Chamber Connect Series: TIF 101: Understanding Tax Increment Financing

Chamber Connect Series: TIF 101: Understanding Tax Increment Financing Join us for the next session of the Chamber Connect Series — where business education meets connection. This relaxed, coffee-style morning session is designed for local business owners and profes......More

Chamber Connect Series: TIF 101: Understanding Tax Increment Financing Join us for the next session of the Chamber Connect Series — where business education meets connection. This relaxed, coffee-style morning session is designed for local business owners and professionals looking to learn something useful while connecting with others in the community. This session will focus on TIF 101: Understanding Tax Increment Financing, offering a clear, practical overview of what TIF is, how it works, and why it matters to businesses and property owners. Whether you’ve heard the term but never quite understood it—or want to better understand how TIF impacts development and investment in our community—you’ll leave with straightforward insights and real-world context you can actually use. No jargon, no policy overload—just helpful information and open conversation. What to expect: ☕ Casual networking and coffee 📊 A practical presentation on TIFs 💬 Time for questions, discussion, and connection Presented by: Jessica Erickson from the City of Woodstock 📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 - 9:30 AM 📍 Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce Office

Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 101 N Johnson St Unit 1A Woodstock, IL 60098

Xtreme Bar Bingo at Kingston Lanes

Thursdays are for Bingo! Free to Play! New and progressive prizes each week!

Kingston Lanes

Blood Drive at Home State Bank

Join us for a community blood drive at Home State Bank on Friday, March 27, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in the auditorium. Did you know Rock River Valley Blood Center is the sole blood supplier for 14 regional hospitals? Your donation helps save lives right here in our com......More

Join us for a community blood drive at Home State Bank on Friday, March 27, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in the auditorium. Did you know Rock River Valley Blood Center is the sole blood supplier for 14 regional hospitals? Your donation helps save lives right here in our community. As a thank-you, all donors will receive a certificate for Culver’s custard 🍦. 📞 To schedule your appointment, call RRVBC at 815-965-8751. Please consider donating—one small act can make a big difference!

Home State Bank - Community Room 124 South Johnson Street, Woodstock, IL. 60098

Easter Egg Hunt at Mchenry Outdoor Theater

Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt at the McHenry Outdoor Theater! Prizes galore from local businesses and plenty of space for everyone. No registration or fees. Pull into the theater, find parking, and hunt for eggs! Hunts will be organized by age so every child ha......More

Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt at the McHenry Outdoor Theater! Prizes galore from local businesses and plenty of space for everyone. No registration or fees. Pull into the theater, find parking, and hunt for eggs! Hunts will be organized by age so every child has a chance to collect eggs. Special prizes will be in some of the eggs too. Thanks for joining us. - The Bremer Team Keller Williams Success, for ALL your real estate needs!

McHenry Outdoor Theater - Golden Age Cinemas

Xtreme Bar Bingo at Kingston Lanes

Thursdays are for Bingo! Free to Play! New and progressive prizes each week!

Kingston Lanes

Paws on the Patio

Join us for a delightful evening on the patio at Squire on the Square, where great food and drinks meet a great cause! A portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit Helping Paws Animal Shelter, supporting our mission to provide shelter, food, medical care, and com......More

Join us for a delightful evening on the patio at Squire on the Square, where great food and drinks meet a great cause! A portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit Helping Paws Animal Shelter, supporting our mission to provide shelter, food, medical care, and comfort to abandoned, neglected, and abused animals until they find loving homes. Something for your pup to enjoy, a Sniff & Snack special: rice bowl with choice of beef or chicken along with a Pup Cup for dessert all for only $10. Enjoy the patio with your favorite drink, savor delicious bites, and enjoy the company of fellow animal lovers?all while making a difference in the lives of animals in need. Volunteers will be out with a few of our available pups as well.

Squire on the Square 101 N. Johnson St. Woodstock, IL 60098

Xtreme Bar Bingo at Kingston Lanes

Thursdays are for Bingo! Free to Play! New and progressive prizes each week!

