McHenry County Lifestyle
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Suburban brewpubs capitalize on microbrew trendSep 20, 2013 6:00 am - Local beer is a hotter trend than ever and you can't get more local than at a brewpub, where the beer is made under the same roof where you're drinking it. As interest i...
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Barrington Taste'fest & EXPO Oct. 17Sep 17, 2013 11:00 pm - Dozens of restaurants, microbrewers and wineries will be sharing samples of their signature dishes and spirits at the 10th annual Taste'fest & EXPO, on October 17. Set a...
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Barrington walk builds awareness for Lyme diseaseSep 17, 2013 7:48 am - Walkers from around Chicago and the suburban areas will join Sunday, Sept. 22, in Barrington to build awareness of Lyme disease. This fifth annual 2.5 mile walk will be ...
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CHANGING THE WORLD One Bike at a TimeSep 16, 2013 11:00 pm - The Ride for Refuge (the RIDE) is a family-friendly bicycling fundraiser taking place in 28 locations across the US and Canada. Starting from humble beginnings in 2004, ...
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United Way fundraiser at Great AmericaSep 16, 2013 3:34 pm - United Way of Lake County has teamed with Six Flags Great America in Gurnee for a special promotion called “Coasters For A Cause” on Oct. 5 and 6. This fundraising progr...
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St. Viator senior helps families in GuatemalaSep 16, 2013 11:26 am - St. Viator senior Alicia Leja of Mount Prospect returned last month from a trip with her mother, Laurie, to help transform the way families live in Guatemala. They trave...
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New Exhibit from Cary Artist Focuses on Relationship between Technical, Cultural & SelfSep 15, 2013 11:00 pm - The Art Museo at the InterContinental Chicago O'Hare (ICO) has announced a new, free exhibition by local up-and-comer, Paul Stacey, opening October 17th. Entitled Ocula...
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St. Peter Schaumburg Accepting Applications for its Fall Craft & Vendor FairSep 15, 2013 11:00 pm - Calling all crafters! St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg is now accepting applications for the 2013 St. Peter Fall Craft and Vendor Fair, scheduled to take place o...
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Red oaks: Where and how they growSep 15, 2013 7:56 am - The searing heat of the summer day seemed inescapable. I tramped through the tall grass and headed for shade. A grove of oak trees looked promising. Reaching the hillsi...
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COMMUNITY SERVICE IN LATIN AMERICA: HOW FOURTEEN SUBURBAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SPENT THEIR SUMMERSep 14, 2013 11:00 pm - Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) Chicago North Chapter is proud to announce the return of 14 suburban high school students from service projects in Latin America. The 14...