McHenry Fitness Center Back to School Special by City of McHenry Parks & Recreation Department

What: Join the McHenry Fitness Center by September 30 and get the first FULL month FREE! No enrollment fee, first month prorated, childcare available. Membership includes access to all fitness center and 50+ group fitness classes each week.

When: Sign up at the McHenry Recreation Center by September 30, 2022.

Where: McHenry Recreation Center

3636 Municipal Drive

McHenry, IL 60050

For More Information: Cindy Witt | 815-363-2166 | cwitt@cityofmchenry.org

Real Life SUPERHeroes; the weekend is YOURS at Reeses Barkery! by Reeses Barkery and Pawtique

What: Show our Retail Rockstars proof you are one of our SUPERHeroes and SAVE 20% on your purchase. What is a SUPERHero? Nurse, Doctor, Fire Fighter, CNA, EMT, Police Officer, etc! This is your time! All Excludes all food items. Valid every weekend in September, 2022.

When: Every weekend in September

Where: Reeses Barkery & Pawtique, 1313 N Riverside Dr, McHenry, IL 60050

For More Information Contact: Diedra at 815-363-7297

11 breweries and distilleries to highlight locally crafted offerings through app, deals, prizes by Naturally McHenry County

What: A new partnership initiative between Naturally McHenry County and the county’s 11 craft breweries and distilleries launches Thursday, Sept. 1. The Craft Beverage Trail includes nine craft breweries and taprooms as well as the two distilleries that call McHenry County home. Several locations are offering special discounts to those who check-in via the McHenry County Craft Beverage Trail in the Challenges portion of the free, Naturally McHenry County app.

Featured are: Rush Creek Distilling, Harvard; McHenry Brewing Co., McHenry; Kishwaukee Brewing Co., Holzlager Brewing Co., and ShadowView Brewing, all of Woodstock; Crystal Lake Brewing, Crystal Lake; Spirit Water Brewery and Distillery and Cary Ale House & Brewing Co., both of Cary; Scorched Earth Brewing Co., Algonquin; and Sew Hop’d Brewery & Taproom as well as More Brewing Co., both of Huntley.

Those who visit all and complete a coded check-in process will receive a specially designed T-shirt and sticker. There is no deadline for completion. It’s hoped those who embark on the trail will consider making a day of it in Harvard, Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Cary or Huntley, visiting other unique shops, restaurants and points of interest along the way, too.

For other information about the McHenry County Craft Beverage Trail and more, visit mchcraftbev.com

Don't miss the disability job fair and employer workshop

What: Once again, the McHenry County Workforce Network is teaming up with McHenry County College and the State of Illinois to host two events to connect workers with disabilities with employers looking to hire.

The first is a September 28 workshop for employers, which will cover the benefits of hiring workers with disabilities, as well as state and local incentives and resources. The second is an October 5 disability job fair for people with disabilities to meet employers ready to hire.

Employers can click here to register for the workshop, and click here to be included at the job fair. These will come up before you know it, so sign up soon! Job seekers do not have to register to attend the job fair.

Call for Artists by Pioneer Center for Human Services

What: 4th Annual Empty Bowls Silent Art Auction benefiting McHenry County PADS Homeless Shelter. Through this event we hope to increase awareness of homelessness services in McHenry County, collaborate professionally with the fine arts community and continue the conversations post event through visual creations on the issue.

Pioneer is currently seeking 25-30 pieces of art (all media accepted: sculpture, mixed media, painting, photography, etc.). A piece can be done at the discretion of the artist and how they depict homelessness through themes such as of hope, resiliency, support, help and encouragement. We are asking you to participate in this year’s Empty Bowls Art Auction. Please consider donating your artwork to Pioneer Center, who will auction it off in an exclusive, one afternoon only gallery.

When: Sunday, October 16th, 2022 2:00-4:00 P.M.

Where: Raue Center for the Arts 26 N. William Street Crystal Lake, IL

For More Information: Interested artists should connect with Sue George, Special Events & Volunteer Coordinator at: sgeorge@pioneercenter.org or 815.404.0559 - cell / 815.759.7130 - office.

