Fox Valley club news
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Elgin Genealogical Society: The Elgin Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, in the first-floor meeting room of the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Bill Blohm, a genealogist and reference librarian, will present "Bill's Top Secrets for Research." His presentation should be helpful for both beginning researchers as well as "old hands." The library has an excellent collection of resources for the genealogist researcher and Blohm is familiar with them all. All are welcome.
South Elgin Lions: The South Elgin Lions Club will host its second annual "Cookin' On The Grill Summer Meat Spin" on Friday, June 26, at the club house, 500 Fulton St. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the raffle starts at 7 p.m. Among the items to be raffled will be many favorite summer meats, including T-bone, Porterhouse, and New York strip steaks, filet mignon, pork chops, salmon fillets, lobster tails, baby back ribs. There will also be special prime rib raffles. One lucky loser will receive a grill and a Coleman Extreme 62-quart wheeled cooler filed with various picnic items. The bar will be open throughout the night. All net proceeds will benefit the club and its charities. For details, call Mark Dobrzynski at (847) 888-9575.
Larkin Boosters: Larkin High School Boosters will host its annual golf outing at 1 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the Highlands Golf Course, 875 Sports Way, Elgin. For $100, you will get 18 holes of golf with golf cart rental, dinner, prizes and raffle. To sign up, call Mike Wahl at (847) 697-5731.
Elgin Junior Woman's Club: Elgin Junior Woman's Club is hosting its annual Treasured Gardens Garden Walk again this year. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the east side of Elgin. The starting location will be at the General offices of the Church of the Brethren, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin. Tickets will be $12 before the walk and $15 on the day of the event. For information or to reserve tickets, contact Elena Lipinski sjlipinski@yahoo.com, or Trisha Cooper at ywatrisha@yahoo.com, or (847) 741-9739.
United Commercial Travelers: The United Commercial Travelers-Elgin Council 412 will host their eighth annual spaghetti dinner and raffle from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at 280 S. Melrose, Elgin. Donation is $10 per person and covers a raffle and an all-you-can-eat dinner including a salad bar and desserts. The raffle includes $50 gift cards for Wal-Mart and Target, and two certificates worth $50 each for nine holes for two players at Streamwood Oaks Golf Club. Winners need not be present. All proceeds benefit U.C.T. special programs. For details or tickets, call Gary Deihs at (847) 695-9599.
American Legion 1231: The Lake in the Hills American Legion Post 1231 will host its annual pig roast and will rock the house with a live band at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27. The band "Since i was 3", is an edgy, volatile mix of music (modern and classic rock hits plus blues). Visit the band's Web site at myspace.com/sinceiwas3. The annual pig roast draws residents from all over McHenry County and everyone is welcome. Tickets for the beer garden are $5. Dinner and beer garden tickets are $15. For details, call Tim Kohl at (847) 658-2010 or visit post1231.org. The Sons of American Legion Squadron 1231 sponsor events that help pay for veteran services and community projects. American Legion Post 1231 is a nonprofit organization supporting, active military personnel, veterans and their families through community service and sponsored events.
Elgin VFW: The Elgin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1307, in cooperation with Les Pace and the Pacemakers, will hold a free public dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the VFW hall, 1600 Weld Road, Elgin. The music is generally from the Big Band era, and is performed by the musicians who play just for the fun of it and for the public's enjoyment. Light food fare and refreshments are available for purchase. For details, call Les at (847) 742-3879.
Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club: The club will host its 40th annual Swedish Days Ride on Sunday, June 28. The ride will begin and end at Howard B. Thomas Elementary School in Burlington. Choose your map with distances ranging from 25 to 124 miles. Register via the club's Web site fvbsc.org. The meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.
Golden K Kiwanis: The Elgin Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division St., Elgin. The program will be by Dan Gardner and Bill Snyder on a mission trip to Chile. Visitors are welcome. For information, call (847) 741-7176.
Fox Valley Rocketeers: The club of model rocketry enthusiasts will host its meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 6, at the McHenry Public Library, 809 N. Front St. Join them for a rocket launch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Kishwaukee Park, Woodstock. For details, call Mark Bundick (815) 337-9068 or Ken Hutchinson (815) 444-0539, or visit foxvalleyrocketeers.org for a map to the library or field.
Crystal Lake Toastmasters Club: The club is participating in Crystal Lake's Fourth of July Parade on Sunday, July 5. The parade starts at 1 p.m. at the Crystal Lake city hall. The theme of the Crystal Lake Toastmasters Club's float is "speaking," with the float patterned after a typical club meeting. Club members will ride the float and walk the parade route. The club meets from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of the month at the Crystal Lake Amcore Bank on Route 14. For information, visit cystallaketoastmasters.org; or call Connie Bartholomew at (847) 337-1204.
Fox Valley Woodworkers Club: On Tuesday, July 7, Fox Valley Woodworkers Club will welcome Bill Gullberg, the Chairwright of the Windsor Academy of chairmaking, as the guest speaker. The club will meet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln Ave., Batavia. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The club has been known as a gathering place for woodworking enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience since 1984. Visitors are welcome to attend the general meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. For details, visit fvwwc.org.
