Community calendar

Today

• 10 a.m. to noon – Field trip to Finsch’s Autumn Fest, 301 W. Johnson St., Palatine. Special outing for small children includes a crazy corn maze, spooky forest trail, hay bale play and more. Admission: $6 a child ages 1-12. Host: The Parent Connection. Registration and information: 815-425-3766 or e-mail: parent.connection@yahoo.com.

Today and Saturday

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Heavenly Attic Resale Shop, 307 S. Main St., Algonquin. Featuring books, clothing, housewares, toys, linens, jewelry, sporting goods, holiday items and more. Continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Sponsor: Congregational Church of Algonquin. Information: 847-854-4552.

 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Resale shop, St. John’s Mission Resale Shop, 215 Washington St., Algonquin. Featuring clothing, books, jewelry, household items and more. Continues 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Sponsor: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Information: 847-658-9105.

• 9 a.m. – Stroke and osteoporosis screening, Harvard Diggins Library, 900 E. McKinley St., Harvard. By Life Line Screening. Appointment required. Cost: $149. Registration and information: 800-697-9721 or www.lifelinescreening.com.

• 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Women of the World luncheon, Turnberry Country Club, 9600 Turnberry Trail, Crystal Lake. Cost: $30 (online credit card payment only). Panel discussion on The ABC’s of Business. Information: 815-356-6755. For reservations visit: www.wowbiz.org.

• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Everyone is a Fundraiser program, United Way of McHenry County, 4508 Prime Parkway, McHenry. Informational seminar to learn basic fundraising skills. Cost: $10. Registration and information: 815-344-4483 or www.volunteermchenrycounty.org.

• 7 to 8 p.m. – Woman’s Journey to Financial Independence, McHenry Curves for Women, 3735 W. Elm St., McHenry. Learn the financial challenges women face and how to overcome them. Presented by Vicki Nielsen, investment adviser representative. Free. Information: 815-759-1425.

• 7 to 9 p.m. – Investment Basics class, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Four-week basic investing class presented by Charlie Long, certified financial planner. Cost: $59. Information: 815-455-8559. Registration: 815-455-8588, Course No. NFMS23010.

• 7 to 9 p.m. – Long-term care insurance discussion, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Presented by Brenda Streiker, financial adviser. Sponsor: Barrington Area Council on Aging’s Caregiver Support Group. Registration and information: 847-381-5030 or www.bacoa.org.

• 7:30 to 10 p.m. – Spirit of Tarot class, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Explore the concepts and application of this ancient art. Cost: $39. Information: 815-455-8559. Registration: 815-455-8588, Course No. NPLS01010.

Saturday

• 9 to 11 a.m. – Huna Healing class, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Principles to realize more health and harmony for your life. Cost: $35. Information: 815-455-8559. Registration: 815-455-8588, Course No. NHES74010.

• 9 a.m. to noon – Defenders Woodstock recycling drive, 1102 McConnell Road, Woodstock. Fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent bulbs, household batteries. Suggested donation 50 cents per pound of household batteries and 50 cents each for fluorescents. Packing peanuts and reuseable bubble wrap may be dropped off for no charge. Sponsor: McHenry County Defenders. Information: 815-338-0393 or www.mcdef.org.

• 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Save Your Pet’s Life class, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Veterinarian Candi Langdoc of Pet Vet Clinic in Huntley will provide information for those who own or handle dogs and cats. Cost: $35. Information: 815-455-8559. Registration: 815-455-8588, Course No. NANS06009.

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – How to Launch Your Writing Career workshop, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. How to write for publication and profit. Cost: $59. Information: 815-455-8559. Registration: 815-455-8588, Course No. NWTS29010.

• Noon to 2:30 p.m. – Tea With Eleanor fundraiser luncheon & golf event, Pinecrest Golf Club Restaurant, 11220 Algonquin Road, Huntley. Birthday luncheon and silent auction honoring First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Cost: $28 buffet luncheon, $18 for two-hour golf pass, $10 golfer’s sandwich lunch. Host: American Association of University Women, Huntley Area Branch. Registration and information: 847-669-0848 or e-mail: huntleyaauw@ameritech.net.

•  5 to 8:30 p.m. – Lake in the Hills American Legion steak fry, American Legion Post 1231, 1101 W. Algonquin Road, Lake in the Hills. New York strip steak dinner. Cost: $15 adults, free hot dog for children ages 10 and younger. Open to the public. Information: 847-875-7104.

