McHenry County Tennis Classic Returns

The 19th annual McHenry County Tennis Classic returns this July with an exciting new twist:  every match will be played at The Racket Club, a Crystal Lake Park District Facility. The Racket Club is excited to offer an event of this size to players who will appreciate amenities like bathrooms, air conditioned lounges, outdoor hard courts, indoor hard courts cooled by brand new 24-foot overhead fans, a pro shop, locker rooms, and refreshments.  What’s more, spectators can cheer players on at one location rather than having to navigate from site to site like in years past.

The Classic is open to anyone who wants to play singles, doubles, and/or mixed doubles (no Racket Club membership required).  Each division will run Friday – Sunday (specific dates below) and entry is only $29 for singles and $23 for doubles.

Register online: www.tennislink.usta.com (tournament ID# 850009714)

If you prefer to register in person

Register at The Racket Club, 9101 South Route 31, Algonquin

                                    OR

Download a registration form at www.theracketclub.org, print and mail to The Racket Club

Divisions include:

Singles (Boys' & Girls' 14, 18 / Men's 20, 50, Open / Women's 35, Open): July 11 - 13

Mixed Doubles (Boys' & Girls' 18 / Men's & Women's 20, Open / Parent & Child any Gender Open): July 18 – 20

Doubles (Boys' & Girls' 14, 18 / Men's 20, 50, Open / Women's 35, Open): July 25 - 27

For more information contact Rob Laue at rlaue@crystallakeparks.org,

(847) 658-56

Free Outdoor Concerts At Crystal Lake Main Beach

There is a long standing tradition in Crystal Lake – free concerts in the Park at the Main Beach, located at 300 Lakeshore Drive each Tuesday evening. .

Over the many years this has been taking place each summer, fans of music and those who cherish time together with family have gathered at the Main Beach Band Shell to enjoy this summer entertainment.

The tradition continues with many new regional performers as well as favorite community groups. “Stagecrafters” will be the featured musical entertainers for the Tuesday, June 19 concert.

Concerts begin at 7 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, call Program Weather Information Hotline at 815-459-7275