McHenry County Lifestyle
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At 51 years old, Algonquin gymnast ready to compete on world stageSep 28, 2023 5:30 am - Alison Wright quit gymnastics when she was 19, after training since she was 3 years old. She was planning to compete in college but "retired" just before the season star...
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Dining out: Country music and fresh oysters at Shuckin' Shack, Geneva brewery grabs goldSep 27, 2023 11:00 pm - Fresh & Raw Tour is back The second annual Shuckin' Shack Fresh & Raw Tour 2023 is back at the Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar in Naperville Sunday, Oct. 1. The free, 16-...
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Festivals Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Oktoberfests, DuPage Comic Con, Fall Fests and moreSep 26, 2023 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Randall Oaks Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 29, at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Pedal tract...
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600+ supported those with disabilities at Clearbrook's annual Walk/Run or Roll in Arlington HeightsSep 25, 2023 11:00 pm - Over 600 people participated in Step It Up for Clearbrook on Sept. 23, 2023, raising over $90,000. Clearbrook's fifth annual 5K run or one-mile walk or roll was held at ...
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Huntley woman raises butterflies to release into the wildSep 25, 2023 1:00 am - Gerriann Gerritsen of Huntley has released more than 300 butterflies that she has raised this year. "This is so sad," Gerritsen said after releasing some of her last bu...
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Empty Bowls for Food fundraiser at the Batavia Boardwalk ShopsSep 24, 2023 11:00 pm - The Chicago Woodturners and the Windy City Woodturners invite you to the Empty Bowls for Food fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Batavia Boardwalk Shops. Volunteer m...
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Dundee Township Lions host mums saleSep 24, 2023 11:00 pm - It's not too late to order your mums for the fall from the Dundee Township Lions Club. Beautify your yard and at the same time your donating to those in need. The dead...
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Covenant Living at The Holmstad to host 45th annual bazaar Sept. 30Sep 24, 2023 11:00 pm - When Dave Anderson was 8 years old, he was given a toolbox. That gift was the start of Dave's inspiration for woodworking. Decades later, as a resident of Covenant Livi...
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Good News Sunday: Scuba diving offers new opportunities for people with disabilitiesSep 24, 2023 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: When Peggy Domitz is underwater, anythin...
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Care4 Breast Cancer 5K returns for 23rd year Oct. 22 at Woodstock NorthSep 23, 2023 11:00 pm - The Family Health Partnership Clinic will be hosting the 23rd annual Care4 Breast Cancer 5K fundraising event, a cherished tradition that brings together our community i...