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Every Tuesday

Euchre in Forreston

Every Tuesday Evening Euchre is played 6:30 p.m. Forreston Fire Station, rear entrance and parking. More information by calling 815-938-2323.

Every Thursday

Al-Anon Group-Note Time Change

Shannon Al-Anon Group will meet at 4:00 p.m. Thursdays at the Wesley Chapel: Bethel United Methodist Church 217 S. Hickory St. Shannon, IL. Al-Anon helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. The only requirement for attendance is that there is a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.

May 21

River Cities Quilters Guild

River Cities Quilt Guild 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 North 9th St., Fulton, Illinois at 7:00 p.m.

Parkinson Support Group

Good Neighbor Care Parkinson Support Group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 2 - 3 p.m. at Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling.

May 23

Fire Science Open House

Please join us for the Fire Science/EMT Open House on Thursday, May 23rd from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fire Science Building located on the northwest side of campus of Sauk Valley Community College. This is an opportunity for you to tour the facility, view the state-of-the-art equipment and learn about the new program. For details, please call Jeff Bryant Sr. at 815-994-6184.

May 24

Eastland High School Class of 2013 Graduation

57 Students will graduate at 7:00 pm, Eastland High School Gymnasium. Speakers at the event are: Class President, National Honor Society President, and Valedictorian: Matthew Keppen. Salutatorian: Kimberly Johnson

Camp Love ‘n Loss Applications Due

Camp Love ‘n Loss is a unique and innovative one day summer camp program designed specifically for children ages 6-13 who have suffered the loss of a loved one. A mixture of fun activities, including games, discussions, and focused arts and crafts, allows children to express feelings and concerns, identify supportive people, and find appropriate ways to use memories for healing and growth; with the theme of offering true HOPE for their future. Camp is free of charge to all and will be held from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on June 6 at the Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA and is hosted by Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV). Camp applications are due May 24 and are available by calling Sarah at 815-288-3673.

May 24-26

Mount Carroll’s Mayfest Celebration

Mayfest will be held Memorial Day Weekend at Campbell Center.There will be a craft show, food tent, Rotary beer and wine garden, kids’ entertainment, juried art show and continuous musical entertainment all weekend. Look for the ad in this week’s PA. Entertainment gate price is $6 per person in advance and $8 at the gate. Children under 5 are free. Admission buttons, good for the entire weekend, can be purchased at the reduced price at several Mt. Carroll businesses. They also may be purchased by credit card before May 24th by calling 815-244-1630.

May 27

Area Memorial Day Services

Shannon Memorial Day Services

Shannon American Legion Post 379 - Monday, May 27, 2013,10:00 AM at the Eastland Middle School Gymnasium in Shannon.

Eastland FFA Memorial Day Breakfast

The Breakfast will be on Monday May 27th (Memorial Day) will be serving from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. in the High School Cafeteria. We will have Pancakes, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, sausage, and applesauce.

Lanark Veteran’s Memorial Day Service

10:00 a.m. Lanark Cemetery, if rain at the Eastland H.S. Gym. Guest speaker is Comm. Michael Misiewicz, a LHS graduate. His mother is Maryna Misiewicz. Scouts will help with flags and put flowers on graves. HS band will play several numbers.

Memorial Day Service in Milledgeville

Veterans Memorial - 9:30 a.m. Master of Ceremonies: Mr. John Bracken

Posting of the Colors - Legion Colors with Honor Guard & Audience Participation. National Anthem - Band; Pledge of Allegiance - Boy & Girl Scouts; Invocation: Pastor Jim Black; Music Selection - Chorus & Band - Band: Navy Hymn, Armed Forces on Parade; Chorus: Lady of the Harbor, American Dream.. Guest Speaker: SFC Kyle Hacker, 1644th Transportation Co. out of Rock Falls. Milledgeville Veteran’s Memorial Dedication: Commander, Milledgeville American Legion Placing of The Wreath: Carol Smith & Rylee Matthews. Remembering our latest Fallen Comrades: Lloyd Baughman, Terry Schreiner, Terry Bowers - Auxiliary: Lois Francis & June Diehl. Dorotha Mae Smith, First female Commander of the Chadwick American Legion. Gun Salute, Taps & lowering of all seven flags to half staff; Benediction: Pastor Kregg Farmer; Retiring of the Colors.

Morrison Memorial Day Events

The American Legion Morrison Post 328 will host a Veteran’s Breakfast at Odell Library Community Room on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Reservations for Veteran and guest are needed by May 20 to Al Geerts at 815-772-3577. The Morrison Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m. beginning at 416 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, and proceeding west to Genesee Street, then north to High Street and Grove Hill Cemetery for the Memorial Ceremony. All veterans are invited to ride on a hay rack up to the ceremony (meet at Morrison Tire at 10 a.m.). Immediately following the ceremony the American Legion Post #328, 306 E. Main Street will host an Open House.

