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Jacobs ready for Homecoming weekStarting Monday, Sept. 27, Jacobs High School in Algonquin will kick off Homecoming 2010.The theme for this year is "Jacobs in Wonderland." Throughout the week, students will be promoting this theme along with school spirit leading up to the football game Friday, Oct. 1 and the dance Saturday, Oct. 2.Various spirit week events include the homecoming parade, the annual pep assembly and the homecoming dance. On Thursday, Sept. 30, the parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Spella fields near the Algonquin Area Public Library and finish at the Jacobs' football field. Parade-goers are encouraged to stay and watch the girls volleyball, boys' soccer and the girls' final powder puff game at 6:30 p.m. at Jacobs High School.On Friday, Oct. 1, Jacobs will hold its annual pep assembly to excite the students for the game that evening. The Jacobs' varsity football team will play at the home stadium at 7:15 p.m. against Crystal Lake South.The homecoming dance will take place from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at the school.Forensics team hosts bowling fundraiserMcHenry County College's Forensics Team will host a bowling fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at Brunswick Zone, 1611 S. Randall Road, Algonquin.The event will feature two hours of unlimited bowling for $15 per person or $100 per lane for up to seven people, including shoes. MCC Forensics is an award-winning speech team focusing on performance of literature, platform speaking, and debate. Proceeds will go toward the speech team's trip to the national tournament in April in Greenwich, Conn.Sign up in person at the MCC Student Life office, Room A252 by Monday, Sept. 27, to receive a one-topping pizza and a pitcher of soda for your lane.Right to Carry forum set ThursdayResidents of McHenry and Lake counties are invited to attend a Right To Carry Forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Lakemoor Banquet Hall, Route 120 and Darrell Road, Lakemoor. Admission is free. Enter drawings for sporting prizes and firearms education. For details, visit mcr2ca.com.Learn about history of Irish in DundeeOn Thursday, Oct. 14, the Rutland Township Historical Society will welcome Marge Edwards and members of the Dundee Township Historical Society in a program titled "The Irish in Dundee Township" at 7 p.m. at the Rutland Township Hall, 16N491 Powers Road. St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery also will be featured. Refreshments will be served afterward. For information, call Barbara Damisch at (815) 568-6257 or Carol Peschke at (847) 888-4941.Catholics Returning Home starts Oct. 18If you have been a nonpracticing or inactive Catholic who is seeking a means of returning to the Catholic Church, "Catholics Returning Home" invites you to attend the upcoming sessions beginning Monday, Oct. 18, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 111 S. Hubbard St., Algonquin. The six-week program begins with an overview and introduction on Oct. 18; "Stories of Faith from Catholics Returning Home" on Oct. 25; "The Church Today: Changes Since Vatican II" on Nov. 1; "Explanation/Walk-through of the Mass" on Nov. 8; "Explanation of Reconciliation/Confession" on Nov. 15; and concludes on Nov. 22, with "The Creed: What Catholics Believe." No reservations are required. For information, call the parish office at (847) 658-7625.Dundee-Crown alumnae join in funDundee-Crown High School Class of 1990's 20th reunion festivities will take place the weekend of Oct. 1-2. On Friday, Oct. 1, classmates are invited to attend the homecoming game at Dundee-Crown High School at 7:15 p.m. Later, enjoy the evening at the Tilted Kilt Pub Eatery on Randall Road in Elgin for a get reacquainted bar mixer.The reunion event will be held Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin. Join classmates for an evening of fun. Ticket price will include hot and cold hors d'oeuvres with four hours of open bar, DJ and dancing. A photographer will be on hand to take group photos which will be available for an additional fee the evening of the reunion. Tickets are available now at 90chargers.com. For more information or to register visit 90chargers.com or e-mail 90chargers@comcast.net.American Legion to offer steak fryThe Lake in the Hills American Legion Post 1231, 1101 W. Algonquin Road, will host a steak fry from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. The band High Outside will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Cost is $15 for a 12 oz. rib-eye steak or $8 for a 6-oz. rib-eye; a hot dog dinner is $5. Only 100 dinner reservations are available by calling (847) 658-2010.