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Be bold, get cold for Special Olympics Illinois in Lake Bluff on Saturday Mar 4, 2015 4:09 PM
Alexandra McMillin, Special Olympics Illinois Be a fan of brrr-avery! Support Special Olympics athletes by jumping into the waters of Lake Bluff at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7. The funds raised from the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge will benefit Special Olympics Illinois Far West Suburban/Area 2, which serves athletes with intellectual disabilities in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties.
“American Ingenuity” theme of Fox Valley Antiques Show Mar 4, 2015 3:29 PM
Debbie McArdle “American Ingenuity” will be the theme of the upcoming Fox Valley Antiques Show on March 14-15 in St. Charles. The focus will be on design elements of our past, highlighting the ability of top decorators to incorporate those elements into today’s modern look. Blending “old with new” is currently evident in nearly every decorating magazine, catalog and TV show. Antiques are so commonly used that many of the top stores offer reproductions at prices much higher than the cost of an original.
Join Citizens’ Climate Lobby at March 10 meeting Mar 4, 2015 7:27 PM
Submitted by Environmental Defenders of McHenry County The McHenry County Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby meets monthly to connect with other CCL chapters and to take actions that will influence elected leaders in Washington. James Hansen, the nation’s foremost climatologist on global warming, said this about CCL: “If you want to join the fight to save the planet, to save creation for your grandchildren, there is no more effective step you could take than becoming an active member of this group.”
‘Put the NUNS in Charge!’ comedy show in West Dundee Feb 27, 2015 11:56 PM
Pat Szpekowski, APR Enjoy an entertaining evening and reminder of Catholic life as the National Catholic Society of Foresters presents the irreverent and nostalgic show “Put the NUNS in charge!” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in the St. Catherine of Siena School gym in West Dundee.
Lake County 4-H holds International Festival Mar 5, 2015 1:41 PM
Submitted by Cindy Sarkady The annual Lake County 4-H International Festival was held Feb. 22 at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Moms United-Marengo to host ‘4 Momz 2 Momz Resale’ March 21-22 Feb 28, 2015 12:13 AM
Adela Crandell Durkee Moms United of Marengo invites the community to its “Spring 4Momz2Momz Resale Event” from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 22, in the commons area at Marengo Community High School. Select items will be 50 percent off on Sunday.
Girl Scouts to recruit career-minded girls for “Camp CEO” Feb 28, 2015 12:26 AM
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is seeking high school girls — Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts — entering 10th grade or higher, for its “Camp CEO” program this summer. Girls must complete and turn in their applications by Wednesday, March 11.
Historical society to offer antique appraisals Saturday Feb 25, 2015 3:32 PM
Submitted by McHenry County Historical Society Have you ever wonder how much grandma’s old serving tray is worth? What about that heirloom oil painting or turn-of-the-century shawl? The McHenry County Historical Society will host an Antique Appraisal Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Reserve a 10-minute slot in advance by calling the museum.
Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Feb 26, 2015 11:11 AM
Valinda Rowe The Illinois State Rifle Association and IllinoisCarry.com will be sponsoring their annual Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Springfield, IL.
Quaker folksinger to perform March 8 at Brethren Coffeehouse Feb 24, 2015 10:25 PM
Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren Take the banjo-picking and spirited lyrics of a folk singer, cross them with the astringent wit of a literature professor, add the wisdom and compassion of a Quaker, and you have Bill Jolliff, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, teacher, and poet, who will perform at a coffee house at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren in Elgin.
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Feb 24, 2015 7:32 PM
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois On Feb. 27 to March 1, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, along with its sister councils across the country, will participate in National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, a celebration of all the fun and excitement girls have selling Girl Scout Cookies. News: National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend will give girls in northern Illinois a chance to show off their cookie-selling skills by participating in booth and direct sales throughout the area.
Join in National Girl Scout Weekend Feb. 27-March 1 Feb 24, 2015 12:17 PM
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois This Feb. 27 through March 1, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois will participate in National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, a celebration of all the fun and excitement girls have selling Girl Scout Cookies. National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend will give girls in northern Illinois a chance to show off their cookie-selling skills by participating in booth and direct sales throughout the area.
Marx Brothers ‘A Night at the Opera’ to benefit Woodstock Opera House Feb 24, 2015 8:23 PM
Bob Rakow A special, digitally mastered version of the Marx Brothers comedy classic “A Night at the Opera” will be shown at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at the Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main Street, in downtown Woodstock. Get ready for an afternoon of fun as Chico Marx (Woodstock’s own Tom Kotte) greets everyone at the door.
Retired teachers to meet with TRS Outreach director Feb 23, 2015 5:38 PM
Larry Drafall The Northern Kane County Retired Educators, a group of retired teachers, administrators, and educational assistants, will host Rich Frankenfeld, Teachers’ Retirement System Outreach Director, at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3. Frankenfeld will address the developments surrounding the pension situation for educators, both those currently retired and those considering retirement in the near future.
Breaking the Code Feb 23, 2015 10:17 AM
Cindy Sarkady Breaking the Code (BTC) is a research-based prevention simulation that highlights the existence and harmfulness of a hidden and unchallenged bullying social structure.
McHenry County to train frog monitors Feb 20, 2015 12:14 PM
Submitted by McHenry County Conservation District Become a citizen scientist and be a frog monitor. Participate in McHenry County Conservation District’s Frog Monitoring Workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Prairieview Education Center in Crystal Lake. You will learn the techniques and protocol for monitoring the 13 species of frogs and toads of the region by their calls. After completing the training, interested volunteers may monitor district sites or private wetlands.
Meeting to explore the Maker Movement Feb 20, 2015 12:05 PM
Submitted by NIU Northern Illinois University invites you to its next STEM Cafe, “The Maker Movement: A Democracy of Doers!,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at O’Leary’s Restaurant and Pub in DeKalb. Feeling alienated by consumer culture? Longing to use your hands for something other than emailing and online shopping? A growing subculture of makers and doers are sharing ideas, tools, and workspaces as they invent everything from robots to life hacks.
Girl Scout Summer Camp offers adventure for all girls Feb 20, 2015 5:39 PM
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Did you know that girls who regularly spend time outdoors more readily seek challenges and are better problem solvers than their peers? According to a recent study by the Girl Scout Research Institute, “More Than S’mores,” girls benefit immensely from time spent outdoors. In 2015, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois will be offering summer camp to all girls — not just Girl Scouts — in first to 12th grade.
“Wishing for Spring” meat raffle set for March 7 Feb 19, 2015 7:25 PM
American Legion Post 1231 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lake in the Hills American Legion Post 1231 will host a "Wishing for Spring" meat raffle at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Let’s get ready for spring with a meat raffle that will offer roasts, sausages, steaks, ribs, pub burgers, chops and more varieties of meat to win.
Help support “Diaper Drive” this month Feb 17, 2015 8:50 PM
Senior Care Volunteer Network Senior Care Volunteer Network, in partnership with the Diaper Bank of Northern Illinois, is hosting an adult diaper drive to help support local seniors in need. Did you know healthy but incontinent seniors often become home bound if they cannot afford products? $100 will provide these much needed products to a senior for an entire month! The drive will be held Feb. 16-27.