McHenry County club notes
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Post 119: American Legion Post 119 is looking for organizations to participate in the Memorial Day Parade.
American Legion Frank H. Nagel Jr. Post 119 of Fox River Grove will sponsor a Memorial Day Parade and ceremony on Monday, May 26, starting at Algonquin Road School, 975 Algonquin Road, Fox River Grove.
The parade steps off at 8:30 a.m.
Any organizations wishing to participate in the parade can call American Legion Commander Bob DePaul at (847) 639-0267.
Sons of Union Veterans: The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War The Philip H. Sheridan Camp 2, Department of Illinois and the George Armstrong Custer Camp 1, Department of Illinois will host a "Meet The Sons" event at noon Saturday at the Elgin Area Historical Museum, 360 Park St.
There will be Civil War artifacts on display as well as items from the Grand Army of the Republic.
Learn about the Sons of the Union Veterans and what they do. There will be a question-and-answer period as well as a show-and-tell.
This will be a great time to learn more about the Civil War heritage. Refreshments will be served. For details, call Jim Zingales at (847) 648-0444.
PBW of Illinois: The Professional Business Women of Illinois will host "Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It", a motivational workshop designed to explore how to achieve what you want out of life.
National trainer, local business owner and published author, Judy Pelinski will host this two-hour interactive workshop offering hands-on activities and valuable insight on how to discover your true desires and reach for your dreams.
Pelinski, a board member of PBWI. is a certified Interior Redesign and Staging trainer who has been teaching students nationwide and recognized as an industry leader. She owns Fresh Look Interiors and The Staging and Redesign Academy.
She incorporates techniques into each of her sessions that help students envision their desires, discover their strengths and follow their dreams, both in business and in their personal lives.
"I find it extremely important to help people understand that they can achieve whatever they set their mind to.
"The biggest obstacle is usually themselves." Pelinski said.
This workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. May 19 at in the lower level community room at Home State Bank, corner of Route 14 and Main Street.
The cost of the workshop is $15 for nonmembers and $10 for PBWI members.
The Professional Business Women of Illinois are dedicated to providing a gateway for professional and personal growth through continuing education, community involvement and a network of combined resources.
Meetings are held at 7:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month. For more information on the "Dream It! Believe It! Achieve It!" workshop or on the Professional Business Women of Illinois, contact PBWI on the Web at www.pbwi.net or call Judy Pelinski at (847) 370-8268.
CAGG-NI: The Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois meetings are held at 10:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. 60193.
Leopard Operating System (MAC) will be covered on May 17.
Jim Kolak Jim will demo Apple's latest MAC operating system -- Leopard OSX 10.5. New features such as Quick Look, Time Machine, Spaces and many others (300-plus in all) will enhance your computer experience.
Leopard can now be used on both MAC and Windows software. One of this year's series of programs to help get our online lives together.
For more information, call (630) 529-4849
Women of the Moose: Wauconda Chapter of the Women of the Moose will be hold its first outside garage sale at 9 a.m. May 4 in front of the Moose Lodge, 200 S. Maple St., Wauconda.
Any questions call the Moose Lodge at (847) 526-8118.
Riverside Chorus: On May 13, the Riverside Chorus, a member of Sweet Adelines, International, is hosting a workshop on the development of choreography that can be used while performing Barbershop Style songs.
Two professional dance instructors have been invited to demonstrate several songs being worked on during the rehearsal. Cathy Perfetti currently teaches ballet in Cary and LaVergne Tharge teaches tap in Carpentersville.
The titles of the pieces they will choreograph are "Shaking the Blues Away," "The Best of Times" and "That's what Friends are For."
Refreshments will be served. All ladies interested in learning about barbershop style singing are welcome to attend.
The group rehearses from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fourth and Main streets, West Dundee. This workshop will begin at 8 p.m. May 13.
Riverside Chorus is open to any female age 13 and older who enjoys singing. The group now has 15 members. Director is Suzie Lewis of Elgin.
Riverside Chorus performs several times a year at community events, attends a barbershop competition in the spring at Grand Rapids, Mich. and produces a show in the fall.
The chorus and/or quartets within the group are available for performances at private parties. The group is partially funded by the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission. For information, call Jane at (847) 428-5241 or visit the Web site at www.riversidechorus.com.
Fox Valley Bike and Ski Club: The Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club will meet at 7 p.m. May 14 at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. and invites members and area cyclists to attend.
Tom & Julie Szafraniec, long time club members and ride leaders for the clubs day and weekend rides, will be the featured speakers. They will talk on how to plan and lead a successful ride, including safe bike handling on the trail and on the road. Every ride needs a leader and a well thought out plan, come and learn from the experts.
For more information check out Web site www.fvbsc.org.
Algonquin Garden Club: The Algonquin Garden Club will sell perennials dug from members' gardens and flowers for Mother's Day from 8 to 11:30 a.m. May 10.
The sale will be at the Algonquin Town Center near Butera Grocery east of the Fox River on Algonquin Road (Route 62).
Mark your calendar and come early.
Would you like to be a Garden Club member?
Algonquin Garden Club is starting a new season of learning and planting for the beauty of our parks. This is an active club that enjoys great programs and outings aside from planting and weeding. The group welcomes new members. Call Jean (847) 458-1770 for details.
BNCA: The Barrington/Northwest Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago have planned a wonderful event to welcome the arrival of spring. May 1 is the date for the annual Membership Tea which is designed to celebrate "new beginnings" with an old-fashioned concept -- afternoon tea and condiments. Guests are invited to meet existing members, learn more about this wonderful organization, and share a bountiful assortment of tasty treats.
In addition a staff member from the Art Institute will provide an enticing lecture certain to have the audience thinking about the "outdoors." Annie Morse will present "Inside/Out: Sculpture and the Art Institute." She will answer our many questions about various sculptures beautifying Chicago.
Morse is a Senior Lecturer in Museum Education who has been lecturing for the department since 1996.
The event takes place at 1 p.m. for tea and 1:30 p.m. for lecture at Presbyterian Church of Barrington, 6 S. Brinker Road, Barrington.
There is no fee for this program and reservations are not necessary. Guests are welcome.
For more information, call Board Chairman Lenore Elsener at (847) 255-9492.
McHenry County Chapter of AARP: The McHenry County Chapter of AARP will meet at 1:30 p.m. May 8 at The Fountains of Crystal Lake, on Route 31, one mile north of Route 176.
Speaker will be Josette on Getting to Know One's Self.
It is suggested you bring something to beat on.
In June members will have a luncheon at Country Buffet.
For chapter information, call Glenn at (815) 477-1952 or Fran at (847) 658-7222.
Pack 457: Cub Scouts from Cary Pack 457 are seeking alumni scouts and leaders to help celebrate the pack's 50th anniversary during various scouting activities throughout 2008.
The oldest Cub Scout pack in Cary, Pack 457 was formed in June 27, 1958. Since then, hundreds of children and adults from Cary have participated in scouting activities through the pack.
The pack wants these alumni to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the pack by participating in 2008 pack activities, including the 50th Pinewood Derby and the 50th Blue and Gold Banquet.
Those who have previously participated in Cary Cub Scout Pack 457 as a scout or a leader are urged to contact Teresa Sheehan, chairman of the Pack 457 50th Anniversary Committee, at (847) 639-3601 or Sheehan.scouting @comcast.net.
Cary Lions: The Cary Lions meet the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Richard Walker's Pancake House, 5680 Northwest Hwy. in Crystal Lake. Dinner is at 7 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. For details, e-mail srj2whl@earthlink.net.