McHenry County Detachment Marine Corps League #1009

Marine Corps League Meeting
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
The McHenry County Detachment meetings are held every third Thursday of each month at 1900 located at Trademark Events 240 N Throop St, Woodstock, IL. Come have a voice in the future of our beloved League

Detachment Marksmanship Event
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
Every first Tuesday and second Thursday of each month, the member get together for a shooting practice event at Northshore Sports in Crystal Lake. Bring at least 100 rounds of ammo. Bring a smile. Meet at 1730 and weapons hot at 1800.

Marine Corps League Shooting Event
2026-03-03 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
At Northshore Sports, first Tuesday and second Thursday of every month. $20 to pay for the range. Bring Ammo, about 100 rds. This is a member event and guests are welcome as well. Meet at 1730, weapons hot at 1800. Bring along a happy face and enjoy!

Women's Introduction to Shooting Class
2026-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
An Introduction to Firearms Class by Women for Women, the Instructor being a certified female trainer. Class is limited to spouses or children of members of the McHenry County Detachment, at least age 21, and preferably for Women who had never utilized a firearm in the past. There is a class room instruction period and practical application at the range. This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with a firearm and get trained in a safe environment. Cost is $25 per female attendee and the firearms are limited to 22 to 380 caliber pistol. Free pistol rental. Attendees are asked to purchase ammunition at the range. If you are bringing your own firearm, you will need 100 rounds.

Marine Corps League Meeting
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Trademark Events, 240 Throop Street, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
The McHenry County Detachment Meeting is held every third Thursday of each month at 1900, located at Trademark Events, 240 N Throop St, Woodstock, IL. Members and families are encouraged to participate and have a voice in the direction of this incredible effort.

Marksmanship Team Shooting Event
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
The McHenry County Marine Corps League members appreciate the 2nd Amendment and exercise it by meeting twice per month to ensure that we remain safe and proficient in the use of firearms. We meet at the pistol range for a scheduled bout of target practice and some fun competition. We meet at 5:30 pm, weapons hot at 6:00 pm.

Super Sunday Bash III
2026-02-08 16:00 - 22:00 UTC | Trademark Events, 240 Throop Street, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
You Can’t Miss Out on This Event! Watch the Big Game on a large screen. Eat awesome food. Drink up. Enjoy this event with your family and neighbors.
We have incredible gift baskets for raffling. Golf outing, amazing restaurant gift cards, BBQ items, Meat Market Gift Certificates, Gym Memberships from the best locations, Tattoo Gift Cards, Spa, Nails, Hair, and much more!
$10.00 gets you fed. Kids under 15 are $5. Helps us pay for the food. There is a Bar and this event is open to the public.

Marksmanship Team Shooting Event
2026-02-03 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
The McHenry County Marine Corps League Marksmanship Unit meets every first Tuesday and second Thursday of every month, at Northshore Sports in Crystal Lake. We are safe, we shoot a course of fire that is enjoyable while becoming proficient in the use of firearms. We meet at 5:30 pm and weapons hot at 6 pm. Cost is $20 for the course of fire. We usually burn up about 100 rounds of ammunition.

Flag Day Cary Jewel-Osco
2025-09-20 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-14 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Jewel-Osco Cary, 696 Northwest Hwy, Cary, IL, 60013, United States
Detachment Flag Day Fundraiser

Flag Day Crystal Lake Jewel-Osco
2025-08-16 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-10 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Jewel-Osco Crystal Lake, 6140 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, United States

Salute Under the Stars
2025-06-27 - 2025-06-29 | Wishing Well RV Camping, N551 Wishing Well Lane, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538
Camping is fun! We are going to host a camping trip at the Wishing Well RV Resort located in Fort Atkinson, WI, not more than an hour from McHenry. They are doing a veteran theme event that weekend for us.
Perfect event for children of all ages. Veteran discounts for campers, tenting, and cabins. This is a must go to event. Plan it now.

81st Department of Illinois MCL Convention
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-07 | Crystal Lake Holiday Inn, 800 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012, United States
2025 Department Convention – Crystal Lake, IL
More information coming soon

Department of Illinois MCL Spring Staff Meeting
2025-04-26 | Holiday Inn Bloomington-Normal, 8 Traders Circle, Bloominton-Normal, IL, 61761, United States
Each spring and fall, the MCL Department of Illinois gather to discuss matters of importance within the forty-two MLC Detachments across the State of Illinois. The Spring Staff Meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Bloomington-Normal.
This is a single day event on Saturday with a room block for travelers Friday evening. The Military Order of the Devil Dogs will host a meet and greet for those that arrive Friday. The hotel room includes a free breakfast before the staff meeting. There will be a growl (meeting) of the Illinois Pack of the Military Order of the Devil Dogs Saturday afternoon following lunch.
The business meetings allow for the Department of Illinois to meet and convey information to the body of detachments attending as the detachments are able to voice their individual accomplishments and challenges as we prepare for the Department Convention being held in Crystal Lake on June 6-7, 2025.

