McHenry County Lifestyle
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Local auditionsSep 23, 2009 11:00 pm - • Volunteers are being sought for the 76th McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade from 6 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 26, in Chicago. More than 1,300 volunteers are needed to ...
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Have a drink to support Haiti mission tripsSep 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Have a $1 beer and support mission trips to Haiti. Local charity Catholic Assistance Missions sends teams of volunteers annually to work with Haiti's poor. Tickets are $...
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Take a hike and enjoy nature in all of its fall glorySep 21, 2009 11:00 pm - The signs of fall are starting to show everywhere, but if you want a really impressive view of the change of seasons head to one of the area's hiking trails. Whether tak...
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Des Plaines fall fest features entertainment, carnival, car showSep 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie Fall into fun at Des Plaines fest The Des Plaines Fall Family Fest and Marketplace features live entertainment, carnival booths and games, car shows, a...
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Country folk art festival this weekend at Kane County fairgroundsSep 18, 2009 11:00 pm - A reproduction antique doll should be authentic down to her corset. That's the way Robin Thompson makes them. Honest. "I'm a research junkie," said the Mount Prospect ar...
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Arlington Hts. dad turns dinner chats into 'Guide to Life' bookSep 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Dinner at the Rosenbaum house was never quick. Until the kids moved out, the Arlington Heights family of four used dinnertime as a time to talk - often for hours - about...
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Fox Lake 5K race benefits breast cancer researchSep 10, 2009 11:00 pm - This weekend marks the 10th annual Fox Lake Mayor's Challenge 5K Race/Walk. Parks and Recreation Coordinator Nancy Rogers tells us what you need to know. Q. How long has...
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Family Freedom Fest an opportunity to show troops your appreciationSep 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Sixth annual festival, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 in downtown Barrington at the Metra train station. Music, family and children's activities, food, beer garden, spe...
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Local tryouts & auditionsSep 10, 2009 11:00 pm - • "Billy Elliot The Musical" has open auditions for boys ages 9-12 on Saturday, Sept. 12, and for girls ages 9-12 on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Lou Conte Dance Studio, 114...
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Music highlights Fox Valley Irish FestivalSep 09, 2009 11:00 pm - When planners say that this year's Fox Valley Irish Festival is truly for all ages, they're not just full of blarney. The Irish Fest, a late summer staple for West Dund...