January 5, 2022
Dear Village Resident,
We received 356 responses to the Community Engagement Survey in November. The survey was conducted to seek your input on the events held by the Community Engagement Committee in 2021 and asked you to rank your interest in possible future events and to give your own suggestions. Below are the events they are planning from the results of the survey. In addition, a Farmer's Market is also being discussed. We hope you mark your calendars and can join us for these fun events!

  • Egg Hunt – April 9
  • Kick off to Summer – June 3
  • Fish Boil Fundraiser (Village Event) - June 24
  • Oktoberfest – September 24
  • Trunk or Treat – October 29
  • Tree Lighting – December 3
  • Trivia Nights – dates vary at local restaurants.
New Village Website
The Village is excited to announce the launch of a new website! We hope the new design will have the information you are looking for right at your fingertips. Notices and latest news along with upcoming events can be found on the home page. Most permit applications are now fillable online. Coming soon is a new Service Request Form which will allow you to report issues with street lights, pot holes, or other public works issues or ordinance violations you may observe. View it here!
Horse Fair Park Rentals
Residents can reserve Horse Fair Park starting Monday, January 10! Amenities include the indoor/outdoor pavilion with a refrigerator, freezer, oven, microwave, bar and picnic tables and an outdoor grill, port-a-potty, and volleyball & basketball courts with equipment. Non-residents can reserve the Park starting Monday, February 14. Rental fees are $200 for residents, businesses and organizations, and $380 for non-Spring Grove residents, businesses and organizations. View more info...
Nature's Feed Pet Nail Clipping Event
Give your pet's paws a fresh clipping to start the new year off right! Bring in your furry friends for the Nature's Feed January nail clipping event this Saturday, January 8 from 11 AM - 2 PM. Located at 2440 Westward Drive. Nail clippings are provided by Fur the Love of Dogs and donations requested benefit Helping Paws Animal Shelter in Woodstock.
Photo of the Week
The Canalle family helped raise money for those in need by ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during their Red Kettle campaign. If you have a photo of Spring Grove you would like to share, email it here.
Christmas Tree Disposal
Trees may be placed out for garbage collection during the month of January or recycle your Christmas tree at the McHenry County Conservation District parking lot in Glacial Park at 6705 Route 31, in Ringwood until January 16. The trees will be processed into mulch for local hiking trails so must be without tinsel, garland and other decorations.
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Alkaline Battery Recycling
The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) will be accepting single-use alkaline batteries for recycling. View more information here. Drop off batteries at the MCDH Division of Environmental Health office, 667 Ware Road, in Woodstock now until Friday, January 20, from 8 AM to 4 PM. View the McHenry County Green Guide for locations that accept other types of batteries.
Recycle Your Holiday Lights!
Recycle your old holiday lights and extension cords in the vestibule at the Municipal Center located at 7401 Meyer Road. Click here to see which kinds of light and cords are accepted.
Blast from the Past - Winter at the Fish Hatchery
Skating on the pond in the 1950s
1960s winter scene
Winter must have been a slow time at the Fish Hatchery for Thomas McCafferty, who was the Superintendent from 1914-1961. When the ponds were frozen, kids would come from miles around to go skating. Thomas would leave the doors unlocked on the ground floor of the fish hatchery building where the holding tanks were, so the children could get warmed up. Tom lived on the second floor with his family, so when the kids went home he would just come down and lock the doors. The weeping willow is one of the dozens of trees he planed in the park throughout his tenure there.
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