- 8:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. Community Harvest, 6308 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. Information: 815.459.1300 clchamber.com
Community Harvest, hosted by the Crystal Lake Chamber and the Crystal Lake Jaycees, along with 2011 event sponsor Mercy Health System, is an annual fall food & funds drive and sorting event, which benefits the Crystal Lake Food Pantry and the Crystal Lake Jaycees' "Share-A-Christmas" program. Both of these organizations help to feed local families in need. There are many fundraisers and food drives held at various locations throughout the fall months. Then, on Thanksgiving morning, all of the donations are sorted and boxed for future use by the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. The Community Harvest committee would like to encourage families, scout troops, church groups, organizations and individuals to join them on Thanksgiving morning. Stop by 6308 Northwest Hwy. (in Crystal Lake Commons) to lend a hand on Thursday, November 24th between 8:00 am and 11:00 am., to help sort and pack the thousands of items collected throughout the fall season. Country Donuts treats and beverages will be on hand for all volunteers. There will also be a coloring table for the kids, and a visit from Santa! The festive holiday atmosphere is a fabulous way to kick off your holiday season, by giving back to others.
