FREE Flu Shots and Blood Pressure Screenings! By Centegra Wellness on the Move! Friday, February 6th, 2009 11am - 2pm Between Borders and Pottery Barn in the Algonquin Commons on Randall Rd.
Centegra Wellness on the Move is a mobile health van which will provide wellness screenings, education and health-related services to the residents of the Greater McHenry County community at a variety of locations including corporate workplaces, schools, health fairs, senior communities and areas where the population is underserved. The mobile unit has two examining rooms and capabilities for x-rays, ultrasound, EKG, audiology screenings, blood draws and patient education.
Barley House on tap at Algonquin Commons
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ALGONQUIN - The Irish Pub and Restaurant occupies the building that was formerly The Claddagh Irish Pub in Algonquin Commons. The beers have names like "Midas Touch Elixir," "Monty Python Holy Grail" and "He'Brew" - self-proclaimed the "chosen beer."
Barley House offers 250 varieties - ranging from domestic "lawnmower lagers," to rare microbrews, hard cider and blends that include "black and tan" (featuring Smithwicks and Guinness).
Barley House added lunch to its menu Monday, after four days of dinner-only service. Jason said the reception had been good so far, despite the fact that some of the rare brews command more than $20 a bottle.
"We sold a lot of $10 and $25 beers," Jason said. "People are going out fewer times now, but when they do go out they are spending money."
Jason, president of Twelfth Night Restaurant Group and 20-year veteran of the industry, believes there was a need in this area for a beer bar, common in Chicago. But the father of two also wanted to create an affordable, family friendly restaurant. Children's meals are served on Frisbees that they can take home. No entrée will command more than $20, and wine sells for $3 a glass.
The menu includes an extensive array of appetizers that include pulled chicken nachos, coconut onion rings, sushi rolls, steamed oysters and "100-pound" onion soup - featuring 100 pounds of onions in every 10 gallons. A $7.50 lunch special, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, offers all-you-can-eat soup, salad and artisan bread.
Entrées range from a portabella mushroom sandwich to filet mignon and sautéed mako shark.
The idea was to create a fun, relaxing atmosphere. There are bowls of free popcorn on the tables, tucked into the cozy confines of what was formerly Claddagh Irish Pub at 1520 Randall Road. But this is more than a Celtic oasis. Jason recruited his sister, Pam Johnson, a school teacher from Algonquin, to modernize and brighten the 8,800-square-foot interior. There are flat screen TVs at the elaborate bar and in the dining rooms. Staff members dress casually in blue jeans and the menu is punctuated with jokes.
"Before you can get a Hamm's [beer] you have to sing the song," Jason said.
Jason, who along with other family members also operates The Barn of Barrington in Barrington and the Walleye Grill in Huntley, relies on loyal staff to help him manage the three locations. The chef at Barley House, David Johnson (no relation), worked with him at the Walleye for six months prior to the move.
"I've got really good people," Jason said. "I hired 70 people from 200 to 300 applicants. It was nice to be that picky."
Barley House
Where: 1520 S. Randall Road, Algonquin.
Hours: Monday through Thursday - kitchen, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; bar open to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday - kitchen, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; bar open to 2 a.m.; Sunday - kitchen, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; bar open to 1 a.m.
Barley House beer club: Drink 200 beers in a year and receive a $50 Barley House gift card, shirts and a cap.
Information: 84... ; www.barley-house.com.
Investors and buyers, looking for a good deal? Now is the time to buy! Foreclosures are on the rise and the rates are below 5% for a 30 year fixed with good credit. So come on buyers, get off the fence! Vicki Watzlawick, Illinois Foreclosure Expert, Broker Owner, Exit Platinum Realty, LITH, IL www.vickisdreamhomes.com www.endyourforeclosure.com
Cutting your own Christmas tree is a fun holiday activity.
You can find Christmas trees at tree farms from our list below.
But make sure you do it right. There are Tips Below.
Antioch
Lake Cuchicachi Tree Farm
19505 West State Line Road
847-395-7919
Aurora
Marmion Abbey
850 Butterfield Road
630-897-3011
Barrington
Star Christmas Tree Farm
24974 West Miller Road
847-438-4518
Batavia
Troop 12 Christmas Tree Lot
Route 25 Next To The Skate Park
Belleville
Eckert's Country Store & Farms
951 S. Green Mount Road
618-233-0513
Belvidere
Christmas Tree Forest
Bates and Irene Roads
815-431-1378
Capron
Ben's Fraser Fir Christmas Tree Farm
Wooster Street
630-279-3227
Cary
Pine-Apple Farm
309 Three Oaks Road
847-639-3248
DeKalb
Camelot Christmas Tree Farm
16380 S. Somonauk Road
815-756-6599
Downers Grove
Ide Christmas Tree Farm
1500 83rd Street
630-743-4032
Elgin
Honey Bee Acres Christmas Tree Farm
41 W 072 Bowes Road
847-464-9627
Ziegler Christmas Tree Farm
42 W 109 McDonald Road
847-464-5776
Harvard
Ben's Christmas Tree Farm
7720 Ryan Road
630-279-0216
Huntley
Pine Apple Acres
41 W 651 Powers Road
847-669-3251
Lake Villa
Family Christmas Tree Farm
24774 W Petite Lake Road
847-949-0172
Gengel Tree Farm
38614 North Fairfield
847-356-5661
Lily Lake
Lee's Trees
45W002 Lees Road
630-365-2116
McHenry
Bill's Friendly Evergreen Tree Farm
3102 West Miller Road
847-623-1422
Country Pines Farm
2816 S. Justen Road
815-455-3083
Harms Farm Garden Center
4727 W Crystal Lake Road
815-385-5385
Holly Jolly Tree Farm
Bull Valley Road
815-385-9627
Pioneer Tree Farm
Pioneer Road
815-385-8512
Plainfield
Anderson Tree Farm
508 W. Rte. 126
815-436-2140
Plano
Smith's Farm Nursery
1151 Tyler Road
630-552-8452
Poplar Grove
Nature's Best Christmas Trees
13001 Route 76
815-765-2960
Spring Grove
Richardson Christmas Trees, Llc
9407 Richardson Road
815-675-9729
Union
Grizzy's Tree Farm
15900 Marengo Road
847-812-2961
Westmont
Bills Tree Sales
4 E. Ogden
269-207-0046
Woodstock
Cal & Shan's Christmas Tree Farm
9414 U. S. Highway 14
815-338-7888
Country Cabin Orchard
4820 Alden Road
815-338-3348
Mt.Thabor Tree Farm
4813 Mt Thabor Road
815-338-6938
Oney's Tree Farm and Nursery
16608 Rte. 14
815-338-4108
Bring a handsaw (some farms will loan you one).
