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November 20, 2009
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago
What's happening in the county, the region and Chicago.
November 19, 2009
BE THANKFUL ARTS & CRAFTS EVENING, 6:35 to 8:15 p.m. Nov. 19, Art Cottage, 400 Highland Ave., Crystal Lake. For children and families. Corn husk dolls, hand print turkeys, horn of plenty easel paintings and more. Host: Creative Artistry Fine Arts School. Cost: $10 for materials. Registration and information: 815-404-6520.
November 13, 2009
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago.
November 12, 2009
AFFAIR OF THE ARTS, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 15, The Shores of Turtle Creek, 7808 Winn Road, Spring Grove. A pre-Christmas art sale. Information: www.affairofthearts.org.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14, The Fountains of Crystal Lake, 965 N. Brighton Circle West, Crystal Lake. Information: 815-477-6582.
November 6, 2009
What's happening in the county, the region and Chicago.
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago.
November 5, 2009
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October 30, 2009
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago.
What's happening in the county, the region and Chicago.
The following is a listing of Halloween events in the area.
October 29, 2009
Following is a list of recommended trick or treat times on Halloween day.
COFFIN RACES, 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31, Washington Street & Route 23, Marengo. Seasonal alternative to Harvard’s bed races with coffins on wheels with teams of four. Must be at least age 14. Race follows the 3 to 5 p.m. trick-or-treating on Main Street. Sponsor: Marengo Main Street. Registration and information: 815-568-8440 or www.marengomainstreet.org.
October 23, 2009
What's happening in the county, the region and Chicago
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago.
The following is a listing of Halloween events in the area.
October 22, 2009
Following is a list of recommended trick or treat times on Halloween day.
CARY HALLOWEEN WALK, 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 24, starting on Jandus Road (near Kitchens by Julie), Cary. Trick-or-treating for costumed children accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parade led by Miss Cary Lizzie Loch. Sponsor: Cary Grove Chamber of Commerce. Information: 847-639-2800 or www.carygrovechamber.com.
October 16, 2009
What's happening in the county, the region and Chicago
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago
McHenry County haunted events:
October 15, 2009
ANNUAL HISTORIC HALLOWEEN PERFORMANCE, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Oct. 21, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. Through the power of Halloween magic, a Grand Army of the Republic gathering of 8th Illinois cavalrymen will be spotlighted. Refreshments. Admission charged to non-members, free for members. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.mchsonline.org.
October 9, 2009
What's happening in the county, the region and Chicago
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago
October 8, 2009
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