Antique tractors coming to Huntley
If you missed the county or state fair, you won't want to miss Saturday's farmers market, set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Huntley. The McHenry County Antique Farm Equipment Association will display 20-35 antique tractors and other farm implements along Coral Street and in the parking lot by the old village hall.
From 8 - 11:30 a.m. WGN farm broadcaster Orion Samuelson will be on hand to greet his fans, and Master Gardeners Jim and Jan Fizzell will answer questions about home gardening.
At 10:30 a.m., the Prairie Voices chorale will entertain in the gazebo, with a public singalong at the end of their performance. The concert is free, but plan to bring your lawn chairs and refreshments.
The Farmers Market will run each Saturday through Sept. 27. On Sept. 14, an apple pie bake-off will be held for aspiring chefs in adult and children's categories. Entry forms may be found at www.huntley.il.us, or contact Barb Read at (847) 515-5562 or bread@huntley.il.us.
School starts: Like it or not, school starts on Monday, Aug. 25 for District 158 students in grades 1-12. Kindergarten classes start Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 26-27, at Chesak, Leggee, and Mackeben Elementary schools. Half-day preschool classes also begin Tuesday and Wednesday at Martin Elementary on the Reed Road campus.
Children must complete a preschool screening before being admitted to a class. For information, call your school office or visit www.d158.k12.il.us.
New city manager named: Best wishes go this week to Dave Johnson, who was recently named Huntley's new village manager, replacing Carl Tomaso who passed away on June 25.
For several years, Johnson has served ably as assistant village manager, and his commitment to issues like managed growth, downtown redevelopment and historic preservation make him a good choice for the job.
Get to know AAUW: The American Association of University Women Huntley Area Branch invites all interested persons, including current and past members, to enjoy a social dinner and membership meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Pinecrest Golf Club restaurant on Algonquin Road. Reservations are not required; attendees will order and pay for their own food and drinks. For information, call (847) 669-0848 or e-mail to huntleyaauw@ameritech.net.
Church players set auditions: Auditions will be held from 7-9 p.m. this Sunday, Aug. 24 at the First Congregational Church of Huntley for the FCC Players' fall dinner theater show, "You Can't Take it With You" by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Everyone is welcome to audition and all roles are available; no appointments or monologue are necessary. Performances will be held Nov. 8-9 and 16. For details, call the church office at (847) 669-3691 and ask for play director Sheri Storer, or e-mail her at sherifcc@juno.com.
Fall Fest coming soon: Plans are being finalized for Huntley's third annual Fall Fest, set for Sept. 12-13 in and around the Huntley Park District Rec Center on Mill Street. This year, the fun starts on Friday night with food, a beer garden, and live music starting at 6:30 p.m. Also new: a children's parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning in Deicke Park. To learn more or to volunteer, visit www.huntleyfallfest.com or call Fall Fest chairman Gary Minor at (847) 421-9191.
Scandinavian Children's Club: The Scandinavian Children's Club, Forgat Mig Ej, invites children ages 5 - 18 to learn about their Scandinavian heritage through music, crafts and cooking. The McHenry-Kane Co. group meets in Cary one Sunday afternoon each month. Youngsters also learn Scandinavian songs and dances, and get to perform at their annual St. Lucia holiday festival. The next meeting is set for Sept. 14. For information, e-mail mchenryswedes@comcast.net.