McHenry County Lifestyle
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Hosta sale to benefit Heifer InternationalAug 19, 2013 2:30 pm - This weekend, you can beautify your yard and learn more about plants, all while knowing your purchase will be helping the needy worldwide. A hosta sale and fundraiser w...
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Make memories at Fox Valley Fourth of July festsJul 03, 2013 10:50 am - Fox Valley comes alive with Fourth of July events to remember
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Cops on rooftops Friday for Special Olympics fundraiserMay 29, 2013 2:22 pm - For the 11th year, hundreds of Illinois law enforcement officers will stake out Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops to benefit Special Olympics Illinois, starting at 5 a.m. Friday, ...
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Deadline to enter Extreme Garage Makeover contest is ThursdayApr 23, 2013 11:00 am - Time is running out to enter the Daily Herald's Extreme Garage Makeover contest, sponsored by Junk Remedy and Garage Store. You have until midnight Thursday to register ...
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Advice for Midwest gardeners available in new bookApr 06, 2013 11:00 pm - Planted in a metal dishpan in heavy soil with no drainage and limited light, the tomato seeds shouldn't have done well. But a little girl's window sill experiment thrive...
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Volunteers sought for Volo Bog, Moraine Hills and McHenry DamMar 28, 2013 3:57 pm - Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside and Moraine Hills State Park and McHenry Dam in McHenry are seeking volunteers for the following positions: Ÿ Docent/Interpretiv...
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Party atmosphere at Fox Lake’s Polar Plunge for Special OlympicsFeb 24, 2013 2:11 pm - Vernon Hills Police Commander Pat Zimmerman was dressed for Mardi Gras, with beads adorning his neck and a crown perched on his head. But it was a cold Sunday — not Fat ...
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Suburban families say Russian adoption ban adds to complicated processDec 29, 2012 7:00 am - Suburban parents react to Russia’s decision
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Holiday chocolate sales to benefit McHenry health clinicDec 02, 2012 10:25 am - Katie Anderson-Tedder first learned about the Family Health Partnership Clinic last year as a reporter working on an assignment. The clinic serves under- and uninsured ...
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Algonquin church hosts photo race fundraiserOct 12, 2012 11:00 am - An Algonquin church is organizing a sort of “Amazing Race” for photo bugs in an effort to raise funds creatively. The Congregational Church of Algonquin is hosting a “Ph...