Editor's Note,
We are back to the regular format this week. Thank you for your patience and support of my "mini newsletter" last week, as our daughter has been recovering from surgery. As usual, our neighbors have been wonderful and we thank you all for the many prayers.
The Summer Events in the Area section below is stuffed with fun ideas for the upcoming week!
We have maintained a policy of not accepting advertising in our newsletter or posting items for sale, but we have decided to allow posts for estate sales and garage sales that are taking place in Trout Valley, as a service to our neighbors. These will be found in the Summer Events section. Information may be sent to troutvalleynews@gmail.com.
Thank you,
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Pet News
You may have noticed that there has been an influx of stray cats in our neighborhood, lately. I befriended one of these cats and have taken her to a vet who will spay stray cats.
I really want to find her a nice home and I might as well start here. We have a full house of pets right now, and we cannot keep her on a permanent basis.
Information:
Young female cat, about 12 mos. old, recently neutered with all required shots and tests (courtesy of Animal Outreach Society) for adoption -free to a good home! This was a stray or abandoned cat found near the barn in June. She is extremely friendly, chatty, craves affection and will follow you like a dog. She's a good hunter - mice and chipmunks are her loving offerings. She is comfortable outside or inside (housebroken). She is good with other cats, even good with dogs until she's tired of playing. Her face looks like a cross between a mountain lion and a bobcat. Many more pictures are available or come meet her. Call Ann Somers at 847-639-1278 or 847-404-3802.
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Bob Chinn's Night Pool Party
Open to ALL Trout Valley adults!
Dave Mokry and Rob Wheelhouse will be hosting a Bob Chinn's night at the pool for adults on Saturday, August 9th @7:00pm... you will not want to miss it so be sure to save the date. Blue Crab claws and Mia Tias will be featured. Look for more details in future newsletters... any questions call Dave @ 312-282-1184.
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Welcome to the Neighborhood!
Please give a warm, Trout Valley "welcome" to David and Pam Basey. They reside at 259 Stonegate Road and moved here from Carpentersville. They have eight children: Avery - 13, Katrina - 11, Hannah - 10, Sam - 9, Jordyn - 9, Lily - 5, Jack - 4, and Billy - 2.
David works as a financial advisor for Assetellas, a pharmaceutical company, and Pam is a stay-home mom. They love the outdoors and enjoy fishing, boating, and camping in Wisconsin. For over a year, they looked for a new home in every neighborhood in the area, and finally settled on Trout Valley because of a beautiful apple tree in their own yard. The Basey family stays busy with Cary Trojan's cheerleading, football, baseball, and soccer. They love the peacefulness of living in Trout Valley and the natural beauty all around them.
We are happy that fruit-bearing apple tree convinced you to make Trout Valley your new family home!
Terry Parrilli
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WOOD CHIPPING
Please familiarize yourself with our wood chipping regulations. We also ask that piles of brush be arranged with all the cut ends facing the street. Large haphazard jumbles of branches take three times as long to chip - and may be passed up if they are too tangled. It will be Bernie's call on what is too tangled.
Watch the white boards near the road intersections by the barn for future chipping dates.
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 Summer Events in the Area
Estate Sale in Trout Valley:
August 8th and 9th 9 a.m. -6 p.m..
233 Valley Rd Trout Valley
Furniture, Antiques, Mirrors, Yard Art, Huge Plants, Dishes, Oil paintings, Xmas, and Clothes.
GEMS-USA Golf Outing
COME JOIN THE FUN!!
Our own local talent, Christine Liautaud, a former Level 10 who obtain a college scholarship through her dedication to the sport & GEMS-USA Gymnastics Club, along with rising star, Kelly Henderson, level 6, among their fellow teammates & their GEMS-USA Booster Club, are hosting their ANNUAL GOLF OUTING at the Cary Country Club on August 8th, 2014. What the event is in need of are: GOLFERS,GOLFERS, & more GOLFERS to support their fundraiser. The GEMS-USA BOOSTER CLUB is a non-profit, 501c Club , raising money to further expand their gymnasts' facility & program. GOLFERS, HOLE SPONSORS, & ANY DONATION for their silent auction, BIG or SMALL , are welcome. Even if you do not golf, please feel free to dine with us for dinner. Over $8,000.00 dollars of fine items are on the SILENT AUCTION list. On behalf of the GEMS-USA Booster Club, I would appreciate any involvement from Trout Valley Residents. If you have any questions or would like to sponsor in any way, please feel free to contact Sally Henderson at 413-977-3434. Thank you for your support!
CHILDREN'S THEATRE SUMMER SHOW
WHEN: 11 a.m. July 26
WHERE: The Listening Room at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: Lawless Archer Creative will feature "Uncle Em's Traveling Hootenanny Presents: Keep Your Story Short Cause Your Tale's Too Tall," a show that combines music, puppets and wild costumes in a vaudeville-influenced narrative of the American folklore classics of Paul Bunyan, Molly Pitcher, Johnny Appleseed, John Henry and Pecos Bill. Tickets: $10 parents, $5 children. Tickets and information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org.
