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McHenry County Calendar of Events July 13 – 20
Wednesday, July 13 1:00 -4:00 p.m.
Eliminating the Fear of Leaving Your Comfort Zone
Network to Success Job Club Phone: 815-338-7100 ext. 2771
Location: McHenry County Government Center, 500 Russel Court, Woodstock, IL 60097
In a career transition or job search? More than likely you will need to step outside your comfort zone and do something different. Learn six strategies to banish fear, transform fear into proactive energy, and how to develop an action plan that provides comfort in new experiences. Susan Neustrom, Ed. D. Life, Leadership, Career Coach & Speaker.
Wednesday, July 13 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Young Professionals Phone: 815-385-4300
Location: KT Cleaning, Dana Kurchina-Tilling, 4123 W. Lake Shore Dr., Wonder Lake, IL
The Young Professionals Meeting is the second Wednesday of the month from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at KT Cleaning, Dana Kurchina-Tilling, 4123 W. Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake. This will be a fun social event.
Thursday, July 14 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Kid’s Programs, Mom and Me Phone: 847-456-7695 Tammy & 423-313-4144 Carla
Cost: $30.00 up to 3 Children, $3.00 for each after that. Ages 5 to 9.
Location: Sacred Mindscapes, 5435 Bull Valley Road, Suite 304, McHenry, IL 60050
Website: http://sacredmindscapes.com
Mom & me – meditation & coloring book workshop. Mom & me – meditation & finger painting. Mom & me – meditation & grateful jar painting. Mom & me – meditation & yoga. Programs to teach kids how to meditate for relaxation, anxiety, stress and emotional well-being. We will also do a fun project or craft workshop.
Thursday, July 14 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Snapchat for Business Phone: 877-799-4256 Cost: $15.00
Location: Think Big Go Local Inc. Offices & Training Facility
5435 Bull Valley Road, Suite 204, McHenry, IL 60050
Website: http://thinkbiggolocal.com/snapchat/
Now is the time to get on Snapchat and begin building your audience, before your competitors catch on. We will show you how to get set-up properly on this exciting social network and get you snapping right away!
Thursday, July 14 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Farmer’s Market Phone: 815-363-2159
Location: East side of Veteran’s Memorial Park (formerly Pearl Street Park) on the corner of Pearl Street and Court Street in McHenry,
333 South Green Street, McHenry, IL Website: www.mchenry.il.us
Come visit and purchase an assortment of organic food, fruits, vegetables, local specialties and crafts. Held in conjunction with the City Concert Series.
Thursday, July 14, 2016 7:30 p.m.
McHenry City Concert Series
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, one block north of Route 120 in McHenry, IL
Website: www.mchenrycityband.com/concerts
The City Jazz Band will perform “Summer Fun”. Vendors will be Little Chef, Riverside Chocolate Factory, MJ’s Coffee Bar and Chain O’Lakes Brewing Co. Some seating is available but you are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Thursday, July 14 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Stucky’s Cruise Night Phone: 815-331-8050
Location: 4000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg, IL 60051 Website: www.stuckysbarandgrille.com
Thursdays are Cruise Nights in Johnsburg!! Music provided by Jim Sieg.
Thursday, July 14 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. FREE
Get Lit(erary) Phone: 815-356-9212
Website: http://wsrep.org/index.phplwhats-onget-literary-2/
Location: LePetite Marche, 19 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
GET LIT(erary) is a monthly reading series based around selected themed classic and contemporary literary works. Each month a group of readers are chosen from a pool of Williams Street Repertory actors and supporters to read from works by a wide array of distinguished authors. Past authors have included Orson Wells, Oscar Wilde, Philip K. Dick, Rudyard Kipling and many, many more.
Thursday, July 14 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Summer Cleanse & Detox Workshop Phone: 815-893-6815
Location: Northwest Pain Management Center, 930 Pyott Road, Suite 102, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Website: www.nwpmc.com
Is it good or bad or just a fad? Join us for a chance to hear from Dr. Malvina an expert in the field representing Metagenics.
(Genetic Potential through Nutrition)
Friday, July 15 5:30 – 11:00 p.m.
McHenry Fiesta Days Phone: 815-385-4300
Petersen Park, 4300 Petersen Park Road, McHenry, IL 60050
Website: www.mchenryfiestadays.com Cost: $15.00 at the gate, 10 & under free ($10.00 online presale)
It is Music Fest Friday!
Food, Beer, Amusement Rides, Designated Driver Booth (DD receives a wristband which entitles them to free soft drinks and water). Judas Beast (the ultimate Iron Maiden experience) will perform from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. then Queensryche performs from 9:15 – 10:45 p.m.
Friday, July 15 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
“[title of show] – Music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen, Book by Hunter Bell, Directed by Regina Bell-Daniels and Produced by The Williams Street Repertory
Location: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Cost: Starts at $32.50 Phone: 815-356-9212 Website: www.rauecenter.org
Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try to create something new with the help of their friends Susan, Heidi and Larry on the eighty-eights. With the cast in place, Jeff and Hunter begin a conversation about what to write about. Eventually, Jeff suggests they write about what to write about. They make a pact to write up until the festival’s deadline and dream about the show changing their lives. [title of show]—taken from the space on the festival’s application form, which asks for the [title of show]—follows Hunter and Jeff and their friends on their journey through the gauntlet of creative self-expression. In the span of 90 minutes they write and perform their show at the festival and learn lessons about themselves as people, friends and artists. [title of show] is, above all, a love letter to the musical theatre—a uniquely American art form—and to the joy of collaboration. The musical received a Tony Award®.
Saturday, July 16 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
McHenry Fiesta Days Phone: 815-385-4300
Petersen Park, 4300 Petersen Park Road, McHenry, IL 60050
Website: www.mchenryfiestadays.com
McHenry River Run Check in at 6:30 – 7:45 a.m.
10K Fun Run starts at 8:00 a.m. 5K Run starts at 8:15 a.m.
Register at McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Dr., McHenry, IL
Phone: 815-363-2160 Website: www.ci.mchenry.il.us
The Run starts at 8:00 a.m. at McHenry High School, East Campus, 1012 N. Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050
It’s Music Fest Saturday! 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00 at the gate, 10 & under free.
Food, Beer, Amusement Rides, Designated Driver Booth (DD receives a wristband which entitles them to free soft drinks and water). Amusement rides $25.00 unlimited ride special from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Hairbanger’s Ball will perform from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. then Bella Cain from 6:30 – 10:45 p.m. also Modern Day Romeos perform from 6:30 -10:45 p.m.
Saturday, July 16 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
“[title of show] – Music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen, Book by Hunter Bell, Directed by Regina Bell-Daniels and Produced by The Williams Street Repertory
Location: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Cost: Starts at $32.50 Phone: 815-356-9212 Website: www.rauecenter.org
Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try to create something new with the help of their friends Susan, Heidi and Larry on the eighty-eights. With the cast in place, Jeff and Hunter begin a conversation about what to write about. Eventually, Jeff suggests they write about what to write about. They make a pact to write up until the festival’s deadline and dream about the show changing their lives. [title of show]—taken from the space on the festival’s application form, which asks for the [title of show]—follows Hunter and Jeff and their friends on their journey through the gauntlet of creative self-expression. In the span of 90 minutes they write and perform their show at the festival and learn lessons about themselves as people, friends and artists. [title of show] is, above all, a love letter to the musical theatre—a uniquely American art form—and to the joy of collaboration. The musical received a Tony Award®.
Saturday, July 16 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. 
“Art” a Comedy of Artistic Proportions presented by
The Williams Street Repertory
Location: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-356-9212 Website: www.rauecenter.org Cost: $32.50 – $38.50
“ART” written by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Michele Vazquez. A COMEDY OF ARTISTIC PROPORTIONS. Marc, Serge, & Yvan are long-time friends. But, when Serge drops a fortune on a piece of modern art, his friends’ surprising reactions touch off a series of personal confrontations that threaten their friendship. This intelligent, rapid-fire comedy, sparkling with verbal wit, explores the power of art to engage the imagination and the enduring bonds of friendship in the face of…the ridiculous. Part of WSR TheatreFEST.
Sunday, July 17 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
McHenry Fiesta Days Phone: 815-385-4300
Petersen Park, 4300 Petersen Park Road, McHenry, IL 60050
Website: www.mchenryfiestadays.com Cost: $5.00 at the gate, 10 & under free
Food, Beer, Amusement Rides, Designated Driver Booth (DD receives a wristband which entitles them to free soft drinks and water). Amusement rides $25.00 unlimited ride special from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The 32nd Annual Car Show, (www.nilsra.com) 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. join the Chapel for Outdoor Worship. Meet the Brewmaster – Chain O’Lakes Brewery at 1:00 p.m. Family Fun Day has children’s activities, games, prizes, inflatables, face painting and a dunk tank from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. The Bags Tournament is from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.. Frozen’s Anna, Elsa and Olaf will be visiting at 1:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m. the band Stupidville performs a mix of pop, rock and country music. From 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. the band Infinity performs a mix from classic to current music for the ultimate rock experience!
