Events that focus on physical and mental health, well-being and fitness, including runs, walks, exercise events, classes, health screenings, mental health screenings and support information, support groups starting up. Send items to nbrcalendar@...

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...

Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, rummage sales, shopping events, fashion shows, picnics and sport nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Nov. 26 Turkey Bowl...

The village of Hanover Park seeks applicants for its Youth of the Year award, which comes with a $1,000 scholarship for the high school senior chosen. Applicants will be considered on the basis of several traits or accomplishments, including heroism...

I understand the concern of Dr. Fiore (Burt Constable column dated 11/11/08). Smoking does have consequences. Anybody who started in the 1960s or later are aware of the risks. Military personnel have a choice when it comes to smoking, yes or no. Do...

Here are some of the food pantries in the Northwest suburbs. Call to find out what foods and toiletries they need most. Barrington area • Barrington Township Food Pantry, 602 S. Hough St., Barrington. Call for drop-off hours, (847) 381-5632 • Cuba T...

Nominating petition forms for the April 7, 2009, school board election for School District U-46 are now available. Forms may be picked up in the office of the board secretary, Patrick Broncato, at 355 E. Chicago St., in Elgin on business days betwee...

Geneva High School students can ride a fan bus to Champaign for the championship football game Saturday. Reservations are due at noon today in the main office of the school, 416 McKinley Ave. The cost is $12, which includes admission to the game. Bu...