Sunday

• 8 a.m. to noon – Associated Firefighter’s Fall Fifty bike ride, second annual, starting at the Richmond Township Fire Station, 5600 Hunter Drive, Richmond. Benefit ride with routes of 20, 30 and 50 miles. Rain or shine. Host: Richmond Firefighters Association. Cost: $20-$25 ages 13 and older, $6 ages 6-12, free for children 5 and younger. Registration and information: www.afffbikeride.org.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Ladies Auxiliary Sunday breakfast social, Polish Legion of American Veterans, 1304 Park St., McHenry. Cost is a donation. Information: 815-385-9789.

• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Not-So-Trivial Environmental Pursuits, Boulder Ridge Country Club, 350 Boulder Drive, Lake in the Hills. Land Conservancy of McHenry County benefit. Tickets: $65 a person in advance. Includes lunch, prizes and chance to meet Spike O'Dell from WGN Radio. Tickets and information: 815-337-9502 or www.conservemc.org.

• 1 to 5 p.m. – October rocket launch, farm field at 505 Menge Road, Marengo. Theme is “Two for the Road” (multistage rockets). Rocket fliers welcome. Host: Fox Valley Rocketeers. Information: 815-337-9068; 815-444-0539 or www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org.

• 1:30 to 3 p.m. – Sisterhood is Powerful meeting, Fertility Centers of Illinois, 3703 W. Lake Ave., Glenview. Support group for women faced with the challenges of the fertility journey. Free. Registration and information: 847-680-9411 or www.fcionline.com.

Monday

• 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Election History class, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal lake. History of modern presidential elections. Cost: $30. Sponsor: Retired Adult Program. Information: 815-479-6705. Registration: 815-455-8588, Course No. NRAS83002 or No. NRAS83001.

• 6 p.m. – Rising Star Leadership Training, Holiday Inn, 49 Airport Road, Elgin. Direct Selling Women’s Alliance founder Nicki Keohohou will share leadership training skills. All direct sellers invited. Registration followed by 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. training. Cost: $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Registration and information: www.mydswa.org or e-mail: lac128@mydswa.org.

• 6 p.m. – U.S. Navy ceremony and celebration, 233rd annual, Veterans Memorial Garden at Carpenter Park on Lord Avenue, Carpentersville. Dinner served at the post home immediately following the birthday ceremony. Host: Carpentersville VFW Post 5915. Information: 847-428-4836 or www.vfw5915.org.

• 7:30 p.m. – American Legion Post 412 meeting, VFW Post 5040, 240 N. Throop St., Woodstock. Information: 815-338-1652 or 815-338-5040.

Tuesday

• 1 p.m. – National Active and Retired Federal Employees meeting, American Legion, 820 N. Liberty St., Elgin. Speaker will be Garietta Graves, an GEHA outreach account executive of the health plan for federal employees. Lunch available prior to the meeting. Information: 847-741-5772.

• 7 p.m. – Lake County Genealogical Society meeting, Fremont Public Library, Mundelein. Sally Coffelt will speak on the types of records available at the Lake County Circuit Court and how to use them. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to attend. Information: 847-918-3208.

Wednesday

• 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – The Community’s Response to Family Violence symposium, McHenry County College Conference Center, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. For health care providers, teachers, attorneys, social workers, counselors or anyone interested in the effects of family violence. Presented by the 22nd Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council. Fee: $30, $40. Information: 815-479-7590. Registration: 815-455-8588, Course ID:USPU64001 or Course No. QDVS01001.

• 9 a.m. – Harvard Village Quilters meeting, Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 E. Diggins St., Harvard. The workshop will be a table runner project. Information: 815-568-0494.

• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – A Passion for Parties workshop, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. How to start and run a successful event planning business. Cost: $59. Information: 815-455-8559. Registration: 815-455-8588, Course No. NBRS12010.

Wednesday through Oct. 18

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Heavenly Attic Resale Shop, 307 S. Main St., Algonquin. Featuring books, clothing, housewares, toys, linens, jewelry, sporting goods, holiday items and more. Continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Sponsor: Congregational Church of Algonquin. Information: 847-854-4552.

Thursday

• 9 to 10:30 a.m. – Moms United buffet breakfast, Zion Lutheran Church, 412 E. Jackson St., Marengo. Jane Rubietta will discuss her book “Come Closer.” Cost: $3 each mom, $1 a child ($5 maximum). Registration and information: 815-784-4022 or 815-568-1223.

