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Raue Center For The Arts

<h1>Run Like a Champion: 29th Annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts</h1>
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 8:00 AM | Crystal Lake, IL
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The Bob Blazier Run for the Arts is a fun, family-friendly way to get active and support your community! Winding through the scenic residential streets of Crystal Lake, the event features a 5K Run/Walk and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk on flat, easy-to-navigate courses. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a carefree stroll, the Blazier Run is a chance to celebrate community, fitness, and the arts. Medals go to the fastest in each age group, while the overall male and female winners earn Running Depot gift certificates and the coveted Bob-Bobblehead trophies.
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<h3>Registration &amp; Early Bird Savings</h3>
Register now and save $10 by signing up before April 9!
<ul><li>5K Run/Walk: $35 before April 9 | $45 after</li><li>1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: $25 before April 9 | $30 after</li></ul>
All registration fees include mandatory processing charges. Early registration guarantees your race shirt! After April 9, shirts will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Non-participants can also purchase a shirt for $20 while supplies last.
Having trouble registering online? Call 815-356-9010 x114 or register on-site on May 3rd.
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<h3>Pre-Race Packet Pickup</h3>
Raue Center for the Arts | 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
<ul><li>Friday, May 1: 12 PM – 4 PM</li><li>Saturday, May 2: 12 PM – 4 PM</li></ul>
Team Challenge participants: please pick up all team packets on Friday, May 1. The team captain is responsible for collecting all packets.
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<h3>Event Day Schedule</h3>
<ul><li>7:00 AM – On-site registration begins</li><li>8:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk Shotgun Start</li><li>8:10 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Shotgun Start</li><li>8:45 AM – Kids 50-Yard Dash (if enough participants)</li><li>9:00 AM – Awards Ceremony onstage under the Raue Center marquee</li></ul>
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<h3>Honoring a True Community Champion</h3>
Early in 2025, Crystal Lake lost a beloved icon. Bob Blazier, known fondly as “Mr. Crystal Lake,” passed away at 98. For nearly seven decades, Bob exemplified what it means to put service above self, improving education, healthcare, and business in the community. Raue Center is proud to continue his legacy through the Blazier Run.
How It Started: Thirty years ago, this 5K charity event was created to honor Bob’s remarkable contributions. He envisioned the race as a way to give back to the performing arts center he helped rebuild—what we now know as Raue Center.
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<h3>Team Challenge</h3>
Gather your friends, family, and co-workers for the Team Challenge! Compete for fun and glory while helping the arts. Categories include:
<ul><li>Greatest Overall – Largest team by participants</li><li>Most Money Raised – Includes donations from participants and supporters</li><li>Best Average Team Time – Fastest overall average 5K time</li><li>Category TBD</li></ul>
Before registering, establish a Team Name. All team members must pre-register to participate. Take a shot at bringing a coveted “Bob Bobblehead” back to the office, church, or home that your team represents!
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<h3>Keep the Blazier Spirit Thriving</h3>
Join us for the 29th Annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts! Run, walk, or cheer—every step helps support the arts and strengthens our community. Together, we honor Bob’s memory and keep his legacy alive for generations to come.
Register today to secure your spot, your race shirt, and your chance to make a difference in Crystal Lake!

Local Event: Bob Blazier Run

Bob Blazier Run

Run Like a Champion: 29th Annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 8:00 AM | Crystal Lake, IL

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The Cary Winter Farmers Market has started for the 2025/2026 season!!&nbsp; 
Come out and support all your favorite vendors! 
1st and 3rd Sunday's from October through May 2026. 
9am to 1pm in the lower level of the main building of the Algonquin Township Building ~ 3702 US HWY 14 Crystal Lake, IL. 
Garden Thyme&nbsp;

Maija's Families Foods&nbsp;&nbsp;
Azteca Catering Co.&nbsp;
Precision Sharpening &amp; Repair&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tourmaline Hearth&nbsp;
Midwest Mush Supply&nbsp;&nbsp;
Lucky 13 Foods&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tasty Tumblers&nbsp;&nbsp;
Farmer Nicks LLC&nbsp;
La Boutique De la Bola&nbsp;&nbsp;
Two Sisters Permenant Jewelry&nbsp;
Riverside Candle Shop&nbsp;&nbsp;
Alyssa’s Home Bakery&nbsp;
Rainey Dough Co.&nbsp;
The Wandering Acorns&nbsp;&nbsp;
Diggity Dawg Bakery&nbsp;
Cheshire Cakes&nbsp;
Bob’s Kettle Corn&nbsp; 
**Please note vendors may only attend select dates and may not be present at every market** 
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Cary Winter Farmers Market 

The Cary Winter Farmers Market has started for the 2025/2026 season!!  
Come out and support all your favorite vendors! 
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Welcome to 2414 Mehring Ave, Johnsburg, IL 60051 — a spacious ranch in Historic Johnsburg, listed by Mario Bilotas of Four Daughters Real Estate. Built in 2007 and set on a fully fenced 0.46-acre lot that backs to woods, this home offers 4,400+ finished square feet across two thoughtfully designed levels. The main floor is bright and open: a vaulted living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a granite kitchen with a full stainless GE appliance suite, three bedrooms including a primary with soaking tub and walk-in closet, a screened-in porch off the dining area, and a heated 3-car garage paired with a 6+ car driveway. Downstairs functions as a true in-law setup — a second full kitchen, fourth bedroom, luxury walk-in shower, family room, rec room, media room with projection system, and a working root cellar. Quiet upgrades round it out: whole-house water filtration, high-efficiency furnace and water heater, recent septic and pressure tank updates, and main-level wheelchair accessibility. Add in a 12-minute drive to two Metra stations, a 15-minute walk to all three schools, and easy access to Pistakee Lake and the Chain O'Lakes, and you have a well-built, well-maintained home with genuine room to breathe. Listed at $639,900. 📞 Mario Bilotas | (847) 910-5022 | <a href="mailto:mario@fourdaughtersrealestate.com">mario@fourdaughtersrealestate.com</a>

Local Event: OPEN HOUSE! Sunday May 3rd! 12:30PM to 2:30PM @ 2414 Mehring AVE Johnsburg, IL 60051

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Welcome to 2414 Mehring Ave, Johnsburg, IL 60051 — a spacious ranch in Historic Johnsburg, listed by Mario Bilotas of Four...

