Jaycees 'Wheel of Meat' contest Nov. 22
You may not win a fortune, but you could score a steak! Next Saturday, Nov. 22, the Huntley Jaycees will host "Wheel of Meat," a fundraising raffle game, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Parkside Pub in downtown Huntley. Organizers promise "tons of meat to win," and profits support the group's community projects. You'll find details at huntleyjaycees.org.
The Jaycees will also be on hand at this year's Turkey Testicle Festival - for you newcomers, it's exactly what it sounds like - on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at the Parkside. This year, they'll sponsor a "Chicago Bears Golf Cart Raffle" for one tricked-out golf cart, with paint and trim courtesy of Lonnie's Auto Body.
Next week, we'll have more details about this venerated Huntley "tradition," but right now another holiday appeal needs your help.
Food pantry drives
Grafton Township's Thanksgiving Food Pantry Drive has begun, and donations are needed to help fill baskets for around 80 local families. Money to purchase turkeys has been donated by local Lions Clubs, the Huntley American Legion, and area church groups.
Nonperishable food items and personal items - diapers, soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, etc. - are needed and cash or grocery gift cards are welcomed. Call (847) 669-3328 or graftontownship.us.
This weekend, Willow Creek Community Church members are collecting supplies for area food pantries, and two Huntley families plan to donate items they collect to Grafton Township. Donations may be dropped off Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon with the Aderiye family at 12222 Donahue Dr. or the Altpeter family, 10855 Shenandoah Ct.
The Huntley library has a novel way for tardy patrons to turn a guilty "vice" into a virtue. Through Nov. 30, you'll get a $3 credit on your overdue fines for each bag of food pantry donations turned in at the circulation desk. Call (847) 669-5386.
Low vision expert to speak
Mae Michels, an expert on life skills for the visually impaired, with speak to the Low Vision Group from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17 in the solarium room at Sun City's Prairie Lodge. The free meeting is hosted by the Visually Impaired Support and Assistance Group (V.I.S.A.), for persons coping with macular degeneration, diabetes, glaucoma and other low vision issues. The program is open to all, says co-founder Jerry Darlington. For details, call him at (224) 569-6191.
Holiday "Bell Brunch" planned
The bell choirs at Huntley's First Congregational Church will hold their annual Bells' Brunch fundraiser from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 in the fellowship hall. Tickets for the buffet of delicious breakfast and lunch dishes are $7 for adults and $3.50 for children 12 and under. No reservations are needed; the church is located at the corner of Main and Church streets in downtown Huntley. Call (847) 669-3691.
"FDR" headed to Huntley
"F.D.R. himself - a.k.a. historical actor R.J. Lindsey - will be the guest of honor at tomorrow's "Tea With Eleanor" fundraising luncheon at Pinecrest Golf Club, hosted by the Huntley branch of the American Assoc. of University Women. Tickets are $28 for the buffet lunch and program, available at the door; a cash bar and silent auction are also offered. For details, call (847) 669-0848 or e-mail huntleyaauw@ameritech.net.