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This weekend's weather is going to be beautiful. Get out and see the colors of fall and remember, you can see details of all of the events below and LOTS more on our
online calendar!
Friday, don't miss Lucy's Cafe,
A Night of Comedy Featuring Bob Jay with Bill Brady and Pat McGann.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Woodstock Opera House, "
Love, Sex and the I.R.S.," a comedy by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, is a wild farce with twists of fate, sight gags, mistaken identities, and hilarious comic lines.
October art workshops begin at
Creative Artistry Saturday - sign up today!
Recording artist
Sheri Kling will be performing in concert Saturday at the First Congregational Church in Crystal Lake.
Food & Spirits
Fridays and Saturdays in October are
Oktoberfest at Deeter's in Woodstock! Enjoy a special menu and sing along to authentic German music with Fredl & Hanne Lore. Plus - are you ready for a boot of beer?!
Charity Events
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, wear PINK to The Growing Scene's garden center Friday through Sunday in Marengo and it will donate 10% of your total purchases to Breast Cancer Research.
Saturday, the Wonder Lake Neighbors Food Pantry will be holding a Fall Harvest Fundraiser including a funfair and karaoke and dancing hosted by DJ Rob M. at the Nativity Lutheran Church.
Sunday, gear up the Duathalon for the Dole - a 2-mile run, 20k bike ride followed by a second 2-mile run. Individual and team registration available. The race starts at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park in Crystal Lake.
Health & WellnessSmooth, moisturize and repair skin with Centegra's pumpkin facial. Relax and enjoy the benefits of vitamin-rich pumpkin with this special treatment. Cost is $60 for this enriching pumpkin facial. To register for this spa service at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center - Crystal Lake, call 815-444-2900.
McHenry Township Junior Warriors (MTJW) will be tackling breast cancer one yard at a time throughout October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This program will involve youth football players, parents and community members by adorning football fields with pink ribbon messages to honor or memorialize women battling breast cancer. Ribbons will be available for a $1 donation and "Warriors - Tackling Breast Cancer One Yard at a Time" T-shirts will be available for a $10 donation at the home football field in October.
Have a great weekend!
Erica
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