Friends Of MCC Golf Invitational -- June 12

Mark your calendars and dust off your golf clubs for the Friends of MCC Golf Invitational on Friday, June 12 at Blackstone Golf Club in Marengo, IL. Robbins Schwartz in Chicago has pledged their support as Premier Event Sponsor for the event. Also supporting the event are the following organizations: Crystal Lake Bank & Trust, Wintrust Community Bank and Demonica Kemper Architects as Dinner/Reception Sponsors; Aptar and Intren as Brunch Sponsors; and First Midwest Bank as the Player Gift Sponsor. The event will open at 8 a.m. with a hearty brunch, followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m.
 

All proceeds raised from this premier event help to continue the Foundation’s mission to provide financial support to MCC students, making education accessible and attainable through student scholarships.
 

The outing includes 18 holes of golf in a scramble format, a hearty brunch, player gift tent, driving range, putting green, appetizers, dinner buffet and an awards presentation. The event is full of great gifts, prizes, auction, contests and competition for a great cause in helping make a difference in educational dreams of MCC students.

For more information on the invitational or sponsorship opportunities, contact the Dane Walkington at (815)455-8556 or dwalkington@mchenry.edu. For additional event information or to register for the event, visit www.mchenry.edu/supportmcc/golf.

Herbecide Treatment For The Crystal Lake

On Thursday, May 28th, 2015, Hey and Associates, Inc. will be conducting an aquatic herbicide treatment on Crystal Lake to control Curly Leaf Pondweed with a product called Aquathol Super K®. 

 

The area to be treated is located along the northern areas of West Bay on Crystal Lake, including near shoreline areas to approximately 150’ out into the lake. Multiple stands of Curly Leaf Pondweed have been identified as actively growing and healthy. 

 

Water treated with this product may be used for swimming, fishing, and irrigating turf, ornamental plants and crops immediately after treatment. Do not use treated water for animal consumption within 10 days after treatment.

McHenry County Area Beaches Tested Satisfactory

McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) conducted beach water samplings at 37 licensed beaches on Thursday, May 21.  All beaches tested satisfactory. Please check with beach operators to see if your local beach will be open for the Memorial Day holiday. 

To prevent illness associated with swimming, all licensed beaches on the 12 lakes in McHenry County are tested every 2 weeks for E. coli throughout the summer to determine water quality.  Additional and more frequent sampling is done when elevated bacterial levels are found.    

Water sampling results are reported to the appropriate beach authorities. MCDH will post an advisory or closed signage for beaches with elevated E. coli results.  All beach water results and locations are readily available at the MCDH webpage www.mcdh.info (click Environmental Health, Public Beaches) or call 815-334-4585.

New Crystal Lake Park District Class-Qi Gong

The Crystal Lake Park District is offering a new class this summer titled Qi Gong (The origins of Tai Chi). Registration in advance is required for all classes. Register online at www.crystallakeparks.org or in person at the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake. For more information contact Jennifer Peterson at (815) 459-0680, ext. 1219

Qi Gong (Code #4110-3), ages 14 & up

Qi Gong is an ancient form of exercise which focuses on the mind with healing techniques and gentle moving standing pose to connect our body and mind energy as one. Put together means using vital life energy to create a healthy mind and body. Through this practice we can heal not only physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. Registration deadline is June 15

Location: Grand Oaks Auditorium, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Dates/Time: Thursday, June 18-August 6, 10:45-11:45 am (register by June 15)

Program Fee: $78 Resident Discount Fee: $73

Must Be Summer -- Beaches Opening This Weekend

Crystal Lake Park District Main and West Beaches open for the season on Saturday, May 23. Main Beach is located at 300 Lake Shore Drive, Crystal Lake and West Beach is located at 2330 Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake.

• Main Beach Hours Memorial Day Weekend: 9 AM-Dusk
  
• West Beach Hours Memorial Day Weekend: 10 AM-Dusk
  

For complete information regarding your visit to Main Beach including admission prices, hours of operation, amenities, boat rental, group reservations, birthday party packages, special events and drop-in fun, visit the Beach Information page on the Crystal Lake Park District website http://crystallakeparks.org/Parks-Facilities/beaches.asp

The Crystal Lake Park District Main Beach is a great spot to learn how to be safe and enjoy the water as well as experience outdoor fun all summer long. Swimming and boating classes, in addition to boat rentals, drop-in activities and special events will make your summer complete.

We offer the following classes with sessions throughout the summer:
Ø  Private Sailing Lessons
Ø  Canoe Lessons
Ø  Group Swim Lessons (all abilities, ages 18 months and up)
First Splash (18 months-3 years with parent)

• Level 1: Water Exploration
  
• Level 2: Primary Skills
  
• Level 3: Stroke Readiness
  
• Level 4: Stroke Development
  
• Level 5: Stroke Refinement
  
• Level 6: Stroke Proficiency
  
• Level 7: Advanced Skills
  

Ø  Private Swim Lessons
Ø  Guard Start (Pre-Lifeguard Training)
Ø  Lifeguard Training
Classes are offered throughout the summer with days and times to fit into your schedule. For complete program information about any of the classes above, check out our digital program brochure online at http://www.e-digitaleditions.com/i/509929-summer-2015/6
In addition, the Crystal Lake Park District is pleased to announce several fun opportunities available at Main Beach for the summer 2015 including Stand-Up Paddleboard lessons and rentals, continuation of canoe, sailboat and paddleboat rentals, and drop in activities.
 Drop-In activities during the Main Beach rest break are scheduled every week throughout this summer:

• Crafts on the Beach: Tuesdays, 2:15 pm, $3 per person
• Wet ‘N Wild Thursdays: Thursdays, 2:15 pm, FREE
• Family Bingo: Fridays, 2:15 pm, FREE

Main Beach is also home to the Concerts in the Park Series on Tuesday evenings and once a month Movies in the Park. These programs are free and the schedule can be found online at www.crystallakeparks.org/Programs/free-programs

Cary-Grove High School Odyssey Artwalk

Cary-Grove seniors will display their artwork during the Odyssey Artwalk taking place Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Cary-Grove High School Lobby, 2208 Three Oaks Road, Cary, The show is celebrating its 10^th anniversary this year.

More than 40 senior artists will showcase their art.  Those senior students have been enrolled in AP Studio Art, AP Photography, Senior Studio and Senior Design this year.  Each of these students have had multiple classes in the art department throughout high school and have earned the privilege of being in this senior level art class.  Students in autos, metals, drafting and woods classes will also be displaying their work.   Cary-Grove Alumni who use art, design, and photography in their careers and daily lives will also be highlighted at the show.

 WHEN:           Thursday, May 21, 2015
                        5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 WHERE:         Cary-Grove High School
                        2208 Three Oaks Road
                        Cary, IL 60013
                        Room: Lobby

The class of 2005 chose the name Odyssey since it means “a long journey” or “a series of experiences that give knowledge.”  This year the graduating class of 2015 is celebrating their experiences they have had in the Art Department and how it’s shaped them as artists

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 Artists will be available for attendees to meet, talk with and potentially buy artwork from.  Alumni have also been invited to attend from the past 10 years, their work will also be highlighted.  Art teachers Wendy Guss, Lindsey Mangano, and Zachary Wisser will be there to answer questions and talk about opportunities to get involved in art at Cary-Grove.

The event is free and open to the public.  The Artwalk begins in the lobby; information, maps and an artist scavenger hunt sheet will be available.  Prizes are available for the artist scavenger hunt.