McHenry County Lifestyle
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Bell ringers needed in McHenry CountyNov 08, 2020 12:00 am - The Salvation Army of McHenry County is in need of bell ringers during the holiday season through Christmas Eve. Bell ringing is The Salvation Army's biggest source of ...
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Symposium shows young people have a passion for birdingNov 04, 2020 5:00 am - Those of us working through the COVID-19 era may be tiring of video conference calls. It's easy to get Zoomed out, dreading the next "virtual" meeting. But a Zoomer abou...
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Novice birders invited to join in The Big Sit Oct. 11Oct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - The concept is simplicity itself: find a good place for bird watching and count all the bird species you see or hear. The Big Sit is an international bird-watching event...
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Faith Leaders of McHenry County to offer more homeless camping gear distributionsAug 11, 2020 11:00 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 schedule...
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Landmarks Illinois provides emergency funding to 13 nonprofits with pandemic relief grant programJul 16, 2020 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society & Museum in Union was among 13 nonprofits receiving a combined $26,000 from Landmarks Illinois, a statewide historic preservation a...
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Help McHenry County Salvation Army give out school supplies to kids in needJul 16, 2020 11:00 pm - The Salvation Army of McHenry County is preparing for its annual Back-to-School supply distribution, held the last week of July. Every year the Army provides hundreds - ...
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Faith leaders plan camping gear distribution for homelessJul 09, 2020 11:00 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 Luthe...
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Home of the Sparrow's online auction opens July 13Jul 07, 2020 11:00 pm - While the world may be on pause, homelessness does not stop. Neither does the work Home of the Sparrow does to provide families with shelter, affordable housing, case ma...
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Check out 'Garden Glitz' during McHenry County Historical Society's annual Elephant Sale July 10-12Jul 07, 2020 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society's popular White Elephant and Garden Glitz sales have been expanded this year to three days. Shoppers will be rewarded with closeout...
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The Salvation Army of McHenry County provides school supplies for families in needJun 30, 2020 11:00 pm - Every year parents facing financial difficulties look for some assistance to help their children be prepared for the upcoming school year. In a year that includes a glob...