• 11:30 a.m. – McHenry County Women in Management luncheon, Boulder Ridge Country Club, 350 Boulder Drive, Lake in the Hills. Sonja Das, owner of Hour Shape Apparel, will speak. Cost: $25 members, $30 nonmembers. Reservations and information: 815-363-2693 or e-mail: mchenrycountry@wimonline.org.

• 1 to 3 p.m. – Alzheimer’s Association Support Group meeting, The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Edith Maynard will present “Retrieving Forgotten Memories.” Open forum will follow. Free. Registration and information: 847-381-5030 or www.bacoa.org.

• 6 to 9 p.m. – Blogging for Business seminar, McHenry County College Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane, McHenry. Basics in establishing a blog, how to better serve customers and stay ahead of competitors. Cost: $39. Registration and information: 815-455-6098.

• 7 p.m. – Elgin Genealogical Society meeting, Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Program will be “Cite Your Sources Simply” by Larry Olson, retired Naval reservist and IRS forensic document examiner. Information: 847-426-7377 or www.elginroots.com.

Friday and Oct. 18

 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Resale shop, St. John’s Mission Resale Shop, 215 Washington St., Algonquin. Featuring clothing, books, jewelry, household items and more. Continues 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Sponsor: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Information: 847-658-9105.

• 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Annual rummage sale, Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Furniture, clothing, shoes, toys, electronics, sporting goods, books, housewares, tools, and more. Continues 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, bargain bag sale day. Sponsor: Barrington United Methodist Women. Proceeds benefit organizations that help women and children. Information: 847-836-5540 or www.barringtonumc.com.

• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Waste Not Barn Sale, 8118 Route 31, Richmond. Antiques, collectibles, books, household items, furniture, tools and more. Sponsor: McHenry County Defenders. Information: 815-338-0393 or www.mcdef.org.

Oct. 18

• 8 a.m. – Illinois State Genealogical Society conference, Fox Valley University and Business Center at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. 40 Years of Discovery - Portals to the Future featuring speakers D. Joshua Taylor, Beau Sharbrough and Loretto Szucs and computer classes. Cost: $50. Registration and information: 847-695-5893 or www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilsgs/fallconf.

• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Plant sale, St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, 503 W. Jackson St., Woodstock. Hundreds of perennials, featuring 19 prize-winning daylily cultivars, hosta plants, peonies, peonies, delphiniums, spiderwart, perennial geraniums, phlox and many other potted plants will be for sale. Information: 815-943-6396.

• 9 to 11 a.m. – Improving Teamwork at the Board Level program, United Way of McHenry County, 4508 Prime Parkway, McHenry. Ability of board members to focus on top priorities and commit to follow-up for the success of a not-for-profit organization. Cost: $30. Registration and information: 815-344-4483; www.volunteermchenrycounty.org or e-mail: rstiemke@volunteermchenrycounty.org.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Animal Communication – Beginner, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Learn to connect with animals on an intuitive and telepathic level. Cost: $39. Information: 815-455-8559. Registration: 815-455-8588, Course No. NANS04010.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Free shred day, Corporate America Family Credit Union, 2075 Big Timber Road, Elgin. Community invited to shred up to three boxes of unwanted personal documents. Information: 800-359-1939 or www.cafcu.org.

• Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Restoring Reproduction discussion, Pulling Down The Moon, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 300B, Arlington Heights. Restoring Reproduction: Healing Nutrients for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Free. Registration and information: 312-321-0004 or www.fcionline.com.

• 7:30 p.m. – All-night bingo, Marian Central Catholic High School, 1001 McHenry Ave., Woodstock. A $30 deposit reserves a seat and a 30-card set. Food available. Bingo hall doors open 6 p.m. Host: Marian Central Fathers’ Club. Proceeds fund school capital improvements. Registration and information: 815-338-4220, ext. 106.

• 8 p.m. to midnight – Fireman’s Dance & Draw Down, Hampshire Fire Station, 202 Washington St., Hampshire. Featuring a silent auction 6 to 10 p.m., dance 8 p.m. to midnight, and food. Must be age 21 or older after 8 p.m. Admission: $5 a person at the door. Drawn down tickets: $50 includes admission to the dance available from any Hampshire Fire District member or at the door. Host: Hampshire Fire & EMS Association. Information: 847-683-2629.

Oct. 19

• 8 a.m. to noon – Pancake breakfast fundraiser, Moose Lodge, 3535 N. Richmond Road, McHenry. Tickets: $6 a person at the door, free for children ages 3 and younger. Host: Cub Scout Pack 311. Information: www.cubpack311.org.

