Green Drinks to feature 'Illinois Made' businesses Dec. 5
On Wednesday, Dec. 5, Green Drinks-McHenry County will feature six local businesses that make their own products. These businesses are being honored this year through the Illinois Made program that aims to promote authentic travel experiences throughout the state.
On the first Wednesday of each month, the public is invited to gather from 5 to 7 p.m. for a talk and question-and-answer period on environmental issues and to network with other sustainably minded people and professionals at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake.
McHenry County accounted for a fifth of the businesses chosen to participate this year.
The six local businesses featured at the Dec. 5 meeting will be:
• Silver Prairie Natural Soap Co., Woodstock
• Blue Eagle Pottery, Woodstock
• Crystal Lake Brewing Co., Crystal Lake
• Conscious Cup, Crystal Lake & Barrington
• Rush Creek Distilling, Harvard
• Potts and Pans (steelpan drum music), Woodstock
Additional parking is available at the train station. To be added to the Green Drinks email list, send a note to GreenDrinksMC@gmail.com or "like" at www.facebook.com/GreenDrinksMcHenryCounty.
The Green Drinks network was founded in North London, England in 1989 and now is active in over 600 cities worldwide. Interested public is always welcome to attend the McHenry County Green Drinks monthly event. Each month there is social time and presentation on a different eco-topic, plus displays and/or demonstrations. Also, information about upcoming eco-events and green products and services is made available. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are available plus a featured "green drink" selected by Chef Zak.
Green Drinks McHenry County is sponsored by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen.