e-Blast - May 10th, 2019

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
Wishing you a happy and safe Mother's Day from President Ed Hettermann, the Village of Johnsburg Board of Trustees  & Staff. If you're looking for a Special day to plan; please consider your local restaurants running that "Special Thanks to Mom!" Stucky's Bar & Grill is hosting a Mothers Day Brunch, Cabana's on the Chain is offering an Amazing Shrimp & Steak special and Wave Bar and Grill is offering Mom's a free glass of champagne.

Chapel Hill Golf Course – May Specials
Take advantage of these A-May-Zing Specials at Johnsburg's Chapel Hill Golf Course!  Enjoy some May golf at great rates.  Click here to view their specials including FREE golf for Mom on Mother's Day!  Online reservations are now available 24/7 or call the "19th Hole" at (815) 344-1894 for reservations.

Discover Daisies
Start your Girl Scout Adventure! For every girl in kindergarten through twelfth grade; attend a meeting for interested parents & girls May 14th, May 30th, or June 6th at the McHenry Township Recreation Center from 6:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Click here for further information.

Dunkin’ Cop on Rooftop
The 17th Annual Dunkin’ Cop on Rooftop event will take place on Friday, May 17th from 5:00a.m. until 12:00p.m. During this fundraiser, Village of Johnsburg's Finest will stake out Dunkin’ Rooftop (3523 Diamond Dr, McHenry) and raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. Come out and show your support! Multiple attire items available for purchase.

Family Garden Party​
The Johnsburg Public Library invites you to come make your mark Saturday, May 18th at 1:00p.m. (tentative rain date Saturday, May 25th at 1:00p.m.) at the library garden by prepping beds, planting, and decorating garden markers. Participants are encouraged to visit (and snack on!) their efforts all season long. Event is for ages 7 and up with an adult, registration is required by calling the library at 815-344-0077. Click here for further information.

Electronic Waste Recycling and Brush Drop Off​
The McHenry Township Road District is again partnering with the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County to offer recycling programs for McHenry Township residents.  Your next opportunity to recycle is Saturday, May 18th from 8:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be NO drop off of recycling items during the week. Drop off is located in the township employee parking lot at 3703 N. Richmond Road. Click Here for further information.

Stuff the Duffel – Campaign to help foster Children
In honor of AJ Freund the Johnsburg Public Library is participating in the Stuff... A complete list of needed and acceptable items (all must be new) is available at the library. Items will be accepted until Monday, May 20th. Please contact the library with any further question at (815) 344-0077.

Memorial Day in Johnsburg
Memorial Day in Johnsburg is a patriotic event like no other.  Gather your family and join fellow friends and neighbors to honor veterans, both past and present on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th. Plan to be on the bridge sidewalk by 8:30a.m. to enjoy the patriotic performances of the Johnsburg High School band, choir and buglers. The Johnsburg VFW will conduct the opening ceremony at 9:00a.m. at the Waterfront Hotel & Marina riverfront patio by the Chapel Hill Bridge. A river wreath ceremony will follow to honor those lost at sea during naval battles. After the events conclude at the Waterfront Hotel & Marina, a parade will proceed to the Johnsburg Community Club’s Armed Forces Memorial for a concluding ceremony.  The parade will travel along Chapel Hill Road through the roundabout to St. John’s Avenue and end at Rescue Squad Memorial Park.  The concluding ceremony will take place immediately following the parade.  Antique and military vehicles will also be on display. 

For more information and parade applications, email george-braun@comcast.net. Food and donations are being provided by Johnsburg residents and business owners. Anyone wishing to donate to this patriotic event can do so by dropping a check off at the Village Hall made out to the Johnsburg VFW Post 11496. 

Spring Brush Pick-Up - Mark Your Calendars
The Village's Spring Brush Pick-Up will begin Monday, June 3rd at 7:00a.m. All brush must be placed by the road no later than 7:00 a.m. on the 3rd of June and no sooner than one week prior, May 25th. Please follow the guidelines outlined in the Summer 2019 Newsletter arriving any day now or contact Village Hall (815) 385-6023 with any questions.