Crystal Lake Lifestyle
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Fox Valley Orthopedics to host blood drive June 8 in BarringtonMay 24, 2022 12:52 PM - To ensure an adequate blood supply, the community is invited to participate in Versiti Blood Center of Illinois' mobile blood drive on Wednesday, June 8, in Barrington.
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Sign up for bird watching programs this summerMay 23, 2022 1:40 PM - Enjoy the changing seasons as you hike, look, and listen for the birds inhabiting the local forest preserves this summer.
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Suburban Mosaic: Former Reflejos editor was 'terrific team member'
May 23, 2022 12:03 PM - We begin today's column recognizing the life and legacy of Marco Ortiz of Lake in the Hills -- a poet, a loving father and husband, an avid community volunteer and a trusted colleague. Ortiz was diagnosed in December with cholangiocarcinoma -- a rare and aggressive bile-duct cancer -- and died May 6 at age 60.
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YWCA Elgin recognizes 2022 Leader Luncheon recipientsMay 23, 2022 11:51 AM - More than 350 community members attended the 38th annual YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon Awards at The Seville in Streamwood on May 12.
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Club 400 to host May 27 party for charities that impact kids livesMay 23, 2022 11:45 AM - It is time again for the fundraising event of the summer. The 2022 Club 400 Event will feature Marcus Stroman, a member of the Chicago Cubs pitching staff and philanthropist for children who are struggling.
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Jehovah's Witness elders who failed to report child abuse got bad advice, say local pastors, attorneys
May 21, 2022 7:47 PM - In 2006, a Crystal Lake man confessed to the leaders of his church that he was sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl. It was not that confession, however, that McHenry County Judge Mark Gerhardt considered when convicting the two church elders of violating the state's mandated reporter law.
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Registration Open for Seventh Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Ride for HopeMay 23, 2022 9:52 AM - Registration is open for the seventh annual Ride for Hope, a 501(c)(3) ovarian cancer awareness motorcycle ride and celebration, conceived and organized by JuliAnne Scully, a 38-year ovarian cancer survivor and owner of JuliAnne's Hair in Schaumburg, IL.
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Dining out: Bryan Cranston & Aaron Paul host Dos Hombres party at Bar Louie ChicagoMay 19, 2022 2:44 PM - Meet Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul Saturday when they host a Dos Hombres tasting party at Bar Louie Chicago. Plus, Portillo's debuted the plant-based Garden Dog this week, Moretti's is hosting a wine dinner Friday and Village Squire is celebrating 43 years.
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Their garden to your table: Where to find suburban farmers marketsMay 17, 2022 1:02 PM - Hungry for fresh, locally grown produce? Here's a list of suburban farmers markets for 2022.
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McHenry County Historical Society to host Valor Quilt presentationMay 16, 2022 12:11 PM - The McHenry County Historical Society is once again partnering with the Gazebo Valor Quilters of Huntley to honor local veterans as Memorial Day approaches.
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