Bring the family to hit some golf balls, enjoy hot dogs and get tips from golf professionals at the driving range during Foxford Hills Golf Club Community Day from 5-7 p.m. April 21 at Foxford Hills Golf Club, 6800 S. Rawson Bridge Road, Cary.

April 20

ISAC: Connect the Dots

6-7 p.m.

Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley

Free

A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will provide attendees (grades 8-12 and adults) with information on how to identify interests, explore related careers, and prepare for college and beyond. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

April 21

Foxford Hills Golf Club Community Day

5-7 p.m.

Foxford Hills Golf Club, 6800 S. Rawson Bridge Road, Cary

Free

Bring the family to hit some golf balls, enjoy hot dogs and get tips from golf professionals at the driving range in this Cary Park District event. To register, and for more information, call (847) 639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.

April 21 

Family Friday Night Movie

6 p.m.

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

Free

Stop by with the family to enjoy a showing of the 2016 animated film, “Trolls” (rated PG-13), a musical romantic comedy based on the iconic Trolls dolls. Beverages and a snack will be provided. To register, and for more information, call (815) 568-8236 or visit www.muld.org.

April 21

ABBA Salute: A Tribute to the Music of ABBA

8 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock

$28 (adults), $23 (seniors), $18 (students)

See ABBA tribute band ABBA Salute recreate the sound of the legendary 1970s Swedish pop band — best known for the mega-hit, “Dancing Queen” — in a Las Vegas-style show. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

April 22

Earth Day Celebration

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake

Free

This McHenry County Conservation District special event includes guided nature hikes, games and crafts, puppet shows, food and beverage vendors, more than 200 environmental exhibitors, live music by Anna Stange and more. For more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

April 23

BE-You-TIFUL Fashion Show Luncheon

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Boulder Drive Country Club, 350 Boulder Drive, Lake in the Hills

$50 (adults), $40 (ages 10 and under), $600 (table of 10)

Celebrate the achievements of children and adults with Down syndrome in this fundraising event for GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry. The event includes a luncheon, raffle and fashion show. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call (815) 385-7529 or visit www.gigisplayhouse.org/mchenry.

April 24

Matinee Mondays 

1 p.m.

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg

Free

Enjoy a screening of the Academy Award-nominated 2016 film, “Lion” (rated PG-13), based on the non-fiction book, “A Long Way Home.” Snacks will be provided. To register, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

April 24

Poetry Night

8 p.m.

Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake

Free

Enjoy an evening of poetry, featuring various poets from the Chicagoland area, in this session of an ongoing series hosted by Raue Center Poet in Residence Phil C. Denofrio. Coffee, wine and beer will be available for purchase at the bar. For more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

April 24

Art Attack! Sip and Paint BYOB Night

7-9:30 p.m.

Grand Oaks Recreation Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

$30

Local artist Julie Kukreja will give stroke-by-stroke instruction to make a 11X14 canvas acrylic painting in this Crystal Lake Park District art class (for ages 15 and up). All materials are provided. Bring a favorite beverage and snacks. To register, and for more information, contact Sandra Thompson at (815) 459-0680, Ext. 1220 or via email at sthompson@crystallakeparks.org — or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

April 25

Container Garden Gala

7 p.m.

McHenry High School West Campus Auditorium, 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry

$10 (in advance), $12 (at the door)

Area designers will create container gardens in this McHenry Garden Club event. Commentator Heather Moister will discuss the attributes and describe the unique qualities of each container. Raffle tickets to win themed creative baskets will be available. Bake sale goodies and refreshments will be available for purchase as well. For more information, call (815) 344-1137 or visit www.mchenrygardenclub.com.