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.
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. 14
Hanover/Schaumburg Township Youth Services Planning Board: Meets 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Schaumburg Township Town Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. The public is welcome to attend. (847) 884-6212.
Olympic Park playground renovation meeting: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Olympic Park, basement room A, 660 N. Ridge Ave., Arlington Heights. Initial meeting focuses on various elements for the playground. Free, open to Arlington Heights Park District residents. Scott, (847) 506-7144 or Stephanie, (847) 506-7143.
Lake Arlington Park playground renovation meeting: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Camelot Park, 1005 E. Suffield, Arlington Heights. Initial meeting focuses on various elements for the playground. Free, open to Arlington Heights Park District residents. Scott, (847) 506-7144 or Stephanie, (847) 506-7143.
Northwest Suburban Peace & Education Project: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, South Church, 501 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect. nwsubpep.org.
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.
Wellness program: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Victory Centre Senior Apartments, 1105 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Community health nurse Trish Simon will talk about the free screenings offered including blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin/anemia checks. These screenings will be available to the public, all ages, at no cost. Reservations to (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.
Jan. 21
PADS training: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Train to be a PADS volunteer. Call Margaret Moser at (847) 398-3362, ext. 318.
Jan. 22
Employment testing for US Census jobs: 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, Willow Creek Community Church, room B207, 67 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington. Nonsupervisory testing for well-paid, part-time jobs with the US Census Bureau.
District 54 board of Education meets: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 524 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. For information, call Sherry, (847) 357-5038.
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. 26
Employment testing for US Census jobs: 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, Willow Creek Community Church, room B207, 67 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington. Nonsupervisory testing for well-paid, part-time jobs with the US Census Bureau.
Jan. 27
US Census employment testing: Nonsupervisory 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.
Jan. 29
US Census Bureau employment testing: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, Barrington Park District, Hickory room, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Nonsupervisory testing session for part-time employment with the US Census Bureau. Bring ID, passport or driver's license and original social security card or birth certificate.
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.