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UPCOMING EVENTS

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NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

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Now Accepting Submissions

Please help us spread the word that we are now accepting submissions for our McHenry Fall Film Festival.

McHenry Fall Film Festival

We are excited to provide a platform for both emerging and seasoned filmmakers to share their work. Directors (both youth and adult) can have their short films screened and possibly win prizes. We will kick off the event on Thursday night screening films from students 8th grade and younger. Friday night will feature high school filmmakers and a Q and A from experts who are working in the industry. Saturday night, we will premiere our films from our amateur/professional adult category. Filmmakers will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours.

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PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE MEMBERS

CHAMBER OPPORTUNITIES

Advertise in Monday Night Football Raffle Books and Wine Walk Guide

An inexpensive way to advertise your business to the community. Choose one book or both for a discounted rate! MNF Raffle books have 18 weeks of shelf life. Coupons are encouraged.

ADVERTISE IN THE RAFFLE BOOK or WINE GUIDE

Fiesta Days

July 8 - Cask and Barrel Night (only 350 tickets)

July 9-10 - Music Fest (only 2500 tickets)

July 11 - Beach Bash (free family day with fireworks)

July 15 - Parade Marshal Ceremony/Concert in the Park

July 17 - Art and Street Fair (Arts and Crafts in the Park,Makers Zone Craft Stations, DamYak Challenge, Kiwanis Duck Derby)

July 18 - Fiesta Days Parade

The Music Fest lineup will be announced today at 12pm on the McHenry Fiesta Days Facebook page.

Tickets for Cask and Barrel and Music Fest go on sale this Wednesday, May 12, at 10 AM at mchenryfiestadays.com!

Volunteer opportunities, including beer tent shifts, will be sent out in early June.

SPONSOR FIESTA DAYS

PARADE MARSHAL NOMINATION FORM

Lunch and Learn - How to Navigate the Current Housing Market

Wednesday, May 12th 11:45 am- 1:00 pm

Presented by Dawn Bremer, The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success Realty

Join Dawn and her team as they talk about making the home selling and buying process smoother for everyone. For Buyers, we will discuss how people can win a house in this market with all of the multiple offers coming in. For Sellers, we'll discuss how to price the houses. We will also give tips and tricks on how to list your home for sale, and how to win over other buyers.

A Seat at the Table - May

Thursday, May 13 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

at Village Squire in McHenry

Register for an exclusive, members-only opportunity to meet with Mayor Wayne Jett and other business leaders in an open discussion.

WINGs - Growing Your Business with Facebook Live and Instagram TV

Wednesday, May 19th 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Virtual Meeting - Please register for link

Bobbi Baehne, President of Think Big Go Local, will discuss strategies to increase your visibility and engagement through these 2 popular platforms.

McHenry's Next

McHenry's Next is a group of young professionals looking to show McHenry a good time through events and fun activities. Invite your friends and get ready for some fun! We're excited to see everyone there.

Social - Sunset Cruise

Monday, May 17 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM

at All Marines Retro Rentals on the Riverwalk at Miller Point

Join us for a sunset boat ride down the McHenry Riverwalk on Monday, May 17th with All Marines Retro Rentals! Hangout with us from 5pm-5:30pm for social hour before we hit the water. Then it's off into the sunset at 5:30pm!

We have a very limited number of spots so be sure you register now. This event is $14 a person! Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks on the boat.

Volunteer - Book Drive

May 17 - May 31

Do you have gently used children's books? Donate them to Your Children's Bookshelf! We'll have drop off boxes at the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce and at other Chamber member locations.

Want to be a drop-off spot? Contact Jeff at jeff.labedz@edwardjones.com or 815-344-2925

or Jim at jim.boston@yourchildrensbookshelf.org or 630-280-0127.

Then, in June, we'll clean and sort the books with a volunteer group event!

MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS

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MEMBER NEWS

MCDH COVID-19 vaccination clinics welcome walk-in appointments

What: The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has opened its COVID-19 vaccination clinics to all Illinois residents and now accepts walk-in appointments.

Walk-in appointments will be subject to vaccine supplies at all MCDH mass vaccination clinics. Scheduling an appointment in advance is still encouraged to avoid being turned away from a clinic that has reached supply capacity.

