RSS Events

An Evening Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

When: Friday, January 17, 2025 starting at 6:00pm

Where: Leucht Auditorium at McHenry County College, on Route 14 halfway between Woodstock and Crystal Lake. Best parking for the auditorium is on the south side.

What: The McHenry County chapter of the National Organization for Women hosts a documentary screening that highlights Dr. King’s impact on civil rights and social justice. For more information, visit the Facebook page.

Avon Transparent Fundraiser

When: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:00pm

Where: Abel’s Cantina, 125 Center St., Grayslake

What: The Avon Transparent slate, running for Avon Township offices, holds a kick-off fundraiser.

Holly Kim’s Lunar New Year Celebration

When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Where: Asia-Azteca Restaurant (American Place Casino), 4011 Fountain Square Pl., Waukegan

What: Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim’s 4th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration features dinner and a show. Register here.

Brushwood Center Exhibition, “Singularity is a Forest”

When: January through February 23, 2025 from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Where: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods

What: “Singularity is a Forest” is an exhibition of photography and poetry by Mexico City artist Álvaro Alejandro López. For questions, contact Parker Nelson at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org.

Indivisible Western Lake County (IWLC) January Meeting with Lake County Sheriff’s Team

When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst

What: The January meeting of Indivisible Western Lake County features an update on the danger of drugs and talk about guns in the community, including schools. For questions, contact Esther Hebbard at ehebbard1@gmail.com.