5 Things to Do: Jam out for a cause in McHenry Friday, watch ski jumpers compete in Fox River Grove Jan. 25-26

Here are two things to do this weekend:

Invitational jam: Rock out for a cause during the Kerry Devine 5th Invitational Jam starting at 7 p.m. Friday at The Vixen, located at 1208 N. Green St., McHenry. The fundraising concert will have more than 30 musicians from bands such as Modern Day Romeos, Tennessee Whiskey Chicago and Jagged Little Pill. The audience is like a big backstage as musicians hop on the stage and play without rehearsing any songs. Proceeds will be donated to Turning Point Domestic Violence Services. Tickets are $15 for general admission. Check out more details and purchase tickets here: Vixenmchenry.com.

Oracle readings: Get an oracle and tarot card reading from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Astri Aura, located at 130 Cass St., Woodstock. The crystal shop will host Moon Travelers Tarot from Omaha, Nebraska, to sit and shuffle for oracle readings. Learn what perspectives need to validated or shifted for the new year. Learn more information here: Bit.ly/AstriAuraReadings.

Two things this month:

Ski jump tournament: The 120th annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament will be from Jan. 25 to 26 at the Norge Ski Club, located at 100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River Grove. Watch athletes from around the country compete for title of best ski jumper while enjoying grilled food and beverages from Wild Onion Brewery and Miller Brewing. Junior and intermediate jumpers will compete Saturday, followed by Olympic hopefuls taking on the 70-meter jump Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $20 for presale and $25 at the gate. Find more details and purchase tickets here: Norgeskiclub.org.

Frozen Gnome 50K: Watch runners or participate in the Frozen Gnome 50K, 10K and relay race starting at 7:45 a.m. Jan. 11 at Veteran Acres Park in Crystal Lake, located at 431 N. Walkup Ave. The challenging triple black diamond-rated course will take runners through a winter wonderland at Veteran Acres and Sterne’s Woods. Stop by the Gnome Depot for hot soup, homemade treats, coffee and drinks. Check out more information here: Facebook.com/FrozenGnome10k50k.

One thing this season:

Snowbird softball: Get a team together to compete in the 2025 Snowbird Softball tournament at 9 a.m. Feb. 3 at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake, located at 851 Route 176. A single elimination with consolation division guarantees all teams a minimum of two games. Keep the team fuel with a beer truck on-site. Registration is $250 per team. Find more details and register here: Crystallakeparks.org/special-events.

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