McHenry County News Calendar

Thursday, July 30

Algonquin Summer Concert Series: R-Gang will be from 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison Street, Algonquin. There will be a different food truck every week that will serve up great food to go with great music.

Friday, July 31

Beehive: The 60’s Musical will be from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. now through August 2. Tickets are $35.50. For more information, visit http://www.rauecenter.org.

Algonquin Swimming Pool & Splashpad Theme Nights – Country Night will be from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Algonquin Swimming Pool & Splashpad, 599 Longwood Drive, Algonquin. For more information, please visit algonqin.org/recreation or call 847-658-2716.

Lunch Hour Entertainment Series- Istvan & His Imaginary Band will be at 12 p.m. at the Algonquin Area Public Library Back Patio, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Join us for some lunchtime fun at these FREE family events. Pack a lunch, bring a blanket, put on your sunglasses, and join in the fun from 12 – 12:45 p.m.

Saturday, August 1

The Big Latch On and Mommy Mingle Fair will be from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Centegra Hospital McHenry, 4201 Medical Center Drive, McHenry. This free event will include food, drinks, freebies, prizes, car seat safety checks, raffle drawings and kids activity area. Expecting, new, and/or nursing mothers, infants and toddlers welcome. For more information, please call the Centegra Breastfeeding Resource Center at 815-759-4839.

1995 Cary-Grove Class Reunion will be from 7 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. The 20-year class reunion will be held at Galati’s Hideaway in Cary. Ticket price includes all of the weekend events. Early bird pricing of $70/person. For more information, visit http://www.cg1995.com.

Tuesday, August 4

Concerts in the Park will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Bring a picnic dinner or buy ice cream, candy bars, chips, and drink from the outside concession stand. All concerts are free. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake.

National Night Out will be from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Harrison Benwell Conservation Area, 7055 McCullom Lake Road, Wonder Lake. For more information, visit MCCDistrict.org or call 815-479-5779.

Thursday, August 6

The Milky Way Screening will be from 5 – 7 p.m. at Centegra Hospital Woodstock, 3701 Doty Road, Woodstock. Come see this movie about American motherhood: “The Milky Way: directed by Jon Fitzgerald. Cookies and drinks provided. Babies are welcome.