McHenry County Lifestyle
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Festivals Sept. 17-23: Oktoberfests, Depot Days, Fall Fests, Riverwalk Fine Art Fair & moreSep 14, 2021 2:00 pm - This weekend Goebbert's Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 31, at 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove, and 40 W. Higgins in South Barrington...
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Turkey vultures may not be pretty, but they serve important purposeSep 14, 2021 6:00 am - I've seen as many as four turkey vultures perched in a dead tree here at the nature center, but most of my recent vulture insights come from watching our resident bird. ...
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KodiakCare Announces Second Annual Bidding for Barks Online Auction on Sept. 20.Sep 13, 2021 11:00 pm - KodiakCare, a nonprofit that saves dogs by providing funding for critical veterinary care to families who lack financial means, today announced their second annual Biddi...
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Join It's Our Fox River Day cleanup Sept. 18Sep 13, 2021 11:00 pm - If you love the Fox River but don't enjoy seeing all the trash along the river, volunteer this weekend to help beautify the area. Join the Forest Preserve District of Ka...
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Fox Valley Marathon to impact downtown trafficSep 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Several downtown Geneva streets will be closed to traffic early Sunday, Sept. 19 to accommodate the annual Fox Valley Marathon racecourse. The marathon begins in St. Cha...
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New program aims to interest Black youth in agricultureSep 13, 2021 6:00 am - On a hot summer day, 15-year-old Jordan Jones of Oswego waters a tomato plant he is growing in his backyard in an EarthBox container. It is the first time he has ever tr...
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Local artists invited to submit works for Art of the Land juried show in NovemberSep 12, 2021 11:00 pm - Local artists and artisans are invited to submit works inspired by the local landscape for The Land Conservancy of McHenry County's 13th annual Art of the Land art show ...
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Learn how to become a foster parent at picnicSep 12, 2021 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County and Impact Grants Chicago are hosting a free picnic for people of all ages to raise awareness of the foster care system and recruit p...
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Latinx Heritage Month kicks off Friday at ECCSep 12, 2021 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College's Latinx Heritage Month will include in-person, outdoor celebrations this year, with events built around the 2021 theme "Somos La Fuerza y Espera...
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Signal Hill NSDAR to honor veterans this December at Evergreen CemeterySep 10, 2021 11:00 pm - Remember. Honor. Teach. This is the mission of Wreaths Across America, to remember veterans' service by placing wreaths on their graves, honor their sacrifice, and teach...