This Week: Senior Luau, Dog Adoption Day, Family Night Bike Ride

Dancing on the beach, dogs searching for a forever home, a tattoo art show and a family bike ride through the night pack the calendar this week. If you're looking for something fun to do in McHenry County, check out today's "Week Ahead" events for the week starting July 29, 2013. 

Monday, July 29

Swing for Kids' Sake - Golf Outing

Boulder Ridge Country Club, 350 Boulder Dr., Lake in the Hills  

The 11th Annual “Swing for Kids' Sake” is a golf outing that raises funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County. The format is a shamble (best drive, then play your own ball forward).  

Plaques given for the 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place teams. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, of Lakewood, donates lunch from 11 a.m. to noon.  Shotgun start at 12:15 p.m.  

Silent auction includes a stay and play package at Tullymore, Bulls memorabilia, Blackhawks memorabilia, Cubs tickets packages, and much more. Hole-in-One contests on all Par 3s.

Calcutta, ball drop, longest drive and beat the pro contests. Dinner donated by Bonefish Grill begins at 6:15 p.m..  

“Wonderful outing” is limited to the first 54 foursomes. To register contact haylee.hall@bbbsmchenry.org or call 815-385.3855.  You can also visit the website atwww.bbbsmchenry.org.  

Wednesday, July 31

23rd Annual Children's Health & Safety Fair

McHenry County College, 8900 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake.

The “Path to Health & Safety" is the theme for the 23rd Annual McHenry County Children's Health & Safety Fair at McHenry County College from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. Free admission.

Over 1,200 children and adults visited the fair last year, providing families with interactive games and health information as well as important immunizations and physicals before the start of the next school year.

Schedule your child's appointment now (for qualifying children) at the Family Health Partnership Clinic 815-334-8987. Immunizations and dental exams are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Parents should bring their child's updated shot record. Contact McHenry County Health Department (815-334-4500) for immunization information. All services have a nominal fee.

Animal characters, Flight for Life helicopter, Crystal Lake Fire Department smoke house, child ID system and over 40 interactive educational exhibits including door prizes. 

Children are issued a card to be stamped at each exhibitor's booth. A completed stamped card can be turned in for a free school supply box and enters children into a raffle for one of two new bikes and helmets.

For more information, contact Health Department 815-334-4510.

Wednesday, July 31

Free Senior Luau

Aloha, again to the 14th Annual Senior Luau. Seniors, come enjoy the different dances from each island, the beautiful costumes, as well as Don Ho (Pesi) from the Royal Polynesian Review. 

Light refreshments will be served while supplies last.  In the event of inclement weather, the Luau will be held at Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake.

Friday, Aug. 2

D300 Foundation Golf Outing, Pig Roast, Silent Auction            

“Tee up for Excellence” in Education at the D300 Foundation Golf Outing and Pig Roast – Come for the Golf....Stay for the Pig! Join the D300 Foundation Golf Outing / Pig Roast and Silent Auction Fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Randall Oaks Golf Club in West Dundee, as they celebrate “Excellence in Education in CUSD300.”

This is the only annual fundraiser for the D300 Foundation open to the entire community! The public is invited to enjoy lunch, 18 holes of golf, contests, dinner, cash bar, raffle and silent auction for a ticket price of $100. Don’t play golf? 

Join the fun at 5:00 p.m. for the pig roast, raffle and silent auction for only $25.

Auction prizes include sports memorabilia autographed by Blackhawks players Patrick

Kane and Marian Hossa, retired Chicago Bears Brian Urlacher and Mike Ditka and more!  Many golf packages, sports tickets and official jerseys and dozens of other fun prizes donated by community businesses also available.  Event registration and sponsorship opportunities are available atwww.d300foundation.org.

Friday, Aug. 2

Art Behind the Ink: Art Show at Dole Mansion

5 to 8 p.m. Lakeside Legacy Foundation, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake

Change your routine one Friday each month and attend the First Friday Art Show at Lakeside Legacy Foundation in Crystal Lake. The public is invited to enjoy a fabulous time at the Dole Mansion and Arts Park.

The art show encourages guests to view art, mingle with the artists, enjoy music, explore the Dole Mansion, all while enjoying light appetizers and a cash bar. First Fridays are free to attend and donations to the foundation are appreciated.

The Aug. 2nd Exhibit is titled 'Art Behind the Ink' and features the body as the canvas. It is a showcase of area tattoo artists. Guests can also enjoy a free concert by Ken Cooper in 'the Listening Room' at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park.

For more information visit www.lakesidelegacy.org.

Friday, Aug. 2

Lucy's Music: Sessions Series with Night Move

Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake  

The Raue Center announces Night Moves, its revamped Lucy's Music: Sessions Series. Straight out of Minneapolis, “Night Moves” has a distinctly original concoction. The band’s honey-dipped sound seethes with a kind of down-home tenderness and the arrangements are colossal in shape.  

"A warm and intimate, wonderfully expansive gem" - SPIN (Album Premiere)

Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 day of event.

Saturday, Aug. 3

Dog Day Afternoon

5186 Route 14, Exceed Floors Parking Lot, Crystal Lake.

Free. Dog day afternoon party for pets and their people hosted by On Angels’ Wings.

This 3rd annual outdoor event for dogs and their human companions is from noon – 4 p.m. outside On Angels’ Wings Pet Adoption Center in Crystal Lake.

Fun-filled event includes dog training examples, dog baths, pet peddies, custom laser tags pet reader/ intuitive, low-cost micro-chipping, Reiki for dogs or humans, food and treats, games with prizes, Calypso band, raffles and silent auction, and professional portraits of people and their pets by Wendy Veugeler of Cellar Studio. 

Several rescues and shelters will join On Angels’ Wings by bringing adoptable pets to the event.

On Angels’ Wings, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity which operates a thrift store in Crystal Lake.

Saturday, Aug. 4

2013 Crystal Lake Night Owl Bicycle Ride

The ride will cost $15 per rider (under age 15 free) or $35 for a family of three or more.  Additional information and online registration is available at www.clnightowlride.org.  Safety oriented t-shirts are also available for $17 each.