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9/3/2010: Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival - Annual Carnival and fest from September 3rd - 5th. Volunteers needed for all dates/shifts. Please contact above email for details and to sign up.

 

Contact information:

Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival

SharonReisenbuchler

Phone: 000-000-0000  Email:volunteers@summersunsetfest.com

Website: www.summersunsetfest.com

 
 
 

9/8/2010: Effective Strategies for Dealing with Disruptive Behavior - 9am to 4:30pm MCC Conference Center Workshop for professionals and parents that explores effective ways in addressing severe and disruptive behaviors among youth. Presented by Eric Guy, MSW, LSW.specialist in treating behavioral and emotional disturbances in children.

 

Contact information:

McHenry County College Center for Non-Profit Leadership

ThomasBev

Phone: 815-455-8764  Email:acarzoli@mchenry.edu

Website: mccconferencecenter@mchenry.edu

 
 
 

9/9/2010: 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training - For those interested in becoming crisis line volunteers. Training will be held at MCC Thursdays and Saturdays beginning 9/9/10 and ending 10/2/10. Registration required and an $85 fee for volunteers, $340 for community members not planning to volunteer. Must attend all 40 hours to receive certificate.

 

Contact information:

Turning Point

JenniferKenning

Phone: 815-338-8081  Email:jkenning@mchenrycountyturningpoint.org

Website: www.mchenrycountyturningpoint.org

 
 
 

9/11/2010: 2nd Annual "RUN 4 RECOVERY" 5k-run/walk/crawl - come out and bring a friend! Take a jog or walk though the beautiful trail at Emrickson Park in Woodstock....Watch our website for pre-registration information....come out and help us give a "Voice to Recovery"....recovery is possible! But we cant do it alone...we need your help to continue to offer the women a safe, structured home to grow and heal. We are the only program in McHenry County for women in recovery. Help us Help them......

 

Contact information:

Rebekah's House

ShariShaver

Phone: 815-337-4566  Email:rebekahshouse@aol.com

Website: www.rebekahshouse.org

 
 
 

9/12/2010: McHenry Memory Walk - On Sunday, September 12, come walk with us, along with your family, friends, and colleagues in the McHenry County Memory Walk to help raise dolalrs and awareness for Alzheimer's disease. McHenry County Memory Walk is a 1.5 mile course around beautiful Sunset Park.

 

Contact information:

Alzheimer's Association

KellySchultz

Phone: 815-484-1300  Email:kelly.schultz1@alz.org

Website: www.alz.org/illinois

 
 
 

9/18/2010: 3rd Annual Bike-A-Thon/Pedal for PADS - The bike-a-thon will be on the trails of Moraine Hills State Park in McHenry, Pike Marsh Site. After your ride, stay for awhile at the park and enjoy music, silent auction, raffles, lunch and activities for the kids. A barbeque lunch and t-shirts are provided by those raising $150 or more in pledges.

 

Contact information:

McHenry County PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter)

BarbSwanson

Phone: 815-759-7144  Email:bswanson@pioneercenter.org

Website: www.pedalforpads.com

 
 
 

9/18/2010: Fever River Adventure Triathlon - 6 mi paddle, 17 mi bike, 3.1 mi run

 

Contact information:

Fever River Racing

CraigBrown

Phone: 815-776-9425  Email:feverriver@sbcglobal.net

Website: www.feverrivertriathlon.com

 
 
 

9/18/2010: Early Detection & Prevention Center's Annual Health Fair-FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS - Taking Care of your health is important. That's why Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital provides comprehensive wellness services close to home. Join us on Saturday, September 18, for our second annual health event. The morning will be filled with FREE health screenings, raffles, refreshments, giveaways and more! Blood Pressure Body mass index Cardiac screenings Chair massage Complete lipid panel Diabetes screening and education Healthy eating Prostate cancer screenings for men 45 and older In recgnition of prostate awareness month, we are now offering Free prostate cancer screenings provided by an Advocate physician. Saturday, September 18, 8 am-noon at the Advocate Good Shepherd Outpatient Center in Crystal Lake. Event and all screenings are FREE, but registration is required. To register, call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622) and mention Class Code 3G35.

