Kevin Newberry

The McHenry County Conservation District will hold a day of holiday fun Saturday, Dec. 14, at Glacial Park.

The Crystal Lake Park District has announced its digital winter-spring activity guide will be released Dec. 10,

A recent inspection prompted the indefinite closure of Paulson Road Township Bridge over the north branch of the Kishwaukee River in Hartland Township.

Limited spots are still available for this year’s holiday tea event at the Colonel Palmer House in Crystal Lake. This year’s theme is The Christmas Tree Ship.

The Merry Cary Parade and Festival returns to downtown Cary Sunday, Dec. 8.

The McHenry County Historical Society and Museum will host Warming Up to History Saturday.

Farmers and farmland owners interested in local sustainable agriculture will have the opportunity to network at the upcoming Common Ground gathering.

Several holiday-themed events – including crafts, visits with Santa and science labs – are coming up at the Cary Park District.

The Crystal Lake Park District is accepting children’s letters to Santa through Dec. 6.

St. John’s United Church of Christ in Hampshire is collecting gift cards for Home of the Sparrow, a Woodstock nonprofit that helps women and children during difficult times.

Meadowland Church in Spring Grove will hold a Turkey Trot 5K run/walk Thanksgiving morning to raise money for Real Love Ministries International, a relief organization in Haiti.

Spend Black Friday being green with one of six Green Friday Restoration Day events hosted by the McHenry County Conservation District.

The city of Woodstock recently announced the addition of Laura Cullotta as its business development manager, a new role created to support Woodstock’s ongoing growth and development affairs.

Fisher Outreach Group invites the public to help deliver holiday magic to older adults with its annual Adopt-a-Grandparent holiday program.

The village of Algonquin, in partnership with Elgin Recycling, will offer holiday light recycling Monday, Nov. 25, through Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive.