Celebration of the Arts
McHenry Elementary School Foundation event featuring student artwork and music. www.d15.org
St. Baldrick Community Shave
Each year, the McHenry Community High School raises donations to benefit children’s cancer research through people “brave enough for a shave”. www.dist156.org
Shamrock Shuffle 5K Walk/Run
In loving memory of the life and volunteerism of Robert J. Mortell, this annual event is a fundraiser for the McHenry Kiwanis. mchenrykiwanis.org
McHenry Shamrocks the Fox
McHenry’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival that includes bands, a beer garden, fun activities for the kids, and dying the Fox River green! www.visitmchenrycounty.com/ Shamrocksthefox
McHenry St. Pat’s Day Parade
The purpose of this parade is to honor and bring awareness to our local service organizations. Sponsored by McHenry Downtown Business Association. mchenrydowntown.biz
McHenry County College Spring Career Exploration Expo
Hear companies in manufacturing, healthcare, social assistance, finance, and more talk about what they do and demonstrate some of the jobs that people can have at those organizations. mchenry.edu/explore
Fashion Show
Annual fashion show benefiting Senior Service Associates, including 3 course lunch, silent auction, 50/50, and other raffles. www.seniorservicesassoc.org
Annual Gala and Dinner Auction
Sponsored by the Family Health Partnership Clinic. www.hpclinic.org
Spring Job Fair
Come and talk directly to the employers themselves at McHenry County College’s Job Fair. Local employers will be seeking temporary, part-time and full-time employees. www.mchenry.edu/jobfair
Container Garden Gala
The annual gala features demonstrations by local nurseries, discount coupons, bake sale, refreshments, and drawings for beautiful gift baskets and container gardens. mchenrygardenclub.com
Taste of Mexico Fundraiser Sample local Mexican fare, while enjoying entertainment, a raffle, and a silent auction sponsored by Senior Volunteer Care Network. Join the “fiesta” to benefit our local seniors in need. www.scvnmchenrycounty.org
9th Annual SleepOut for Shelter
Day of Play/Fitness Fair
Sponsored by McHenry Area Jaycees. www.mchenryareajaycees.org
Light of Hope Breakfast
Little Miss Peanut
The Light of Hope breakfast highlights the important work of CASA of McHenry County. This one-hour breakfast is free of charge though all guests will have the opportunity to make a donation during the breakfast. www.casamchenrycounty.org
Pathway to Hope Banquet
Fundraiser sponsored by 1st Way Life Center to raise money for support, education, and care for unplanned pregnancies. 1stwaymchenry.com
Gardenfest
Workshops for both novices and expert gardeners at McHenry County College. www.mchenry.edu/gardenfest
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SleepOut for Shelter is an annual awareness and fundraiser event for McHenry County PADS, the homeless program of Pioneer Center for Human Services. www.pioneercenter.org Free event to showcase what the McHenry Recreation Center has to offer. Come out to enjoy a glimpse of our athletics, youth, and fitness programs. Local health vendors will be on site as well. www.ci.mchenry.il.us/ park_recreation
Easter Egg Hunt
Your Local Garage Door Experts
Contest sponsored by McHenry Kiwanis for girls ages 5-7. www.mchenrykiwanis.org
Annual Golf Outing
McHenry Area Chamber’s shotgun scramble features brunch, dinner, and a silent auction. www.mchenrychamber.com
SUMMER
Concerts in the Park with Farmer’s Market
Every Thursday evening throughout the summer the City of McHenry hosts a farmer’s market and a concert in Veteran’s Memorial Park. www.ci.mchenry.il.us
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