McHenry County Events

Chronicle Media Staff

The Fox Valley Rocketeers, a local club of model rocketry enthusiasts, is hosting its April club meeting from 7:30-9 p.m. April 3 at Woodstock North High School (Room D187), 3000 Raffel Road, Woodstock.

March 31

Spring Break Movie

2-3:45 p.m.

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

Free

Kids on spring break can stop by to enjoy a screening of the animated Disney adventure film, “Moana” (rated PG). For more information, call (847) 658-4343 or visit www.aapld.org.

 

March 31

Moon Money

10 p.m.

Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake

Free

See rock/pop/alternative/grunge cover band Moon Money perform in concert at this popular area bar and eatery. For more information, call (847) 526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

 

March 31; April 1, 2

‘9 to 5: The Musical’

8 p.m. March 31 and April 1; 3 p.m. April 2

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock

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

Enjoy opening-weekend performances of this Woodstock Musical Theatre Company production, based on the seminal 1980 hit film about three female co-workers who concoct a plan to get even with their egotistical, sexist boss. The show also runs April 7, 8, 9, 14 and 15. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

 

April 1

April Fool’s Day Scavenger Hunt

2-4 p.m.

Lost Valley Visitor Center (Savanna Room), Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood

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

Bring the family (ages 6 and up) and then work as a team to solve the puzzles in this unique McHenry County Conservation District scavenger hunt. To register, and for more information, call (815) 338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

 

April 1, 2

Friends Foundation April Book Sale

9:15 a.m.-5 p.m. April 1; noon-4 p.m. April 2

Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley

Free

Drop in to browse and shop at the Huntley Area Public Library Friends Foundation’s latest book sale. Hardcover copies will be available for $1; paperbacks are 50 cents each. For more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

 

April 3

Fox Valley Rocketeers

7:30-9 p.m.

Woodstock North High School (Room D187), 3000 Raffel Road, Woodstock

Free

The Fox Valley Rocketeers, a local club of model rocketry enthusiasts, is hosting its April club meeting. In addition, the club’s April launch will be held from 1-5 p.m. April 9 at the Hughes Seed Farm Field, located west of Woodstock on Dimmel Road. For more information, call Mark Bundick at (815) 337-9068 or visit www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org.

 

April 4

Club House Artists

6-7:30 p.m.

Crystal Lake Park District Administration Office, 1 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake

$15

Kids (ages 6-13) can learn to draw in 3D in this Crystal Lake Park District art class. The class is designed for beginners as well as those looking to improve their drawing skills. Materials will be provided. To sign up, contact Sandra Thompson at (815) 459-0680, ext. 1220 or via email at sthompson@crystallakeparks.org — or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

 

April 4

‘It’s Elementary!’ Science Fun

5-6 p.m.

Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove

Free

Kids (grades K-3) can explore plant life in this session of the monthly program, sponsored by Rotary Club of Cary-Grove. Each child will take home a topic-related book and/or activity. For more information, call (847) 639-2274 or visit www.frgml.org.

 

April 6

Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.)

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg

Free

This session of the ongoing T.A.G. program (for ages 12-18) features a craft-making event called Bubble Gum Slime. For more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

 

April 7

Amy Grant

8 p.m.

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

$65-$75

See Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Amy Grant, a household name in the world of Christian and Gospel music, perform in concert. To purchase tickets, and for more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.