NEW MEMBER SPECIAL! Play free for the rest of the season! by McHenry County College

What: Join MCC for the 2023 season now and enjoy all member privileges for the rest of the 2022 season. AND, lock in the 2022 rate for the 2023 season with your prepayment of 2023 dues. Make MCC your home for golf. A great Club at a reasonable price. You deserve it. Single, Family, and Corporate memberships available.

Where: 820 N. John St. McHenry, IL 60050

For More Information: Membership information is available in the Pro Shop, on our website, or at 815/385-1086

247th USMC BIRTHDAY BALL

What: Marine Corps Ball Corporate Sponsorship. Our 247th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball is being developed as annual community event.

Community Friendship and Patriotism through our Ceremony Tradition, Dinner, Guest Speaker followed by music and dancing. This event is open to the public to recognize the U.S. Marine Corps and All Veterans that surrounds Veterans Day.

Your Corporate Sponsorship will support Detachment Community Activities. We support local Parades, Funerals, Veteran Employment, homelessness, Scholarships, Toys for Tots Collection and other events.

When: November 5, 2022 6:00 PM-Midnight

Where: Crystal Lake Holiday Inn 800 IL RT 31 Crystal Lake, IL 60014

For More Information: Mike Ruffner 847-370-4107 McHenryCountyMCL@gmail.com

Women's Business Meet-Up & Workshop by Robin Walker, Small Business Consultant

What: Local female business owners and leaders will be coming together to join up and support each other, while making big plans to keep our businesses going strong. Join us for a morning of networking with other female owners, and guided coaching on what to focus on first in order to meet your year end goals.

When: September 23, 2022

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: 7036 Grand Geneva Way, The Grand Geneva, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

For More Information: Robin@WomensBusinessWorkshop.com

Trunk or Treat by Jayne Bockman

What: Join us for an afternoon of Spooktacular fun! Free Candy, Popcorn and Trick or Treat Bags. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes.

When: Sunday October 16th 2:00-4:00pm

Where: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

803 N. Front St (Rt 31 S) McHenry

For More Information: Jayne Bockman | 815-385-5505

Who will get Aunt Betty's China? by Paradise Financial 

What: We all have unspoken questions about estate planning. Now is the time to ask them. Otherwise, you could be missing out on investment options that aim to optimize family and charitable impact, or overlooking opportunities you didn’t even know were possible. Don’t pass the buck for future generations to sort through. Our panel of experienced professionals can help you tackle these topics today, covering everything from gifts of insurance to making a philanthropic difference in your community. Please RSVP at www.paradisefinancial.biz

When/Where: 

Thursday, Sept. 15 • 12:00PM (plated lunch served) Pistakee Yacht Club, 3300 Rocky Beach Ln, Johnsburg

Friday, Sept. 16 • 12:00PM (plated lunch served) Woodstock Country Club 10310 Country Club Rd, Bull Valley

Thursday, Sept. 29 • 12:00PM (plated lunch served) Smith’s Garage, 3315 Pearl Street, McHenry

Thursday, Oct. 6 • 8:00AM (plated breakfast served) Cary Country Club, 2400 Grove Ln, Cary

Friday, Oct. 14 • 12:00PM (plated lunch served) Crystal Lake Country Club 721 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake

Thursday, Oct. 20 • 8:00AM (plated breakfast served) Boulder Ridge Country Club 350 Boulder Dr, Lake in the Hills

For More Information: Donna Adams | 815-363-1117 | donna.adams@oasecurities.com

ALCA's Taproom Takeover by Alexander Leigh Center for Autism

What: The Alexander Leigh Center for Autism is excited to partner with Scorched Earth Brewing Co. for a Taproom Takeover on Sunday, September 18th! The event will feature live music from duo Avian Aura- Music, a food truck from Cesaroni Real Pit BBQ, craft beer, and raffle opportunities. Tickets are limited and must be purchased ahead of time.

Proceeds from the event will help ALCA to provide an environment where children on the autism spectrum can develop their potential academically, emotionally, socially, communicatively, and physically. Register Now

When: Sunday, September 18th 12:00pm-5:00pm

Where: Scorched Earth Brewing Co. 203 Berg St, Algonquin, IL 60102

For More Information: Megg Wallen: mwallen@alcacenter.org | Patty Wieczorek: pwieczorek@alcacenter.org