McHenry County Lifestyle
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New animal therapy training facility open at Barrington ranchOct 22, 2024 12:48 pm - If you’ve spent time at a Chicago-area hospital there’s a chance you’ve caught a glimpse of a miniature horse in the hallways provided by SOUL Harbour Ranch. The nonprofit is the largest and most experienced Barrington-area animal therapy program and the only multispecies program. This year, it has added a new training facility.
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Trick-or-treat times in the suburbsOct 18, 2024 8:21 pm - Happy Halloween! Here’s a list of trick-or-treating hours throughout the suburbs.
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Public beaches in Lake in the Hills? Board cool to proposalOct 17, 2024 1:16 pm - Lake in the Hills mulled the idea of opening up its beaches to nonresidents for a fee, but the proposal got a lukewarm response from the village board.
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Tree of Life service auction to feature bargains and excitementOct 15, 2024 9:16 pm - Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation Service Auction will return Saturday, Oct. 19, with a “Plaid Night Celebration.”
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 21-26Oct 15, 2024 8:51 pm - Garden club meetings, a garden task force, a home show and more.
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Huntley church to host new member gathering Nov. 10Oct 15, 2024 8:30 pm - Learn more about the life and ministry of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church. A “New Member Gathering” will be held on Sunday, Nov. 10.
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Artists Series presents the Guttenberg German Band at Sew Hop’d BreweryOct 15, 2024 7:59 pm - As part of its celebration of Lutheran Heritage Month, the Artist Series at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley invites the community to get into the spirit of Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 26.
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How to be a better birder: Tips for those new to the bird-watching hobbyOct 14, 2024 12:16 pm - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter offers some tips for those who are new to the birdwatching hobby.
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From safety to silence: More people of all ages are engaging with bikingOct 13, 2024 6:00 am - Biking news in the Chicago area ranges from hopeful planners to enthusiastic youth and the solemnity of a memorial ride. Here’s just a sample.
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An aerial view of the Carpentersville Dam removalOct 12, 2024 11:03 pm - Crews continue to work on a $1.2 million project to remove the Carpentersville Dam Tuesday, Oct. 8.