McHenry County Submitted Content
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McHenry Co. Health Dept. offers health screenings the first Wednesday of the monthFeb 07, 2014 1:01 am - Do you know your numbers? Your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and body mass index numbers are key indicators of your risk for chronic disease. For $25, the Mc...
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Special holiday adoption fees with your donation to McHenry County Animal ControlFeb 07, 2014 12:01 am - McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption is celebrating the holiday season by offering discounted pet adoptions with a donation to a local charity. From now until Dec....
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McHenry Co. Workforce Network to host Healthcare Career Program and Job FairFeb 06, 2014 10:00 pm - McHenry County Workforce Network will host a Healthcare Career Program from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, July 13, and a Healthcare Job Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, July 1...
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Three low-cost rabies vaccine, microchip events offeredFeb 06, 2014 10:00 pm - Your pet has a better chance of being reunited with your family if it has a microchip for quick identification and a current rabies vaccination/registration record. McHe...
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Landscapes rule in Volo Bog’s annual photo contestJan 27, 2014 10:35 am - The winners of Volo Bog State Natural Area’s 27th Annual Nature Photo Contest were announced Jan. 12 at Volo Bog’s annual WinterFest. The competition and show is presen...
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McHenry County Conservation district to hold final Trail of History eventOct 17, 2013 12:03 pm - If you’ve never looked out over the crest in McHenry County’s Glacial Park into a valley of pioneer-era encampments, the 25th anniversary Trail of History is not the one...
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Hosta sale to benefit Heifer InternationalAug 19, 2013 2:30 pm - This weekend, you can beautify your yard and learn more about plants, all while knowing your purchase will be helping the needy worldwide. A hosta sale and fundraiser w...
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Volunteers needed for Habitat Work Days at Volo BogAug 13, 2013 1:35 pm - The Habitat Restoration and Stewardship Team at Volo Bog State Natural Area is seeking new volunteers to tackle exotic invasive species and help restore the natives. Eac...
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Documentary chronicles the unlikely extinction of the passenger pigeonMay 21, 2013 5:54 am - A new documentary, “From Billions to None: The Passenger Pigeon’s Flight to Extinction,” will tell the compelling story of the unlikely extinction of the passenger pigeo...
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Maple trees offer more than just syrupFeb 27, 2013 2:20 pm - ‘Tis the season to think maple. Granted, this is not Vermont, it’s Illinois. Nor is it autumn, it’s winter. But our native Illinois maple trees are noteworthy, especiall...