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McHenry County News Calendar
Saturday, August 29
Heartache Tonight Tribute to the Eagles will be at 8 p.m. at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake. Formed in 2008, Heartache Tonight has quickly become the premiere Eagles Tribute band in the world, playing sold out concerts at top performing arts centers and festivals all across the country. For more information, call 815-356-9010.
Hosta Sale, Bolivian Arts & Crafts Fundraiser, and Conifer Rendezvous will be from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Rich’s Foxwillow Pines Nursery, Inc., 11618 McConnell Road, Woodstock. This year’s fundraising efforts will go toward building a school in rural Bolivia. Refreshments will be served. Registration required for Hypertufa Trough Workshop only $15, cash or check only. For more information, call 815-338-7442.
Creek Gallery will be from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Willow Crystal Lake, 220 N. Exchange, Ste. A, Crystal Lake. 60+ local and international artists exhibit 100 pieces of fine art in a large, modern church space. Opening night is a secular event with music, hors d’oeuvres and espresso bar.
Tag Day Event Benefitting Senior Care Volunteer Network will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Jewel Stores: Crystal Lake, Cary, and McHenry. For more information, call 815-455-3120.
Bluegrass Radio Show will be from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., every Sunday at the Starline Bluegrass Express, Harvard Community Radio WHIW 101.3, 300 Front Street, Harvard. For more information, please visit http://www.whiwharvard.com.
Sunday, August 30
Fox Tales Storytelling Festival will be from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Our 2nd annual festival features nationally acclaimed storytellers and puppeteers, as well as outstanding acoustic musicians from the Midwest. Local historical societies and living history reenactors will share insights into McHenry County history. For more information, call 847-458-3168.
Wednesday, August 2
Green Drinks will be from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., the first Wednesday of each month, at Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N. Main Street in Crystal Lake. For more information, contact the Defenders’ office at 815-338-0393 or email [email protected].
