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OUR SUMMER ISSUE IS OUT NOW!
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New Issue Hits Streets, Great Events All Weekend Long!
 As I put together the Weekender, I'm reminded time and again
that there is really no reason to ever leave the county. With non-stop summer
activities all week, there is something for everyone any given day. Your only
challenge will be to choose what to do. Our goal is to give you some good
recommendations!
Looking for
family fun in Cary-Grove? Check out the Summer Celebration on Saturday from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stone Hill Shopping Center at routes 14 and 22. Enjoy a
classic car show, giveaways, music raffles and more.
Pack up the
whole family for Strawberry Fest on Saturday and Sunday at Cody's (19502 River
Rd.) in Marengo. Not only can you pick your own strawberries, but there will be
games, children's tractor track and barrel rides, face painting, food and lots
of strawberry treats.
We're excited to announce the Crystal Lake
Historic Preservation Commission's Trolley Tour this weekend from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. Sunday at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park (401 Country Club Rd.). The 45-minute
narrated tour will begin every half hour (get your tickets at Heisler's
Bootery, 50 N. Williams St.). Plus, ticket sales go to a great cause - the
commission's preservation activities and grant funding. Also in Crystal Lake this weekend is All That Dance at the Raue on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Don't forget to head over to Main Beach in Crystal Lake next Tuesday evening and say "hi" to McHenry County Living at Concerts in the Park (Crystal Lake Community Band will perform).
Finally - attention
local shutterbugs! A reminder that McHenry County Photography Contest deadline
to mail entries forms and payment is June 15 (drop off date for all photographs
starts August 2). Contact Nancy
Shepherd,
nshep143@sbcglobal.net for more.
Check out other highly recommended weekend happenings below -
and don't forget to pick up your Summer issue of McHenry County Living (stories are
online, too)!
Erica
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Swan Lake Presented by Judith Svalander Dance Theatre
 Don't miss the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre in a
brand new production of Swan Lake at the Woodstock Opera House. This
classic and lovely fairy tale tells the story of Odette, a princess
turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse. Tchaikovsky's
incredible music will take you away to the majestic kingdom of Prince
Siegfried and the enchanting world of the lovely swans.
Show Times: Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. |
35th Annual Phonograph & Music Box Show and Sale
 On Saturday and Sunday, Donley's Wild West Town in Union will be featuring the world's largest selection of phonographs, high-quality music boxes, roller organs and vintage radios. Call 815-923-9000 for more.
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Norge King of the Hill Ski Jump Tournament
 Want to see people fly, right here in McHenry County? Come on out to Fox River Grove's Norge Ski Club, Saturday for the annual King of the Hill charity ski jump tournament. One of the most unique venues in McHenry County, the Norge Ski Club is the only active ski jump facility in Illinois. See athletes from around the country compete on our 70m jump. There will also be live music by The Old South Band, plus an evening bonfire. Gates open at 5 p.m., jumping starts at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 at the gate, $5 if you bring a non-perishable food donation. Children 12 and under are free. All food donations will go to the Cary Grove Food Pantry.
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Open House and Art Demonstration
 On Saturday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., tour Creative Artistry Fine Arts School (400 Highland Ave. in Crystal Lake), check out up and coming art classes, see and speak with the "artist in action" from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call 815-404-6520 for more.
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"Anne of Green Gables" Presented by Theatre on the Green
 Today through Sunday, Theatre on the Green Co. of Young Actors presents L.M. Montgomery's heartwarming classic, "Anne of Green Gables." Theatre on the Green is a completely sheltered theater in the Woodstock countryside and "On the Green" at 15314 St, Patrick Rd. in Woodstock. "Anne" runs in conjunction with a small business/craft fair fundraiser June 9-13 to benefit the American Red Cross disaster relief fund.
Showtimes: Thurs. at 7:30 p.m.; Fri. at 7:30; Sat.,at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., advanced tix $8, at door $10, seniors/students $7; Sunday at 2 p.m./theater benefit - all seats $12.
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All American Soap Box Derby
 On Saturday at 9 a.m., the McHenry Kiwanis Club will host an All American Soap Box Derby for children ages 9 through 16. The event will take place on Waukegan Road from Third Street to East Campus entry drive. Location: Waukegan Road from Third Street to East Campus.
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Do you have an event you'd like us to include in the Weekender? Space is very limited but we'll consider your submission. Simply send an e-mail with date, time, location, contact info - and a photo if available. For consideration, e-mail your request to erica@mchenrycountyliving.com.
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