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Nov. 22 • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Christmas in the Country craft show, 35th annual, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall, 1023 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. A juried show of 60 crafters offering handmade items. There also will be a candy and bake sale, artisans booth, food court, raffles and more. Admission: $1. Information: 815-459-3033 or www. elizabethannseton.org. • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Leggee Elementary Holiday Craft Fair, Leggee Elementary School, 13723 Harmony Road, Huntley. Featuring more than 100 crafters offering a wide variety of items, direct sale vendors and a bake sale. All proceeds benefit Leggee Elementary School programs. Free admission. Information: www.leggeepta.org. • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Operation Support Our Troops America donation drive, JA Frate, 7900 Pyott Road, Crystal Lake. Accepting donations of personal care items, snacks and other items for care packages to be shipped to U.S. military troops throughout the world. Monetary donations also accepted. Information: Joe Alger at 815-482-3375. • 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Group meeting, Fire Station, 1020 W. Algonquin Road, Lake in the Hills. Susannah Baldock, clinical dietitian with the Centegra Health System, will discuss basic nutrition for those with MS. • 10 a.m. – Free introductory yoga class, Yoga Seva Studio, 407C E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Demonstration of the benefits of yoga for stress solutions and well-being. Registration and information: 815-355-0010. • 10 a.m. to noon – McHenry County Civil War Round Table discussion group, Panera Bread, 6000 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. The topic will be “Political Cabinets North and South.” Information: www.mchenrycivilwar.com. • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – “Meet a Marine” Toys for Tots drive, GloBowl Fun Center, 101 Franks Drive, Marengo. The Marengo Union Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the McHenry County Marine Corps League Unit 1009 and McHenry County League Auxiliary Unit 419 will sponsor a collection of new, unwrapped toys to distribute to children in need in the Marengo-Union area. Information: 815-568-2695 or www.globowlfun.com. • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Holiday Market, Da Vinci Waldorf School, 150 Bonner Road, Wauconda. Featuring handmade toys, jewelry, accessories, ceramics and many other works by local artisans. Other highlights include candle-dipping, children’s activities, a Kindermarket where children can shop for gifts for parents, live music and free coffee. Free admission. Information: www. davinciwaldorfschool.org. • 12:30 p.m. – “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” 19th annual, Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake. Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association Foundation’s annual holiday fashion show fundraiser featuring lunch, silent and live auctions and raffles. Proceeds benefit NISRA day camp scholarships, Special Olympics training and recreation programs for local children and adults with disabilities. Tickets: $50 or $60 premier seats closer to the runway. Tickets and information: 815-459-0737 or www. nisra.org. • 2 to 3 p.m. – “Artbots,” Algonquin Area Public Library Eastgate Branch, 115 Eastgate Drive, Algonquin. Fourth- through eighth-graders will build a robot that can draw, doodle and move around to make art. Registration required. Information: 847-658-4343 or www.aapld.org. • 2 to 4 p.m. – Open house/ Thanksgiving party, Amber’s Art Place, Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Tour the new art space, make Thanksgiving holiday crafts and learn about the art classes and parties available. Free. Information: 815-4046520 or www.ambersartplace.com. • 3 to 5 p.m. – Open house, First United Methodist Church, 201 W. South St., Woodstock. To celebrate the 80th birthday of Ed Fraase, hosted by his family. Those unable to attend may send cards. Information: 563-221-1040. • 5 to 7 p.m. – VFW Post 5040 annual turkey dinner and raffle,
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McHenry’s head coach Rob Niemic talks with the girls basketball team in between quarters during a game against Woodstock North Nov. 18. McHenry won in overtime, 43-40.
