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May-27-2012 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Fruits and Veggies to the Rescue Class

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Saturday, December 01 2007 00:00

The Holiday Kitchen

Woodstock resident Kathleen Spaltro shares with us her holiday cooking trials and offers guidance to celebrating with food and friends.
Published in Gatherings
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Monday, October 01 2007 00:00

The Wine Tasting Experience

Wine, like music and art, is better appreciated and enjoyed as your understanding expands.
Published in Gatherings
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Wednesday, October 01 2008 00:00

McHenry County is Wine Country

For thousands of years, growing grapes and making wine had been exclusive to specific regions. Today, McHenry County farmers are bringing the trade to the Midwest.
Published in Food & Spirits
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Sunday, June 01 2008 16:13

Le Petit Marché: A Taste of Europe on Williams Street

With cheese from a farm in Ireland, authentic British fish and chips and French pastries, this shop gives locals a taste of Europe without leaving home.
Published in Food & Spirits
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Friday, August 01 2008 00:00

Salute! Farm & Vineyard in Woodstock - Silver Medal at the Illinois State Fair Wine Competition

Salute! Farm & Vineyard in Woodstock Won a Silver Medal at the Illinois State Fair Wine Competition for their Primo Rosso Wine.
Published in Applause
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Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

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Here at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece - the historic Dole Mansion. The Dole guarantees to stop you in your tracks with its intricate wood carvings, dazzling parquet floors and stunningly beautiful grand staircase.

Today, the Arts Park is in its infancy. Officially opened on July 4, 2005, it is owned and operated by a the non-profit Lakeside Legacy Foundation, formed for the purpose of preservation, protection, and enhancement of the property. The vision: become a world-class arts education center.

MC Historical Society

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McHenry County Historical Society - With a mission of providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County history to enrich life. The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings, an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, and a 20th century modern tourist cabin. Visit the museum in Union, Illinois to learn more about area history!

MC Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District - Over 22,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. Discover your District today!