McHenry County Submitted Stories
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Nature inspires marriage of creativity and fiber for quilter
Oct 31, 2019 9:58 PM - The McHenry County Historical Society and its Heritage Quilters will offer a quilt program with artistic flair on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Celebrated quilter and lecturer Frieda Anderson of Elgin will explain what it takes to make your mark with fabric, drawing inspiration from traditional quilt patterns as well as nature. She will show off many quilts from her collection. -
Freedom Walks for Justice in Woodstock calls for Latino vote participation
Oct 29, 2019 9:21 PM - The League of United Latin American Citizens in McHenry County will hold a "Freedom Walks for Justice" rally and march on Woodstock Square on Saturday, Nov. 2. -
Salvation Army of McHenry County to host multichamber mixer Nov. 19 for Red Kettle campaign
Oct 25, 2019 10:35 PM - The Salvation Army of McHenry County, one of the largest social service providers, invites all of their community partners to the Red Kettle Kick-off Multi-Chamber & Media Mixer on Tuesday, Nov. 19. -
McHenry County conservation groups reach out to Latino communities
Oct 4, 2019 7:08 PM - The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, McHenry County Conservation District and Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge are collaborating on programs and projects with the purpose of reaching out to and connecting with Latino families and communities in McHenry County. -
Algonquin sends out a community surveyOct 3, 2019 9:28 PM - The 2019 Algonquin Community Survey has been sent to 1,500 randomly selected households in the community.
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McHenry County Historical Society to depict mysterious deaths from the past
Oct 3, 2019 3:05 PM - For one dark and stormy night only, several of McHenry County's tragically departed return to describe the dramatic details of their -- or other's -- demise. -
McHenry County residents invited to join 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer'sOct 1, 2019 2:32 PM - The Alzheimer's Association invites McHenry County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer's by participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's. The walk will take place Sunday, Oct. 6, at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake.
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Cider Fest's apple bake-off features return of commercial categorySep 25, 2019 10:55 PM - Is grandma's cinnamon apple pie recipe melt-in-your-mouth marvelous? Do your apple bars take the cake? Now you have a chance to prove it. As part of the 42nd annual Cider Fest on Sunday, Oct. 6, the McHenry County Historical Society is hosting its sixth annual Apple Bake-off Contest.
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Independent Players presents 'Morning's at Seven' in Elgin
Sep 25, 2019 9:07 AM - Elgin-based Independent Players welcomes Crystal Lake-based RCLPC Theater to perform "Morning's at Seven" at the Elgin Art Showcase, Sept. 27-Oct. 12. -
Magnificat prayer breakfast Oct. 19 to feature inspiring story
Sep 24, 2019 10:49 PM - On Saturday, Oct. 19, join the McHenry Chapter of Magnificat for keynote speaker Sister Kateri Cahill from the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. As a young child she lost an eye to cancer. During this time, her parents instilled in her the essential importance of her Catholic faith.
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