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2:00 pm The Palm Sunday Tornado: 60th A... @ Crystal Lake Central High School
The Palm Sunday Tornado: 60th A... @ Crystal Lake Central High School
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The Palm Sunday Tornado:  60th Anniversary @ Crystal Lake Central High School
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the tornado that ripped through Crystal Lake on April 11, 1965. Join us for a presentation by Diana Kenney, President of the Crystal Lake Historical Society, as we … Continued

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CLHS Annual Meeting and Presentation: Delicious Fun Just in Time for Valentine’s Day!

When:
February 10, 2019@1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
2019-02-10T13:00:00-06:00
2019-02-10T14:30:00-06:00
Where:
Grand Oaks Recreation Center
1401 W. Route 176
Crystal Lake
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Crystal Lake Historical Society
815-455-1151

Chicago’s Sweet Candy History:  An Illustrated Lecture by Leslie Goddard

For most of its history, Chicago produced about one-third of the nation’s candy.  You probably know some candies made or invented here:  Brach’s caramels, Snickers and Milky Way bars, Wrigley’s gum, Cracker Jack, Baby Ruth, Butterfinger, Tootsie Rolls, and Frango Mints.  Learn the history of these tasty treats and explore what made Chicago such an ideal location for candy makers.

Join us February 10 at 1:00 PM for our annual business meeting (it will be short!) followed by this entertaining presentation by author and historian Leslie Goddard.  Open to members and non-members of all ages.