McHenry County Detachment Marine Corps League #1009

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.

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.

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 - Halftime Bar & Grill
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Halftime Bar & Grill, 2405 Johnsburg Rd, Johnsburg, IL, 60051, 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 - 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 - Snuggery McHenry
2025-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Snuggery River Roadhouse, 801 N River Rd, McHenry, IL, 60051, 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 - Tracks Bar & Grill
2025-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Tracks Bar & Grill, 108 W Main St, Cary, IL, 60013, 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 - Buddy Zs
2025-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Buddyz Pizzeria, 1138 N Green St, McHenry, IL, 60050, 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 - 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 - 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 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

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.

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

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

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

Salute Under the Stars
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-12-18 17:00 UTC | Salute Under the Stars, Wishing Well RV Camping N551 Wishing Well Lane Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, Fort Atkinson, WA, 53538, United States

Salute Under
2025-10-17 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | IL

Woodstock Illinois Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade
2026-05-25 10:00 UTC | Downtown Woodstock Square.

Crystal Lake Memorial Day Parade and Celebrations
2026-05-25 11:00 UTC | Central High School
Crystal Lake Memorial Day Parade and Celebrations will be at 11 am. Meet at The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. at Central High School and runs east on Franklin Avenue, north on Williams Street, and west on Woodstock Street to Union Cemetery, where a Memorial Service will be held at approximately Noon.

As a reminder, the Memorial Day Parade and Cemetery Service is a solemn event intended to honor veterans and those who have given their lives for their country.

Harvard Milk Days Parade
2026-06-07 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | High school

Crystal Lake Illinois Independence Day Parade
2026-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Fire/Police Station in Crystal Lake, IL

McHenry Illinois Fiesta Days Parade
2026-07-19 13:30 UTC | Mill St and West Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, IL

Algonquin Founders Day Parade
2026-07-26 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | TBA

The Mchenry County Marine Corps Ball
2026-11-07 18:00 - 23:30 UTC | McHenry County MCL. P.O. Box 311,, 60098
