Look for the signs!

The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program will celebrate its 75th anniversary during the Christmas season of 2022! Please join us in a unique nationwide celebration of this momentous occasion.

For more than seven decades, the Program has changed and grown immensely, bringing hope and the enchantment of Christmas to over 281 million underprivileged children. The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, now in its 75th year, also provides year-round support to families suffering obstacles and unusual circumstances, so helping to realize the aspirations and dreams of millions of families and children in need across our great Nation.

This centennial year will give opportunity to spotlight the Marine Corps Reserve and the Toys for Tots Program on a national level by sharing our rich history, tradition, and the great community support we get each year. We are honored to have famed American Pop Artist Charles Fazzino commemorate this event. The net revenues from the sale of his official anniversary poster, which can be seen here, will go straight to our purpose.

Events and activities around the country will energise the American people and direct their attention to:

Highlight our outstanding Reserve Marines, both past and current.
Highlight the impact that the Toys for Tots Program has on communities around the country.
Community leaders, corporate sponsors, organizations, and volunteers are highlighted and thanked.
Most essentially, assist youngsters in need for every family seeking Christmas assistance.
Please join us in honoring and appreciating the incredible achievements of the Reserve Marines and many volunteers who have selflessly helped over 281 million children in need. We invite you, our devoted supporters, to join us as communities around the country band together to aid children in need via the Marine Toys for Tots Program. We've been around for 75 years!

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When it comes to choosing a place to live, many factors come into play. Location, cost, family and friends, pets, space, amenities, upkeep, and much more all have impacts on your decision. Your commute can be a factor, and if you work remotely, your home can become your office. Having a place where you feel comfortable and at peace is a big deal. Our jobs can be stressful, and we don’t want that stress to transfer to where we live and rest. 

We understand that here at Woodlands of Crest Hill, which is why we take care of our residents by factoring your lives into the decisions we make about our apartments. We’ve put together a list of reasons why living in an apartment like the ones we offer can be more advantageous for work.

Commute/Location

Many apartment homes are built close to bus routes, trains, highways, and other forms of transportation. For example, we are just minutes from I-80 and I-55, important highways for both the tech corridor and Chicago commuters.

Besides commuting, apartments are usually built near grocery stores and nightlife, so you don’t have to worry about these things outside of work.

Upkeep and Maintenance

If you live in a house, you will be doing most of the upkeep and maintenance yourself. It can cost hundreds of dollars and endless time and energy when you could be focusing on what is more important to you. When something goes wrong in an apartment, property managers like our team at Marquette Management are always here to help. It’s nice to know that someone has your back when things need repair or updating.

Amenities

To be able to have everything you want right where you live can be a huge stress relief. Whether you get home from work or you work from home, in an apartment home you will usually have amenities like a full gym, a pool, a business center with wifi, laundry, and more all at your disposal. This saves you time and money, which in turn makes work less stressful. Check out the full list of Woodlands of Crest Hill Amenities here.

Size

Apartments are often just the right size for your needs. One, two, or three bedrooms and a bath, a kitchen, and a living area. Easier to heat and cool, this saves you some of that hard-earned money and allows you to pay only for what you need.

Community

We are big on the community here at Woodlands of Crest Hill.  With 17 gorgeous acres, we know your environment is important when choosing a home. It can be hard to meet people outside of work, which is why a clubhouse, pool, grilling area, and other amenities can be a great way to destress and hang out in your free time. We even have a dog park, so you can feel like your canine friend is well-taken care of.

Let us know why you love living in an apartment home in the comments!

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The new chicken sandwich restaurant will open this month and will be serving all kinds of delicious chicken entrees, sandwiches, tenders, and more.

They will offer chicken in various spice levels, from no spice at all to mild, medium, hot, and “supahot.”

The restaurant started in Anaheim, CA, and is growing fast. They have some of the best chicken sandwiches, and will now be very close to our apartment complex in the coming months. They also sell french fries, potato salad, and more.

It’s always nice to be able to walk to some really good food, and the Algonquin Commons shopping center has some great shopping options if you want to make an afternoon of it and try one of the best chicken sandwiches nearby.

They also have a plant-based chicken option for those who do not eat meat.

Address

Byrd’s will be located at 1748 S Randall Road, just a 10-minute walk across the street. They are near Bonefish Grill, Tap House Grill, and Bulldog Ale House, right next to Jiang’s Mongolian BBQ and Biaggi’s.

Check out the menu, pulled from their website!

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The bookstore at the Spring Hills Mall will close and relocate to Algonquin, store officials said this week.

The new bookstore is coming to Algonquin Commons on Oct. 6. 

ALGONQUIN, IL — Barnes & Noble plans to open a new bookstore at the Algonquin Commons. The book store will be relocating from its current location at the Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee to the Algonquin shopping center.

Barnes & Noble will open at the Algonquin Commons on Oct. 6, and the Spring Hill Mall store will close a day earlier.

Store officials have not indicated where in the mall the new store will be located.

The new bookstore will showcase a fresh design and layout with a focus on providing a warm and welcoming environment for browsing along with a locally-tailored selection curated by "our expert booksellers," according to a news release from Barnes & Noble.. A Barnes & Noble Café serving Starbucks coffees along with a selection of pastries will also be inside the new store.

More information can be found on a Twitter page set up for the new Barnes & Noble store in Algonquin.

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Kids need you! Give to charity this Christmas

Algonquin Square is a Toys for Tots Donation site.

Bring your toys to our leasing office for more information and give back this holiday season

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Looking for something fun to do this Thanksgiving holiday in Algonquin?

Want to give back to the community and help kids in the process?

Then look no further than the 9th Annual Henry’s Thanksgiving Hustle 5k and Kids Dash!

Henry is a local child with muscular dystrophy, and when his friend’s parents Seth and Karen Kopf learned about him, they decided to start an annual Thanksgiving fundraiser for him to raise money for MDA and other children dealing with the muscle disease. Proceeds from this event will go directly to the Muscular Dystrophy Association to provide resources and funding to parents and children, improving their lives and the research associated with the disease.

The race will take place on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, November 25th, 2021, at Marlowe Middle School in Lake in the Hills.

People can also simply donate to the cause by going to this link!

Time:

• 8:00 am for the half-mile kids’ dash

• 8:15 am for the 5k

• The post-race party afterward starting around 9 am.

• $25 for 5k

• Kids Dash free!

• $20 for virtual

• Sign Up Here

There are multiple registration options:

• In-Person 5K Includes:

  • Photos and timed chip with RunSignUp

  • T-shirt

  • Coupons and product samples grab bag

  • Raffle tickets for the drawing

  • Music, food, coffee, and awards

• Virtual 5K Includes:

  • Run the 5k from anywhere and upload your photos to RunSignUp

  • T-shirt

  • Coupons and product samples

  • Virtual raffle ticket

• In-Person 1/2 Mile Kids Dash Includes:

  • T-shirt

  • Grab bag

  • Kid-friendly raffle tickets

  • Music, party, games!

Location Start / Finish & Parking

The event will start at Marlowe Middle School, 9625 Haligus Road, Lake in the Hills.

• The back (west side) of the building is where it will start. 

• Parking is in the front on the east side.

• Allow time to walk to the back, pick up the packet, and walk to the start line.

• Volunteers will be on-site directing.

• Directions

More information about the race, Henry, Kopf Running, volunteering, sponsors, and more can all be found here.

Do yourself and the community a favor this Thanksgiving Day and holiday season and help out kids in need!

Contact Info

Karen Kopf

[email protected]

(630) 476-6187

More Info

Henry’s Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5k & Kids Dash

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