Commencement exercises for Elgin Community College's fall 2009 candidates for graduation will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 in the Spartan Events Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The ceremony will open with a welcome to graduates, their famili...

Disaster grant issued: A $52,000 disaster assistance grant was issued to the College of DuPage through the Illinois Department of Commerce. The grant will assist the college's Small Business Development Center to provide disaster assistance and emer...

A Bartlett woman is running her own pet food drive with the help of her local village. Bozena "Bo" Barda said she was inspired to organize the drive after reading in the Daily Herald about the shortage of pet food at food pantries and the difficulti...

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for, 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 date. Pal...

Events that involve pets, animals and plants, such as pet washes, adoption days, nature walks, microchipping, nature photography exhibits, nature tours, bird walks, calls for volunteers for nature-related work days, etc. Send items to nbrcalenda...

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, etc. Send items to nbrcale...

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 specify they are for those who are over age 50, including trips, classes, support programs, fitness and lectures. Deadline is two weeks before event date. Medicare Consultations: By appointment through Friday, Dec. 11, Barrington Ar...

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. Dec. 7 New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, Hughes Center at ...