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MOBILE HEALTH: The Community Care Connection, a mobile health unit from Rosalind Franklin University, will offer free health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, body mass index and more at the following times and locations: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive; 10:30 to 1 p.m. Aug. 18 at Christian Faith Fellowship Church, 1727 27th St., Zion; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21 at Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Details, 847-578-8670.
SAFETY: Waukegan Police Det. Tom Granger will discuss home safety at 10 a.m. Aug. 18 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Robbery prevention, identity theft and scams will also be discussed. Complimentary transportation is available for Waukegan Township Residents age 55 and over by calling 847-599-2936, three days in advance. Details, 847-244-9242.
AWARENESS EVENT: The annual Waukegan Cares Foundation’s “Wauk for Awareness” 5K event will be held at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 22 at Founders Park, 10385 W. Beach Road, Beach Park. It is designed to raise awareness and support the Lake County Suicide Prevention Task Force. Walkers will step off at 11 a.m. after brief remarks by Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran. The festival will feature a police dunk tank, a police K-9 demonstration, a jump house and wellness screenings as well as a paid lunch for participating walkers. Approximately 25 booths of community service agencies will provide information. Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting, harmful effects not only on individuals attempting suicide, but also their families, and communities. In 2014, the number of suicides in Lake County was 69, and as of June 30, 2015, the Lake County Coroner’s Office had reported 30 suicides. Registration for the 5K fundraiser is $25, which includes a free lunch. Registration will be accepted up to the time of the walk. To register to walk, call 847-417-2495.
FUNDRAISER: Cheeseburger in Purple Paradise Fundraiser will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Waukegan Yacht Club, 199 N. Harbor Place. The event will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Research and Awareness Initiative (PCRAI). There will be cheeseburgers on the grill; an auction; musical entertainment by Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band, which has played with Jimmy Buffet. The bandleader lost his father to pancreatic cancer. Also, there will be a remembrance wall for attendees to put up a photo of a loved one who has died from pancreatic cancer. Admission is $50. The mission of the PCRAI is to raise awareness among the younger age groups using innovative approaches. Pancreatic cancer has a 5-year 6 percent survival rate. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheeseburger-in-purple-paradise-party-tickets-18059097246 For more informtion, visit www.facebook.com/pcrai1515.
SCREENINGS
HEALTHQUEST: Complimentary blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. Details, 847-244-9242.
HIV COUNSELING: The Health Department’s Sexually Transmitted Infections Program offers free HIV counseling and testing Monday through Friday at the Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. Information about viral hepatitis and screening for sexually transmitted infections is also available. Details, 847-377-8450.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Child immunization clinic hours are by appointment at the Health Department’s Immunizations Clinic, 2303 Dodge Ave., Waukegan, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays; 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; and 9 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Details, 847-377-8470. Flu and pneumonia vaccines to the general public by appointment only. Details, call 847-377-8470.
SUPPORT
BREAST CANCER: Support group offering emotional support and networking for breast cancer survivors meets at 6 p.m. Aug. 18 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, 847-990-5275.
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BREAST CANCER: Latina support group for patients and survivors meets 4:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at YWCA Lake County, 1425 Tri-State Parkway, Gurnee. Details, 847-662-4247 ext. 117.
BREAST CANCER: The Y-ME Barrington-area support group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Route 22, Lake Barrington. Details, 847-842-4858.
CAREGIVER: Support group meets 2 p.m. Aug. 20 at United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Details, 847-395-1259.
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE OF ANTIOCH: Group meets at 6 p.m. Sundays. For locations and more information, call Judy at 847-245-3924 or email [email protected].
GRIEF: Support group meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. The process of grief is individual — whether a loss is recent or years ago, if it still is causing pain, come and join. Details, 847-395-1259.
LOOKING UP: Support group for anyone experiencing a loss meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Advocate Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Details, 847-990-5275.
MILITARY AND VETERANS: A drop-in support group for veterans and service members to gather for conversation, Cup-A-Joe meets at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Julie’s Coffee, 216 N. Milwaukee Ave.; at 1 p.m. Thursday at Veteran’s Assistance Commission, 20 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.; and at 5 p.m. Thursdays at It’s All Good Coffee and Espresso, 2780 Sheridan Road, Zion. Funded by Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation. Details, 847-377-8386.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF LAKE COUNTY: The mission is to provide support, education, advocacy and resources to those who suffer from neurobiological brain disorders. Family members also welcome. The Healthy Living Group meets 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Lake County Health Department, 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan. Details, www.namilake-il.org or call 847-689-0509.
CHAT NIGHT: Chat Night is open to all those who are deaf or hard of hearing, audiologists, teachers, ASL interpreters and students from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at www.openchatnight.com.
CAREGIVER: A support group for caregivers of people 60 and older is held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Details, 847-244-1101.
MOST EXCELLENT WAY: Restoration program for those addicted to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, pornography, sex, gambling, food disorders, anger, behavior problems and other life-controlling problems meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at Calvary Chapel Church, 38451 N. Fairfield Road, Lake Villa. Also for family and friends. Details, 847-814-3911.
PSYCHIC: The Chakra Psychic, 29 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake, is a place where people can go for full spiritual enlightenment and possibly get answers and solutions. Details, 847-372-3618.
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