'Rte 64 Shop Hop'
Lanark, Mt. Carroll, Savanna
September 3 - 4 -5
Shops from Lanark, Mt. Carroll, and Savanna will be partisipating. Shops, will feature, quilts, wood items, florals, handcrafted dolls,antique malls, a new wine shop, stained glass, art shop and much much more. For a map of the shops stop first at Prairie Path Sampler at 1002 N. Lowden Rd. Mt. Carroll.
Phone 815-244-3462.
Website: www.lanarkil.com/64-84shophop/
'Brick Street Saturday'
Mt. Carroll
September 4
The Mt. Carroll Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Brick Street Saturday, Sept. 4th in downtown Mt. Carroll. Besides Sidewalk Specials all day, there will be the following events: Farmers Market, Library Book Sale, Carnival Games, DJ music, an ice cream eating contest, Duck Pluck and the Car, Truck & Tractor Show. Enjoy a taste of Mt. Carroll at the local eating establishments and sample foods offered by the local community groups. There is no entry fee for the Car, Truck & Tractor Show which will be held from 11 am-3 pm. There will be Dash Plaques given to the first one hundred entries, People's Choice Trophy in each category and a Trophy Ceremony and Parade at 3 pm.
For more information and registration, contact Pat Bausman at 815.244.9788.
More Details at: www.mtcarrollil.org
'Shannon Homecoming Celebration'
Shannon
September 4 - 6
Come home to Shannon to celebrate their 150th Anniversary the old-fashioned way! Saturday events include carnival rides & games for the kids, corn hole tournament, 5K walk/run and crowning of 2010 Homecoming Queen. Sunday events: pancake breakfast, community church service, antique & kids tractor pull. Monday, Labor Day events: HUGE parade, kids water fights and pork chop BBQ. All weekend: games, raffles, food, crafts and entertainment for all ages in downtown Shannon.
‘Lanark Chamber Bake Sale & Wine Tasting’
Lanark
September 11
Lanark Chamber of Commerce Bake Sale from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Wine Tasting by Silver Moon Winery from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Proceeds will go to the Lanark Sesquicentennial Fund. Both events will be hosted at Picket Fence Florals, 407 E. Franklin St., Lanark. 10% of floral sales will also go to the fund.
Phone 815-493-6033
Website: www.lanarkil.com/150
'Bird Walk At Upper Mississippi River Refuge'
Thomson
September 11 - 8:00 am
Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge are beginning monthly bird walks on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Birders will meet at the parking lot at Sloane Marsh, across from the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center at 8:00 a.m. The Center is located at 7071 Riverview Rd, Thomson, IL. Bird walks are open to all ages and skill levels. Please come dressed for the weather.
Phone: Upper Mississippi River Refuge 815-273-2732
'Mt. Carroll Cruise Night'
Mt. Carroll
September 18
Come to historic downtown Mt. Carroll for a blast from the past. No classes or judging; just food, music and lots of classic cars. 5-9 pm
Phone: 815-244-7875
'2 Busy 2 Cook Culinary Retreat'
Mt. Carroll
September 24 - 9:00 am
This 3 day retreat equips you with great, real-life ideas and skills for cooking healthy, including a private consultation with a personal chef. It features tours of organic farms and teaches how to shop effectively for what you need. Laugh your way through the "speed" cooking class taught by our guest chef. Join in the fun with discussions about good food guaranteed to give you ideas and practices that can be applied to your life, to your kitchen, to your schedule and to your style. All retreats cost $225 per person. However, if you're 2 busy 2 attend a weekend retreat; you can also attend just for the day on Saturday. Cost is $105 for the day.
Phone: 866.240.1650
E-mail pam@learngreatfoods.com
Website: www.learngreatfoods.com/
'An Evening With Mary Todd Lincoln'
Mt. Carroll
October 2 7pm
The Friends of the Mount Carroll Public Library will present An Evening with Mary Todd Lincoln, A Life Filled with Triumphs and Tragedies, on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mount Carroll. Actress Laura Keyes will provide a memorable performance as she focuses on the life and losses of Mary Todd Lincoln. The setting will be April 14th, 1865 and Civil War re enactors will also be present to add to the ambience of the evening. Wine, hors d'oeuvres and desserts will be served and a silent auction with items donated by generous community individuals and merchants will also be offered. Tickets are $25.00 and are available at the Mount Carroll Township Public Library, from members of Friends, at the dabluz boutique, and at the following Mount Carroll banks: THE National Bank, Savanna-Thomson State Bank and the Mount Carroll Banking Center. Tickets are also available by calling 1-800-244-9594, ext. 4. All proceeds from this event will benefit the renovation of the Mount Carroll Township Public Library.
Phone: 815-244-2035
Website: www.timberlakeplayhouse.org/
'Bird Walk At Upper Mississippi River Refuge'
Thomson
October 9- 8:00 am
Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge are beginning monthly bird walks on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Birders will meet at the parking lot at Sloane Marsh, across from the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center at 8:00 a.m. The Center is located at 7071 Riverview Rd, Thomson, IL. Bird walks are open to all ages and skill levels. Please come dressed for the weather.
Phone: Upper Mississippi River Refuge 815-273-2732
'Savanna Haunted Forest Festival'
Savanna
October 9, 16, 23, 29 & 30- 7:00 pm
Come to Savanna and visit our Haunted Forest with our new Tunnel of Terror. A wagon ride through the tunnel will have you on the edge of your seat. Try to relax before or after the trip at Poopy's Pub & Grub outdoor facilities. FEE- $8.00 per Adult, $4.00 per child when accompanied by an adult. Partial Handicap Accessible 1030 Viaduct Rd, Savanna, IL
Phone: 815-273-3292
Website: www.savannail.com
'Savanna Historical Society Presents, Civil War Ghosts & Legends'
Savanna
October 31 - 7:00 pm
The Savanna Historical Society presents, "Civil War Ghosts & Legends", true stories and legends from the most un-civil war. Brain "Fox" Ellis takes listeners back in time to the bloody battlefields, gruesome field hospitals and haunted graveyards of America's deadliest war. Join us! Suggested Donation: $10.00 in advance/$12.00 at the door.
Savanna Historical Society 406 Main St, Savanna
Phone: 815-273-4545
Website: www.savannail.com
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