Elgin Area Women's Connection: The Elgin Area Women's Connection will meet for a Women's Fashion Show and Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at Villa Olivia Country Club, Route 20 in Bartlett. Enjoy a fashion show, a lunch, and an inspirational talk by business woman, wife, busy mother of five, speaker Connie Harris, telling how she overcame the pain of the past and learned to forgive. For reservations, call Jan at (630) 837-2632 or Carolyn at (630) 213-1205 or e-mail Car644@gmail.com by Monday, July 6. Cost for luncheon meeting is $15 inclusive, with complimentary child care.
Boy Scout Troop 43: Boy Scout Troop 43 in Carpentersville wants you to begin the Adventure with them. On Saturday, July 11, stop by St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 225 Kennedy Drive in Carpentersville, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and see how Boy Scouts camp and sample the wonderful camp food. All boys, age 11 to 18, and their parents are welcome. Join the troop meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, starting July 17, at St. Stephens Church. For details, call the Rev. Antonion Cabello at (847) 844-9295 or Chuck Molenda at (847) 426-5193.
Elgin VFW Post 1307: The Elgin Watch City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1307 is sponsoring a Motorcycle and Vehicle Poker Run Rally on Sunday, July 12, to support the U.S. military troops serving our country in Operation Enduring Freedom. The run will begin and end at the VFW Post at 1601 Weld Road in Elgin, stopping at many area American Legions and VFW's along the way. Registration starts at 9 a.m. A pancake/sausage or egg burrito breakfast will be offered at a minimum cost to participants. The first vehicle will leaving the VFW at 11:30 a.m. Registration is $15 per person and all proceeds will go to provide needed personal supplies for the troops serving in the Middle East and for mailing of the packages. Call (847) 888-9809 to register.
Hampshire VFW: Hampshire Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8043 will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July 13, at the Hampshire Township building, 100 Center St. New members are welcome. At the June 8 meeting, Commander Lowell Reiser opened the meeting with a salute to the colors, Pledge of Allegiance and opening prayer by chaplain Edward Wesemann. Thank you's were extended to the Post and Auxiliary members for their excellent participation in the Memorial Day services. Letters of appreciation were sent to the clergy, speakers, band director, band students, organizations and the entire community for the wonderful turnout. Auxiliary members distributed more American flags this year than in previous years. Discussion was held in regards to programs for Veterans Day to be held at the schools. Packages have been sent to local servicemen stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. For details, call Commander Reiser (847) 683-3443.
Hampshire VFW Auxiliary: Hampshire Ladies Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8043 will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, at the Hampshire Township building, 100 Center St. At the June 8 meeting, senior vice president Velda Grimes conducted the meeting with an opening prayer by chaplain Donna Proffitt. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by members followed with group singing of "God Bless America." Fifth District meeting was attended by treasurer Arlene Reiser. The new Fifth District President will be Barb Gray of Auxiliary 4551, Sequoit VFW Post. Hospital chairwoman Doris Kiock reported she has received hospital credit of $36,746 since the year 2000. Donations of men's clothing, toiletries and miscellaneous will be accepted. Graves registration chairwoman Arlene Reiser reported that deceased members were remembered with a Auxiliary and American Flag at their grave site for Memorial Day. Membership renewal letters will be sent to members. Prompt reply would be greatly appreciated. The Auxiliary welcomes new members. For eligibility, call Arlene (847) 683-3443.
Toastmasters: Do you want to improve your speaking skills. Need to be more confident on that interview or presentation. Come join the Listen Learn Lead Toastmasters for a fun and enjoyable way to keep the butterflies flying in formation. It meets at the Walker Parking Consultants building, 505 Davis Road, Elgin. The meetings are from noon to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Call (630) 605-4815 or e-mail to vtreague@hotmail.com for more information.
Elgin VFW Ladies Auxiliary: The Ladies Auxiliary of Elgin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1307 would like congratulate the 2009-2010 officers: Denise O'Connor, president; Barb Redmon, senior vice president; Penny Reicks, junior vice president; Kathy Scaletta, secretary; Sue Borter, treasurer; Mickyanne Miller, chaplain; Pat Karwatzki, Guard; Pat Porter, Patriot Instructor; Flo Riley, Flag Bearer; Mary West, Banner Bearer; and Barb Redmon, Historian, as well as Flo Riley, 1-year trustee; Barb Redmon, 2-year trustee, and Pat Karwatzki, 3-year trustee. The Ladies Auxiliary has an exciting year planned. The first event will be the homecoming party for the soldiers from Company B, 1st Batallion, 178th Infantry from the Elgin Armory. The soldiers will be coming home the end of July or the beginning of August. The Homecoming Bash will be held at Streamwood High School. The next event is the Ladies Auxiliary second annual Streak Fry which will be held Sunday, Aug. 16 at the post home, 1601 Weld Road, Elgin. For information, call Dorothy at (847) 707-3064. All the proceeds from the Ladies Auxiliary events will benefit the veterans and their families. If would like to join the Ladies Auxiliary so you can get in involved to help our Veteran, past, present and future, call Sue at (815) 477-3322.
LITH Rotary: The Lake in the Hills Rotary Club meets every Wednesday from noon until 1 p.m. at the Colonial Cafe, 2555 W. Bunker Hill Drive, Algonquin. The club is currently accepting new members. If you are interested in membership, join them on Wednesday for a free lunch to learn more about what the Rotary Club has to offer. Visit the Web site at lithrotary.org.
Sow Little Thyme: Sow Little Thyme Garden Club meets monthly in the Dundee area on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. For meeting places and information, call Sheila at (847) 428-0849.