 

Contact information:

Advocate Good Shepherd Outpatient Center

Trish Golden

Phone: 847-842-2988  Email:Trish.golden@advocatehealth.com

Website: https://advocatehealth/goodshep

 
 
 

9/21/2010: Managing your Health: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis - Tuesday, September 21, 2010 6:30-8 p.m. Class Code: 3G57 Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are tow conditions frequently referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). With no medical cure patients tend to fluctuate between periods of remission and relapse. Join Ben Dolin, MD, board certified gastorenterologist and David Ondrula, MD, board certified colo rectal surgeon to learn how to cope with relapes and understand how medication and surgical options may help manage these diseases. A light meal will be served! To register call 1-800-3-ADVOCATE (1-800-323-8622) and mention class code: 3G57

 

Contact information:

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Trish Golden

Phone: 847-842-2988  Email:Trish.golden@advocatehealth.com

Website: www.advocatehealth/goodshep

 
 
 

9/24/2010: Peanut Days Sept 24 and 25 - Annual Peanut Days to raise funds for the Crystal Lake Kiwanis Club. Money raised goes towards community programs for children. Need volunteers to hand out peanuts and accept donations. Many time slots and locations available!

 

Contact information:

Kiwanis Club of Crystal Lake

AmberJohnson

Phone: 815-459-0707  Email:KiwanisCL@owc.net

Website: http://www.kiwaniscrystallake.com/

 
 
 

9/25/2010: Art of the Land Benefit Art Show - This event brings together local artists, the beautiful McHenry County land, and people who love art & the land for an evening of celebration. A portion of all art sales goes to support TLC's land preservation mission.

 

Contact information:

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County

LisaHaderlein

Phone: 815-337-9502  Email:lhaderlein@conservemc.org

Website: www.conservemc.org

 
 
 

9/25/2010: Responsible Dog Ownership & Adoption Event - A Responsible Dog Ownership & Adoption Event will be held at Nature's Feed (2440 Westward Dr. Unit C) in Spring Grove on Sat. Sept 25. This educational event will offer nail clipping, micro chipping and pet adoptions as well as information on responsible pet ownership.

 

Contact information:

Pets In Need Midwest

KatyBrookes

Phone: 815-728-1462  Email:pincare@earthlink.net

Website:  

 
 
 

9/27/2010: Tee to Tea Women's Golf Outing - Join us for the Adult & Child Rehab Center's Women's Golf Outing, Tee to Tea, on Monday, September 27th. This year the event is being held at McHenry Country Club. The day will include light breakfast refreshments, 9 holes of golf, wine and food samples on course, silent auction and a high tea. Bid on a caddie for four foursome during our caddie auction. Come have a great time! For more information, please call Shannon Thennes at (815) 338-1707 or e-mail ssnider@adultchildrehabcenter.org.

 

Contact information:

Adult & Child Rehab Center

Shannon Thennes

Phone: 815-338-1707  Email:ssnider@adultchildrehabcenter.org

Website: www.adultchildrehabcenter.org

 
 
 

10/2/2010: 2010 NAMI Walk for Mental Health Awareness - Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, walk with us at Veteran Acres Park in Crystal Lake for awareness of mental illness and to raise funds to support NAMI's programs. Volunteers are needed for set up, take down, registration, refreshment stations, activities, and photography.

 

Contact information:

National Alliance on Mental Illness of McHenry County

CindyRatchford

Phone: 815-344-8300  Email:cratchford@sbcglobal.net

Website: http://www.namimchenrycounty.org/pages/walkathon/details.html

 
 
 

10/2/2010: 2010 NAMI Walk for Mental Health Awareness - Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, walk with us at Veteran Acres Park in Crystal Lake for awareness of mental illness and to raise funds to support NAMI's programs. Volunteers are needed for set up, take down, registration, refreshment stations, and photography.

