As of February 1, 2012, the County’s Pilot/Tri-City and the dial-a-ride services in Crystal Lake, McHenry, and Woodstock are being combined into one new service called MCRide.   For more information

As of February 1, 2012, you will pay a base fare for the first five miles plus $0.25 for each additional mile.

To reserve a ride for MCRide or Senior Express, call 800-451-4599 (TTY) 888-454-4724, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

McHenry Township's

Blue Star service banners are displayed in the front window of a home to show the family’s pride and support for their loved ones serving in the military.

At its monthly board meeting on December 8, 2011, McHenry Township and Beta Sigma Phi Zeta Theta recognized 3 area families representing 4 servicemen with a short presentation ceremony in which each family received a Blue Star Banner

Presented to Pamela & Allen Bills, parents of AOAN Charles D. Bills

This was the first presentation under the newly launched program for residents living in McHenry Township. The program honors the soldiers and identifies the families. Banners will be presented each month to those families who apply.  For more information or to download an application…

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Attention township residents

WINTER INDOOR WALKING PROGRAM

Tuesday, January 4 through March

McHenry Township Hall, 3703 N. Richmond Road

is open before business hours

Monday through Friday, from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.

 

If the winter cold and snow keeps you indoors,

walk away those accumulated pounds and winter doldrums

Keep fit during the winter months. The indoor walking program provides a protected environment to join other walkers in healthy morning exercise, despite the inclement weather. No costly health club charges and no reservations are necessary.

 

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McHenry Township Senior Center

CULINARY DISCOVERY presents “Chocolate Decadence”

 A tasting of various chocolates followed by a demonstration

 of the classic dessert luxury, Chocolate Mousse

Thursday, February 16 – at 1:00 p.m.

Culinary Discovery is an educational dining experience brought to you by an outstanding culinary connoisseur, Chef Kenneth P. Such.

Culinary Discovery provides superb cooking demonstrations focused on fresh, simple and seasonal ingredients. The objective is to introduce people to new foods, techniques and cultures while providing them with tools to develop their own taste preferences and culinary skills that will enhance their enjoyment of cooking and eating.

Class cost only $8 for a fun and entertaining afternoon filled with delicious food! Pre-registration is required. Call Cindi Stoffel at 815-344-3555.

 

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"Carnival of Commerce" EXPO with all the pizzazz of Fiesta Days  Saturday, February 18  from10 am until 4 pm McHenry High School West Campus 4724 Crystal Lake Rd.   Entertainment; McHenry Warriors Obstacle Course all day; Amazing Animals By Samantha; Daisy Muffin the Clown. There will also be face painting, free popcorn, fishing pole game, ring toss, bozo buckets, lollipop game, giveaways, raffle and much more. Free to Public.     VOTER REGISTRATION You can register to vote at the McHenry Township office. Name change and change of address cards are also available.   Voter Registration  is open year round except: During the 27-day period just prior to election day (The General Primary is March 8, 2012.) During the 2 days after election day Bring 2 forms of identification with your current address and a picture ID. You may also register at the Office of the McHenry County Clerk 667 Ware Road in Woodstock 815-334-4242 Early Voting begins February 27, 2012     McHenry Township RECYCLING DAY Saturday, April 21 from 8 am to 12 noon Services provided by   McHenry Township Road District for more information call 815-385-3076    for information: Recycling Program Electronic Scrap     Last updated February 4, 2012

McHenry Township Senior Center An Afternoon at the Oscars  February 24 at 11:30 It's your chance to walk the red carpet! Celebrate cinema history with great music, food, and fun!  A "Godfather" inspired lunch of lasagna, salad, and garlic bread.  Tom Stanfield will entertain with his "Songs of the Silver Screen". Test your cinema knowledge and try to guess this year's winners for your chance to win your own Oscar and other great prizes. BrightStar of Barrington will be offering 2 movie theater tickets as prizes and will provide dessert. Tickets are $8.  Call Cindi Stoffel at 815-344-355 to register. . The McHenry Lions Club's Annual Pancake Day and Bake Sale Sunday, February 26 8:00 am to 12:30 pm McHenry Moose Lodge 3535 N. Richmond Road Donation: Adult $6 Children under 10 FREE     McHenry Township Sledding Hill The park offers an obstacle free sledding run of about 300 feet. The Sledding Hill is not supervised. Use at your own risk. Township is not responsible for injuries.       Sledding Hill Rules   Use only if there are at least 2" of snow with no grass showing.