MEMBER EVENTS

Period Poverty Awareness Week (PPAW) is May 22-28, 2023

What: Did you know that 1 in 4 individuals struggle to purchase period products due to lack of income? That is period poverty and you can help us change that. Drop off pads and tampons at our office at 4138 W. Orleans Street or CLICK HERE to shop our Amazon/Target wishlists to have your donations shipped to us!

When: May 22-28 or whenever you can support us!

Where: Keeping Families Covered, 4138 W. Orleans Street, McHenry IL 60050

For More Information: Ann Marie Mathis

annmarie@keepingfamiliescovered.org

McHenry Marches for the 22

What: Each day 22 veterans take their own lives by suicide. We March for the 22 to raise awareness and destigmatize asking for mental health support. All proceeds from the march will benefit the McHenry Post 491 Veterans Assistance Fund to help local veterans in need.

When: On May 28, 2023 we will march 22 miles through McHenry County and we ask that you join us in bringing awareness to this very important cause. A 2.2 mile and 22 km route will be available for those wishing to participate, but cannot march the whole 22 miles.

Registration is limited to 100 registrants.

Where: The march will begin at Veterans Memorial Park on Pearl Street in McHenry

For More Information: Maggie at 630-485-1637

mchenrymarches22@gmail.com

3-Day Technology Summit/Seminar 

What: Join us to learn about cyber security and supply chain technology and security. We are offering free passes to any business in the City of McHenry who would like to attend. Google will be there, the head of cyber security for Meijer will be there and others.

Click here to register.  The spaces are limited so if you are interested so ensure to sign up relatively quickly.

When: June 4-6 2023

Where: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel

1551 N. Thoreau Drive Schaumburg, IL 60173, US

For More Information: Douglas Martin, AICP ICMA-CM ARM

Director of Economic Development - City of McHenry

(815) 363-2110 (Office) dmartin@cityofmchenry.org

Pedalpalooza!

What: Pedalpalooza is a fundraising bike event throughout the county for Family Health Partnership Clinic. Bike at your leisure to participating local small businesses and receive special offers, discounts, or raffle entries all to help FHPC provide health care to our uninsured neighbors! Participants receive a cool Pedalpalooza shirt, wristband & map of locations with your registration.

When: Saturday June 24 and Sunday June 25 from 10am-4pm

Where: All throughout McHenry County on the bike trails and more!

For More Information: Kristina | 779-220-9305 knemetz@hpclinic.org

Wine & Relax Retreat

What: Truly Italy is hosting a week long retreat in September 2024 nestled in the Tuscan Hills. Early bird pricing is starting now. Reserve your spot before July 31st, 2023 and you receive $300 OFF. Andiamo! Let’s go!

When: September 7-14 2024

Where: We’ll be staying in a private villa with a gorgeous pool in Tuscany, Italy.

For More Information: Katie Portanova | trulyitalytours@gmail.com

MEMBER NEWS

ALCA's Luck of the Draw Raffle

What: Welcome to the Luck of the Draw in support of the Alexander Leigh Center for Autism! By purchasing a raffle ticket for $25, you have a chance to win $5,000 while also contributing to a great cause. The raffle winner will be selected randomly on June 30th, live from Ye Olde Corner Tap in McHenry, IL and on the ALCA Facebook page. Winner need not be present.

When: Raffle ends June 30th

Where: Drawing takes place at Ye Olde Corner Tap in McHenry, IL.

For More Information: Patty Wieczorek pwieczorek@alcacenter.org Megg Wallen mwallen@alcacenter.org

Taste of McHenry on Main needs you!

What: Planning a festival is no joke! Thankfully, I am at the final stages and am looking for sponsors to help pay for the costs with all proceeds benefiting Alexander Leigh Center. ALCA holds a close place in my heart as I worked with those kids for 6 years. This is a local school here in McHenry that helps autistic children in our community. 

Make a difference in the lives of local children in need while enjoying an afternoon out. By becoming a sponsor, your business will have the exposure of being on all advertisements that will be handed out a few weeks prior to the event.

• Gold Sponsor- $500- Large logo on flyers
• Silver Sponsor- $300- Medium logo on flyers
• Bronze Sponsor- $100- Small logo on flyers
• Blue Sponsor- Any amount you are able to. Does not include logo on flyers

For More Information: Jessica Schneider, owner of Ye Olde Corner Tap - yeoldecornertap@gmail.com