with annual incomes under $40,000 are welcome. $35-$50. (847) 823-0453.Feb. 8Primary Election Wrap-Up: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. Hanover Township Democrats 7 independents (HanDI) host discussion of primary election results. Visit HanDIonline.org.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. Schaumburg Township Committee on Youth: Meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Schaumburg Township Town Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Includes session of the Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition. (847) 884-0030.Feb. 16Blood drive: 12:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Schaumburg School District office, 524 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. All donors will receive d a pair of flannel pants. Call Janet, (630) 723-2565, to schedule an appointment.Feb. 20Blood drive: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, Bartlett High School, 701 Schick Road, Bartlett. All donors will be entered into a gas card raffle. Appointments preferred, walk -ins welcome. Call (630) 289-4221.Feb. 22Blood drive: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, Bartlett High School, 701 Schick Road, Bartlett. All donors will be entered into a gas card raffle. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. Call (630) 289-4221.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.