 

Contact information:

National Alliance on Mental Illness of McHenry County

CindyRatchford

Phone: 815-344-8300  Email:cratchford@sbcglobal.net

Website: http://www.namimchenrycounty.org/pages/walkathon/details.html

 
 
 

10/19/2010: Latest Advances in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer and Enlarged Prostate-Free Community Health Lecture! - Tuesday, October 19, 2010 6:30-8 p.m. According to the prostate Cancer Foundation, prostate cancer affects 1 in 6 men. David Goldrath M.D. board certified urologist will discuss the latest treatments for enlarged prostate. You will also find out how robotic technology is improving men's health outcomes by reducing incision size and pain. Space is limited for men and their guests only. A light meal will be served! To register call 1-800-3-ADVOCATE (1-800-323-8622) and mention class code: 3G59. For additional information contact Trish Golden at 847-842-2988, Trish.golden@advocatehealth.com

 

Contact information:

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

TrishGolden

Phone: 847-842-2988  Email:Trish.golden@advocatehealth.com

Website: www.advocatehealth/goodshep

 
 
 

10/21/2010: Annual Dinner - Turning Point Annual dinner! Call for Details!

 

Contact information:

Turning Point

JoeKvidera

Phone: 815-388-8081  Email:JKvidera@McHenryCOuntyTurningpoint.Org

Website: WWW.McHenryCountyTurningPoint.Org

 
 
 

10/22/2010: Oktoberfest Fundraiser - Options & Advocacy will be hosting its third annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser at the Onion Pub & Brewery in Lake Barrington on Oct. 22 from 7 - 10 pm. Join us for an evening of food, beer tasting, raffle items and silent auctions and music. Tickets $60.00 each and are available on our website or by calling 815-477-4720 ext.222.

 

Contact information:

Options & Advocacy

KathyReeves

Phone: 815-477-4720  Email:kathy.reeves@opad.org

Website: optionsandadvocacy.org

 
 
 

10/24/2010: Care4 Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk - 5K on flat streets near Woodstock North HS. Runners, walkers, TEAMS, strollers all welcome. FUNDS RAISED STAY LOCAL for uninsured McHenry County women in need of breast cancer services. Register at www.hpclinic.org, click pink ribbon contact Cathy Patenaude for more info.815-334-8987, ext. 24, $25 fee 8:30a start time, Woodstock North HS

 

Contact information:

Family Health Partnership Clinic

CathyPatenaude

Phone: 815-334-8987  Email:cpatenaude@hpclinic.net

Website: www.hpclinic.org

 
 
 

10/24/2010: Second Annual Oktoberfest - Second Annual Oktoberfest, October 28, 2010 5;30 - 8;30 pm..McHenry VFW, 3002 W. Route120, McHenry. Authenic and Extensive German Menu, Door Prizes, German Band, Raffles. $40.00 per person/ $75.00 per couple Sponsorships available.

 

Contact information:

Family Service & Community Mental Health Center

GeriDavis

Phone: 815-669-2550  Email:gdavis@familyservicemch.org

Website: www.FamilyServiceOnline.org

 
 
 

10/28/2010: Family Service Annual Oktoberfest - Oktoberfest celebration, authenic German food, beer, music, dancing, prizes. Event location is McHenry VFW, Details to follow. For additional information contact Geri Davis (815) 669-2550.