OPEN HOUSE! Sunday May 3rd! 12:30PM to 2:30PM @ 2414 Mehring AVE Johnsburg, IL 60051

Col. Gustavus A. Palmer House

Ages 5+ 2-4 pm Enjoy a delicious lunch and spot of tea with your family and friends while learning the history of teatime traditions. As we peek at how tea captivated the lifestyle of American Victorians, step back in time for an enchanting voyage through the world of this delightful beverage and how it has woven itself through the fabric of our culture. Vegan options available. $45 res/$59 non-res <a href="https://view.publitas.com/clpd/programs/page/10-11" _mce_href="https://view.publitas.com/clpd/programs/page/10-11" title="More Info &amp; Reg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More Info &amp; Reg</a>

Local Event: Colonel Palmer House Spring Tea: Parlor Royalties

Colonel Palmer House Spring Tea: Parlor Royalties

Ages 5+ 2-4 pm Enjoy a delicious lunch and spot of tea with your family and friends while learning the history of teatime...

Precise Chiropractic Center

<h3>Learn how running mechanics and spinal health work together to keep runners strong, efficient, and pain-free.</h3>
Low back pain is one of the most common issues runners experience, often stemming from a combination of spinal stress and inefficient running mechanics. In this educational workshop, Physical Therapist and Running Technique Specialist, Denise Smith from Smith Physical Therapy+&nbsp; and Dr. Thomas Dace from Precise Chiropractic, will team up to provide runners with a comprehensive understanding of how disc health and running technique are connected.
Denise will focus on running mechanics, sharing technique adjustments that reduce spinal stress and improve running efficiency, while Dr. Dace will provide the spinal health perspective, discussing approaches such as spinal decompression and other methods to support disc health and relieve pain. Together, they will break down how and why movement patterns cause problems and offer practical strategies to help runners stay healthy.&nbsp;Register here: <a href="https://smithptplus.com/events/back-on-track-helping-runners-understand-and-solve-back-pain/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">smithptplus.com/events/back-on-track-helping-runners-understand-and-solve-back-pain/</a>

Local Event: Back on Track: Workshop Helping Runners Understand and Solve Back Pain

Back on Track: Workshop Helping Runners...

Learn how running mechanics and spinal health work together to keep runners strong, efficient, and pain-free.
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Back on Track: Workshop Helping Runners Understand and Solve Back Pain

<h1>Stand-Up Momedy Show</h1>
<h1>Featuring Samantha Chiappone with headliners Chelsea Hood and Bridgett McGuire. Hosted by Miriam Naponelli</h1>
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Tickets start at $44, Members save 30%(All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order)&nbsp;
Four sharp and side-splitting women take the stage for a night of comedy that’s as real as it gets. Whether they are mothers or have mothers, they’ve all got stories that will leave you in stitches...and make you want to call your mother.
Expect a no-holds-barred (but still clean-ish) look at parenting, midlife meltdowns, marriage mishaps, dating disasters, and the little annoyances we all secretly love to complain about.
Whether you roll in with your girlfriends, your “book club” crew, your neighbors, or even your mom—this is the perfect night out to laugh until your cheeks hurt. And yes, guys… you’re invited, too!
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This show is sponsored by: <img src="https://cdn.etix.com/etix/viewable_chart/viewable_chart/74915b67586fffafff6202e5ed3b972a.jpg"> Recommended: 18+
—— Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save&nbsp; 30%!
*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the&nbsp; ticketing software.
Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue.
Premium Seat Fee – $6 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart.&nbsp;
Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit <a href="https://rauecenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rauecenter.org</a>.
Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org
Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

Local Event: Stand-Up Momedy

Stand-Up Momedy

Stand-Up Momedy Show
Featuring Samantha Chiappone with headliners Chelsea Hood and Bridgett McGuire. Hosted by Miriam...

Smith Physical Therapy + Crystal Lake

Balance Strong is a small-group, guided exercise class specifically designed for individuals who want to improve stability, confidence, and overall strength in daily movement. Whether you’ve experienced unsteadiness, have a history of falls, or simply want to feel more secure on your feet, this class focuses on practical, functional exercises that translate directly into real-life activities like walking, climbing stairs, turning, and reaching.
This class takes place in the Balance Center at Smith Physical Therapy+ and is led by Jennifer Myatt. Participants will work through progressive balance, strength, and coordination activities using targeted techniques. The program also emphasizes posture, gait mechanics, and strategies to prevent falls, helping you move with greater control and independence.
The class meets once a week on Wednesdays, from 1-2pm for 6 weeks. Class Dates: 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17
6 Week Class: $85

Local Event: Balance Strong: Session 2

Balance Strong: Session 2

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Springbrook Community Church

Springbrook is a vibrant church in our community that exists to glorify God, as we help others meet, know, and follow Jesus. Be our guest Sunday at 9am or 11am, or text GUEST to 1-844-238-7507 if you have any questions. Join us this Sunday as we look at values that shape who we are and how we live.

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