GALLERY IN THE GARDEN
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 26-27
WHERE: The Gardens at 600 Lawndale, 600 Lawndale Ave., Woodstock
COST & INFO: The ninth annual charitable art event is presented in a private garden as an opportunity to experience local artists and musicians in a natural setting. Features a water garden, Japanese meditation garden and a variety of native and imported plantings. Event will benefit CASA of McHenry County. Admission is free. Information: 815-337-0697 or www.galleryinthegarden.org.
MOZART FESTIVAL
WHEN: July 24 and 26-27, Aug. 2-3 and Aug. 9-10
WHERE: The Woodstock Opera House, 121 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock, and Place de la Musique at the Sanfilippo Estate, 789 Plum Tree Road, Barrington
COST & INFO: In its 28th season and under the banner "Mozart ... and More!," guest conductor format enables patrons to enjoy music of Mozart in different performance styles. Features orchestra and world-class artists. Information: www.mozartfest.org.
FOURTH FRIDAYS
WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. July 25
WHERE: Starline Gallery, 306 W. Front St., Harvard
COST & INFO: Monthly art event with a juried art exhibit, juried photo contest, artist solo exhibit, open Starline artist studios, live music on two floors, people's choice voting and more. This month's theme is "The Point of the Arts." The featured artist is encaustic artist Laura LaRue, and the main stage musical act will be Anthony Houston (above) and Totem. Entry fee: $5. Cash bar. Information: 815-347-8535 or www.nancymerkling.com/4th-fridays-at-the-starline.
INTERNATIONAL BOG DAY
WHEN: noon to 5 p.m. July 27
WHERE: Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside
COST & INFO: The day will feature live storytelling and activities both indoors and out. Enjoy a "Bogs in Art" show, kid's crafts, a silent auction fundraiser, bog tours, listening to bog stories, poetry and cookies. King Robinson & The Nightcrawlers will perform an acoustic "Blues in the Bog" concert. Free admission. Information: 815-344-1294 or www.friendsofvolobog.org.
CHARITY AUTO SHOW
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27
WHERE: Auto Gallery, 2807 N. Route 12, Spring Grove
COST & INFO: Ninth annual event sponsored by the Richmond/Spring Grove Chamber of Commerce. The show takes place every summer at a member location. All proceeds from this event are donated to a member, nonprofit community organization and the chamber scholarship fund. Information: 815-678-7742 or www.rsgchamber.com.
ISLAND LAKEFEST AND FIREWORKS
WHEN: 2 to 9 p.m. July 26
WHERE: Veterans Park, 432 W. State Road, Island Lake
COST & INFO: Touch a truck, car show, games for all ages, craft show, bake sale, DJ, beer tent, food vendors, dunk tank, moon walk, joust and slide, face painting, sandy beach and ice cream truck followed by fireworks at dusk. Information: 847-650-8410 or www.villageofislandlake.com.
SEAN & KAREN SLAVIN
WHEN: 2:30 p.m. July 27
WHERE: The Listening Room at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: Interactive performance designed for children to age 10. Dance, sway, move and groove. Connect with your child through music. Tickets: $10 parents, $5 children, free for babies. Tickets and information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org.
ALGONQUIN FOUNDERS' DAYS
WHEN: July 24-27
WHERE: Algonquin Lakes Park, 1401 Compton Drive, Algonquin
COST & INFO: Features carnival, Cardboard Boat Regatta (above), Taste of Founders', Social Garden, music, Illinois Battle of the Bands, a petting zoo, walks and runs and fireworks. Among the scheduled bands on the Main Stage are Pirates Over 40, Suburban Cowboys, 16 Candles and others. Schedule: 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Information: www.algonquinfoundersdays.com or 847-658-5340
Camp ECHO - Exploring Cary's Hidden Outdoors
Day Camp for Children and Teens in Grades K - 8
Curb the "I'm Bored" blues before they begin. The next session of Camp ECHO begins next week! The theme will be King's Corner where all activities will be based around this theme. Activities include fishing, swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, and lots more! On Thursday we will be traveling to the Enchanted Castle in Lombard.
The next session is held Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1. Registration for this session ends Saturday evening, July 26. Registration is accepted online or at the Community Center. All required forms are necessary before your child can begin his or her first day of camp.
Visit the Camp ECHO photo gallery to see what campers have been up to this summer! There are only three session left to join in on the action!
Kid's Garage Sale
Saturday, August 16 from 9:00 am - Noon
Lions Park Parking Lot
Kids, it's time to clean out your closets, your toy boxes, and under your beds. Sell your no longer needed games, toys, and books and make a few extra bucks! Spaces are still available to sell. R/NR Fee: $9/$14.
Download a registration form
Cary Park District Fall 2014 Program Guide
Watch your mailbox for the Fall 2014 Program Guide!
This guide is packed with hundreds of opportunities for you and your family to laugh, play, grow, create, and explore.
Resident registration begins at 7:00 am on Monday, August 11.
Non-resident registration begins at 7:00 am on Monday,
August 18. Registration is accepted online or download a
registration form and return it to the Community Center with payment.
