McHenry County Events

Chronicle Media staff
Get up close and personal with a host of critters, including a porcupine, a skunk, a groundhog and more — and meet a coyote as well at 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg.

Get up close and personal with a host of critters, including a porcupine, a skunk, a groundhog and more — and meet a coyote as well at 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg.

September 30

Millennial Makers Mixer in Woodstock

6 p.m.

Lucky Bernie’s, 11605 Catalpa Lane, Woodstock

$5

This JCI Woodstock IL networking mixer welcomes all “makers” — arts and crafts makers, business makers, music makers, social change makers, and anyone else who creates. The event includes light refreshments, door prizes and live music by Kent Lewis. For more information, call (815) 575-8055 or visit www.jciwoodstockil.com.

 

September 30

Karla Bonoff in Woodstock

8 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren Street, Woodstock

$25

See longstanding singer/songwriter/guitarist Karla Bonoff, who has written songs covered by Bonnie Raitt, Wynnona Judd and Linda Ronstadt, among others. For tickets, call the box office at (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

 

October 1

North American Wildlife

2 p.m.

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg

Free

Get up close and personal with a host of critters, including a porcupine, a skunk, a groundhog and more — and meet a coyote as well. The program is presented by Big Run Wolf Ranch, a federally licensed educational and animal rescue facility. Advance registration is required. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. To register, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

 

October 1

Tap Into Your Wild Side

6-9:30 p.m.

Lost Valley Visitor Center (Glacial Park), Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood

$50

This benefit event to support the McHenry County Conservation District includes cocktails, hearty hors d’oeuvres, The Wall of Wine, drawings, live and silent auction items, and live music by McKenzie O’Brien. Admission includes two complimentary beverages per person, and appetizers. Dress is casual. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

 

October 2

Black Diamond Kite Festival in Crystal Lake

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lippold Park (soccer practice fields A&B), Route 176 and Route 14, Crystal Lake

Free

Pack a blanket and a picnic lunch, and bring the family to watch professional kite flyers fill the sky with enormous kites. Bring your own kite or build one on-site. The first 250 kids will receive free kites. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, call (815) 459-0680, Ext. 1213, send an email to jortega@crystallakeparks.org or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

 

October 4

Algonquin Coffee with a Cop

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Algonquin Area Public Library District Main Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin

Free

In this adult program, meet and greet police officers and/or deputy chiefs from the Algonquin and Lake in the Hills police departments while enjoying coffee and cookies. For more information, call (847) 458-6060 or visit www.aapld.org.

 

October 4

Woodstock Senior Program

1-3 p.m.

Stage Left Café, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock

Free

Seniors can socialize with friends and enjoy coffee in this weekly drop-in event. Each week week’s session features a special activity, speaker, food or game. For more information, call (815) 337-1395 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

 

October 4

Exploring the Haunted

6:30-7:45 p.m.

Marengo-Union Library District, 19714 E. Grant Highway, Marengo

Free

The Society for Anomalous Studies (SAS) will present a history of searching for paranormal activity, including the techniques and equipment used to capture evidence from abandoned prisons, asylums and other locations in Illinois and the Midwest. The program is intended for ages 12 and up. Registration is required. For more information, call (815) 568-8236 or visit www.muld.org.

 

October 5

Crystal Lake Ladies Night

5-8 p.m.

Park Place Banquets, 406 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake

Free

Ladies can gather to enjoy a night out in this Crystal Lake Park District event, which features a host of vendors from area businesses, drawings and a cash bar. For more information, call (779) 994-4267, send an email to lthibodeau@crystallakeparks.org or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

 

October 6

Cary Astronomy Night

7-9 p.m.

Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary

Free

The Northwest Suburban Astronomers will set up their high-tech telescopes in a field behind the library to offer glimpses of the moon, Saturn, Mars and other deep-sky objects. Attendees can park in the library’s front lot and walk to the back of the building along the sidewalk on Mallard Way. In case of rain, the event will be held Oct. 20. For more information, call (847) 639-4210 or visit www.caryarealibrary.org.