Don't forget to take the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Survey by tomorrow, October 10! The survey will help the village plan for the future that will be a ‘blueprint’ for future development and the delivery of services to our community. The staff, committee members, and Village Board appreciate your feedback as we look to bring you a community that will thrive long in to the future.
Take the Survey!
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Nature's Feed, along with David Bublitz, is hosting a Halloween Fall Photo event for your fur kids!! Donations requested to benefit Helping Paws. FREE trick or treat goodie bag with every photo donation. Light Snacks will be offered. Photo Contest - Most likes on Facebook WINS a special gift! Can't make it out this day...be sure to bring your pooch to Nature's Feed on Thursday, October 31 and receive a treat for a trick; okay, no trick is necessary, just come on by! Nature's Feed is located at 2440 Westward Dr, next to the Spring Grove Post Office.
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Pancake Breakfast this Sunday!
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You're invited to the Spring Grove Fire District's Pancake Breakfast to be held during Fire Prevention Week on October 13 from 8:00am - noon. Adults - $6, Children - $4. View the flyer
here
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Halloween Trick or Treating will be on Thursday, October 31, from 3 - 7 PM.
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St. Peter's Church is holding their 5th Annual Craft Show on Saturday, October 26 from10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, October 27 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Very talented crafters will be participating, so get your Christmas shopping done early! Located at 2118 Main Street.
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Save the Date for the Affair of the Arts!
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AFFAIR OF THE ARTS Fine Art & Artisan Indoor Fair will be held Sunday, November 17, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at The Shores of Turtle Creek located at
7908 Winn Road.
Shop from local artisans & support the arts in McHenry County! 10,000 sq. ft. of unique, handcrafted items - including Jewelry, Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Fiber Art, Wood, Metalwork, 3D Mixed Media, Fine Art, Home Accessories, Artisan & Fashion Items. Cocktails, Artist Demonstrations & more. Free Admission.Visit
affairofthearts.org
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Battle it out at WLAC Saturday, October 12 from 6:00-8:00 PM! BYO favorite Nerf Gun (must use Elite darts) – they will provide the Ammo and Safety Glasses. Advance register
here
or just drop in on the fun! 2449 Pierce Drive.
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Burning of landscape waste is allowed on the weekends in October and November with restrictions.
View them here
. Please consider other ways to dispose of yard waste, including composting, disposing of through Groot by purchasing landscape stickers or taking it to a landscape collection site like
Thelen Sand and Gravel
. View more about the
yard waste program
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This busy backyard visitor was already carrying a large holster when he visited Nottingham Woods. Submitted by Art Peterson. If you have a photo of Spring Grove you would like to share, email i
t
here
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Come to The Grove Pub & Grill
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Come for the food...stay for the music!
On stage this week:
- Judson Brown Band, Classic Rock & more this Thursday from 6:30 - 9:30 PM
- Marie Martens Blues Jam this Sunday from 2:00 - 5:00 PM - weather permitting!
The Grove Pub & Grill is located at 2008 Main St.
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Fun, family Halloween event at WLAC! Stop by Saturday, October 26 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM for lots of free and fun activities! They will have fundraising raffles with awesome prizes! There is no admission and lots of free activities including the ever famous warped wall. Stay up-to-date on all the details and prizes
here.
Located at 2449 Pierce Drive 815-675-3005
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The 2019-2020 vehicle sticker fee has now doubled to $40 per vehicle. If stickers are not purchased by November 1, tickets will be issued. The police will be making periodic subdivision checks to make sure stickers have been purchased for all vehicles and that they are being displayed properly. New residents have 30 days from the time they move in to purchase stickers.
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Fall Painting Class this Friday
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New Leaf Home Furnishings will be hosting a complimentary fall painting class on Friday, October 11 from 5:00-6:00 pm, presented by Jean Wilkinson. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Please call 815-675-9700 to reserve a spot.
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Grab your know-it-all friends and family and sign up your team for the 5th Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, October 19, at the Richardson Farm located at 9407 Richardson Road. Doors open at 6:00 PM. First question is at 7:00 PM. View the
flyer
with more information and registration form! Register by Wednesday, Oct. 16.
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Fall Trout Fishing Opens at 7 AM
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The Fall Trout Fishing Season will open next Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 AM at Hatchery Park.
Anyone attempting to take trout before the season opening will be issued citations.
A valid fishing license and Inland Trout Stamp are required, except for those under 16, blind or disabled, or an Illinois resident on leave from active duty from the Armed Forces. The park gates will open at 7 AM.
View more information here
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Frank Orvis was the son of early homesteaders, Samuel Orvis & Levina Sanborn who's homestead was located on Wilmot Road. When Frank grew up, he first taught school at the old English Prairie schoolhouse. On February 1, 1906 he purchased a printing press and started the
Spring Grove Journal
which was located at 7708 Blivin Street. Subscriptions were $1 a year. The paper continued until at least October 31, 1908 with Frank as the editor. In 1909 he was employed by the railroad and was killed on July 21, 1909 in a railroad accident in "Shermerville" which is the present day Northbrook. He was 33 years old.
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