Those who choose to schedule an appointment in advance can do so by completing a questionnaire and searching for open times on the COVID-19 Vaccine Registration form. Those without internet or who need assistance with booking an appointment can call MCDH’s COVID-19 Call Center at (815) 334-4045 or the Illinois Department of Public Health’s vaccine scheduling hotline at (833) 621-1284.

The no-appointment, walk-up clinics are part of a continuing series of efforts aimed at making it easier for all residents to receive COVID-19 vaccines. In addition, MCDH clinics offer evening and weekend hours in order to provide workers who cannot take time during the day to get the vaccine.

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund is Now Open!

What: Click here to learn more and to apply; while Paycheck Protection Program rules required restaurants to spend the majority of assistance on payroll, loans under this new program are more versatile and include fewer restrictions. Eligible venues include restaurants, bakeries, food trucks and stands, caterers, bars, and brewpubs and distilleries.

The $28.6 billion program, created under the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law in March, provides funding to help eligible restaurants keep their doors open by providing them with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss; individual restaurants qualify for up to $5 million, while restaurant groups can qualify for up to $10 million, provided they are not publicly traded and have fewer than 20 locations.

Thank you Lisa Earnhart of LM Harrison & Assoc CPAs for the handy reference sheet!

Rosecrance to mark Mental Health Awareness Month in May

What: A year of pandemic life has taken its toll on people’s mental health, as studies over the past year have shown rates of anxiety and depression have soared among adults and children alike. That is why Rosecrance recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month each May.

Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that 35 percent of adults were experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression. Though down from a late-2020 peak that topped 41 percent, that is more than three times the number of Americans who noted these mental health conditions in 2019.

“Anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues are much more common than we realize, but we still struggle to talk about them as much as we should,” said Rosecrance Regional President Carlene Cardosi. “This month is an excellent opportunity to have conversations, educate ourselves, and support others to reduce the stigma of mental health disorders.”

To speak with a Rosecrance expert about Mental Health Awareness Month, please contact:

Matt Hawkins,Rosecrance Health Network at 815-387-5634 or mhawkins@rosecrance.org

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MEMBER EVENTS

Retirement Health Care Planning and IRMAA: What You Don’t Know Might Cost You.

What: FREE Education to Benefit You and Your Finances! VIRTUAL SEMINAR VIA ZOOM.

This seminar is for general audiences and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Presented by:

Jay Weyers & Linda Grizely

Weyers McKeever Financial Partners

Your Vision • Our Team

When: Thursday, May 20, 6:30pm

Where: This is a Virtual Seminar online via Zoom

Registration is Required to Receive the Zoom Link

For more info, contact: Linda Grizely, Weyers McKeever Financial Partners at (815) 455-5292 or Grizely_Linda@nlgroupmail.com

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Home of the Sparrow: Celebration of Women Luncheon on June 11, 2021

What: Invite your mom, sisters, daughters and friends to join us for an afternoon of inspiration, laughter, and hope, while enjoying a delicious lunch, cash bar, networking and an exciting raffle! Be inspired as our testimonial guest speaker shares her story of courage and hope, and how Home of the Sparrow has changed her life forever. Tickets are $50 per person or $450 for a Table of 10! Deadline to register: Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

Visit www.HOSparrow.org/womenluncheon2021 to register! For more information and sponsorship opportunities, call 815-271-5444 or contact Events and Volunteer Program Manager, Jennifer Kolarczyk at JKolarczyk@hosparrow.org.

When: Friday, June 11, 2021 from 11am-2pm

Where: D’Andrea Banquets and Conference Center

4419 US Route 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

For more info, contact: Jennifer Kolarczyk, Events & Volunteer Program Manager

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Virtual CPE Seminars for CPAs: RETIREMENT PLANNING & IRMAA

What: Virtual CPE Seminars for CPAs: RETIREMENT PLANNING & IRMAA

CPAs- Help transform your practice with this concept discussed in our upcoming 1 CPE/CE HOUR opportunity.

Presented by Jay Weyers, CFP® of Weyers McKeever Financial Partners

When: Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 7:00am-8:30am

Where: This is a Virtual Seminar online via Zoom

Registration is Required to Receive the Zoom Link