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240 N. Throop St., Woodstock. Raffles for turkeys start at 5 p.m. Information: 815-338-5040. • 6 p.m. – Texas Hold ‘em tournament, American Legion Post 1231, 1101 W. Algonquin Road, Lake in the Hills. Sponsored by the Algonquin Rotary Club. Cost: $65 buy-in for 125 chips; $26 re-buys. Includes free dinner and free beer. Cash prizes. Proceeds support local Rotary community programs and a scholarship fund. Information: 847-875-2517 or william.doran@d300.org. • 6 to 10 p.m. – Meat raffle, Brunswick Zone, 1611 S. Randall Road, Algonquin. Fundraiser for the Lake in the Hills/Algonquin Jr. Eagles youth football program. Several signed Bears items and other prizes will be raffled as well. Information: 224-244-2693. • 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Tellebration Celebration, seventh annual, Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Hosted by the McHenry County Storytelling Guild and McHenry County Conservation District. Featuring stories about nature, folklore and tall tales for all ages. Admission: one nonperishable food item to help stock the McHenry County food pantries for the holiday season. Registration and information: 815-479-5779 or www. mccdistrict.org.
on Main Street and moving east on Green Street, north to Pearl, east to Riverside Drive, north to Broad Street, then west to Veterans Park. Spectators and motorcyclists are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys (no stuffed animals) to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Toys can be handed to a “toy-truck” in the parade or brought to a toy drop-off area in Veterans Park. Pre-parade party for motorcyclists starts at 9 a.m. at McHenry Harley-Davidson, 1903 W. Route 120. Ride leaves at 12:40 p.m. from McHenry Harley-Davidson. All bikes welcome. No cost for ride, just donate a new, unwrapped toy. Information: 815-344-9300 or www. mchenryhd.com. • 1 to 3 p.m. – Annual open house, Marian Central Catholic High School, 1001 McHenry Ave., Woodstock. Families and students invited to learn about Marian’s curriculum, programs and opportunities. Information: 815-338-4220 or www. marian.com. • 5 p.m. – Thanksgiving service and dinner, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 485 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. For the 6 p.m. dinner, bring two dishes to pass. Bring five items for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Information: 815-459-5096 or www. stpaulsucccl.org.
• 7 p.m. – Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration, Blue Lotus Temple, 221 Dean St., Woodstock. Eighth annual event with a “Melodies of Gratitude” theme. Evening will include songs, meditations and chants of gratitude from various faith communities including followers of Hindu, Jewish, Christian, Islamic and Buddhist faiths. Information: 815-337-7378 or 815-455-1810.
Nov. 24 • 10 a.m. – “Easy Nutrition on a Budget” and “Cooking for One,” Harvard Community Senior Center, 6817 Harvard Hills Road, Harvard. Program presented by the McHenry County Department of Health. Beverages provided. Free. Information: 815-943-2740. • 6:30 p.m. – Crystal Lake Lions Club meeting, Crystal Lake Rib House, 540 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Guest speaker will be Janine Jazwiak from Nature’s Balance. Information: Rob Wood, 815-707-8130 or www.crystallakelions.org.
Nov. 25 • 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Soft skills workshop, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Learn tips on getting and retaining a job with better skills in communication, building relationships and
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Nov. 22-23 • 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. – HALO Holiday Bake Sale, Father Sherry Parish Center at Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry. Continues from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 23. Holy Apostles Ladies Organization will offer baked goods, sweets, hand-crafted items and raffle baskets. Proceeds are used to buy items for the parish. Information: 815-385-5673.
Nov. 23 • 9:45 a.m. – Lifetree Café, Immanuel Lutheran School Library, 300 S. Pathway Court, Crystal Lake. The power of thankfulness will be discussed. Free. Information: 815459-5907 or rdorn@immanuelcl.org. • 1 p.m. – McHenry Toys for Tots motorcycle parade, starting
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Crystal Lake resident and breast cancer survivor William Metropulos was invited to attend Runway for the Cure in New York, where he presented a plaque he made to Nancy Brinker, founder of the Susan G. Komen breast cancer charity. Metropulos creates the inspirational plaques and gives them to breast cancer patients and survivors, and is engaged in raising awareness that breast cancer is not limited to one gender.
