Port Barrington Lifestyle
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Cider Fest's White Elephant Sale welcomes donations through Oct. 1Sep 25, 2018 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society is seeking donations for its popular "white elephant" sale during this year's Cider Fest - just in time for your fall cleaning ritu...
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'We're going to do it again': McHenry VFW aims to improve Queen of Hearts raffleSep 19, 2018 1:00 am - Finally, there was room to maneuver Wednesday afternoon at McHenry VFW Post 4600 as the staff began to settle into a normal routine after months of hoopla and mayhem gen...
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MCC Friends to host Listening for a Cause eventSep 18, 2018 11:00 pm - The Friends of MCC Foundation will host Listening for a Cause, a fundraiser featuring high-energy top entertainment from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the Listening ...
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Rustic and refined: Historic setting enhances Art in the BarnSep 17, 2018 11:00 pm - This weekend's Art in the Barn Fine Art Festival is as much about enjoying a day in the country as it is a juried art festival. It takes place on the grounds of Advocate...
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Local volunteer tax preparer recognized for years of serviceSep 04, 2018 11:00 pm - Ed Leidecker became a volunteer tax preparer for the Volunteer Tax Assistance program at McHenry County College 11 years ago to help people and learn about taxes. But hi...
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Free music a highlight of Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset FestAug 27, 2018 11:00 pm - The Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival, now in its 18th year, was the brainchild of residents Paul and Debra Mulcahy. “Their vision was an event that was community...
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Why the rabbit population is peaking in the suburbsAug 19, 2018 11:00 pm - In recent months, I have heard folks comment on the abundance of rabbits in their yards. Eastern cottontails, our resident rabbit species, use habitats that can be found...
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Fred Fest raises funds for Fox River restorationAug 14, 2018 11:00 pm - Fred Fest returns to the Fox River Forest Preserve, 28500 W. Roberts Road, in Port Barrington, from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. There is no rain date. The event f...
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How volunteer literacy tutors help adult learners at MCCJul 17, 2018 11:00 pm - When Didia Barajas returned to school after 15 years, with only a junior high education from Mexico, she enrolled in McHenry County College's Adult Education Program to ...
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Algonquin Garden Club learns about The Land ConservancyJul 09, 2018 11:00 pm - The Algonquin Garden Club hosted Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy of McHenry County during their annual brunch in May. Michehl instructed the club on what native ...