Community High School District 155 reported that six Class of 2016 graduates were among 10 area recipients of the Woodstock Fine Arts Association (WFAA) Helen Wright Scholarship. (Photo courtesy of the Woodstock Fine Arts Association)

McHenry County

Dept. of Health seeks volunteers for mock outbreak exercise

The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is seeking volunteers to participate in an exercise designed to test readiness in the event of a public health emergency, specifically a widespread disease outbreak. MCDH has plans in place to dispense preventative antibiotics or vaccines to the public if such an outbreak occurs. In order to test the plans, a hands-on exercise will be held from 9:15-11:30 a.m. June 16 at Woodstock North High School, 3000 Raffel Road, Woodstock. To make the exercise as real as possible, MCDH is seeking a large number of people to volunteer as “victims” during the mock outbreak. Volunteers will be asked to go through the site to receive simulated medication. Five different shifts are available. Pre-registration is not required, but MCDH prefers that volunteers register in advance by calling (815) 334-0217 or by taking an online survey, available at www.surveymonkey.com. In addition, a printed and signed waiver form must be presented by volunteers at the site on the day of the event. Waiver forms are available at www.mchenry.il.us.

Ten Class of 2016 grads net Fine Arts scholarship awards

Community High School District 155 reported that six Class of 2016 graduates were among 10 area recipients of the Woodstock Fine Arts Association (WFAA) Helen Wright Scholarship. WFAA awards $1,000 scholarships (based on dedication to the arts, and ability) to graduating seniors who reside in McHenry County and plan to continue their education. The six recipients representing Dist. 155 are Crystal Lake South High School’s Nicole Barmore (Visual Art) and Chloe Henderson (Flute), Cary-Grove High School’s Kelsey Krigas (Musical Theatre) and Luke Rands (Dance), and Prairie Ridge High School’s Aidan O’Connor (Voice). The other scholarship winners are Johnsburg High School’s Andrew Brown (Creative Writing), Richmond Burton High School’s Jessica Huber (Dance), Marian Central High School’s Hannah Gillespie (Piano) and McHenry East High School’s Kayla Qualls (Creative Writing). For more information, visit www.woodstockfinearts.org.

 Crystal Lake

Raue Center to host inaugural Williams Street Fest

Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, will host its inaugural Williams Street Fest from 6-11 p.m. June 5 on Williams Street, between Brink Street and Crystal Lake Avenue. The event includes food vendors (representing a variety of downtown Crystal Lake restaurants), a selection of beers from Crystal Lake Brewing (sponsored by Chas. Herdich & Son), the Imaginez Ensemblez Street Performers (6-9 p.m.), and live music by LAVA Rock (7 p.m.) and Modern Day Romeos (9 p.m.). Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. VIP tickets also are available for $40 each, and include exclusive access to the Raue Center, access to two private bars, access to indoor restrooms, free snacks, and meet-and-greet opportunities with the artists. RaueNOW members are eligible for VIP tickets at $20 each, including two bonus drink tickets. For more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

City offers options for vehicle sticker purchase

The city announced that Crystal Lake vehicle stickers will be available for purchase, beginning June 1. Stickers can be purchased at City Hall, 100 W. Woodstock St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.crystallalke.org. Pre-printed forms will be mailed to residents at the end of May. Vehicle stickers (passenger car only) also will be available for purchase (a service fee may apply) at various satellite locations until July 15. The locations are: American Community Bank, 381 S. Main St.; Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 W. Paddock St.; First Midwest Bank, 170 N. Route 31; Home Depot, 4447 U.S. Route 14; Jewel Food Store, 6140 Northwest Highway; Joseph’s Marketplace, 29 Crystal Lake Plaza; Julie Ann’s Frozen Custard, 6500 Northwest Highway; Lloyd’s Paint n’ Paper, 73 N. Williams St.; Walgreen’s, 151 W. Northwest Highway; and West Suburban Currency Exchange, 3 Crystal Lake Plaza. Fees are $10 (passenger cars/trucks with B plates; motorcycles/mopeds), $14.25 (vehicles with RV plates), $20 (trucks with D plates), and $30 (all others). Prices will increase after July 15. Senior citizens (ages 65 and up) can purchase vehicle stickers for $1 each. All funds generated from the sale of vehicle stickers go toward the city’s resurfacing and reconstruction program. For more information, contact the Finance Department at (815) 459-2020 or via email at finance@crystallake.org.

Woodstock

City announces start of sewer project activities

The city announced that construction activities have begun on the Walnut Drive, Ash Avenue and Tappan Street Storm Sewer Project. The project includes the installation of a new, larger diameter storm sewer pipe, beginning at Silver Creek (near Melody Lane) and continuing south on Tappan Street to Ash Avenue, ending on Walnut Drive. The work requires temporary lane closures, and parking along the east curb line of Tappan Street will not be permitted until work is completed. Excavation for the first phase of improvements will begin along the west edge of Tappan Street (near Melody Lane), and continue south to Ash Avenue. Once the storm sewer is installed, roadway trenches will be filled, compacted and resurfaced. All disturbed areas will be regarded, top-soiled, seeded and covered with straw blankets until grass growth begins. Work is expected to continue into early June, weather permitting. For more information, call City Engineer Al Wilson at (815) 338-6118 or visit www.woodstockil.gov.

 Huntley

Village to hold annual Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

The annual Huntley Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony will kick off at 11 a.m. May 30 from the Municipal Complex, 10987 Main St., and continue west on Main Street to Town Square for a ceremony to honor U.S. military veterans who died while serving our country. Following the ceremony, Huntley’s American Legion Post 673 Auxiliary will offer free sandwiches at Legion Hall, 11712 W. Coral St. For more information, call (847) 669-8485 or visit www.huntley.il.us.