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McHenry County News Calendar
Thursday, June 25
Algonquin Summer Concert Series: Tony Ocean will be from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St., Algonquin. Concerts are held weekly on Thursday nights. There will be a different food truck every week that will serve up great food to go with great music. For more information, call 847-658-2700.
Perception is Real Exhibit will be from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., now through June 30 in art space 144, located in the Art Department Hallway in Building A of McHenry County College, located at 8900 U.S. Hwy 14, Crystal Lake. This presentation is by Mimi Peterson and her installation features three distinct assemblages based on the premise that art and experience inform and shape one another by changing cognitive space and appealing to our senses. For more information, contact Sandra Lang, at 815-455-8785 or email her at [email protected].
Friday, June 26
A Field Trip for your Brian and Body will be at 7:30 p.m. at 110 Johnson Street, Woodstock. Discover how your everyday movements are helping or hindering you and your best life, setting the course of your body in your future. For more information, call 224-247-7500.
Park Picnic will be at 11 a.m. at Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills. For more information, call 847-960-7460.
2nd Annual Tee Up 4 Charity Golf Outing will be from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. STAR, which stands for Sharing Time and Resources, is a charitable, not-for-profit organization based in Wauconda, IL. This event will be at Prairie Isle Golf Club, 2216 II Route 176 in Crystal Lake. Proceeds from the golf outing will benefit Pioneer Center for Human Services’ Autism Program. For more information, contact STAR Charities at 847-487-1000 x323 or email [email protected].
Road Knights Motor Club Cruise Nights will be from 6 – 9 p.m. on Fridays in Wonder Lake on Hancock Drive by Paulee’s Pizza. Contact Pat Gebbia for more information at 815-388-2759 or [email protected].
Ray Live will be from 8 – 10 p.m. at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake. Tickets start at $26 for adults, $10 with a college ID and $6 for 18 and under.
Saturday, June 27
Chen 19 Tai Chi Workshop will be from 2 – 4 p.m. at Young Masters Martial Arts and Fitness, 110 Johnson Street, Woodstock. The cost is $45 per person if you are pre-registered or $50 at the door. For more information or to register your spot, visit www.moonwillowtaichi.com or call 815-206-2222.
The Fourth Annual National Piano Conference presents Raue Center’s Family Concert featuring Kurt Bestor and the Music of Disney and more. This event will be at 7 p.m. at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake. For more information, call 815-356-9010.
Huntley Farmers Market will be from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. each Saturday, now through October 10th at the Municipal Complex parking lot at 10987 Main Street (across the street from the Huntley Library).
America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta will be from 9 – 11:15 a.m., at Crystal Lake’s Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive. Considered the championship of cardboard boat racing with entrants building and racing boats along a 200-yard course for a variety of awards. For more information, visit http://cardboardcup.harmonicmix.com.
Remember Our Heroes Car Show will be from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Historic Downtown Woodstock. Open to all collector cars, registration is $20, spectators are free. All participants will receive commemorative dog tags and other items. For more information, contact Lisa or Michelle at 815-338-5040 or [email protected].
Sunday, June 28
McHenry County Patriot Run will be at 7:30 a.m. at McHenry County College, 8900 US Route 14, Crystal Lake. The Patriot Run will benefit veteran agencies serving McHenry County but not limited to: Veterans Assistance Commission and TLS Veterans. Each registered participant in the 5K will receive a t-shirt. For more information or to register online, visit www.mchenrycountypatriotrun.org or call 815-459-1773.
Breakfast Club Bike Rides will be from 8 – 10 a.m. Join the Bike Haven staff and other bicycle enthusiasts on this slow-paced scenic ride through McHenry County. At the halfway point, the group will stop for breakfast. Offered on the last Sunday of each month (weather permitting). Pre-registration is required. For more information or to reserve your spot, call 815-385-4642.
Volleyball and Bags Fundraiser will be from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Kingston Lanes, Woodstock. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. $120 per volleyball team, (rec and competitive) $40 per bags team.
Day at Petersen Farm will be from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 4112 McCullom Lake Road, one mile West of Route 31. For more information, visit http://business.mchenrychamber.com/events/details/a-day-at-petersen-farm-country-fair-6084.
Purely Ragtime Piano will be from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 with a college ID and $6 for ages 18 and under. For more information, visit rauecenter.org.
Tuesday, June 30
Concerts in the Park – Voices in Harmony will be at 7 p.m. at Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Refreshments will be available for purchase. In the event of inclement weather, some concerts will be moved to Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake. For more information, call 815-459-0680.
Wednesday, July 1
Green Drinks will be the first Wednesday of each month from 5 – 7 p.m. The public is invited to McHenry County Green Drinks at Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake. Additional parking is available at the train station. For more information, contact the Defenders’ office at 815-338-0393 or e-mail [email protected].
Thursday, July 2
Lakeside Festival will be from noon – 11 p.m. at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Lakeside Festival is the Lakeside Legacy Foundation’s largest fundraiser and is held on the grounds of Lakeside Legacy Arts Park. For more information, call 815-455-8000.