Kingston Lanes

Regular Open Mic

Two songs or 10 minutes.   Sound system provided

Stage Left Cafe, adjacent to the Opera House Woodstock IL

Cirque Us - One Man's Trash

Grab your garbage bags and open your imagination! Cirque Us: One Man’s Trash is an uplifting, upcycled circus adventure like nothing you’ve seen before! One Man’s Trash transforms discarded items into delightful props and stages a thrilling performance filled with comm......More

Grab your garbage bags and open your imagination! Cirque Us: One Man’s Trash is an uplifting, upcycled circus adventure like nothing you’ve seen before! One Man’s Trash transforms discarded items into delightful props and stages a thrilling performance filled with community spirit and breathtaking talent. This imaginative show proves that with a little creativity and a lot of daring, even junk can become something spectacular. Featuring a cast of nationally acclaimed performers, the show includes jaw-dropping acrobatics, aerial rope stunts, duo trapeze, contortion, clowning, juggling, hoop diving, and the unforgettable German Wheel. Whether it’s the spin of a wheel or the toss of a club, One Man’s Trash is a celebration of teamwork, transformation, and the pure joy of performance. This family-friendly show is perfect for all ages!

Woodstock Opera House

Feed Your Soul Gestalt Group- Sundays

Grow into new perspectives and share a deeper connection with yourself and others This is an evening not only to take a deep breath and sit with others, but to open your heart to the differences that make people unique and embrace the similarities that c......More

Grow into new perspectives and share a deeper connection with yourself and others This is an evening not only to take a deep breath and sit with others, but to open your heart to the differences that make people unique and embrace the similarities that create connection. We will share joys and disappointments in a safe environment without judgment. As the horses support you through the process, participants experience the life changing, deep healing of Gestalt therapy. The result is a journey toward self awareness where internal conflict can be identified and addressed. Details: Event is held in the Arena Wear appropriate clothing as the arena is not heated or air-conditioned In extreme weather, we may meet in the Main House Closed-toe shoes are required Maximum Attendance – 12 Guests 18 years and older are welcome

Soulful Prairies Equine Gestalt Therapy and Retreat Center

Monthly B.O.M. (Business Owner's Meeting)

Local Business Owner's Meeting hosted by the City with Chamber of Commerce to bring local Business Owners together monthly to share information and discuss issues affecting the Woodstock business community.

Opera House Community Room

MCHENRY COUNTY MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEETING

The Marine Corps League perpetuates the traditions and spirit of ALL Marines and Navy FMF Corpsmen, who proudly wear or who have worn the eagle, globe and anchor of the Corps. It takes great pride in crediting its founding in 1923 to World War I hero, then Major General......More

The Marine Corps League perpetuates the traditions and spirit of ALL Marines and Navy FMF Corpsmen, who proudly wear or who have worn the eagle, globe and anchor of the Corps. It takes great pride in crediting its founding in 1923 to World War I hero, then Major General Commandant John A. LeJeune. It takes equal pride in its Federal Charter, approved by An Act of the Seventy-Fifth Congress of the United States of America and signed and approved by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 4, 1937.

240 N THROOP ST WOODSTOCK, IL 60098

Xtreme Bar Bingo at Kingston Lanes

Thursdays are for Bingo! Free to Play! New and progressive prizes each week!

Kingston Lanes

Feed Your Soul Gestalt Group- Thursdays

Grow into new perspectives and share a deeper connection with yourself and others This is an evening not only to take a deep breath and sit with others, but to open your heart to the differences that make people unique and embrace the similarities that c......More

Grow into new perspectives and share a deeper connection with yourself and others This is an evening not only to take a deep breath and sit with others, but to open your heart to the differences that make people unique and embrace the similarities that create connection. We will share joys and disappointments in a safe environment without judgment. As the horses support you through the process, participants experience the life changing, deep healing of Gestalt therapy. The result is a journey toward self awareness where internal conflict can be identified and addressed. Details: Event is held in the Arena Wear appropriate clothing as the arena is not heated or air-conditioned In extreme weather, we may meet in the Main House Closed-toe shoes are required Maximum Attendance – 12 Guests 18 years and older are welcome

Soulful Prairies Equine Gestalt Therapy and Retreat Center