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Weekend: 'Blast on the Beach,' Free Concert and Coverlets at Col. Palmer House
Plenty to see, hear and do this weekend in and around Crystal Lake and Cary.
Looking to get out and have some fun this weekend? There's plenty of happenings in and around Crystal Lake and Cary.
Free family event features the band "28 Days," which performs cover songs by U2, Seal and Lenny Kravitz. Special concert will also have food, games, prizes and more.
Saturday, Aug. 10: Blast on the Beach
3 to 9 p.m. Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Dr., Crystal Lake
The "Blast on the Beach" is the last party of the summer season. Sponsored by BMO Harris Bank and the Crystal Lake Park District,the "Blast on the Beach" has free admission and is packed with entertainment by The Lounge Puppets and Circus Boy, as well as treasure hunt for the kids, craft fair, kids fair, bags tournament, beer/ wine garden and food vendors.
Saturday, Aug. 10 Mini Golf Fundraiser for Tom Nejmeh Family
3 to 9 p.m. Lippold Park Mini Golf, 1251 Route 176, Crystal Lake
Tom Nejmeh grew up in Crystal Lake, graduated from Crystal Lake South High School, and eventually married the love of his life, Heidi. The couple settled in Algonquin.
Tom suffered a cardiac attack while driving in April, and died unexpectedly at the age of 40. His friends, Mike and Christina Gallagher, of Crystal Lake, are holding this mini-golf fundraiser, which includes a 50/50 raffle to help the family Tom left behind: Heidi and their three young children. $10 per golfer. If you can't attend, visit www.tomsbenefit.com to donate.
Saturday, Aug. 10: Defenders Recycling Drive
9 a.m. to noon, Farm Bureau parking lot, 1102 McConnell Rd., Woodstock
The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County's much anticipated recycling drive collects all those unusual items the garbage man won't take. Drop off fluorescent tubes, Styrofoam, electronics, and batteries.
Electronics, computers, phones, printers, clean microwaves, and electronic toys accepted. TVs and computer monitors accepted for a donation of $10-$35. The Defenders’ volunteers will help unload your items, and sort the materials.
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More information on the Defenders’ website or by calling 815-338-0393.
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1 to 4 p.m. 660 E. Route 176, Crystal Lake
This month’s FREE event features two new and unique offerings for the public. “Weaving a Tale: Coverlets, Quilts, and the Art of Storytelling” brings together a historical presentation of jacquard coverlets with two artful storytellers, sure to delight all ages.
Predating the popularity of quilts, jacquard coverlets were woven in Illinois during the 1840’s through the 1860’s as skilled weavers moved west to obtain land. An exhibit of these intricately woven bed coverings will be on loan from members of the Illinois Coverlet Guild. Jes Horwath of the guild joins us to explain their history within Illinois.
Families can relax in the shade as two members of the McHenry County Storyteller’s Guild entertain all ages with oral storytelling. During the event, the Colonel Palmer House will be open to visitors.
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