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Arts & Entertainment
Start the weekend off with a laugh Friday night in Crystal Lake at Lucy's Cafe, A Night of Comedy with Mike Preston (pictured)

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and Tom Clark.

Have fun while helping a great cause Friday in Woodstock during the Harvest Festival Fundraiser at the Stage Left Cafe featuring Ed Hall, Hartland Express and Compass.
 
Save the date for the Orion Samuelson Celebrity Roast in Harvard next Saturday. Read more about this local legend here.

And check out Spectacle Mixed Media Works by Adrienne Janci on display at Gallery in the (Barrington) Library through next Saturday. An artist's talk will take place tonight from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.


Family Fun
microminiYou don't want to miss "small wonders" on wheels Saturday and Sunday during the first ever Microcar and Minicar World Meet near downtown Crystal Lake. Owners and their cars will gather from all over the world to share their enthusiasm for these unique small cars. This free event is perfect for the whole family. Read the story behind the World Meet HERE!

The ever-popular Day Out With Thomas continues Saturday and Sunday at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union.

Health and Wellness
Enjoy free rock climbing, games and prizes in Cary at SportsFest 2010, Sunday in the Feinberg Court Business District near Wool Street Grill & Sports Bar.  

At Centegra, when women come in for a mammogram, they receive heart-healthy chocolate and a long-stem rose from Locker's Flowers in McHenry. In addition, they can enter for a chance to win two raffles that include a free manicure at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center and a Girlfriends Spa Weekend Getaway for two at the Eagle Ridge Resort in Galena. To schedule an appointment, call 815-334-5566 or visit centegra.org/mammo for more details. Financial assistance is also available.
 
Food & Spirits
Personal Chef Debi Stuckwisch with Meals Like Mom's will be conducting a cooking class at Living A Green Life in McHenry tonight at 7 p.m.

pets4For Your Pets!
Calling all Dog lovers...The Growing Scene in Marengo announces its Inaugural Dogs Days of Summer Open House Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
And Helping Paws Animal Shelter in Woodstock will be observing National Homeless Pet Day on Saturday while recognizing that every day many pets are homeless. They encourage pet owners to spay and neuter all pets, and anyone who would like to become a guardian of a pet should visit a local shelter.
 
Have a great weekend!
Erica
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.