McHenry County Lifestyle
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'Spectacular blankets of color': Richardson Farm in McHenry County opens this weekend for first-ever sunflower festAug 17, 2021 11:00 pm - Fiery yellows, brilliant oranges and crimson reds are just a few of the hues to behold as 24 varieties of sunflowers pop against the bright blue August sky in Spring Gro...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts Fall Native Plant SaleAug 17, 2021 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has native plants, shrubs and trees for preorder now through Aug. 31 during its Fall Sustainability Sale. Items are available on T...
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Huntley Rotary Club welcomes new membersAug 17, 2021 11:00 pm - On June 24, District Governor Lyle Staab installed Steve Capes, the newest member of Rotary Club of Huntley. The Carpentersville resident was sponsored by Rotarian James...
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Willow Creek's Care Center garden grows fresh produce for families in needAug 17, 2021 6:00 am - It's not exactly a secret garden, but tucked away in the southwest corner of the Willow Creek Community Church campus in South Barrington is its Care Center Garden. A sm...
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Best Bets: U.S. Navy Blue Angels show off during shortened Chicago Air and Water ShowAug 17, 2021 6:00 am - Broad humor Catch up with rising New York comedian Laura High when she performs four stand-up sets at the Comedy Shrine, 2228 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora. $25, plus ...
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New suburban group hosts celebration of India's independenceAug 17, 2021 1:00 am - Suburban Indians gathered Sunday in Vernon Township's William E. Peterson Park to celebrate the 75th year of India's independence with poetry, dance, food and more. The ...
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Leadership Greater McHenry County interns complete summer programAug 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Leadership Greater McHenry County recently announced six interns successfully completed internships on July 30 as part of the organization's fourth annual Summer Nonprof...
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Elgin Altrusa Club installs new officersAug 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Altrusa International of Elgin, a service club for active and retired executive and professional women, recently installed its new 2021-22 officers. Altrusa Internationa...
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Where to wander at massive sunflower fields and their fests in the suburbsAug 15, 2021 7:00 am - Lose yourself in the transformative beauty of fields of sunflowers, some posing the challenge of a maze, others home to trails traversing a magical landscape. They are s...
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Where you can find fresh-picked sweet corn in the suburbsAug 13, 2021 6:00 am - Farm stands are treasure troves of summer riches right now, with just-picked sweet corn in the spotlight. The ears are at their peak through coming weeks, thanks to stag...