The Fox Valley Rocketeers, a local club of model rocketry enthusiasts, will hold its Club Launch from 1-5 p.m. May 14 at Hughes Seed Farm, 1 N. Dimmel Road, Woodstock.

May 12

‘The 5th Wave’ Teen Movie Party

6:30 p.m.

Johnsburg Public Library District, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg

Free

Bring your pillow and wear your PJs for a showing of, “The 5th Wave,” a PG-13 adventure film about a teenage girl separated from her family during a deadly alien invasion. This Teen Advisory Group (TAG) event is intended for ages 12-18. Registration is not required. For more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

May 12

Get Lit(erary)

7 p.m.

Le Petit Marche, 19 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake

Free

Enjoy this session of the monthly reading series, based on classic and contemporary literary works written by distinguished authors. Readers include actors from Williams Street Repertory. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, call (815) 477-3296 or visit www.petitmarche.biz.

May 12, 13 and 14

‘Meet John Doe’ Staged Reading

7-9 p.m.

Hidden Pearl Café, 1208 N. Green Street, McHenry

$12 (in advance), $15 (at the door)

See this live staged reading of the classic 1941 Frank Capra film, adapted, produced and directed by Crystal Lake resident Jeff Cook. The show also runs May 19 and May 22. For tickets, and more information, call (815) 388-0088 or visit www.hiddenpearlcafe.com.

May 14

Touch A Truck

1-3 p.m.

Huntley REC Center (south parking lot), 12015 Mill St., Huntley

Free

Bring the entire family for a chance to see, touch and climb through a variety of different vehicles in this park district event. For more information, call (847) 669-3180 or visit www.huntleyparks.org.

May 14

Fox Valley Rocketeers Club Launch

1-5 p.m.

Hughes Seed Farm, 1 N. Dimmel Road, Woodstock

Free

The Fox Valley Rocketeers, a local club of model rocketry enthusiasts, will hold its Club Launch. New members are always welcomed. For more information, call Mark Bundick at (815) 337-9068 or visit www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org.

May 14

Bookaneers

2-3 p.m.

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

Free

In this Children’s Grade School Program, attendees will explore, “Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin,” written by Jennifer Bryant and illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Sweet’s technique of highlighting with a splash of color will be discussed. To register, and for more information, call (847) 458-6060 or visit www.aapld.org.

May 14

Paddle in the Park

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Hollows Conservation Area, 3804 U.S. Highway 14, Cary

Free

Take a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddle board instructional clinic, test-paddle a water craft and see live demonstrations, learn about local canoe and kayak clubs, and see a live performance by award-winning singer/songwriter/canoe enthusiast Jerry Vandiver. A one-time fee of $5 is required for all clinics and water craft testing. For more information, call (815) 479-5779 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

May 14

Best Friends Day

Noon to 2:30 p.m.

Krussell Stables, 7105 E. Tryon Road, Richmond

Free

Join the Krussell Stables crew for an afternoon of fun games, face painting, pictures with world-class show horses, free giveaways, raffles and an introductory ride on a horse. Registration is required. To RSVP, call (815) 678-6808, send an email to krussellstables@aol.com or visit www.krussellstables.com.

May 15

48th Annual Fair Diddley

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Historic Woodstock Square, 117 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock

Free

Enjoy this annual craft fair featuring hundreds of hand-crafted items, including folk art, wood carving, dried florals, pottery, painted and appliqued clothing, jewelry, fine art, food vendors and more. Free shuttle service will be available from the west end of the nearby Government Center parking lot. For more information, call (815) 338-4300 or visit www.woodstockil.gov.

May 15

Spring Pops Concert

4-6 p.m.

D’Andrea Banquets, 4419 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake

$12, $10 (students, seniors, military), $7 (groups of 10 or more)

Enjoy the Crystal Lake Community Band’s 2016 Spring Pops Concert. The program includes classics, music written for movies, original pieces by band members Lori Sutherland and Marty Magnini, and more. For tickets, and more information, call (815) 679-2263 or visit www.clcb.org.

May 18

Summer Container Planter

7-8 p.m.

Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary

$18

Create your own container planter with beautiful summer plants. Presenter Peggy Garvin will provide tips. All materials are included; bring your own garden gloves. To register, and for more information, call (847) 639-4210 or visit www.caryarealibrary.org.

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