December 4, 2019
A Letter from the Village President
Rockets Win!!

Congratulations to our Rockets Football Team! Last Friday night the Rockets played Murphysboro in the IHSA Class 4A State Championship game. The Rockets dominated with a 50-14 victory and was the first Rockets team ever to go 14-0 for the season. Hundreds of Rockets' fans attended the game at the NIU Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. I’m very proud of our community, young and old, who braved the cold wet evening to cheer them on.

Also, congratulations to head coach Mike Noll and his assistants, the players who worked hard all season to be the best, and to the fans and community who support our Rockets. The village board will be honoring them on Tuesday, December 17, at the Village Board meeting held at the Municipal Centre at 6:00 PM, where I will be proclaiming December 15 - December 21 as "Richmond Burton Community High School Rockets Football Week".
 
You FINISHED perfectly. 
 
Go Rockets!
Mark Eisenberg
Village President
Tree Lighting Festival this Saturday!
You're invited to the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival this Saturday, December 7 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 5:00. The enclosed pavilion will be heated. Free admission but please bring donations of non-perishable food and toiletry items for the food pantry.
Santa Photos at Nature's Feed
Join the fun at the annual charity Santa photo event at Nature's Feed this Saturday, December 7, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. This is their most popular event! Bring your fur kids for a photo with Santa. Donations requested to benefit Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Nature's Feed is located at 2440 Westward Drive, next to the Post Office. Nature's Feed wishes you a happy holiday and thanks you for your support!
T's Toffee Holiday Open House this Saturday
Come visit Theresa & Lance and enjoy a day of savings on Saturday, December 7, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Tasty samples and more will be available at their 5th annual Open House. Located at 8818 Hidden Trail. Visit www.ts-toffee.com or call 847-274-9969. View the flyer .
Annual Warehouse Sale this Friday & Saturday
Coffee Masters is holding their annual warehouse sale this Friday & Saturday, December 6 & 7 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Stop in to take advantage of the awesome deals they will have. Located off Route 12 at 7606 Industrial Court . Choose from holiday gifts, Cocoa Amore cocoa, gourmet coffee, Ashby's Teas and more.
More Toys for Tots Collection Locations - Deadline Dec. 9
Toys for Tots is a program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them Christmas gifts. To help, y ou can drop off new, unwrapped toys at one of the following locations by Monday, December 9:   Eclipse Hair Salon - 2020 Route 12 Suite U, New Leaf Home Furnishings - 2449 Pierce Drive, Spring Grove Fire House - 8214 Richardson Road, and in Richmond, The Nippersink Library - 5418 Hill Road and Richmond Township (from Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM) at 7810 S. Route 31.
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.
Photo of the Week
Debbie Schleiffer enjoyed a stroll around the large pond at Hatchery Park on Trout Fishing opening day! If you have a photo of Spring Grove you would like to share, email i t here .
Mini Movers for Ages 3-5
WLAC’s newest day program, Mini Movers, starts this month! This is a great class to get those 3 – 5 years old to burn off some energy. They will run obstacles, do some time on the trampolines, maybe do some rolls on the floor and overall have a lot of fun! Held on Tuesdays from 9:30 – 10:15. Registration is open and can be done online here or call 815-675-3005 for more information.
Christmas Madrigal Singers
Come hear the Lakeland Madrigals and you will be transported to the Renaissance of the 16th century. Costumed in bright satin renaissance attire, The Lakeland Madrigals' desire is to spread hope and light wherever they go. Held on Tuesday, December 10 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM at the LifeSpring Community Church, 2503 Spring Ridge Drive Unit G.
Letters to Santa
Stop by new Leaf Home Furnishings and pick up a letter to Santa that your little one can fill out. Return the letter with a stamped, pre-addressed envelope before December 11 and your child will receive a letter from Santa in return! Located at 2449 Pierce Drive. View the flyer here .
Shop with a Cop Fundraiser
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.
Blast from the Past
Joe Wagner, who was born in 1881, was the grandchild of Mattas and Anna M. Nett Wagner, early German emigrants who settled in Spring Grove. Joe, seated in the driver's seat with his friend Leonard Franzen, (and in photo in his later years), was a well respected citizen of Spring Grove. He served as Village President from 1919-1928, village trustee from 1938-1947, township clerk, and was an active member of the fire protection district for 20 years. His barber shop and confectionery store was home to the post office and a branch of the Arlington Heights National Bank. He gave out many loans and advice over the years and was "well-qualified to administrate and arbitrate the affairs of his townsman" as noted in his obituary from 1947.
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