McHenry County Lifestyle
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Bands with suburban roots a big part of annual punk-rock festSep 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Ben Weasel, leader of one of the most influential bands to emerge from the Northwest suburbs, probably won't see many of his old teachers in the crowd when he takes the ...
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Apple Festival returns to Long GroveSep 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Long Grove will celebrate fall's bounty at the 17th Annual Apple Fest, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4. Savor the sweet crunch of an apple fresh off the tree. ...
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Political buttons and memorabilia showSep 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie Political Button and Memorabilia Show Dealers and collectors can buy, sell and trade political buttons from years past at the Political Button and Memo...
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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...