Sunday, July 17 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
“Art” a Comedy of Artistic Proportions presented by The Williams Street Repertory
Phone: 815-356-9212 Website: www.rauecenter.org Cost: $32.50 – $38.50
Location: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
“ART” written by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Michele Vazquez. A COMEDY OF ARTISTIC PROPORTIONS. Marc, Serge, & Yvan are long-time friends. But, when Serge drops a fortune on a piece of modern art, his friends’ surprising reactions touch off a series of personal confrontations that threaten their friendship. This intelligent, rapid-fire comedy, sparkling with verbal wit, explores the power of art to engage the imagination and the enduring bonds of friendship in the face of…the ridiculous. Part of WSR TheatreFEST.
Monday, July 18 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
McHenry Fiesta Days Phone: 815-385-4300
Petersen Park, 4300 Petersen Park Road, McHenry, IL 60050
Website: www.mchenryfiestadays.com Cost: $5.00 at the gate, 10 & under free
Food, Beer, Amusement Rides, Designated Driver Booth (DD receives a wristband which entitles them to free soft drinks and water). Amusement rides $25.00 unlimited ride special all evening.
At 5:30 p.m. the check-in for the Big Wheel Race will be held. The race itself starts at 6:30 p.m.
Call 815-363-2160 for Big Wheel Race information. They will also be holding a Teen Night from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. For Teen Night information call 815-271-5418.
Monday, July 18 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
4th Annual Raue Center President’s Golf Classic
Bull Valley Golf Club, 1311 Club Road, Woodstock, IL 60098 Golf Club Phone: 815-337-4411
President’s Golf Classic Phone: 815-356-9010 ext. 22 – Ryan
Registration is from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Shotgun Tee-off time is at 11:30 a.m. The Reception/Entertainment/Dinner is 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. with the Awards presented at 6:00 p.m.
Sponsorship opportunities start at $300.00.
Participation Options are: Golf Foursome for $780.00 which includes 18 holes with a power cart, locker room, shoe service, club valet, club cleaning, practice range and green with balls, box lunch included and the dinner buffet with entertainment. Golf Individual for $195.00 which includes 18 holes with a power cart, locker room, shoe service, club valet, club cleaning, practice range and green with balls, box lunch included and the dinner buffet with entertainment. Dinner only is $75.00 which includes just the dinner with entertainment.
Monday, July 18 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Green Street Cruise Night
Location: Corner of Green Street and Route 120. Green Street Municipal lot in downtown McHenry, IL
Phone: 815-728-0404 Website: www.anpac.com
- Green Street Cruise Night is the largest and longest cruise night in McHenry County! Hundreds of classic and show-quality vehicles cruise into downtown McHenry on Monday Nights. FREE vehicle registration and for spectators.
Tuesday, July 19 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Six Key Steps to Improve Your Website to Increase Sales Cost: $49.00
Location: Think Big Go Local Inc. Office & Training Center, 5435 Bull Valley Road, Suite 204, McHenry, IL
Phone: 877-799-4256 Website: www.thinkbiggolocal.com
Make sure the time and money you’ve invested in that website is actually helping your business. We will cover major mistakes to avoid, common problems and how to fix them, search optimization and we will also have time to review your website during class.
Tuesday, July 19 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Laughter Yoga Cost: $25.00 Ages: 18 and up
Location: Sacred Mindscapes, 5435 Bull Valley Road, Suite 304, McHenry, IL
Phone: Tammy – 847-456-7695 & Carla – 423-313-4144 Website: http://sacredmindscapes.com
Would you like to bring more joy into your life? Lessen your stress level? Please join us as Caryl Derenfeld, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader & Teacher, leads a workshop about the physical, emotional, intellectual & spiritual benefits of laughter as a meditation. Find out what “laughing for no reason” and Slawokuyah! is all about!
Wednesday, July 20 5:00 p.m. until end of event
McHenry Fiesta Days Phone: 815-385-4300
Website: www.mchenryfiestadays.com
Open Track Meet Check in at 4:45 p.m., Event begins at 5:15 p.m.
Location: McCracken Field, 3712 Kane Avenue, McHenry, IL 60050
Registration is at McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry, IL 60050
Registration Phone: 815-363-2160
