Community blood drives, pet vaccinations and more.
Fox Lake/ Zion
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Pet vaccines: The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center’s Animal Care and Control Program will offer two low-cost pet vaccination clinics: From 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 15 at the Zion Park District, corner of Bethel Boulevard and 27th Street; and from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 22 at Fox Lake Police Department, 301 S. Route 59. For all pets, distemper complex only costs $10 and microchip costs $15. For pets spayed/neutered costs are $20 for the one-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag, and $25 for the one-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper. For pets not spayed/neutered costs are $60 and $65, respectively. Pets will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. All animals brought to the clinic must be at least 4 months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. Only cash will be accepted on site. For more information, call 847-377-4700, or visit health.lakecountyil.gov. Also, animal wardens are available to provide free programs to small community groups about animal behavior and wildlife interaction. The Animal Care and Control facility is located at 18736 West Peterson Road, Libertyville.
Grayslake
Shred day/clothing drive: To help residents safely dispose of their documents that may contain sensitive information which can lead to identity theft, and to help an area veterans’ organization, State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, will host a Community Shred and Veterans Clothing Drive event from 9:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 15 at Grayslake Central High School’s front lot, 400 N. Lake St. At the event, residents will be able to observe the secure disposal of their documents. Residents must remove all staples and paper clips prior to arrival. Shredding services are free of charge. Additionally, residents are encouraged to donate used men’s gym shoes and new undergarments such as boxers and briefs to benefit local veterans. Cash and checks are also accepted and all donated items and proceeds will go directly to The Midwest Veterans Closet. For more information, call 847-231-6262.
Round Lake/Zion
Blood drives: LifeSource will be accepting blood donations in two communities Aug. 8. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m at Fire Station 1, 409 W. Nippersink Road, Round Lake. For details, call 847-546-6001. Zion Fire and Rescue will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fire Station 1, 1303 27th St., Zion. There will be cookies, doughnuts and raffle prizes all day. For details, call 877-543-3768.
Round Lake area
Workshop and fair: Working to help grow the local economy by helping job seekers secure employment, State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, will host a job fair readiness workshop with special guest U.S. Rep. Bob Dold at 11 a.m. Aug. 11 at Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. The workshop will be followed by a 10th District job fair from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at Round Lake Area Park District’s Sports Center. 2004 Municipal Road, Round Lake Beach. Dozens of local employers will be on hand accepting resumes and conducting on-site interviews. Job seekers are encouraged to dress for success and bring plenty of copies of their resumes. Details, 847-309-6627.
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