Tuesday, May 22

Multi-Chamber Mixer Raue Center for the Arts
26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
5:00-7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 23

Noon Shake Up Mixer
New China Restaurant 308 Northwest Hwy.,Fox River Grove
12:00-1:30 p.m. $15.00 for lunch, tax and gratuity

Monday, May 28

Chamber Office Closed for Memorial Day

Congratulations 2012 Miss Cary and Miss Fox River Grove

The Chamber’s Annual Business Scholarship Pageant took place on Saturday, May 19 at  Cary-Grove High School and the new 2012 Miss Cary and Fox River Grove were crowned.  Congratulations to Miss Cary 2012 Katey Kelleher, sponsored by Cary Grove Performing Arts, and Miss Fox River Grove Keely Robinson, sponsored by Sage Products, Inc.  Each contestant won a $1000.00 scholarship.  Congratulations also to Miss Cary 1st Runner Up Devin Carlson sponsored by SERVPRO of Southern McHenry County, Miss Cary 2nd Runner Up Maddie Gronset sponsored by Cary Travel Express, Miss Fox River Grove 1st Runner Up Maddy Zuelke sponsored by Stone Hill Center, Miss Photogenic Devin Carlson and Miss Congeniality Keely Robinson. All the 15 contestants did a fantastic job and it was a wonderful evening.

Many Thanks to:
Pageant Committee,  Lisa Raupp of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Pageant Director, Sandra Nies of BMO Harris Cary, Ellen McAlpine of Envoy Mortgage Corp, and Shane Hammerschmidt of SERVPRO of Southern McHenry County.

Contestant Sponsors: Brunch Café, Cary Travel Express, Cary-Grove Foot and Ankle Center, Cary-Grove Performing Arts Center, Dunkin Donuts, Frisch and Barrett Insurance Agency, H & R Block, Home State Bank, Malooley Sport and Family Chiropractic, Merle Norman, Modern Wave Salon and Spa, Sage Products, Inc., SERVPRO of Southern McHenry County, and Stonehill Crossing Fox River Grove.

Event Sponsors: Cary-Grove High School, Crystal Lake Community Kitchen, Jimano's Pizzeria, AM Fitness, Cary Bank & Trust, SERVPRO of So. McHenry County, BMO Harris Bank Cary, Wool Street, Safari Childcare, True Value Manufacturing and Wickstrom Auto Group

Prize Donations: ABC School of Cosmetology & Nail Technology, Anytime Fitness, BMO Harris Bank-Cary and Fox River Grove, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cary Physical Therapy, Dr. Janet L. Janis, D.D.S, Ltd., Mary Kay Cosmetics-Lisa Raupp, McDonald's, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Raue Center of the Arts, Send Out Cards-Donna Nikodem, Tastefully Simple-Elisabeth Relaz and The Buddha Bean

Thanks to Periwinkle Florals for the amazing pageant flowers and Wendy Veugeler of Cellar Portrait Studios for photos of the girls. A special thank you to our

Cary Cruise Nights Begin on
Wednesday, June 6!!

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Cary Farmers Market Begins Second Season on Sunday, June 3

Sunday, June 3 will kick off the second season of the Cary Farmers Market. Come on out and get your fresh produce, eggs, meats and baked items. Last year about 1,500 residents attended the market each week to socialize with friends and shop from a great selection of farm fresh products.   The Cary Farmers Market will be held every Sunday from June 3 through September 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It will be located in the North commuter parking lot near the intersection of High Road and W. Main Street in downtown Cary. The Cary Farmers Market offered a wide selection of items, with the variety changing with the seasons. Some Market fare this year includes fresh vegetables such as corn, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, eggplant, beets, squash, radishes, peas, green beans, spinach, and several varieties of tomatoes; fresh fruits such as Michigan apples, peaches, berries, several varieties of peaches, plums, nectarines, raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries; baked goods such as pies, breads, cookies, muffins, and cupcakes; and specialty items such as jellies, salad dressings, herbs, flowers and plants, and more. Each week the selection may vary. New this year is a local organic farmer offering fresh produce and herbs, and an expanded variety of baked goods, gourmet popcorn, quick bread, nut butters, scones, honey, and much more.

The first Sunday of each month the market will feature special events and extra vendors. Free Chamber shopping bags will be given to the first 100 shoppers, free bags of groceries will be raffled off, and there will be outdoor music on June 3, July 1, August 5 and September 2.

Check out the NEW 2012 Chamber Dining Guide - Remember to Shop Local, Buy Chamber!!!

• Dining Guide 2012