Community fundraisers, blood drives and more
Antioch
Fundraiser: The citizens group, “Support Antioch Ambulance Service,” organized to work to pass the EMS referendum for the village on the April ballot, is holding a fundraiser from 1 to 6 p.m. Feb. 22 at Limerick Lounge, 912 Toft Ave. Jim Keim and Tom Shaughnessy will take on “Celebrity Bartender” positions in a competition to see who will generate the most donations to support the successful passage of the ambulance referendum. There will be 50/50 raffles, bucket drawings, support T-shirts, lawn signs, support buttons, hot dogs, and acoustical guitar entertainment. Watch the Chicago Blackhawks game and the Daytona 500. Support the referendum effort and have some fun at the same time. If unable to stop by, but would like to help financially support the referendum effort, send donations to: Support Antioch Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 77, Antioch, IL 60002. For more information, call (847) 395-2541.
Blood Drive: A LifeSource blood drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Antioch Community high School, 1133 Main St. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, call (847) 395-1421.
Zion
Open house: Rolling Hills Campus will hold a Winter Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 22 at 3521 16th St. There will be light refreshments and door prizes. For more information, call (847) 379-8176 or visit http://www.rollinghillscampus.org.
Waukegan
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Workshop: Mary Ellen Saunders will discuss how to reduce your fear of falling and preventing falls, making your home safe, enhancing fitness and more at 11 a.m. Feb. 25 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave. Also, there will be a free community balance screening. Complimentary transportation is available for residents age 55 and over by calling (847) 599-2936 at least 3 days in advance. For more information, call (847) 244-9242.