We have an Adopt a Highway opening for any interested group, family or individual. The section is on Main Street from Winn Road to Blivin Street and is 0.6 miles long. Your group name will be displayed on a new Adopt a Highway sign. The agreement runs for two years and litter must be collected a minimum of four times a year. Safety vests and garbage bags along with pickers are supplied by the village. Call 815-675-2121 for more information.
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Toys for Tots Collection Locations
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Help a child in need have a happy Christmas by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at one of the following locations by December 15!
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Nature's Feed
will be celebrating their 10-year anniversary this Saturday, November 17. Yes, 10 years! Stop by for swag bags, raffles, and yummy treats for you and your fur kids. Enter to WIN over $200.00 worth of cool pet stuff!! Thank you to everyone who has supported them over the years and to new friends who have just found them. If you haven't checked them out yet, come and meet the awesome, pet loving people that make Nature's Feed one of McHenry counties favorite pet food stores! Located at 2440 Westward Drive next to the Post Office.
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Groot will continue to pick up yard waste until the last week of November. Purchase yard waste stickers at Jewel or the Village Municipal Centre. Weekend landscape waste burning ends the last weekend in November. Considering mowing leaves into the lawn. View burning regulations and other suggestions for disposing of yard waste
here
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Order your Thanksgiving Flowers
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Order your Thanksgiving bouquets and centerpieces from Birds of Paradise! Custom orders welcome. They deliver! Located at 2404 Spring Ridge Drive or call 815-363-85698. Visit them
here
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Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
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You're invited to the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday, December 1 from 3:30 - 5:30 PM at
Horse Fair Park
. Visit with Santa, enjoy a hay ride & storytelling, crafts, refreshments and the tree lighting at 5 PM! The enclosed pavilion will be heated. Free admission but please bring donations of non-perishable food and toiletry items for the food pantry. View the flyer
here
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Will Kruger's flag flew in honor of all military veterans on Veteran's Day. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I which formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
If you have a photo of Spring Grove you would like to share, please email it
here
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After Thanksgiving and Black Friday is Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting and celebrating community businesses
and all they do for our community! Small businesses create jobs and help boost our local economy. Please support some Spring Grove businesses on the 11/24 and throughout the holiday season. Thank you to all the small businesses in Spring Grove for supporting and enriching our community! Link to our
Business Directory
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Affair of the Arts this Sunday!
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This fine art & artisan indoor fair is Sunday, November 18 from 10 AM - 5 PM, at the Shores of Turtle Creek. Shop from 40 local artisans and support the arts! 10,000 sq. ft. of unique, handcrafted items including jewelry, ceramics, paintings, printmaking, photography, fiber art, home accessories, fashion items and more. Free Admission. One day only. Visit
affairofthearts.org
for details. Located at 7908 Winn Road.
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Pre-Christmas Sale this Sunday
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The Carriage House Pottery and Art Gallery are having a huge Pre-Christmas sale this Sunday, November 18 from 11 AM - 4 PM. Most items are 45-55% discounted. Coincides with The Affair of the Arts fair. Visit their website
here
. Located at 2110 Main Street.
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T's Toffee Holiday Open House December 1
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Enjoy a day of savings, tasty toffee samples & more at the 4th annual T's Toffee Open House at 8818 Hidden Trail on Saturday, December 1 from 9 AM - 3 PM. Visit them at
www.ts-toffee.com
or call 847-274-9969. T's Toffee is "Simply the Best"!
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144 Envelopes Chamber Raffle
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144 Envelopes is a new concept in fundraising that allows individuals to donate to the future of local business commerce and also gives them a chance to win some amazing prize packages! Click here for more information or to buy your tickets! Live drawing on December 19 at Main Street Coffee in Richmond from 5-8 PM, but you need not be present to win.
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Country Night Line Dancing
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Come out for some lively dancing and Country Line Dancing this Saturday, November 17. The evening starts with line dance lessons from 7 - 9 PM. The DJ starts at 9 PM and doesn't stop until midnight, so make sure to stick around as they flow into their roadhouse and top 40 dance party! $5 per person and includes a Chicago-style hot dog station. Cash bar. Table Reservations available at an additional fee - email them
here
. Located at 7908 Winn Road.
View the event here
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Ring in 2019 at Shores of Turtle Creek
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Are you looking to countdown the New Year in style?
Ring in 2019 at The Shores of Turtle Creek, and dance the night away from 8 PM -1 AM on New Year's Eve. Live DJ playing Top 40 and classic hits. Heavy Appetizers from 8 -10 PM. Coffee and Desserts served at 10 PM. Complimentary champagne toast & party favors, fun dance floor, cash bar, seating included. Located at 7908 Winn Road.
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