taking initiative. Registration and information: 815-455-8576 or www. mchenry.edu/careerservices. • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Occupational therapy assistant program information session, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. For those interested in training for a career and learning about opportunities in the field. Information: 815-479-7710 or www.mchenry.edu/ota. • 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. – Movie Night Flashback to 1989: “The Adventures of Milo and Otis,” Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley. Rated G. Registration required. Information: www.huntleylibrary.org or 847-669-5386. • 7 p.m. – Hebron community Thanksgiving service, Hebron United Methodist Church, 9811 Main St., Hebron. Combined service for St. John’s Lutheran Church, Alden Community United Methodist Church and Hebron United Methodist Church. The offering will be given to the Hebron Area Community Food Pantry. Refreshments will be served after the service. Information: 815-648-2512. • 7 p.m. – Lifetree Café, Conscious Cup Coffee, 5005 Route 14, Crystal Lake. The discussion topic will be the power of thankfulness. Free. Information: 815-715-5476 or shalasz@yahoo.com. • 7 p.m. – Taizé prayer service, First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, 461 Pierson St., Crystal Lake. A form of worship that incorporates song, chant, scriptures, candles and silence to foster reconciliation and peace. Information: 815-459-6010 or www.fcc-cl.org.
815-308-0851 or www.namimchenrycounty.org. • 7 p.m. – Bingo, Woodstock Moose Lodge 1329, 406 Clay St., Woodstock. First game Bonanza and Progressive Coverall. Sales start at 5:30 p.m. Food available 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Information: 815-338-0126.
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• 10 to 11 a.m. – Memory Café, Kraus Senior Center, 441 W. Main St., Cary. For those with dementia or Alzheimer’s and their care partners, as well as those who worry about memory problems. Light refreshments will be served. Registration and information: 847-542-9934. • 11:30 a.m. – Bingo, VFW Post 5915, 301 Lake Marian Road, Carpentersville. Hosted by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Classic bingo played with chips. Progressive jackpot. Food available. Proceeds benefit military veterans and community programs. Information: 847-658-3391 or 847428-4836 on Wednesday mornings. • Noon – Bingo, VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Play bingo to help support GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center. Information: 815-3857529 or www.gigisplayhouse.org/ mchenry. • 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Adult support group, National Alliance on Mental Illness, 620 Dakota St., Crystal Lake. For adults age 25 and older. Group meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Information:
• 2 to 3:30 p.m. – No-School Movie, Algonquin Area Public Library Eastgate Branch, 115 Eastgate Drive, Algonquin. Featuring “Planes: Fire & Rescue,” rated PG. Information: 847-658-4343 or www.aapld.org. • 5 to 8 p.m. – Black Friday Craft Beer Tasting, Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, 136 Cass St., Woodstock. Before the lighting of the Woodstock Square, guests can sample 10 holiday beers, enjoy food from local vendors and music from Cheryl Niemo and the Down Home Boys. Presented by Woodstock Ale Fest. Proceeds will benefit Adult & Child Therapy Services and the Woodstock Chamber. Tickets: $25. Tickets available at the chamber office. Information: 815-338-2436 or www.woodstockilchamber.com. • 7 p.m. – Bingo, Woodstock VFW Post 5040, 240 N. Throop St., Woodstock. Super Jackpot Game, Coverall, Starburst. Food available. Proceeds benefit families battling pediatric cancer. Doors open 6 p.m. Information: 815-338-5040 or www. mchenrybingo.com.
Nov. 27 • 8 a.m. – 5K Turkey Trot for Hospice, McHenry High School East Campus, 1012 N. Green St., McHenry. Registration and check-in open at 6:30 a.m. Raffles and awards follow the run. Cost: $30 in advance, $35 day of the race. The event is held in memory of Carlene Siman, who died of cancer in November 2011. Proceeds will benefit JourneyCare Hospice and Palliative Services. Information and registration: www. mchenryturkeytrot.com. • 8 a.m. – Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, 12th annual, Lippold Park, Route 176 just west of Route 14, Crystal Lake. Sponsored by the Hillstrider Running Club. The run/walk is a certified 5K course. No registration or fees required, but participants are asked to bring cash or check donations or nonperishable food items to benefit the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Information: www.hillstriders.com or Jerry Sullivan at sullivan570@ sbcglobal.net. • 9 a.m. – Turkey-busting workout, CrossFit Fire, 1020 Hillside Lane, McHenry. Workout will be led by the coaching staff. Free with a donation of a nonperishable food or toiletry item for the Faith Acres Foundation. Information: 815-207-8844 or www. crossfitfire.com.