December 11, 2019
Dear Resident,
Thank you to the following businesses and individuals who helped make the Tree Lighting Festival very special this year! View more photos here !

  • Billy’s Beef Hot Dogs & More for donating the hot chocolate
  • Coffee Masters for donating the hot chocolate packets for the tree bags
  • Richardson Farm for donating the tree that was raffled off to a lucky winner.
  • Spring Grove McDonalds for donating the chocolate chip cookies
  • Rich Jacobson for donating his tractor and wagon for the hayrides
  • Rich Tobiasz for donating his time to tell stories on the hay wagon rides
  • Bob and Becki McMahon, Pat & Peggy Mazzanti and Jeff Letzter for serving the delicious cookies and drinks
  • Bella Kallieris, Maggie Ortmeyer, Rose Felch and Alaina Robinson from the RBCHS National Honor Society for helping the children with crafts
  • Santa’s Elves: Mia Furlan, Taya Piegl and Adelyn Sterbenz
 
And finally, Mr. & Mrs. Claus for taking the time out of their busy schedule to visit with the children to hear their Christmas wishes!
Toy Story Snapology Workshop!
There is still time to sign up for the Toy Story Snapology workshop. This workshop will give your child an opportunity to bring their favorite characters to life and experience some of the toys’ most exciting adventures! For ages 5 - 12 this Friday, December 13 from noon - 3:30 PM at Horse Fair Park. View more information on page 10 here .
Drive Sober & Click It or Ticket
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The holidays are a time for celebration, but if you are at an office party, a family party or at a bar, please make the lifesaving choice to drive sober when the party ends. Our Police Department is partnering with IDOT and the State Police to get impaired drivers off the road. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket campaigns run from December 13 through January 1 and are funded with federal highway safety dollars and administered by IDOT in partnership with law enforcement throughout Illinois and the nation .
Holiday Happenings at New Leaf Home Furnishings
New Leaf Home Furnishings will be hosting a unique holiday shopping experience with live Christmas music by by Abikus Unplugged, free gifts, delicious refreshments, and smiling, welcoming faces. Everyone is welcome so bring your best friends, your beloved family members, and even your adorable kiddos! View the flyer here.
Home School Gym Class
Home School Gym Class has begun at WLAC! Join them on Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 AM to work on strength and agility. $45 per month for grades 1 - 8. Call 815-675-3005 for more information. Registration can be done here. WLAC is located at 2449 Pierce Drive
Christmas Flowers
Order your Christmas arrangements, poinsettias & centerpieces from Birds of Paradise to make your holiday festive. They deliver! Located at 2404 Spring Ridge Drive.
Photo of the Week
Frank Cerauli has his train village all ready for Christmas! Frank is an avid train enthusiast and this layout represents years of collecting. Frank and his wife Elvira live in the Preserve Subdivision. If you have a photo of Spring Grove you would like to share, email i t here .
Nerf Wars this Saturday
WLAC is hosting December Nerf Wars! Battle it out among friends and family this Saturday, December 14 from 6:00-8:00 PM! For more event info click here or call 815-675-3005. Located at 2449 Pierce Drive.
Shop with a Cop Fundraiser Next Monday
Come to Portillo's in Crystal Lake on December 16 from 5 - 8 PM and 20% of the proceeds from your order will benefit the McHenry County Police Charities. This Charity funds Shop with a Cop in December. View the flye r here .
Recycle Old Holiday Lights
If your lights have lost their twinkle, don't throw them away - recycle them at the Municipal Centre! Located at 7401 Meyer Road, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM all year round. Click here to see which kinds of lights and cords are accepted.
Nippersink District 2
Kindergarten Screening
The Nippersink School District 2 Kindergarten Screening will be held on February 5, 6, and 7. They encourage all children entering kindergarten at Spring Grove Elementary or Richmond Grade School in the fall of 2020 to participate. The screening will take place at the District Office located at 4213 Route 12 in Richmond . Call 815/678-6866 to make an appointment beginning Monday, December 2. The deadline for making an appointment is Friday, December 20.
Blast from the Past
Kate Shotliff Sanborn, with her 5-year old son Johnny Sanborn and her 21-year old daughter Alice Shotliff Wagner, took a sleigh ride down Main Street in 1910. They are in front of the old Main Street Foods store at the NE corner of Main Street and Blivin. Alice Wagner was married to Joe Wagner the barber in town.
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