From 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, the MC3 business networking group, part of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, will throw one heck of a shindig at McHenry VFW east of the bridge on Route 120. Denny Norton, of Performance Unlimited, 5415 Austin Court, Ringwood, is a member of MC3 and the “Shop With A Cop” party is one of his favorite events of the year.

“This is a great party and a great cause,” said Norton. “Last year, the event raised $11,000 so that area police officers could take underprivileged children out holiday shopping at Walmart. This year, we hope to raise even more.”

Norton has donated items for the silent auction at the event. H has also arranged to have racecars out front to draw attention to the festivities. However, his contributions also have a musical quality.

Norton has donated a cash prize for the sing off between the McHenry and Johnsburg High School choirs. The choirs will perform for the listening pleasure of the audience, which will then vote by applause for the winner.

“It’s kind of an American-Idol type thing,” Norton said. “Only, in this case, we already know they have talent. You have to hear these young men and women sing to believe it.”

For more information about the “Shop With A Cop” event, visit: http://www.mc3online.com/Events.aspx.

For more information about Performance Unlimited, McHenry County’s premier auto repair location, visit: www.4performanceunlimited.com or call 815-728-0343.