Chainsaws and axes are usually not allowed at most Illinois tree farms.
You'll want to cut it as close to the ground as possible,
in order to have enough trunk to give it a second cut when you get home.
The second cut allows the Christmas tree to soak up water,
THE key to keeping your tree fresh through the holidays.
Most Christmas tree farms around Illinois will put mesh around your tree;
leave it on until you're ready to set it up at home.
When you get the tree home, tap it on the driveway to shake off the loose
needles from the tree, then give it a second cut and set it in a bucket of water.
Once its in the house, keep the temperature a little lower, around 65 degrees or so.
This will keep your freshly cut Illinois Christmas tree looking and smelling
fresh throughout the parties, presents and holiday fun.
Happy Holidays! Vicki Watzlawick, Broker Owner, Foreclosure Expert, Exit Platinum Realty, LITH IL
All Shook Up
Dates: Runs Thru December Vennue:Marriott Theatre address:Ten Marriott Drive Lincolnshire, IL 60069 View map from:Marriott Theatre
It's part Elvis. It's part ‘the Fonz.' "It's the best Rock'n'Roll musical since ‘Grease!'"
-Jeffrey Lyons, WNBC- It's Footloose, Grease and Happy Days all rolled into one! So "Let Yourself Go " to All Shook Up, and you'll be jumpin' out of your "Blue Suede Shoes ." It's 1955, and Chad, a motorcycle ridin', rovin' roustabout pulls into a small Midwestern town. The mayor believes he's the "Devil in Disguise," but Natalie, a mechanic at a local gas station, falls madly in love with him and hopes to hit the open road to "Follow that Dream." Audiences of all ages just "Can't Help Falling in Love" with this hot-rod musical which took Broadway by storm. So, "Don't be Cruel," have "A Little Less Conversation," and get yourself All Shook Up!
What a great Rock and Roll musical this is. The teenagers love it! Do something different with your kids, bring them to a musical!
Posted by Vicki Watzlawick, Co-author "Should I Short Sale My Home?" Broker Owner, Exit Platinum Realty LITH IL 60156. www.vickisdreamhomes.com
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Illinois Realtors specializing in residential homes for sale in the Algonquin & Lake In The Hills areas. Certified IL Foreclosure Expert Commercial & Residential services www.Vickisdreamhomes.com
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One of our main responsibilities is to arrive at an accurate estimate of value for your home, so we ensure a detailed evaluation and analysis of every part of your home. Our work doesn’t stop there, as we will fully investigate the real estate market and compare your property with similar listings to make sure that you receive the highest amount you deserve for your home. I will gladly give you a Free No Obligation CMA or House Value report for any Illinois Real Estate.
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These are just a few of the reasons Exit Platinum Realty has clients from all over the United States relocating to the Algonquin Illinois area to find their dream homes. We encourage you to discover why Algonquin Illinois is the best place to live in Illinois through our links.
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Known as the “Gem of the Fox River Valley,” the village of Algonquin, 37,000 plus residents, is a rapdily, expanding community in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago. This 130 year old village on the banks of the Fox River is home to many lovely and quaint antique shops, restaurants and also new malls that have just opened. Approximately 40 miles north of Chicago, Algonquin is a safe, family-oriented community with a wide variety of educational and recreational opportunities. The town maintains jogging and biking paths and a municipal pool site that offers swimming lessons. Its numerous parks are home to playgrounds, football and soccer fields, basketball, volleyball, tennis courts, picnic areas and even an ice skating rink! Algonquin offers a strong and renowned public education system for school-aged residents and there are several colleges and universities in proximity. Real estate options in Algonquin are single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land. Algonquin Real Estate and house values have been increasing 10.1% per year for the past two years!
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We worked with 3 other Realtors before finding Vicki Watzlawick. She really heard and understood what we were lookng for in a new home and onkly shoed us homes that fit our needs, unlike the other Realtors that showed us garbage or listings that didnt fit our criteria. You can put your trust in Vicki when looking for a home. Samantha Collins, Algonquin, IL
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