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!
McHENRY COUNTY FAIR
WHEN: through Aug. 3
WHERE: Route 47 and Country Club Road, Woodstock
COST & INFO: With a theme of "Local Farmers: Local Foods," the annual event celebrates local farmers and the foods they produce. Walk through the barns to learn about beef, dairy, swine and poultry and hear from master gardeners. Entertainment includes a carnival, McHenry County Queen Contest, talent contest, antique tractor pulls, motocross, lawn tractor pulls, farm pulls, demo derby and performances by Hans & the Hormones, Cassandra Vohs-Demann, Western Sky, Suburban Cowboys and more. Information: www.mchenrycountyfair.com or 815-338-5315.
CRYSTAL LAKE NIGHT OWL BIKE RIDE
WHEN: 11 p.m. Aug. 2
WHERE: starting at Crystal Lake City Hall, 100 W. Municipal Complex, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: Family-friendly 13- and 24-mile bike rides sponsored by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County and McHenry County Bicycle Advocates to promote bicycling as an alternate means of transportation. Ride should end at 2 a.m. Cost is $20 a rider for those age 15 and older, $45 for a family of three or more. Proceeds benefit The Land Conservancy. Registration and information: www.clnightowlride.org.
VINTAGE TRANSPORT EXTRAVAGANZA
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3
WHERE: Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union
COST & INFO: The show will have more than 500 vehicles on display featuring antique cars, trucks, fire engines, military vehicles, tractors, motorcycles, buses and trains. Guests will be able to ride vintage streetcars to various display areas as well as a passenger train down the private track. A 50/50 raffle will benefit the museum's Frisco 1630 steam locomotive. Admission: $14 adults, $10 children. Information: 815-923-4000 or www.irm.org.
4.) McHENRY ROTARY BLUES, BREWS & BBQ
WHEN: Aug. 1-3
WHERE: Petersen Park, McHenry
COST & INFO: An outdoor blues and barbecue festival featuring an amateur barbecue cook-off, home brew competition, live bands, such as Melvin Taylor and more. Schedule: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10 adults at the gate, $5 from 12 area locations (list available online), free for children 12 and younger. Information: www.mchenryrotarybluesbrewsandbbqs.com.
5.) COON CREEK COUNTRY DAYS
WHEN: July 31 through Aug. 3
WHERE: Bruce Ream Memorial Park, 368 Terwilliger Ave., Hampshire
COST & INFO: Annual festival featuring a carnival, parade, live bands and entertainment, beer garden, corn eating contest, petting zoo, fireworks and more. Among the bands performing are Driftaway, Badge, Liberty's Teeth, The Lounge Puppets, 4th Point, The Neverly Brothers, the Brian Lavender Band and 7th Heaven. Schedule: 6 to 10 p.m. July 31 & Aug. 1, 1 p.m. to midnight Aug. 2; 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3. Free admission. Information: www.hampshirecooncreekcountrydays.com
SUMMER CONCERT
WHEN: 7 p.m. Aug. 2
WHERE: Village of Lake in the Hills, 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills
COST & INFO: Shindig, a tribute band to the '60s, will perform songs by The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, The Rolling Stones, The Byrds, Herman's Hermits, Cryan' Shames, The Mamas and the Papas, Sonny and Cher and more. Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department. Bring a lawn chair and cooler. Free. Information: 847-960-7460 or www.lith.org.
"A NIGHT OF LIGHT"
WHEN: 8 p.m. Aug. 1
WHERE: the Listening Room at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: Local Christian artists Annie Sander and Shawn Christopher will perform in an intimate evening of music combined with their passion to raise awareness and action against human trafficking domestically and abroad. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets and information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org.
CRYSTAL LAKE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5
WHERE: Three Oaks Recreational Area, 5517 Route 14, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: Hosted by the Crystal Lake Police Department to promote police and neighborhood partnerships. Includes face-painting, balloon twisting artist, display of law enforcement and fire/rescue vehicles, canine demonstration, children's games, dunk tank, Glowby the Bubbler and more. Food available from Culver's. Free admission and parking. Information: 815-356-3620.
CONSERVATION DISTRICT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
WHEN: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5
WHERE: Harrison Benwell Conservation Area, 7055 McCullom Lake Road, Wonder Lake
COST & INFO: Presented by the McHenry County Conservation District, McHenry County Sheriff's Office and Wonder Lake Fire Department. Includes information booths, food and fun for the whole family. Free. Information: 815-338-2144 or www.mccdistrict.org.
Kid's Garage Sale
This guide is packed with hundreds of opportunities for you and your family to laugh, play, grow, create, and explore.
August 18. Registration is accepted online or download a