April 8

Lunch with a Cop

11 a.m.

Lake in the Hills Police Department Safety Education Center, 1109 Crystal Lake Road, Lake in the Hills

Free

This annual event offers an opportunity for families in the community to enjoy a pizza and pop lunch, served by members of the police department, and to receive child identification cards. Reservations are required. For more information, call (847) 658-5676 or visit www.lith.org.

April 8, 9 and 10

‘Into The Woods’

8 p.m. April 8, 9; 3 p.m. April 10

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock

$24 (adults), $21 (students and seniors)

See the Woodstock Musical Theatre Company’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical that brings together favorite storybook characters. The show also runs April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24. For tickets, and more information, call (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

April 9

Exotic Animal & Reptile Show

1-4 p.m.

Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley

Free

See an array of reptiles and other exotic creatures up close in this all-ages, drop-in program. Presenter Dakotah Henn will be on hand to answer questions. For more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

April 9

Legends of Rock

8-10 p.m.

Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake

$15

See tribute band LAVA Rock, featuring singer Kerry Devine impersonating Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Van Halen’s David Lee Roth and AC/DC’s Brian Johnson in full costume. For tickets, and more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.ticketforce.com.

April 9

National Dog Day Storytime & Craft

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary

Free

Kids (ages 3-5) can celebrate National Dog Day in this program, which includes reading dog stories, making special dog crafts and cuddling with actual therapy dogs. To register, and for more information, call (847) 639-4210 or visit www.caryarealibrary.com.

April 10

Storyteller: Ben Rosenfield

1:30 p.m.

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

Free

In celebration of National Library Week, kids (ages 5 and up) can snag a book bag with $1, $5 or $10 tucked inside during this Storyteller program. Advance registration is required, and children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. To register, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

April 10

Queens of the Adriatic

2-3 p.m.

Algonquin Area Public Library District Eastgate Branch, 115 Eastgate Drive, Algonquin

Free

Presenter Al Popowits, of Europe the Easy Way, will lead attendees on a “tour” of Venice and Croatia, and a “cruise” along the Dalmatian coast to experience the ancient and medieval charms of Split, Sibenik and Dubrovnik. To register, and for more information, call (847) 658-4343 or visit www.aapld.org.

April 11

Coffee with the Chief

7 p.m.

Woodstock Police Department, 656 Lake Ave., Woodstock

Free

Liz Hackett, Medical Reserve Corps Liaison from the McHenry County Department of Health, will present a program entitled, “Disasters, Volunteers and Our Community” in this session of the police department’s monthly event. For more information, call (815) 338-4301 or visit www.woodstockil.gov.

April 12

‘Enhancing Excellence’ Breakfast

7:30-9:30 a.m.

Crystal Lake Country Club, 721 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake

$20 (MCEDC investors and members), $35 (all others)

The McHenry County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) kicks off its 2016 “Enhancing Excellence” speaker series with a breakfast event, featuring guest speaker William Strauss, Senior Economist and Economic Advisor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Registration is required by April 7. To register, and for more information, call (815) 893-0895 or visit www.mchenrycountyedc.com/events.

April 12, 13

Dance of the Woodcock

7:30-9 p.m.

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

Free (residents), $5 (non-residents)

The McHenry County Conservation District invites you to witness this annual rite of spring, in which the male woodcock performs a spectacular courtship display. Registration is required by April 8. The event is for ages 8 and up on April 12, and for ages 14 and up on April 13. To register, and for more information, call (815) 479-5779 or visit www.MCCDistrict.org.