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Feb-04-2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Thoughtfulness Shop Sale

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Feb-04-2012 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Out and About for the Holidays
Leave the cooking and entertainment to McHenry County’s restaurants, bars and resorts this holiday season!
Local Tastes for the Holidays
Ring in the holidays with artisanal foods and beverages from local retailers.
Material Girl: A Common Thread
Susie Fox had a vision for a fabric store in downtown Crystal Lake that would serve its predecessor’s loyal clients while appealing to a growing generation of do-it-yourselfers. For more than a year now, her store Materia
McHenry County Living’s Big Give
The holidays are all about giving. There are so many charitable organizations in McHenry County worthy of your time and donations around the holidays and every day.
McHenry County Living’s Last-Minute Gift Guide
It’s not too late to pick up a thoughtful, unique gift for the folks on your “nice” list – and all from our wonderful local retailers!

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Out and About for the Holidays

Written by Erica Burke
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Leave the cooking and entertainment to McHenry County’s restaurants, bars and resorts this holiday season!

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TownSquare Players: Taking the Stage

Written by Daniel Z. Kreisman
TownSquare Players: Taking the Stage

For 43 years, TownSquare Players — McHenry County’s oldest troupe — has brought memorable musicals and dramas to the Woodstock Opera House stage. Its November offering, “Pirates of Penzance,” is no exception.

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Editor’s Choice: 2011 Wedding Planner

Written by Erica Burke
Editor’s Choice: 2011 Wedding Planner From big to intimate, traditional to modern, weddings are uniquely a couple’s own. McHenry County Living’s Wedding Planner – featuring the hottest trends, styles and best local vendors – will help make planning this special day a lot easier.
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Going Places: Winter Getaways

Written by Erica Burke
Going Places: Winter Getaways From family fun to romantic retreats, shake the winter blues at some great escapes close to home.
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Raue Center Celebrates 10-Year Milestone

Written by Erica Burke
Raue Center Celebrates 10-Year Milestone A decade after it was founded, Raue Center For The Arts remains dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
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Lucy's Cafe: Where Unique Voices Flourish

Written by Local Author
Lucy's Cafe: Where Unique Voices Flourish Lucy’s Café is an intimate performance space within the Raue Center for the Arts where the community has a say in its programming and artists are free to take risks.
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Arts in the County 2010

Written by Erica Burke
Arts in the County 2010 Prepare to be wowed by McHenry County’s 2010 arts scene with our guide to local theaters, galleries and learning opportunities.
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Groundhog Days: Grounded in Tradition

Written by Erica Burke
Groundhog Days: Grounded in Tradition Groundhog Days commemorates the eponymous movie filmed in Woodstock and the annual holiday with nearly a week of affordable family fun on the Woodstock Square.
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Snowmobiling: A Social Sport

Written by Local Author
Snowmobiling: A Social Sport Snowmobiling is a popular winter sport in McHenry County steeped in tradition, stewardship and camaraderie.
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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!