🌱 Want your art featured at Harvard’s Starline Factory this fall?
Harvard, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Harvard! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want your art featured at Harvard’s Starline Factory this fall?
Also on today's calendar: Terry Byrne & Food Truck — McHenry County Living.
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
- Friday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Call for Art (patch.com) — Local artists and artisans can showcase work at the Art of the Land fundraiser coming to the Starline Factory in Harvard this October. The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is seeking adult and youth submissions inspired by the local landscape, with cash prizes, booth options, and clear deadlines for artists and young creators across the region. 
📸 Around Harvard
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Upcoming Events in
Harvard
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★ Featured events ★
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Curated Barrel Tasting — McHenry County Living →
Rush Creek Distilling, 1501 W Diggins St, Harvard
11:45 am
Saturday June 27
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Other local events
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Cubs Brewers Trip
Harvard Chamber of Commerce 40 N Ayer St, Harvard, IL 60033
9:00 am -
Terry Byrne & Food Truck — McHenry County Living →
Rush Creek Distilling, 1501 W Diggins St, Harvard
2:00 pm
Sunday June 28
📣 Harvard Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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MC3 Meeting →
McHenry Chamber of Commerce McHenry Area Chamber Board Room. 1307 N Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
7:30 am -
MC IV - R.I.S.E. Marketing Connection Group
McHenry Chamber of Commerce Please contact Kelsey or Beth to attend.
8:00 am -
Recruiting Event: Sustainable →
McHenry County Workforce Network, 500 Russel Ct, Woodstock
9:00 am -
SCVN Dine & Share at Panda Express - Crystal Lake
McHenry Chamber of Commerce 5260 US 14 Crystal Lake IL
10:00 am -
Native Gardening Day - Ringwood, IL 2026 →
Lost Valley Visitor Center, 6310 Harts Rd, Ringwood
10:00 am -
Hilltop Summer Reading Night
Hilltop Elementary School Mchenry, IL 60050
6:00 pm -
SCVN Night at McHenry Outdoor Theater
Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry McHenry Outdoor Theater
6:00 pm -
Woodstock City Band Concerts →
Woodstock, IL Calendar, 121 W. Van Buren St, Woodstock
7:00 pm -
Concerts in the Park 50/50 Raffles
Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Concert in the Park On the Woodstock Square
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If anyone needs a handywoman, I'm new to the neighborhood and do lite remodel work.
6309455371 if you need a hand around the house folks! (Nextdoor Diggins / Division)
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Harvard. Apply here.
- ChanceLight Behavioral Health & Education posted a job opening for Education Program Director in Harvard. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harvard here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodstock
- 10 Illinois Vintage Theaters Where You Can Still Catch A Movie (everafterinthewoods.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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