special events
August Themed Open Play
Let’s Go to the Beach! Join us for Open Play Saturday, August 29th, 2009 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm We’ll do some simple beach-themed crafts, sing songs, have snacks and hang out with friends. Come play with us! RSVP by calling (815) 385 – PLAY
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Come Join the PARADE! Join the crew of the S.S. GiGi for the McHenry Fiesta Days Parade on Sunday July 19th at 1:00 p.m. All participants in parade need to be there by 1:00 at the very latest! We are at the front end of the parade. Meet at center of east side of Old…
Read MoreGiGi’s at 2009 Fiesta Days Parade
From our board member, Scott Bradfield: The 2009 Fiesta Days parade takes place on Sunday July 19th at 1:30 pm. This would be a fun and outstanding opportunity to get Gigi’s name out into the community. In order to make this happen I am requesting the assistance of as many Gigi’s families and volunteers. We…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse 5K Fundraiser
GiGi’s Playhouse 6th Annual 5K Fun Run, One Mile Walk and Dash For Down Syndrome! Sunday, June 14, 2009 7:30-8:30am Open Registration 8:45am 5K Race Start 9:15am 1 Mile Walk Start Dash For Down Syndrome immediately following Help us raise money for the GiGi’s Playhouse Free Literacy and Educational Programs! This 6th Annual event will…
Read MoreHawgs & Hot Rods!
Hawgs & Hot Rods – Kruisin’ 4 the KidsIce Cream Poker Run! All Vehicles Welcome!Sunday June 28, 2009Woodstock Harley-Davidson & Buell2050 S. Eastwood Dr. (Rt. 47) Woodstock, Il 60098On – site registration – 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.First out at 10:30 a.m. – Last Out at NoonLast card drawn at 3:00pm Donation: $20 per driver…
Read MoreVolunteer Open House
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. ~Anne Frank Come and Make a Difference With Us! Join us for a Volunteer Open HouseApril 29th 7:00 p.m.Here at the McHenry Playhouse – 1720 N. Richmond RdLearn about the ways YOU can help us in our mission…
Read MoreEaster Bunny Comes to Visit!
The Easter Bunny will be stopping by… Saturday, April 2510 a.m. – 12 p.m. Open Play at the Playhouse Join us for games, crafts and treats! All ages welcome – Come play with us!
Read MoreWendy’s Night Fundraiser April 14th
Tuesday, April 14th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join us at Wendy’s (2433 N. Richmond Rd – by the Home Depot) next week! A portion of the proceeds will go to the McHenry Playhouse so come grab a burger and fries with us!
Read More1st Anniversary & Volunteer Appreciation Party!
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. ~Dr. Seuss Please join us for GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry’s1st Anniversary & Volunteer Appreciation Potluck & PlayApril 26th, 200912:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Layton Athletics5402 Austin Ct.Ringwood, IL Please bring a dish to pass and lots of energy to play…
Read MoreVolunteer Parade!
”A Salute to Local Volunteers”Sunday, March 15th, 2009 Parade begins 1:00 pmwe assemble at 12:30 pmRiverside Drive by the Riverwalk Bridge(next to Joey T’s) For additional information contact Scott at (815) 385 – PLAY Every day we are bombarded with the doom and gloom of a bad economy, rising foreclosures and unemployment. Reading the paper,…
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