Blood drive : Oct. 22, 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in the church hall, 653 W. 37th St.; appointments preferred at www.heartlandbc.org, but walk-ins are welcome; get free entry voucher to Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm Pumpkin Fest; a photo ID is required to donate: call Mike with any questions at 773-646-5174.
St. Gerald Giant Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk : Oct. 28, 8 a.m., 5K race in memory of Colette McGinnis; at St. Gerald Parish, 9310 S. 55th Cout, Oak Lawn; visit giantpumpkin5k.com for details.
Day of the Dead 5K Run/Walk/Dash : steps off at 8 a.m. Oct. 28 at St. Nicholas of Tolentine School, 3741 W. 62nd St.; registration $25 for teens and adults, $100 for family of six; after-race party until outdoor Mass at 1 p.m.; visit www.stnicksschool.com for details and registration.
Chicago Catholic Committee on Scouting Facilitator Training : for adult leaders helping scouts earn religious awards; Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northeast Illinois Council, 2745 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, contact Janet Pasquesi at mapasquesi@gmail.com.
St. Vincent de Paul/Resurrection Church : needs men’s clothing, jeans, hiking boots, belts, sleeping bags, jackets, hand tools, 3043 N. Francisco Ave., call Mrs. Moore for pick-up, at 773-478-9705.