Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: Looking for your next role? See Crystal Lake audition listings now
Also, don't miss 51st Annual Art in the Barn on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar
Good morning Crystal Lake! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Looking for your next role? See Crystal Lake audition listings now
Also on today's calendar: 51st Annual Art in the Barn and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 59.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Non-Equity Auditions in Crystal Lake, IL (broadwayworld.com) — Actors and stage managers in Crystal Lake can browse upcoming non-Equity audition opportunities specifically listing Crystal Lake among many national locations. The listing lets you filter by region, audition date, and role type, making it easier for local performers to spot chances close to home or consider projects farther afield. 
📸 Around Crystal Lake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crystal Lake
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★ Featured events ★
- 51st Annual Art in the Barn →
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 IL-22, Barrington
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Kids Quarchella Lakeside at The Quarry *OUTDOOR weather pending event →
The Quarry Cable Park & Grille, 5517 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake - Yoga at the Market →
Depot Park, 88 E Woodstock St., Crystal Lake - NO SENIOR CITIZEN HUNGRY! ADOPT A GRANDPARENT FARMER'S MARKET PROGRAM →
8600 U.S. 14, Crystal Lake - Paula Poundstone →
Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams St, Crystal Lake
7:00 pm - Age Strong: Session 4 →
Smith Physical Therapy + Crystal Lake, 110 W Woodstock St, Crystal Lake
1:00 am - Service League of Crystal Lake Housewalk →
9:00 am - Housewalk 2026 →
Various
9:00 am - Purrfect Cat Rescue Fundraiser at Jersey Mike's →
Jersey Mike's Subs, 5006 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake
10:00 am - TLC's Fall Native Plant, Tree and Shrub Sale in Woodstock →
McHenry County Fair Association, 11900 Country Club Rd, Woodstock
10:00 am - A Million Dreams: From Hope to Home Charity Gala →
800 S IL Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Elara Convention Center
6:00 pm - Teachers' Lounge Comedy →
Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams St, Crystal Lake
8:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
📣 Crystal Lake Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Crystal Lake PatchAM possible:
- Springbrook Community Church — (224) 569-3300
- Crystal Lake Christian Church — (815) 459-9350
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- JCI 4: Night of Champions set Sept. 19 at The MAC —Cynthia Wolf Read on Patch
- Colonel Palmer House Announces Registration for Fall Programs & Events —Crystal Lake Park District Read on Patch
- China Bistro on Algonquin Rd and Square Barn Rd is by far the very best Chinese in the area.
Try it...you won't be disappointed. We moved to Ohio 4 years ago, and I miss it every day. (Nextdoor Village of Lakewood) - 9/11 - NEVER FORGET ........
My sister who is a member of HOPE, an organization of people who bring their specially trained emotional-support dogs to disaster sites (building… (Nextdoor Oakbrook Estates)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Crystal Lake. Apply here.
- YMCA of Metro Chicago posted a job opening for Swim Team Assistant Coach in Crystal Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake in the Hills
- 'Dedicated and patriotic': 21-year-old Illinois National Guard soldier from Algonquin area dies after fiery crash (lakemchenryscanner.com)
- ACHA MD1 Hockey Adds Ten to Roster for 2026-27 Season (adrianbulldogs.com)
Algonquin
- Giuliana Dickson, CL Central co-op win McHenry County girls golf titles: Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)
McHenry
- The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts Native Plant Sale Sept. 18-19 (dailyherald.com)
- Officials warn residents in McHenry County about scammer targeting people who submit zoning, permit requests (lakemchenryscanner.com)
- McHenry County announces first 2 human cases of West Nile Virus since 2024, says 3 additional cases possible (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Ok Crystal Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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