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 nbrcale...

February Computer Programs: Online registration for the Mount Prospect Public Library's January computer programs is currently being held. February's slate of computer programs will help patrons learn the basics of using a computer, sharpen Internet...

The people of Carol Stream play to win. Literally. That's why the Carol Stream Park District's recreation programs earned the National Gold Medal Award this year from the National Recreation and Parks Association. The prestigious honor goes to only...

Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Jan. 13 Lake County Genealogical Society: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Fremont Pu...

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event d...

Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. "Kristine's" Dance Party: 7 p.m., Thursday...

Events that specify they are for those who are over age 50, including trips, classes, support programs, fitness and lectures. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Arlington Classic Tours: Year-End Membership Sp...

Does anybody else find this strange? On a day when the city of Naperville announced it was laying off 20 employees, on a day when Walgreen Co. announced plans to slash 1,000 jobs by midyear, on a day when those seeking unemployment benefits nationwi...

Nippersink Garden Club: A new garden club is forming to serve northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Members of the Nippersink Garden Club are coming together because of the love of gardening and the love of the Nippersink Creek area and waterway...