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Today

• 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Car wash, Extend Starz, 2025 E. Algonquin Road. Cost: $5. By the Extend Starz Elite Cheer and Dance senior teams. Information: 847-458-8257 or 847-854-1973.

• 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Why Do My Pets Do That?, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Learn how to rectify destructive or negative behavior. Cost: $35. Information: 815-455-8559. Registration: 815-455-8588.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Resale shop, St. John’s Mission Resale Shop, 215 Washington St., Algonquin. Featuring clothing, books, jewelry, household items and more. Sponsor: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Information: 847-658-9105.

Monday

• 5 to 9 p.m. – Benefit garage sale, 2025 E. Algonquin Road, Algonquin. Gently used girls clothing and accessories. Proceeds benefit the Extend Starz Senior Hip Hop team. Information: 847-458-8257.

• 6 to 7 p.m. – Nursing Information Session, Elgin Community College Student Resource Center, 1700 Spartan Drive. Learn about the college nursing program. Registration and information: 847-214-7385 or www.elgin.edu/schedulevisit.

Tuesday

• 9:30 to 11 a.m. – The Parent Connection welcome coffee, Panera Bread meeting room, 6000 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. A social and support group for families and their young children. Open to the public. Information: 815-425-3766 or e-mail: parent.connection@yahoo.com.

• 6 p.m. – Beginnings, Elgin Community College Student Resource Center, 1700 Spartan Drive. Adults invited to learn what college has to offer and how to enroll. Registration and information: 847-214-7385 or www.elgin.edu/schedulevisit.

• 7 p.m. – Arthritis Coping & Education Group of McHenry County meeting, Centegra Hospital - Woodstock, Conference Room A, Doty Road & Route 14, Woodstock. Dr. Craig Mencl will speak on Alternative Treatments for Arthritis. Information: 815-206-0467 or e-mail: happyjoints@comcast.net.

Aug. 6

• 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. – Women of the World luncheon, Turnberry Country Club, 9600 Turnberry Trail, Lakewood. Topic: Business Plans 101 presented by organizational consultant Linda Gaska. Cost: $30 (credit card only). Registration: www.wowbiz.org. Information: 815-356-6755.

• Noon to 1 p.m. – Light of Christ Preschool open house, 100 Hanson Road, Algonquin. Tour the classrooms and facility. Meet the new director. Information: 847-658-0955.

Aug. 7

• 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Pet First Aid and CPR class, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive. Cost: $119. Information: 847-214-7203. Registration: 847-622-3036 or www.elgin.edu.

Aug. 7-9

• 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. – P.E.A.C.E. 4 All rummage & treasure tent sale, second annual, 3104 S. Country Club Road, Woodstock. Clothing, furniture, household goods, baby items. Proceeds benefit victims of family violence. Free admission. Information: 815-455-2457.