Huntley will host Ladies Night Out, an evening of food, pampering, special deals, promotions and more, at participating businesses in downtown Huntley from 5-8 p.m. May 11.

McHenry County

 Grant to support McHnery County College’s veterans laptop program

The McHenry County College Student Veterans Association (SVA) recently received a $1,000 grant from Woodstock Lodge 103 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks to support the college’s veterans laptop program. The grant will enable U.S. military veterans who recently returned from service to pursue their college education with up-to-date technology. Certified student veterans taking six or more credit hours are eligible to receive a laptop that best suits their technology needs as they transition from military to civilian life through education. For more information, call (815) 455-3700 or visit www.mchenry.edu.

Fox River Grove

Village of Fox River Grove nets grant to cap LED lights conversion

The village recently was awarded a grant of more than $11,000 to replace all of its remaining vapor and high-pressure sodium street lights with energy-efficient LED lights. The project is being funded by Illinois Energy Now (IEN), an energy efficiency program sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus administers IEN funding to public agencies through its Public Sector Energy Efficiency Program. In 2015, the majority of ComEd-owned street lights in Fox River Grove were converted to energy-efficient LED fixtures as part of ComEd’s Smart-Ready LED Street Lighting Program. Though ComEd owns and operates the lights, the village is responsible for costs associated with maintenance and electric supply. As a result of the previous conversion, numbering 160 lights, the village has saved more than $4,200 per year in energy costs. For more information, call (847) 639-3170 or visit www.foxrivergrove.org.

Lake in the Hills

Lake in the Hills Parks Dept. to present special mom-and-son event

The Lake in the Hills Parks & Recreation Department will present Mom & Son Dinosaur Adventure Night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 13 at Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate. The event, designed for mothers and sons (ages 3-11) includes dinner (Angus mini-burgers, chicken nuggets, chips, a fruit/cheese/vegetable platter and “prehistoric dirt” dessert), a fossil dig, T-Rex tattoos, a special animal presentation by The Frog Lady (herpetologist Deb Krohn) and more. In addition, each child in attendance will receive a take-home keepsake. The fee is $35 (residents) and $42 (non-residents) per mom-and-son couple. Pre-registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 960-7460 or visit www.lith.org.

Huntley

Village of Huntley  to host Ladies Night Out business event

The village will host Ladies Night Out, an evening of food, pampering, special deals, promotions and more, at participating businesses in downtown Huntley from 5-8 p.m. May 11. The event will begin with check-in at the American Legion Hall, 11712 Coral Street, where participants will

receive a game board and map with all participating businesses. Next on the agenda is a visit to the businesses, followed by a stop back at Legion Hall (by 8 p.m.) to receive a raffle ticket for each location visited. The event concludes with a prize drawing. Participants who pre-register by May 5 will receive extra “goodies” at check-in, including an extra raffle ticket. Admission to Ladies Night Out is free. To pre-register, send a completed sign-up form via email to bread@huntley.il.us or by fax (847)-515-5206. Forms also will be accepted in person at Village Hall, 10987 Main Street. To access a form, visit www.huntley.il.us. For more information, call (847) 515-5262.

Woodstock

Woodstock  earns certificate for meeting fluoridation standards

In accordance with the Illinois Fluoridation Act, the Illinois Department of Health (IDPH), along with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), recently presented the village with its 22nd consecutive Certificate of Compliance for maintaining optimum fluoride concentrations in the public water supply. Though fluoride is found naturally in water, the amount of the mineral is too low in many American communities and does not meet the required standards. According to the IDPH, approximately 99 percent of Illinois residents served by public water systems receive the benefit of fluoridated drinking water, compared to the national average of 72 percent. For more information, call (815) 338-4300 or visit www.woodstockil.gov.

Spring Grove

Canine Wellness Seminar on tap at local bank

The village announced that the Richmond Veterinary Clinic, Nature’s Feed and Canine EO will host a Canine Wellness Seminar from 6:30-8 p.m. May 9 at State Bank of the Lakes, 1906 Holian Drive. Dorothy Vetrovec of Nature’s Feed and Liz Bappert of Canine EO will cover the essentials of canine nutrition, which includes eliminating toxins and using essential oils to support a dog’s mind, body and spirit. In addition, Dr. Kristin Brand of the Richmond Veterinary Clinic will share alternative therapies for canine healing, tittering of vaccines and other areas of health support for dogs. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to benefit Helping Paws Animal Shelter, located in Woodstock. For more information, call (815) 675-2121 or visit www.springgrovevillage.com.

Crystal Lake

Nobilio named new principal at Crystal Lake South

Community High School District 155 recently approved Josh Nobilio as the new principal at Crystal Lake South High School, effective July 1. For the past six years, Nobilio has served as the school’s student services coordinator. During that time, he co-facilitated a parent advisory committee to redesign student services across Dist. 155. In addition, Nobilio was a recipient of the College Board’s Guidance and Admissions Assembly Award, in February. He also served Dist. 155 as a social worker for three years and as a special education teacher for three years. Nobilio earned a bachelor’s degree in special education from Illinois State University and a master’s in social work from Loyola University. Nobilio completed his Type 75 administrative certificate at Northern Illinois University and earned Type 75 director of special education certification from Aurora University.