"SUDS: THE ROCKIN' '60S MUSICAL SOAP OPERA"
WHEN: July 11-27
WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: The story centers on the trials and tribulations of the young Cindy. Still pining for her pen-pal fiancé who dumped her, her life is forever changed when her two guardian angels appear to teach her about boys, true love and surviving in this tough, "fluff-n-fold" kind of world. Schedule: 8 p.m. July 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26; 3 p.m. July 12, 19 and 27. Tickets: $32.50, $38.50. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.
BAND CONCERTS
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
Season Finale on July 31
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry
COST & INFO: The 18-piece McHenry City Band, directed by Michael Bazan, will perform with a weekly concert in the park. Future performances of the McHenry City Band include Family Night on July 10, Summer Fun on July 24 and the Season Finale on July 31. Information: www.mchenrycityband.com.
Arlington International - Sunday Family Days
Sunday Family Days Presented by Daily Herald at Arlington International are bigger and better than ever with the addition of even MORE entertainment in the Junior Jockey Zone* including pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, magician, caricaturist, juggler, bounce house* and hands on activities from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. We've partnered up with Chicagoland's favorites in entertainment for exciting and educational content each Sunday - Memorial Day through Labor Day. Summer Schedule
Cary Area Public Library Events
Events Schedule
Cary Park District
Events Calendar
WEDNESDAY MORNING MOVIE SERIES
WHEN: 10 a.m. June 11-Aug. 6
WHERE: Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main St., Woodstock
COST & INFO: Family-friendly movies throughout the summer at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Films are rated G or PG. Schedule: "Despicable Me 2" (above) June 11; "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" June 18; "Turbo" June 25; "The Muppets Take Manhattan" July 2; "The Nut Job" July 9; "The Smurfs 2" July 16; "Free Birds" July 23; "The Lego Movie" July 30; surprise G-rated film Aug. 6. General admission: $1 a person. Information: 815-338-8555 or www.classiccinemas.com.
Regal Theater $1 Movies
Cary Farmers Market
Chamber of Commerce Farmers' Market on Sundays
The Chamber will be hosting a Farmers' Market in the north downtown commuter lot on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from June 1 through September 28. The Farmers' Market will offer a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cheeses, baked goods, herbs, flowers, plants and much more.
Cary Cruise Night on Wednesday Nights throughout the summer months
Location: Downtown Cary
- July 30 - Mopar Night/Chrysler, Dodge, Viper
- August 6 - '50s and '60s Muscle Car Night
- August 13 - Truck/Emergency Vehicle Night
- August 20 - Corvette/Chevy Night
- August 27 - Winner's Circle -Display of Ribbons
Planit 10: Things to do this weekend...
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Anyone interested in life guarding, please contact Katie Price
847-516-0771
For More information on the pool, visit:
Printable version of the registration form:
Enclose this form along
with your payment made out to "Trout Valley Pool" and drop off or mail to:
Rob Wheelhouse 226 Valley Road
Trout Valley
Water Aerobics at the Pool
The Water Aerobics Classes at the Pool are a long-standing Trout Valley tradition.
Please join us on Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings from 9:00am until 10:00 am.
A limited number of Props (noodles, kick boards, and weights) will be left at the gate. Please take what you would like to use and kindly return it after class.
These classes are free and open to anyone who is a Trout Valley Pool Member.
Contact Terry Parrilli if you have any questions. 847 516-6414
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Golf Carts
It is that season again. Please take a moment to review the golf cart rules for our neighborhood - especially if you are a golf cart owner. We want everyone to be safe this summer.
Trout Valley Golf Cart Guidelines
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Future Neighborhood Directory
If you wish to submit a correction for the 2015 Directory or send us new information as a new resident, please email the following information to Vernie at troutvalleynews@gmail.com:
Last Name
First Names of adults (please indicate if there is a different last name)
Street Address
Home (or main) Phone
Cell phone(s) optional
Email - optional
Kids names - optional
Thank you - we try hard to keep our information up to date.
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New Residents
If you are new to the neighborhood (in the past 2 years) and would like to be featured in this newsletter, please send your information to Vernie Vadnais at troutvalleynews@gmail.com
Thank you,
Vernie
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Welcome Lady!
There's a new Welcome Lady in town!! Terry Parrilli has graciously offered to bring back our old tradition of visiting the homes of new neighbors to bring them neighborhood greetings and information. She will be able to answer your questions about our village and association, the many wonderful amenities, and the clubs and activities that are available, etc.
She has already started contacting some of our new neighbors, but if you moved in recently and would like a visit - please feel free to contact Terry.
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Blast versus Newsletter?
We've recently had questions and requests for sending out email blasts to Trout Valley residents. These have included blasts for charitable donations and open houses. Most community information can be circulated in the weekly newsletter. The blasts are reserved for important and time-sensitive information. We want residents to know that when they receive a blast, they should read it as soon as they can, as it is something of concern for the community.
When we reject a blast request, we are trying to balance the need to communicate effectively and quickly with Trout Valley against the rights of the residents not to be overwhelmed with local messages. If we don't send out a lot of blasts, we hope those we do send get your attention. We appreciate your consideration.
Thanks, Bob Baker
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