Butterburgers and jazz go hand in hand

Assuming you've recovered from the Thanksgiving feast and the mandatory leftovers, head over to Culver's on Route 47 in Huntley from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, to enjoy more food and great music, courtesy of the Huntley District 158 Jazz Band.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the District 158 Education Foundation.

The Faculty Jazz Band will perform holiday classics for you sit back and enjoy. Culver's of Huntley will donate 10 percent of all pretax meals to the education foundation, which benefits the children of District 158 through the awarding of grants to teachers for innovative programs in the classroom, financial assistance to enhance the curriculum, and providing funds to enrich educational opportunities for all children.

This is the second year that the Faculty Jazz Band will perform at the restaurant. The jazz band members are: Brian Faulkner, Pam Jorgensen, Jenny Karl, Rick Rohde, Chris Skrzypchak, Ingrid Mullane, Nick Konwerski, Emily Moore, Brent Mullane, Anthony Camarda, Jenny Charles, Britt Crowe and Dan Schraub.

Vaccinations and microchips: The McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center is taking appointments for low cost rabies vaccinations and microchip event, which will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, at its Crystal Lake facility, 100 N Virginia St.

Rabies vaccinations are $10 and microchips are $15. Registration fees are separate. Discounts for seniors and for pets that have been previously spayed or neutered are available when purchasing registration tags.

Call (815) 459-6222 for an appointment.

Adoptions will also be available. The cost of adoption is $80, which includes all vaccinations, spay/neuter, FELV and FIV testing, microchip and deworming. The first veterinarian visit is also free at participating vets. Pets available for adoption can be viewed at mcdh.info; click on Animal Control.

Blood drive: The LEAD 300 Teachers Association is hosting a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Westfield Community School, 2100 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Algonquin.

Those who donate will receive a premium Heartland Blood Centers sweatshirt. Go to heartlandbc.org and click on Now Available to make an appointment, or call (847) 241-2803.

Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Photo identification is required.