Lake County Submitted Content
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Rotary Club of Palatine’s Oktoberfest returns with beer, music, bike ride, scarecrow contestSep 13, 2025 10:13 am - Bring your appetite for beer, music, food and games to the Rotary Club of Palatine’s 17th annual Oktoberfest, which will take place Friday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 21, in downtown Palatine.
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Local law enforcement goes gold to support Pediatric Cancer Awareness MonthSep 12, 2025 1:04 pm - The Kane and Cook County sheriff's departments are handing out gold pins for deputies to wear this month, including a SWAT team member whose daughter is a pediatric cancer survivor and was helped by Cal's Angels.
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Cary-Grove Masons host annual ‘Pack the Pantry’Sep 11, 2025 9:09 pm - The Cary-Grove Masonic Lodge 1157 organized their annual "Pack the Pantry" event at Mariano's supermarket in Crystal Lake.
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FaithBridge’s annual Creation Care event set for Sept. 21Sep 11, 2025 7:42 pm - Local interfaith organization FaithBridge will host Creation Care, a Conservation Celebration, on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Pleasant Valley Conservation Area in Woodstock. Engage in hands-on environmental stewardship, learning, play, reflection, and activities that promote a deeper connection to the earth and each other.
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Celebrate Fall at Gorton Center’s Oktoberfest on Oct. 18 in Lake ForestSep 10, 2025 2:49 pm - Gorton Center will host its annual Oktoberfest fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 18. Enjoy an evening of food, drink and entertainment, all in support of Gorton’s cultural and educational programs.
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Veteran artists, performers and writers invited to enter annual Lovell Federal Health Center Veterans Creative Arts FestivalSep 10, 2025 2:36 pm - The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is seeking submissions for its 2025 Veterans Creative Arts Festival. The festival highlights the artwork, creative writing and musical talents of area veterans.
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Almost Home Foundation’s Strays to Stars Concert to be held Sept. 17 at Kelsey Road HouseSep 10, 2025 1:47 pm - Almost Home Foundation will hold their second annual Strays to Stars Concert, featuring the songs of Tony Ocean. The event will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Kelsey Road House, at 352 Kelsey Road, in Lake Barrington.
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Historical society celebrates 80th anniversary of VE Day with Victory DanceSep 10, 2025 1:17 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum invites the community to a special Victory Dance on Saturday, Sept. 13, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
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Fall Flavor Fest at Smokin’ Deal BBQ features tastes, demos, industry prosSep 10, 2025 11:34 am - A Barbecue Hall of Famer who is also a best-selling author. A grilling enthusiast with more than 3.5 million social media followers and his own line of rubs and seasonings. A certified pizzaiolo, who is the corporate chef for Lakeview Appliance Distributing. Visitors will find all three at the Fall Flavor Fest from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Smokin’ Deal BBQ in Vernon Hills.
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Local nonprofit marks 12 million hygiene products distributed, 15 years of service and expansion into Kane CountySep 10, 2025 11:17 am - As communities across the country recognize National Diaper Need Awareness Week Sept. 15-21, local nonprofit Keeping Families Covered is marking a series of major milestones in the fight against hygiene insecurity.