🌱 VB @Northwood and 11 more events

Good morning Wonder 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. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• VB @Northwood at McHenry Middle School
• Inglés como Segundo Idioma / English as a Second Language at McHenry Chamber of Commerce
• MC1 Marketing Connection Group at McHenry Chamber of Commerce

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A stray t-storm; hot, humid, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Hot and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 71.
• Thursday: Clearing, a t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.

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📸 Around Wonder Lake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wonder Lake

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Wednesday September 2

• VB @Northwood
  McHenry Middle School Mchenry, IL 60050
  4:15 pm
• Inglés como Segundo Idioma / English as a Second Language
  McHenry Chamber of Commerce 809 Front St. McHenry, IL 60050
  6:30 pm

Thursday September 3

• MC1 Marketing Connection Group →
  McHenry Chamber of Commerce Green Street Cafe 1219 N Green St McHenry, IL 60050
  7:30 am
• Morning Coffee & Community Conversation
  McHenry Chamber of Commerce Independence Health & Therapy 2028 N Seminary Ave Woodstock, IL. 60098
  7:30 am
• Layers of Dementia- Zoom Session
  McHenry Chamber of Commerce At the Meeting Time, Open the link to "Linda's Zoom Room" at https://soulfulprairies.com/contact/
  12:00 pm
• Intramural Volleyball
  McHenry Middle School Mchenry, IL 60050
  4:00 pm
• McHenry's NEXT - Live Music & Chill at Pearl Street Market
  McHenry Chamber of Commerce 1257 N Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
  5:30 pm

Friday September 4

• Mini Masterpieces: Pastel Bubbles
  McHenry Chamber of Commerce McHenry Public Library District
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1

• MC2 Marketing Connection Group →
  McHenry Chamber of Commerce Buddyz Pizza 1138 N Green St McHenry, IL 60050
  8:00 am
• Art Show and Open House
  McHenry Chamber of Commerce Alexander Leigh Center for Autism 4100 Veterans Parkway McHenry, IL 60050
  4:30 pm
• Ribbon Cutting - Woodstock Travel Services
  Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Woodstock Travel Services 216 Main Street Woodstock
  5:00 pm

Wednesday September 2

• Jostens - Sophomore Class Ring Presentation
  Johnsburg High School JHS Cafe
  7:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Wonder Lake. Apply here.
• Handex Consulting & Remediation posted a job opening for Filter Press Operator in Ringwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wonder Lake here.

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🗞 Nearby News

McHenry

• 6 Schools Saving with Solar and Storage– SEIA (seia.org)
• Walking the Walk and Compassion for Campers Update for August 28 2026 (blogspot.com)
• Analysis: Nippersink School District 2 administrators rank 268th highest in state for average salary in 2025 (mchenrytimes.com)

Johnsburg

• Many flavorful influences will mix at new Toph's Bar and Grill German restaurant in Johnsburg (shawlocal.com)

Crystal Lake

• Accused Burglar Found Stuck Covered In Grease In Chimney At Restaurant: Authorities (patch.com)
• Person Critically Injured In East Dundee Crash (patch.com)
• District 47 Considers Two Plans To Reshape Elementary Schools (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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