Unsung heroes | Harvey
An appreciation awards dinner is from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Harvey Community Center, 15320 Center Ave. Unsung heroes will be honored. The First Class Band will perform. Tickets cost $15.
FYI: For tickets, call (708) 596-7876.
Breakfast | Lansing
Arcadia Order of the Eastern Star will have a breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 10 at 17741 Torrence Ave. Price is $6 and includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and fruit.
FYI: Call (708) 895-9776 or 474-2062.
Marrow drive | South Holland
The South Suburban College Office of Student Life & Leadership will host a National Bone Marrow Donor Program
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Cafeteria. This event is intended to raise awareness about the need for bone marrow donors especially in the black community, as well as inform people about how to become a bone marrow donor. The event is open to SSC students, staff and the general public. The college is at 15800 S. State St.
FYI: Call Justin Papp at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2337.
Fashion show | Lynwood
The Thornton Fractional South Booster Club will have its 23rd annual fashion show Feb. 21 at Villa de Bruno, 19825 Stony Island Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The fee is $35 for adults, $20 for students. There is a cash bar. The theme of the show is "Pirates of the South Seas."
FYI: Call (708) 418-0797.
Meal managers | Calumet City
St. Victor Church sponsors a community meal from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoons in the rectory hall of the church, 554 Hirsch Ave. Meal managers are needed to shop for, prepare, serve and clean up during the event.
FYI: Call (708) 474-3883.
COAT DRIVE | East Chicago
Project Warm Up has begun. The public is invited to donates a coat, hat or gloves to someone in need this winter. Sizes pre-kindergarten through adult will be accepted in the lobby at the East Chicago Police Department, 2301 E. Columbus Drive. It's sponsored by the Police Department and Mayor George Pabey.
FYI: Call (219) 391-8400.
Poker tournament | Frankfort, Ill.
SouthSTAR Services will host its sixth Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament Feb. 24 at 23320 S. Lagrange Road. The doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the tournament will begin at 12:30 p.m. The cost for pre-registered players is $100 and the cost for players at the door is $125. The tournament will include a raffle for a plasma TV, 50/50 Raffle, a buffet, beverages, prizes and viewing of sports events. Based on participation of 200 or more players, there will be $10,000 in prizes. Sponsorship opportunities are available. SouthSTAR Services, a nonprofit organization in Chicago Heights, provides job training, employment, community living, and support services to more than 300 individuals with development disabilities.
FYI: Call (708) 755-8030, ext. 228.
FREE PANCAKES | Chicago area
IHOP Restaurants in the Chicago area, as well as IHOPs nationwide, will offer guests a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes Feb. 12 in celebration of National Pancake Day. In return, IHOP asks its guests to consider donating to the Children's Miracle Network program to benefit Chicago's Children's Memorial Hospital.
Book sale donations | Lansing
Lansing Public Library and Friends of Lansing Public Library accepts donations of used adult and children's books, audio books and music for its book sales. They cannot accept Reader's Digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias more than five years old or books with mold or mildew.
FYI: The library is at 2750 Indiana Ave. Call (708) 474-2447.
SWEETHEART SALES | Gary
Northwest Indiana Habitat for Humanity invites the public to shop Feb. 10 through 16 at the ReStore, 6114 W. Ridge Road, just east of Colfax and Ridge Road. Take part in discounts up to 50 percent off, enter a drawing for giveaways and enjoy refreshments. Sale items can include appliances to furniture, cabinets and windows and everything in-between. The ReStore is a source for quality used construction and surplus building materials and gently used home furnishings. Items are available to the public as well as to landlords, contractors and suppliers. Proceeds help fund the construction of Habitat houses within the community. There are 60 Habitat for Humanity ReStores across the United States. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people from all walks of life to develop communities with God's people in need by building and renovating houses to provide decent housing for everyone.
FYI: Call (219) 923-7265.
Shelter tours | Chicago Heights
The South Suburban Humane Society will schedule shelter tours for groups that would like to visit with the animals. Visit the shelter at 1103 W. End Ave.
FYI: Call (708) 755-7387 to set up a tour or visit www.sshspets.org.
Items needed | Lansing
Goodwill Industries, 3679 Ridge Road, is seeking donations of household items, clothing, shoes and more to sell at its retail store.
FYI: Call (708) 474-4102.
Wish list | Lansing
A variety of items can be donated to help LARC with its day-to-day operations. Residents need items such as tote bags, new kitchen towels, rugs, patio furniture, VCRs, pots and pans, picture frames and new bath towels. The office can always use donations of copy paper, a new laser printer and stamps. LARC is a nonprofit that serves people with developmental disabilities. LARC is at 19043 Wentworth Ave.
FYI: Call (708) 474-1540.
SOUP KITCHEN | Hammond
St. Joseph Soup Kitchen in downtown Hammond seeks groups and individuals looking for a volunteer project. The kitchen serves more than 200 people daily and welcomes donations of food and funds.
FYI: Call (219) 932-0702.
CD PLAYERS SOUGHT | Hammond
Northwest Family Services Child Development Center, a nonprofit child care center serving 200 children, seeks 15 new CD players for its classrooms. New toys also would be welcome. Anyone interested in donating may call.
FYI: Call (219) 933-4784.
HOSPICE HELP | Hammond
Blue Skies Hospice is looking for volunteers interested in providing support and companionship to patients and families at the facility, 2712 169th St. Volunteers will receive training. Pearl Masciotra is the volunteer coordinator.
FYI: Call (219) 554-0688 or visit www.blueskieshospice.com.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | Lake County
Arc BRIDGES welcomes individuals who want to share their time and talents to make a difference in the life of an individual with a developmental disability. Volunteer services coordinator Paulette Zellers can provide information about volunteers opportunities.
FYI: Call (219) 985-6505.
