CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2014
WHEN: Through Feb. 17
WHERE: McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
COST & INFO: Exhibitions include world and North American introductions; a range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sport utility vehicles; and experimental or concept cars. Schedule: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Feb. 16 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 17. Tickets: $12 adults, $6 seniors and children ages 7-12, free for children 6 and younger accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets and information: www.chicagoautoshow.com/tickets
Community Showcase
March 1
The Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 32nd annual Community Showcase on
Saturday, March 1st from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Cary-Grove High School. There will be approximately 100 booths representing local businesses and local community organizations. There will also be a special one-day spring Farmers Market at the event. For more information, you are encouraged to contact the Chamber at
(847) 639-2800 or
www.carygrovechamber.com.
WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS EXPO
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 16
WHERE: TOBG Engraving Inc., 6209 Route 14, Crystal Lake and EmbroidMe, 6215 Route 14, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: Featuring more than 15 women-owned businesses. Raffles, door prizes and refreshments will be available. Hosted by the Dynamic Professional network of Crystal Lake and McHenry. Free admission. Information: 815-455-3769 or 815-444-1081.
Rotary Club of Cary-Grove Winter Farmers' Market
In support of local farmers and vendors, the Rotary Club of Cary-Grove will be holding a winter farmers' market on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month now to Mid-May at the Algonquin Township Offices at 3702 US Highway 14 in Crystal Lake from 9:00am to Noon. Click here to view the Farmers' Market flyer.
Senior Citizen Pancake Breakfast
March 7
The Cary Police Department will be hosting a Senior Citizen Pancake Breakfast. The event will be on Friday, March 7, from 10 am to 12 noon and will be held at the Cary Park District, 255 Briargate Road. Come enjoy pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee, with the Cary Police Officers cooking for you.
For more information or questions please contact Officer Eiring at (847) 639-2341.
QUILT DISPLAY
WHEN: through Feb. 26
WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock
COST & INFO: Nine quilts from the McHenry County Historical Society's collection will be on display. The quilts date from the 1860s into the 1930s and highlight a variety of quilt patterns from the society's extensive collection of about 150 quilts. Viewing hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free admission. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.gohistory.org.
