McHenry County Lifestyle
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Novice birders invited to join in The Big Sit Oct. 11
Oct 6, 2020 1:21 PM - The Big Sit is an international birdwatching event when folks around the world tally the different birds they identify throughout the day. Forty species of birds were counted at McHenry County's Big Sit event in 2019. -
Where to ride your bike for fall colors (in coronavirus times)
Sep 17, 2020 11:11 AM - A great way to see the fall colors is to ride your bike, which allows you to be outside and travel a good distance to catch a lot of scenery. Options abound in the suburbs. But we're also living in coronavirus times. That brings some extra considerations. -
See 6 baby woodpeckers rescued by Wildlife Resource Center
Aug 21, 2020 8:07 PM - McHenry County Conservation District's Wildlife Resource Center recently released six young northern flickers that had been in their care since mid-June. -
Faith Leaders of McHenry County to offer more homeless camping gear distributions
Aug 12, 2020 5:24 PM - The Faith Leaders of McHenry County and Compassion for Campers are continuing to distribute camping gear and supplies to the homeless. Three more offerings are scheduled in Crystal Lake, McHenry and Woodstock in August and September. -
'It's not too much to mask': McHenry County leaders launch campaign to encourage face coveringsJul 20, 2020 10:07 AM - Resume McHenry County -- a task force of local leaders designed to help the county recover from COVID-19 -- has launched a new social media campaign to tell residents that wearing a face covering is "not too much to mask" in order to ensure public safety.
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Help McHenry County Salvation Army give out school supplies to kids in need
Jul 17, 2020 7:21 PM - The Salvation Army of McHenry County is preparing for its annual Back-to-School supply distribution, held the last week of July. Volunteers are needed to help sort, pack, and distribute supplies. -
Landmarks Illinois provides emergency funding to 13 nonprofits with pandemic relief grant programJul 17, 2020 12:24 AM - The McHenry County Historical Society & Museum in Union was among 13 nonprofits receiving a combined $26,000 from Landmarks Illinois, a statewide historic preservation advocacy organization based in Chicago.
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Faith leaders plan camping gear distribution for homelessJul 10, 2020 12:39 PM - The Faith Leaders of McHenry County and Compassion for Campers will offer free distribution of camping gear and supplies for the homeless twice this month. Bethany Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake will host the first event on Tuesday, July 14
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Home of the Sparrow's online auction opens July 13
Jul 9, 2020 1:27 PM - Home of the Sparrow is organizing COVID-19 Relief Online Auction starting at 8 a.m. Monday, July 13. This fundraiser will help keep the shelter open 365 days a year, and sustain its programs and services. -
Check out 'Garden Glitz' during McHenry County Historical Society's annual Elephant Sale July 10-12Jul 8, 2020 1:34 PM - The McHenry County Historical Society's popular White Elephant and Garden Glitz sales have been expanded this year to three days.
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