R.E.D. Shirt Friday Sofie's Whiskey & Wine
2025-04-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Sofie’s Whiskey & Wine, 150 S Eastwood Dr. Unit E, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
R.E.D. Shirt Fridays – gather to Remember Everyone Deployed in Harms Way. Our weekly get together to catch upon happenings in our family.

R.E.D. Shirt Friday - Niko's Red Mill Tavern
2025-04-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Niko’s Red Mill Tavern, 1040 Lake Ave, Woodstock, IL, 60098

R.E.D. Shirt Friday - Parkside Pub
2025-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Parkside Pub, 11721 E Main St, Huntley, IL, 60142, United States

R.E.D. Shirt Friday - Rookies
2025-04-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Rookies, Crystal Lake, 72 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012, United States

R.E.D. Shirt Friday - Buddy Zs
2025-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Buddyz Pizzeria, 1138 N Green St, McHenry, IL, 60050, United States

MCL Central Division Conference
2025-03-28 - 2025-03-29 | Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, 411 S Larking Ave, Joliet, IL, 60436, United States
Central Division Conference is being held in Joliet, IL brining together Marine Corps League and Auxiliary members from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin to share important education and business topics affecting the League and Auxiliary throughout or region.
The conference is two days consisting of classes addressing Recruitment and Retention, Fundraising, Community Engagement, administrative duties and workshops on other matters of concern to the League and Auxiliary on Friday. Saturday begins with a Memorial Service for our Fallen and Business meetings concerning the Division including elections and appointments of Division officers.
Friday evening, the Military Order of the Devil Dogs, an honorary society within the Marine Corps League will dinner and then gather for a growl (meeting) to discuss the business of the Order and participate in games and activities raising awareness and supporting local the Children’s Hospital Fund, Operation Chow Hound (serving no-kill shelters) and other matters of the Order.
On Saturday evening there will be a social hour and a banquet dinner with guest speaker Col. Aaron Lloyd, Commanding Officer, 9th Marine Corps District.

R.E.D. Shirt Friday - Tracks Bar & Grill
2025-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Tracks Bar & Grill, 108 W Main St, Cary, IL, 60013, United States

St Patrick's Day
2025-03-15 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | McHenry ShamROCKS the Fox
St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
We are meeting at or near the corner of Kane and Green Streets at 11 am. Parade starts at Noon.
Advise attendance. Contact Sgt at Arms Chuck Matijevic at 847-239-0786
Parking behind the McHenry Community High School East.

R.E.D. Shirt Friday - Snuggery McHenry
2025-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Snuggery River Roadhouse, 801 N River Rd, McHenry, IL, 60051, United States

R.E.D. Shirt Friday - Georgio's Chicago Pizzeria & Pub
2025-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Georgio’s Pizzeria & Pub, 75 E Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, United States

R.E.D. Shirt Friday - Halftime Bar & Grill
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Halftime Bar & Grill, 2405 Johnsburg Rd, Johnsburg, IL, 60051, United States

Breakfast with Marines - Isabel's Family Restaurant
2025-02-22 08:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Isabel’s Family Restaurant, 1110 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
Our next breakfast is going to be special. We are going to Isabell’s located in Woodstock. The owner’s son has been in the Marine Corps for several years now, and they are very proud of this fact. She is excited to host this awesome event. Come out and support a Marine Family. Semper Fi!

R.E.D. Shirt Friday Doyle's Pub
2025-02-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Doyle’s Pub, 5604 Mill St, Richmond, IL, 60071, United States
Join use for a meal and conversation. Catch up on the happenings around the Detachment and with friends.

R.E.D. Shirt Friday - Whiskey Diablo
2025-02-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Whiskey Diablo, 1325 Riverside Dr, McHenry, IL, 60050, United States
Come join us for a meal and conversation at Whiskey Diablo in McHenry.

Super Sunday Bash LIX
2025-02-09 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Offsides Sports Bar & Grill, 680 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
OFFSIDES SPORTS BAR & GRILL
680 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098
Time: 5 PM to end of game

For more information, visit the American Veterans Alliance Event Page
