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Algonquin’s Best Snowman Photo ContestWith the winter weather upon us, it’s the perfect time to get the family together and build the best snowman in town! Creativity is key in this contest! After you have built your snowman, stand next to it and have someone take a picture. Submit your photos to recreation@algonquin.org (electronic photos only). All photos are due by March 7, 2021. We will then place all entires on our Facebook page for voting. Winners will be published in a future recreation guide and on our website.

The True Story of Sherlock Holmes - Zoom WebinarCelebrate the birthday of Sherlock Holmes! John Gowing presents the creation and evolu-tion of perhaps the most famous fictional detec-tive in the history of literature. Holmes is probably the most famous fiction-al detective in the history of literature. He has captured the imagination of readers all over the world since his creation by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Come learn about how he was created and how he evolved through the stories. It is "elementary" that you shouldn't miss this pre-sentation! A Zoom link will be sent via email to regis-trants on the day of the program.

Wednesday, January 06 2021, 7:00pm - 8:00pmAges: Adults Registered Required

Winter Reading 2020-2021Snow is Falling, Books are

CallingDecember 14 2020 – February 1, 2021Ages: All AgesSnow is Falling, Books are Calling! Cozy up with some good books this winter. You can register online through Beanstack or come to the library to register and get a paper log starting December 14. Winter Reading is available for all age groups, youth, teen and adult! Check out our website for more details.

FIT4MOM is the nation’s leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network

of moms to support every stage of motherhood. Now you can enjoy a variety of fitness classes each week virtually from FIT4MOM Greater Northwest Chicago Suburbs.

Moms at every stage of motherhood, from pregnancy to empty nest. Your first class is FREE, visit

greaternwchi.fit4mom.com/schedule to enroll.

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Illinois Shotokan Pre-Karate Young children will develop agility, strength, and coordination skills through fun and creative activities. This program, specifically designed to work with growing minds and bodies, enhances memory and agility skills. Watch your child blossom while learning karate and having a blast at the same time! Uniforms and belt testing options are available. Students with little to no prior experience should enroll in the Beginner/Continuer level. 1Denotes Beginner/Continuer Instructor: Illinois Shotokan Karate StaffLocation: Huntley Park District Rec Center 12015 Mill Street, Huntley*These classes will be held virtually until further notice. ISKC will be send a link and information to access class prior to session start date.

Age Day Date Time Fee Code4-7 M1 1/4-3/15 4:30-5:15p $138/$148 1424-14-7 SA1 1/9-3/27 9:00-9:45a $138/$148 1424-2

Illinois Shotokan Karate ISKC’s karate classes help develop flexibility, strength, and coordination in fun, yet disciplined activities. This program offers a good mix of strength training, with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Students increase their coordination, agility and poise, as well as learn lasting personal safety skills. They also benefit from the mental stimulation of learning the choreographed moves of the kata and the discipline of conforming to the class rules. 1Denotes White-Yellow Belt 2Denotes White-Red Belt 3Denotes Blue-High Purple Belt 4Denotes Orange-Blue 5Denotes Brown Belt and Up 6Denotes Green and UpInstructor: Illinois Shotokan Karate StaffLocation: Huntley Park District Rec Center 12015 Mill Street, Huntley*These classes will be held virtually until further notice. ISKC will send a link and information to access class prior to session start date.Age Day Date Time Fee Code8+ M1 1/4-3/15 5:30-6:30p $138/$148 1425-18+ M3 1/4-3/15 6:40-7:40p $138/$148 1425-28+ M5 1/4-3/15 7:50-8:50p $138/$148 1425-3

8+ SA2 1/9-3/27 9:55-10:50a $138/$148 1425-48+ SA4 1/9-3/27 11:00a-11:50a $138/$148 1425-58+ SA6 1/9-3/27 12:00-1:00p $138/$148 1425-6

Rock ‘n’ Kids is Rockin’ at Home!Enroll in this virtual class session to sing, dance, play and learn! Rock ‘n’ Kids provides the Tot Rock and Kid Rock music and creative movement programs for children ages 1-6. Registered participants will receive an email from Rock ‘n’ Kids with that week’s pre-recorded, private 30-minute virtual class, allowing families to participate on their own time. The session’s musical activities will be based on the theme of “My Box of Crayons!” Each class will explore a different color through music and movement, and will include opening songs, weekly theme introduction, DIY instrument and prop ideas, 4-6 additional music activities, and closing songs. Class activi-ties will involve rhythm, fine and gross motor, imaginative play, sensory integration and listening skills. (Optional - Rockin’ at Home Class Sets can be ordered directly at rockitkids.com) Ages: 1-6 (Parent participation will depend on age of student)Code: 1610Fee: $39Dates: January 11-February 8Pre-recorded class links will be emailed Mondays at 8 a.m. from Rock ‘n’ Kids; participation is at the family’s convenience. The links will expire one week after the last class is distributed.

FREE Virtual Financial Workshops A link to participate will be sent prior to the meeting

January 13thStanding Guard: Protect What You’ve Worked For @ Noon • Code: 1201 OR 6:00 pm • Code: 1202In this webinar, we will share strategies designed to help guard valuable assets and protect pre- and post-retirement income. We will discuss the impact of longevity, withdrawal strategies, anticipat-ing rising costs, reviewing insurance/LTC protection, and healthcare cost concerns. January 27th Tax-Free Investing: It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Keep! @ Noon • Code: 1203 OR 6:00 pm • Code: 1204

In this webinar, we will discuss tax-advantaged investments such as municipal bonds (muni/UIT/mutual funds), IRAs (traditional/Roth/401k/403b) and/or life insurance, with additional informa-tion on how tax-free investing can help you achieve your goals faster.

Virtual Balloon Animals -Session A & BProfessional balloon artist Gary Kantor introduc-es a 45 minute on-line class that teaches children the techniques needed to take plain balloons and transform them into incredible balloon animals (like dogs, butterflies, fish, etc.). By watching these on-line videos children will create their own balloon animals, with Gary walking them through each step in the process. Additionally, you can sign up again since each session makes different animal. (Note: you will need your own balloons and balloon pump. The pump and balloons cost about $13, and when you register you will be giv-en information on places to purchase these.)Code: 1706 - Session A 1707 - Session BAges: 7 years old and upClass Time: Whenever works for you! Fee: $13

Virtual Magic Classes -Session A, B, & CProfessional magician Gary Kantor now teaches his popular magic class ONLINE. This 45-min-ute on-line class teaches children how to perform a number of mind-boggling tricks using everyday household items. Gary will start by explaining the secrets to the tricks, and then both Gary and the children will practice everything in great detail. Additionally, be sure to sign up for this class again since new tricks are taught each session. (When you register, you will be told the household items that are needed for the class.)Code: 1705 - Session A 1708 - Session B 1709 - Session CAges: 5-12 years old Class Time: Whenever works for you! Fee: $13

Check out www.garykantor.com

for more magic!

Algonquin Recreation is committed to your safety as classes return to parks and Historic Village Hall. A few reminders as things start back up:• Please self-monitor at home for symptoms related to

COVID-19. If you exhibit coronavirus disease symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breath-ing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell), please do not attend class.

• Participants should wear appropriate face masks upon entering the building and use social distancing of six (6) feet from other people at all times. Participants are welcome to remove face masks while actively partici-pating in exercise programs.

• The space will be sanitized/cleaned after each class held in the building.

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