Classic Cinemas Marketing Manager Mark Mazimas admires the plaque honoring writer/director Harold Ramis at the Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main St., Woodstock. The plaque is positioned outside the theatre’s Harold Ramis Auditorium, which was dedicated in 2015 to honor the writer/director who died the year before. “As a legendary director and actor, Harold Ramis brought to life the classic film ‘Groundhog Day’ and notoriety to the Woodstock community,” said Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson. “This plaque with his handprint is a most personal touch to mark his namesake’s auditorium at the Woodstock Theatre.” Ramis directed “Groundhog Day,” which is shown annually and features many locations in the community of Woodstock, including the Woodstock Theatre, renamed The Alpine Theatre for its film debut.

McHenry County 

 Event to support Turning Point organization on tap 

The 11th Annual Take a Stand for Turning Point event will be held from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 12 and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13 at Sage YMCA, 701 Manor Road, Crystal Lake. The event will feature assorted food vendors, a Heartland Blood Center blood drive, a Stuff-A-Truck gently used clothing drive, a YMCA talent show, performances by the Mariachi Youth Band, Music Makers for Life and Four Strings Attached, representatives from the Crystal Lake Police Department and Helping Paws, a Zumba class and more. Donations will help to support Turning Point, a Woodstock-based organization dedicated to confronting violence against women and children in McHenry County. For more information, call (815) 338-8081 or visit www.mchenryturningpoint.com.

Dept. of Health names winners of anti-tobacco campaign 

The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) announced the winners of the 2016 MCDH anti-tobacco media campaign, entitled, “Dangers of E-Cigarettes & Vaping.” The contest was open to all high school students in the county and students from McHenry County College. Each of the three winners in this year’s contest attended McHenry County College. The first-place winner was Ryan Grandinetti for his design, titled, “Vaping.” Emily Carstens placed second for “Different Look,” and Alex Ramai finished third for “Form Can Change.” Entries were judged on originality of artwork, peer appeal, and single and colorful design elements. The contest, which has been held since 2004, is funded through a grant from Illinois Tobacco-Free Communities and the Illinois Department of Public Health. To view the winning designs, visit www.mcdh.info. For more information, call (815) 334-4456.

Spring Grove 

Village to host Document Destruction Day event 

The village will host its Document Destruction Day event from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 13 at the Spring Grove Municipal Centre parking lot, located at 7401 Meyer Road. Residents can bring sensitive/private documents for secure destruction, provided by Groot Industries, Inc.. All documents will be shredded on-site, with a limit of 10 file-size boxes or paper shopping bags per vehicle. Staples and paper clips on documents are acceptable; all binder clips must be removed. For more information, call (815) 675-2121 or visit www.springgrovevillage.com.

Woodstock 

 Maintenance work on Hickory Lane to run through August 

The city announced that asphalt maintenance work on Hickory Lane will continue throughout the month of August. The Street Maintenance Division will close portions of Hickory Lane (between Dean Street and Winslow Ave.), utilizing block-by-block closures to reduce negative impact on traffic flow, as well as residents affected by the project. Established detour signage will move traffic safely around the areas under construction. Individual street closures are listed on the city’s website at www.woodstockil.gov. For more information, contact Street Maintenance Superintendent Barry Pierce at (815) 338-6118 or via email at pwdept@woodstockil.gov.

Huntley 

School Dist. 158 unveils new visitor management system 

Huntley Community School District 158 reported that the Raptor Visitor Management System will be in place at all Dist. 158 schools, starting on Aug. 17, the first day of classes for the 2016-17 school year. The purpose of the new system is to enhance existing procedures for the safety and protection of students and staff members. The system — replacing paper sign-up sheets — will check visitors against a sex-offender database prior to granting access, as well as providing an automated way to track visitors. In order to enter a school’s learning environment while students are present on school days, visitors will be required to provide a state driver’s license or identification card, a green card, an active military card or a passport card. Implementation of the new system will not affect parents who make a quick stop at a school’s main office. For more information, call (847) 659-6158 or visit www.district158.org.

Lake in the Hills

 Parks & Rec Dept. to host dog party at Bark Park 

The village’s Parks & Recreation Department will host Paws n’ Dogs Bark Park Party from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Lake in the Hills Bark Park, 9027 Haligus Road. The free event is open to Bark Park members and non-members, and includes free hot dogs (for the first 50 attendees only) and pet-friendly treats for dogs. In addition, Bark Park membership is available at reduced rates of $30 for residents and $45 for non-residents per dog. An additional charge will apply for each additional dog. For more information, call (847) 960-7400 or visit www.lith.org.

Algonquin 

Village earns recognition for performance management 

The village reported that Algonquin has been recognized for its performance management efforts with a Certificate of Achievement from the International City/County Management Association (IMCA) Center for Performance Analytics. It marks the fourth consecutive year that Algonquin has received IMCA recognition. The certificate program assesses a local government’s program and encourages analysis of results by comparing it to peers and gauging performance over time. Algonquin’s performance management program is designed to measure, analyze and report on the performance of village services. The goal is to improve results by integrating objective evidence with decision-making processes. Algonquin was recognized by the IMCA for demonstrating leadership in continuous improvement and community engagement using performance analysis. For more information, call (847) 658-2700 or visit www.algonquin.org.

Johnsburg 

X Games star Wilhelm to perform at library 

The Johnsburg Public Library, 300 N. Johnsburg Road, will host a special program with X Games star Matt Wilhelm at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Wilhelm, a BMX stunt performer, is a three-time X Games medalist, a two-time national champion and a World Championship silver medalist. He also was a semifinalist on “America’s Got Talent,” and a $25,000 winner on “30 Seconds to Fame.” During the program, Wilhelm will perform BMX tricks in the library’s parking lot and deliver a motivational message. Admission is free; registration is not required. For more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.