CRYSTAL LAKE – McHenry County College will host a multi-chamber mixer at The Shah Center for Corporate Training, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19. The reception will be preceded by a public ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m.
BUSINESS EXPO AND RETAIL SHOWCASE: Tuesday, 3-8 p.m., Genetti Hotel & Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre. Game show featuring the Times Leader, The Lion Brewery, WNEP-TV 16 and Nextel, retail booths, complimentary food and a live radio broadcast. For information, visit www.wbchambertradeshow.org/
First-time exhibitors say they were attracted by having the show downtown. YOUNGSTOWN — The Regional Chamber moved its annual Business Showcase to the Chevrolet Centre and increased the number of exhibitors by about 20 percent.
Conspiracy might seem too strong a word, but why else would so many restaurants and food producers strive to convince the world that gnocchi are bland blobs of pasta?
Activities are scheduled from Thursday through Saturday. The oldest continuously operated refinery in the United States will host a 125th anniversary celebration this week in Bradford.
SOUTH BAY Saratoga historic bike tour. A tour of sites including the Foothill Club, Heritage Orchard, Novakovich Ranch, Peck Heritage Garden and Warner Hutton House. Families welcome. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 4. Register at Saratoga Community Center, 19655 Allendale Ave. $8-$10. Call (408) 868-1249 for more information. www.saratoga.ca.us/ recreation.htm.