Oct. 20

• 10 to 11 a.m. – Visually Impaired Support and Assistance Group meeting, Sun City Prairie Lodge, Drendel Room A, 12860 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley. Topic is Innovative Ideas and Tricks to Cope with Vision Problems. Free. All are welcome. Information: 847-515-2078.

• 6 p.m. – Woodstock Professional and Business Women dinner meeting, Centerville Cafe at the Elks Club, on the Square, Woodstock. Prospective members invited. Cost: $20. Registration and information: 815-338-2000 or e-mail: mccoy_tricia@hotmail.com.

• 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Yoga for Fertility workshop, Pulling Down The Moon, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 300B, Arlington Heights. Techniques and discussion on how to increase chances of conception. Free. Registration and information: 312-321-0004 or www.fcionline.com.

Oct. 21

• 9 to 11 a.m. – Designing Positions for Volunteers program, United Way of McHenry County, 4508 Prime Parkway, McHenry. Volunteer management training. Cost: $25 members, $40 nonmembers. Registration and information: 815-344-4483; www.volunteermchenrycounty.org or e-mail: rstiemke@volunteermchenrycounty.org.

• 10 a.m. to noon – The Parent Connection meeting, Conscious Cup Coffee, 625D Cog Circle, Crystal Lake. Social and support group for families and their young children. Information: 815-425-3766 or e-mail: parent.connection@yahoo.com.

• 6 to 8 p.m. – Introduction to Voice Acting class, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. How to make a living with your voice. Cost: $49. Information: 815-455-8559. Registration: 815-455-8588, Course No. NBRS06010.

• 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Sleep Disorders and Medical Concerns, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Prairie Room, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington. Lecture by Dr. Daniel Neopmuceno. Free. Registration and information: 800-323-8622, Class Code 3G24.

• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Purchasing a Foreclosure Property class, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Basics of the foreclosure process and how to get started. Cost: $29. Information: 815-455-8559. Registration: 815-455-8588, Course No. NFMS01010.

• 7 to 10 p.m. – How to Develop a Business Plan class, McHenry County College Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane, McHenry. An essential road map for the future success of a company. Cost: $39. Registration and information: 815-455-6098.

• 8 p.m. – Powderdogs Ski and Snowboard Club meeting, Lou Malnati’s, 8515 Redtail Drive, Lakewood. Information about the club, its activities and upcoming trips. Free. Information: 847-854-4754.

Oct. 24

• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – The Parent Connection children’s craft day, Amcore Bank, 5100 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. Halloween projects. Free. Information: 815-425-3766 or e-mail: heidi@alexanderbradley.com.

• 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Celebrate Life’s Moments: Share Your Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Story, Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph St., No. 3W, Chicago. Featuring speakers and refreshments. Presented by COPD Foundation and StoryCorps. Registration and information: 888-681-9856.

• 7 to 10 p.m. – Introduction to Zen Buddhism class, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Taught by members of the Woodstock Zen Group, part of the Kwan Um School of Zen. Cost: $19. Information: 815-455-8559. Registration: 815-455-8588, Course No. NHES25010.

• 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Peace and Happiness in a World of Change lecture, Illinois Beach Resort, One Lake Front Drive, Zion. How to find peace and happiness through the practice of Kriya Yoga. Free. Sponsor: Chicago Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fellowship. Information: 630-264-2507 or www.chicagomeditationgroup.org.

Oct. 24-25

 

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Resale shop, St. John’s Mission Resale Shop, 215 Washington St., Algonquin. Featuring clothing, books, jewelry, household items and more. Continues 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Sponsor: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Information: 847-658-9105.

Oct. 25

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Northwoods Chapter, International Dutch Oven Society gathering, Moraine Hills State Park Northern Woods picnic shelter, 1510 S. River Road, McHenry. Gathering to cook in cast iron and Dutch ovens and socialize. Free. Information: 847-909-9274.

• 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Parkinson’s Disease Education Group open forum, The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. On disease experiences and solutions for patients and their families. Free. Barrington Area Council on Aging support group. Registration and information: 847-381-5030 or www.bacoa.org.

• 4 to 7 p.m. - Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Antioch. Tickets: $5 adults, $3 children ages 6-10, free for children younger than 6. Proceeds benefit Open Arms Food Pantry. Host: Community Church of the Holy Spirit. Tickets and information, 847-838-7729 or e-mail office@myholyspirit.org.