Algonquin Lifestyle
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Backyard Garden Club of Dundee Township offers scholarshipJan 26, 2023 10:00 pm - The Backyard Garden Club of Dundee Township is offering up to a $2,000 scholarship for the 2023-24 school year. The students that are applying for this scholarship shou...
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Woodstock celebrates 30 years of 'Groundhog Day' film with familiar festivalJan 26, 2023 5:00 am - "Groundhog Day" hit the big screen 30 years ago this year, a year after the iconic comedy was filmed in Woodstock. In keeping with the movie's plot, the city hopes this ...
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Huntley church to hold Grafton Food Pantry drive Feb. 25Jan 23, 2023 10:00 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St. in Huntley, will hold a food drive to benefit Grafton Food Pantry on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Du...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts nature photo contest for amateur photographersJan 23, 2023 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites amateur photographers who enjoy nature and are looking for a challenge to enter its 2023 Amateur Photo Contest, which is h...
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Performing arts scholarship application now availableJan 22, 2023 10:00 pm - The Dennis Taylor Scholarship Foundation for the Performing Arts will be awarding college scholarships for the 2023-24 school year. The deadline for submitting applicat...
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Two young eagles spotted at 'In Search of Eagles' program along the Fox River, along with a few dozen ducksJan 21, 2023 12:00 am - For the second time in as many years, Cathy Thurston of Crystal Lake found herself behind a spotting scope in search of eagles. This year she only saw about 30 golden ey...
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CHIP IN Batavia to host annual prom dress collection and giveawayJan 20, 2023 10:00 pm - CHIP IN Batavia and the Batavia Public Library are back with their popular Prom Dress Giveaway event on Saturday, March 18. CHIP IN's mission is to assist low income an...
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Volo man uses antique popcorn wagon to raise funds for children in needJan 20, 2023 12:00 am - Over the past six years, Scott Uglinica of Volo, with a 1928 Ford Model Popcorn Wagon in tow, has raised thousands of dollars to help children in need in McHenry and Lak...
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McHenry County woman uses area trails to train sled dogsJan 19, 2023 5:00 am - For dogs that want to race, "they have to love running more than they love you," Hebron resident and dog trainer Hanna Kowal said. Now 22, Kowal has been training her do...
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Restaurant owner feeds hundreds of seniors for freeJan 17, 2023 5:00 am - Growing up in an orphanage, Balmoral Restaurant owner Colin Smith saw his share of generosity, especially on the part of senior citizens. "Without them, I don't know whe...