Community Corner
Weekend Planner: Royal Wedding Viewing at Local Library
Weekend festivals include a Music and Art Festival and an Antique and Garden Show.
Where/When: , 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills. Friday, April 29 at 1 p.m.
Why go: The occasion will be marked with a ceremonial tree planting, readings from students at Lincoln Prairie Elementary School and refreshments.
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Pricing: Free.
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Where/When: , Zimmerman Room, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Friday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why go: Socialize with other royal-wedding enthusiasts, or just stop by to see what all the hype is about.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: , REC Center, 12015 Mill St., Huntley. Friday, April 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why go: Start the evening off with a short lesson in swing dancing, then dance the night away with your newfound skills to the Ocean Blue Big Band.
Pricing: $5 at the door.
Where/When: , 200 Applebee St., Barrington. April 28 – May 1; hours are Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Why go: Browse local and regional antique dealer’s wares including patio and other furniture, jewelry, pottery, accessories and more.
Pricing: Free admission.
Where/When: , REC Center, 12015 Mill St., Huntley. Saturday, April 30 at 6 p.m.
Why go: The 1st ever Music and Art Festival features performances by Cassandra and the Gravel Road Band and Zak Greer and an art market selling jewelry and more.
Pricing: $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets available for purchase at the Huntley Park District Office or at the door.
Where/When: , 1320 S. Main St., Algonquin. Sunday, May 1 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Why go: $10 gets you all you can eat spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert, plus a chance at door prizes, and you get the added bonus of helping out a local resident in need. All proceeds will benefit Algonquin resident Drew Slager, who suffers from Iga Nephropathy and needs help with medical bills.
Pricing: $10 per person, for more information call 847-658-5200 or email riverviewpizza1@yahoo.com.