Tuesday, March 21, 2017

CONGRATULATIONS MCHENRY FLYING DRAGONS...CHECK OUT THE NEWLY-DESIGNED CITY NEWSLETTER…GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE…COMING SOON THREE QUEENS!!!




MCHENRY FLYING DRAGONS RECOGNIZED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Congratulations to Master Wayne Steinmetz and the McHenry Flying Dragons Martial Arts Academy, http://www.mchflyingdragons.com/, located at 1323 N Riverside Drive, for being recognized at the March 20, 2017 City Council meeting.  Mayor Low proclaimed March 21, 2017 as McHenry Flying Dragons Day in the City of McHenry.  The academy was founded and has been operated by Master Steinmetz for 35 years in the City of McHenry.  They have participated in numerous community parades and performed demonstrations for many organizations, raised money for many causes and offer students a positive teaching environment and lessons in family values!!! 
Congratulations to McHenry Flying Dragons and thank you for being an active and contributing member of the City of McHenry community for the past 35 years and many more to come!!!
Below are photographs from the March City Council meeting and presentation of the proclamation from Mayor Low to Master Steinmetz, as well as photographs of the Flying Dragons throughout their 35-year history in the City.




FRESH-LOOK AT CITY NEWSLETTER TO BE DELIVERED IN APRIL
Below is a link to our newly-designed City Newsletter.  I think you’ll find the layout and design extremely well-done.   Copies will hit your mailboxes in early April!
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE:  WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
The City of McHenry has numerous wonderful businesses and organizations which provide a diverse range of products and services.  One such organization is GiGi’s Playhouse, which is located at 5404 W. Elm Street Unit A.  GiGi’s Playhouse http://www.gigisplayhouse.com/ is dedicated to supporting and providing resources to individuals with Down Syndrome, including family members of those with Down Syndrome.  
Recently, GiGi’s Playhouse celebrated World Down Syndrome Day which gave an opportunity for people to attend, have fun with their families and educate those who may not be familiar with many of the great things GiGi’s Playhouse does for people in our community.  
GiGi’s Playhouse has called the City of McHenry home for many years and is just one of many organizations which contributes greatly and enhances the quality of life for individuals and families of those individuals with Down Syndrome!  Thank you GiGi’s Playhouse!!
COMING SOON!!!!!!
Below is a sneak peek inside Three Queens, located in the Southgate Retail Center 810 Front Street Unit C.  Opening date is approaching…







SAVE THE DATES:
EASTER EGG HUNT:  MCHENRY AREA JAYCEES, APRIL 15, 2017, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM AT PETERSEN PARK
MCHENRY OUTDOOR OPENING NIGHT:  MAY 5, 2017, MCHENRY OUTDOOR, 1510 N CHAPEL HILL ROAD, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOLUME 2 AT DUSK, https://www.facebook.com/mchenryoutdoor
PADS SLEEPOUT FOR SHELTER:  MAY 6, 2017, CHURCH OF HOLY APOSTLES, 5211 BULL VALLEY ROAD MCHENRY https://www.sleepoutforshelter.org/
KIWANIS LITTLE MISS PEANUT:  MAY 15, 2017, MCHENRY COUNTRY CLUB http://www.mchenrykiwanis.org/events
MANUFACTURING, TRADE AND INDUSTRY EXPO:  SEPTEMBER 27, 2017, 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM, MCHENRY HIGH SCHOOL EAST CAMPUS, 1012 N GREEN STREET


THANK YOU TO ALL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT TO GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY, SUPPORT/VOLUNTEER AT A LOCAL EVENT, AND/OR LOCATE THEIR BUSINESS AND/OR EXPAND IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY…EVERYONE CONTRIBUTES!!!!!



PLEASE HELP US KEEP OUR COMMUNITY VIBRANT AND STRONG TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PRACTICAL FOR BUSINESSES, RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE!  THE CITY COUNCIL IS CONTINUALLY EVALUATING WAYS TO ASSIST IN PROMOTING BUSINESS, TOURISM, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SERVICE!  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS AN ONGOING EFFORT THE CITY IS COMMITTED TO AND IS A COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT.  AT THE END OF THE DAY THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND EVERYONE WHO IS A PART OF IT BENEFITS!
Douglas P. Martin
Director of Economic Development
City of McHenry
333 S Green Street
McHenry, IL 60050
815.363.2110 (d)
815.363.2173 (f)
815.790.4752 (c)

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