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Charitable Events
2010 Housewalk  | Get inspired at Friday's Housewalk in Crystal Lake to benefit the Service League. Tour four beautiful homes (two time options available) and make a difference in the community. Preview the homes here!
Walk for a good cause on Sunday - the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk takes place in the morning at Sunset Park in Lake in the Hills.
Family Fun
Bring the kids out to Saturday's Fall Family Fest in Cary (Lions Park) featuring a petting zoo, pony rides, balloon artist, Capture a
Memory station, crafts, hayrides and a pumpkin patch. MCL is a proud sponsor of this event!
 The Fall Car Corral and Car Show at the Volo Auto Museum Saturday and Sunday is sure to be a hit for car AND movie buffs! The event includes a beer garden, food and music.
Sunday in Woodstock, HAHS Picnic and Fun Horse Show will include a fall picnic, accompanied by games, both pony
and wagon rides, entertainment and delicious food. Proceeds go toward helping once-neglected horses.
Show your support Saturday at the Armed Forces Tribute Car Show at the Oakwood Hills park. This is a fundraiser
for construction of a village tribute to past, present and future
soldiers that will be located at Oakwood Hills Village Hall.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 39th Annual Saufen und Speil Festival celebrates Johnsburg's German heritage. Enjoy live music, food, games and childrens activities at the Johnsburg Community Club (2315 Church St.).The parade takes place on Sunday at noon.
Arts & Entertainment
 We're proud to announce that Cary resident James Iverson and his brothers Steve and John's book "Hunters & Hearts" has been published and is available now. Read some background on the making of the book and more about the subject, their grandfather, here.
Friday and Saturday in Woodstock, Theatre on the Green Repertory Co. presents Neil Simon's "The Dinner
Party" directed by Mandy Ramsey - discounts available for students, seniors and military.
Health and Wellness
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.
Also ...
On Saturday the
Environmental Defenders Recycling Drive will return to McHenry to collect fluorescent
tubes, Styrofoam, household and car batteries, and other toxic items that might
otherwise wind up in landfills. Local
volunteers will be on hand from 9 a.m. to noon to receive recyclable items at the
Metra train station parking lot, 4005 Main St. in downtown McHenry.
Have a great weekend!
Erica
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