Community Corner
From Meat Raffle to Run Thru LITH, Weekend Activities Vary
Some unique events are taking place this weekend including a meat raffle and a chance to witness a nighttime prescribed burn.
Where/When: Glacial Park Lost Valley Visitor Center, 6316 Harts Rd., Ringwood. Thursday, April 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why go: Because it's like a bonfire times 100. Plus, the contrast of the night sky and the fire makes for a beautiful sight.
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Pricing: $0/$5. Registration required, visit mccdistrict.org, call 815-338-6223 or e-mail MCCD@MCCDistrict.org to register or for more information.
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Where/When: , 1331 N. Rand Rd., Palatine. Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why go: Fine tune your green thumb at Smart Farm’s Spring Garden Preparation Workshop.
Pricing: Free, registration required. Register at Smart Farm’s Web site.
Where/When: , 1320 S. Main St., Algonquin. Sunday, April 10 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why go: Don’t be a chicken—attend the meat raffle, to benefit the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry. Door prizes and t-shirts also included.
Pricing: Tickets $2
Where/When: Race starts at , 311 N. Randall Rd., Lake in the Hills. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. race day, races start at 8 a.m.
Why go: Go for the longer run/walk (10K) shorter run/walk (5K) or support your kids in the Molehill races. The race takes advantages of the rolling hills at Woods Creek Lake to give participants a little extra challenge.
Pricing: 10K/5K run/walk $25 in advance, $30 after April 5. Molehill races $17 in advance, $22 after April 5.
Where/When: , 401 Country Club Rd., Crystal Lake. Sunday, April 10 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why go: Help in the efforts to restore the Dole Mansion by supporting the Lakeside Legacy Foundation at their wine tasting. Sample over 80 wines, listen to jazz and get discounts on cases of wine.
Pricing: $20 per person, group rates available. To purchase tickets visit lakesidelegacy.org, call 815-455-8000 or e-mail EMcElroy@LakesideLegacy.org.