 

Contact information:

Family Service & Community Mental Health Center

GeriDavis

Phone: 815-669-2550  Email:gdavis@familyservicemch.org

Website: www.mcgop.org

 
 
 

11/2/2010: A Matter of the Heart: Open Heart Surgery - Tuesday, November 2, 2010 6:30-8 p.m. Class Code: 3C75 Open heart surgery comes with fair and apprehension. Sometimes understanding procedures helps eliminate these emotions. Dr. Timothy Fotapka will demonstrate (using a cow heart) how open heart surgery is performed and offer a unique perspective in understanding this procedure. Join us for this visual experience of open heart surgery. Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital's cardiac program is designated as being a "Center of Distinction for Cardiac Care" by Blue Cross/Blue Shield, one of 12 in Illinois. Space is limited! To register call 1-800-3-ADVOCATE (1-800-323-8622) and mention class code: 3C75 For additional information contact Trish Golden at 847-842-2988, Trish.golden@advocatehealth.com

 

Contact information:

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

TrishGolden

Phone: 847-842-2988  Email:Trish.golden@advocatehealth.com

Website: https://advocatehealth/goodshep

 
 
 

11/9/2010: Life Line Screenings Hosted by Advocate Good Shepherd Outpatient Center - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Outpatient Center / Crystal Lake to host health screenings that could save your life Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is pleased to offer a preventive health event. Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive, painless health screenings on Friday, November 13th. Screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries, which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms, which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease; and atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat, which is closely tied to stroke risk. Register for the Stroke, Vascular Disease and Heart Rhythm Package for$139(Cost of all the screenings). All four screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Your Health is in Your Hands, so call 1-888-653-6441, or visit www.lifelinescreening.com, for more information or to pre-register.

 

Contact information:

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

TrishGolden

Phone: 847-842-2988  Email:Trish.golden@advocatehealth.com

Website: www.advocatehealth/gshp.com

 
 
 

11/12/2010: Friends of the Johnsburg Library Used Book Sale - The Friends of the Johnburg Public Library will be holding their bi-annual sale November 12 and 13th. Nov. 11th from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. is the Friends Member Only Sale. Admission is $5 at the door. Proceeds from the sale support the Johnsburg Public Library. For more information please visit http://www.johnsburglibrary.org

 

Contact information:

Friends of the Johnsburg Public Library

KathyWenzt

Phone: 815-344-0077  Email: 

Website: http://www.johnsburglibrary.org

 
 
 

11/16/2010: New Horizons in Fertility Treatments - Facing infertility can be an emotional and distrubing time. There are many causes of infertility, and 25 percent of infertile couples have multiple contributing factors. Todd Deutch, MD will provide valuable information on the causes of infertility and the latest treatment options offered to patients for the best outcomes. A light meal will be served! Space is limited! To register call 1-800-3-ADVOCATE (1-800-323-8622) and mention class code: 3W32. For additional information contact Trish Golden at 847-842-2988, Trish.golden@advocatehealth.com.

 

Contact information:

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

TrishGolden

Phone: 847-842-2988  Email:Trish.golden@advocatehealth.com

Website: https://www.advocatehealth/goodshep

 
 
 

12/7/2010: Cancer-Finding it Early; What Screenings Should I be having? - Tuesday, December 7, 2010 6:30-8 p.m. Class Code: 3C76 Medical screenings can play an important role in early detection of cancer. Join Michael Soble M.D. board certified oncologist with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital for a discussion on cancer and various screenings available for detecting cancer in its earlies stage. A light meal will be served! To register call 1-800-3-ADVOCATE (1-800-323-8622) and mention class code: 3C76. For additional information contact Trish Golden at 847-842-2988, Trish.golden@advocatehealth.com.

 

Contact information:

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Trish Golden

Phone: 847-842-2988  Email:Trish.golden@advocatehealth.com

Website: https://advocatehealth/goodshep

 
 
 

3/5/2011: Annual Community Service Award Dinner/Dance - Annual Community Service Award Dinner honoring an individual or community business for their contributions to the field of Mental Wellness. Event to be held at D'Andrea's Banquets, 4419 Northwest Hwy. Crystal Lake, Cocktails at 6:00 Dinner and Award Program to follow. Elegant dinner, music, silent auction/ live auction, open bar. Ticket price to be determined.

 

Contact information:

Family Service & Community Mental Health Center

GeriDavis

Phone: 815-669-2550  Email:gdavis@familyservicemch.org

Website: www.FamilyServiceOnline. org

 

 

 

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