Lake County Submitted Content
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Be ready for Medicare with Bacoa’s ‘When I’m 64’Mar 13, 2025 6:30 pm - Turning 65 is a milestone for older adults, and with it may come important changes to health insurance coverage.
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Lake in the Hills, McHenry Area Rotary Clubs build dorm for Guatemalan studentsMar 13, 2025 5:29 pm - Members of Lake in the Hills and McHenry Area Rotary clubs recently traveled to Peten, Guatemala to build a dorm for a school of indigenous children.
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Tree of Life hosts screening of documentary ‘Major!’Mar 11, 2025 11:50 pm - Tree of Life in McHenry is hosting a screening of the documentary, “Major!” about Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a formerly incarcerated Black transgender elder and activist who has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years.
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CCSD 46 schools host Kindergarten Welcome NightMar 11, 2025 4:26 pm - Community Consolidated School District 46 schools will host a Kindergarten Welcome Night in early April for families with children eligible to enter kindergarten at Avon Center School, Meadowview School, Prairieview School, Woodview School, or Park Campus in the 2025-26 school year.
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More than 100 alumni performers to join current D23 musicians on stage at 75th anniversary concert March 14 at HerseyMar 11, 2025 4:14 pm - The local community is invited to attend a celebratory concert on Friday, March 14, in honor of the rich history and legacy of Prospect Heights School District 23’s Vocal Instrument and Music program, which originated 75 years ago.
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McHenry Outdoor Theater set to open March 21Mar 10, 2025 5:10 pm - McHenry Outdoor Theater is planning a bounty of blockbusters; special star, genre and director tribute weekends; events for dog lovers, thrill seekers and holiday film enthusiasts; discount specials; influencer family fun; and even charitable snacking opportunities, all on the iconic outdoor theater grounds east of McHenry.
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TLC and American Farmland Trust to host Learning Circles on March 11 and April 3Mar 07, 2025 3:36 pm - The first Learning Circle on March 11 will cover farmland succession planning, with guest speaker Angie Doucette from American Farmland Trust.
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Family magic show to support McHenry food pantryMar 06, 2025 12:23 am - Magician Kevin Sarnwick performs a free, family-friendly show on March 15 in McHenry. Attendees are encouraged to donate to the FISH of McHenry food pantry.
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Local robotics team advances to world competitionMar 04, 2025 5:18 pm - Golden Ratio, a high school robotics team, is advancing to the world championship in Houston. The team, with students from Cary, Johnsburg and Island Lake, seeks donations to fund their innovative STEM efforts.
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Gurnee Park District announces new executive directorMar 04, 2025 10:17 am - Gurnee Park District has announced the appointment of Michael “Mike” Szpylman as its new Executive Director, effective May 1.