McHenry County Lifestyle
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Longtime Batavia resident and World War II veteran Ruth Burnham to celebrate 100th birthdayMar 26, 2021 6:00 am - As one of the first women to enlist as one of the Waves in the Navy during World War II, 21-year-old Ruth Drover couldn't possibly have known her willingness to share so...
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Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, announces sponsorship of Wreaths Across America for 2021Mar 25, 2021 11:00 pm - The Signal Hill Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will sponsor Wreaths Across America Day for the third year at Evergreen Cemetery in Barri...
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Aikido Classes for FreeMar 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Tim Spies Aikido Resolutions Foundation 847-217-6280 tjspies@icloud.com USE "THE ART OF PEACE" TO COMBAT COVID STRESS AND ADVERSITY Free beginner Aikido lessons for one ...
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Leadership Greater McHenry County names summer 2021 internsMar 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Leadership Greater McHenry County recently announced the selection of participants for the Summer 2021 LGMC Nonprofit Leadership Intern Program. The program allows coll...
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Special Olympics supporters get creative to take the 'Plunge at Home'Mar 25, 2021 6:00 am - Plunge at Home was this year's theme for the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge. Because of the pandemic, the 2021 statewide plunges were virtual, with participants ...
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Go Green Barrington & Barrington Area Library announce Environmental Waste Reduction & Recycling Seminar For Earth Day 2021Mar 24, 2021 11:00 pm - Go Green Barrington and the Barrington Area Library have partnered to host Kate Carney, Cook County Department of Environment & Sustainability's Community Outreach Coord...
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MCC alum, McHenry County native returns for second season as organist for the Chicago CubsMar 24, 2021 11:00 pm - McHenry County native John Benedeck knows what it means to make it to the big leagues - quite literally. In 2020, Benedeck was hired to take up the time-honored traditio...
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Suburban restaurants prepping for Easter 2021 - with both dine-in and to-go optionsMar 23, 2021 11:00 pm - If there's one thing suburban restaurants have learned during the pandemic, it's to diversify. And many eateries are doing just that for Easter by offering dine-in optio...
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The Bridge's annual black tie gala goes virtual April 17Mar 22, 2021 11:00 pm - The Bridge Youth & Family Services will celebrate more than 55 years of helping children, teens, and families in the community. The annual Gala Benefit will be held onli...
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The Clearbrook Crusaders are ready to run at the Extravaganza 5K run/walkMar 21, 2021 11:00 pm - Clearbrook has been a part of the Northern Illinois community area since the 1960s. The nonprofit empowers thousands of individuals with intellectual and developmental d...