May 31

Registration Deadline National Bible Bee

What if you could find a summer activity that would strengthen your children in their knowledge of God’s Word, bring your family together for Bible study and prayer, and give you the opportunity to meet with other families for fellowship and encouragement, all while participating in an exciting national competition? Here it is! The 2013 National Bible Bee is coming to Northern Illinois. The Local Contest will be held on Saturday, August 24th. Contestant registration is open between April 1st and May 31st. Go to BibleBee.org to learn more and register.

Brass Quintet

Join the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main St. for a musical performance of a Brass Quintet. This evening of music, featuring area musicians, begins at 7:00 pm. Suggested donation: $5.00

June 1

Hot Spot has Free Clothes

“The Hot Spot,” located in the Yellow Creek Church, 12606 W. Dublin Road, Pearl City, IL has Free Clothes the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon. Donations are welcome. Call 815-275-1705 or 815-291-4664 with questions.

Detasseling Recruiting Meeting

To be held at West Carroll High School, 500 Cragmoor St., Savanna, IL From 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Must bring identification. For more info on the meeting and on acceptable forms of ID call: Tyler Vandendooren – 815-499-0574. DuPont Pioneer Princeton Production Plant. EOE

June 3

Friendship Quilters

Quilters and quilt appreciators welcome at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, at the Church of St. Paul Evangelical 411 West Catlin St., Elizabeth.

June 4

Food pantry

The Helping Hands Food Pantry located at 400 Main Ave in downtown Milledgeville is open from 9-11 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. The Chadwick-Milledgeville Ministerial Association sponsors the pantry. For more information, call 815-225-7050 or 815-631-8051.

June 5

Carroll County Fair Board

The Carroll County Fair Board meets the 1st Wed. every month at the Milledgeville State Bank, 451 N. Main Ave., in the lower level Community Room (ATM side), at 7 p.m. Volunteers, and the public, are welcome to attend.

Hug somebody–with a shawl

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the first and third Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Lanark United Methodist Church. The LUMC Shawl Ministry invites anyone to come knit with us. We witness to God’s love by knitting, blessing, and giving shawls to those in need of friendship, celebration, healing, and comfort. Knit 3, Purl 3 - come share God’s work with us. Questions? Call the church 815-493-6300 or Jane Smith at 815-225-7329.

June 8

Let’s Have a Party!

Help Burkholder & Son, Inc. celebrate 40 Years in Business at their facility, located at 722 N. Broad St. in Lanark on Saturday, June 8, 2013. The fun begins at 4:00 pm. Join them for food and fun!

Game Time in Savanna

“Game Time” is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, same time, same location. Mark Your Calendar Games are provided, but you are welcome to bring one with you. No Cost Involved! Come join the fun. Questions? Call Mary Stebbins at 815-273-4156.

June 10

Camera club meets

The Muddy River Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. at the restored Lyons Railroad Depot on 25th Avenue North just north off the Route 136 bridge in North Clinton, IA. Come check us out and visit our web site at www.muddyrivercc.com.

Palisades Art League Meets

The Palisades Art League’s monthly meeting is held on the second Monday of every month (except Dec. & Jan.) from 7 to 9 pm at the Masonic Hall, 1519 Chicago Ave., Savanna.

June 11

Camera club meets

The Freeport Area Camera Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport. “The F-Stops Here” is published monthly by the club.

For more information about the club, phone Larry Dawson, President, at 815-443-2856, or write to him at 597 S. Heitter Rd., Pearl City, Il 61062, or send email to ektachrome64@yahoo.com.

June 12

Savanna Lions Club meetings

Joins us on the 2nd Wed. of the month (Jan. 9) for our monthly Lions Club meetings at Antl Hall, Savanna. For more information contact: Brian Reusch at 815-273-7757.

June 13

Open Mic Night is Back!

Five Minutes of Fame on Market and Main open mic, sponsored by the Main Street Art Guild, Market Street Commons and Brick Street Coffee. Held the second Thursday of each month, this venue is open to all writers, performance artists and musicians of any and all skill levels, boasting a very welcoming and appreciative audience. Sign up starts at 6pm with performances beginning near 6:30 through 10 pm.

June 14

Country, folk, open mic night

Open Mic Night - 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Center, Downtown Lanark. Second Friday of every month. Public is invited - No charge. Donations are accepted. For info, call Kenny Sweitzer 815- 275-0854.

Survivors Offer Support

S.O.S (Survivors Offer Support) group meeting for those who have lost a family member or a friend held on the second Friday of every month at the Polo Senior Center, 6 p.m. There will be good food and conversation available. For more information please contact Terrie Wilder at 815-677-3443 or Mary Landis at 815-946-3136.

June 14-July 26

Lincoln:
The Constitution and the Civil War

An Exhibition at 406 Main Street, Savanna Museum and Cultural Center. Open Wednesdays through Fridays, 5-8 pm. Saturdays and Sundays, noon -5 pm. Admission free. This traveling exhibition has been developed by the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, and the American Library Association Public Programs Office, with generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities and through cooperation with the Savanna Public Library.

June 15

Protect Your Bicycle Program

The Lanark Police Department is encouraging residents to register their bicycles within the city. There is no fee for this service. Registration must be done in person (with the bicycle) at the police department . By registering bicycles, lost or stolen bicycles that are recovered can be returned to the owner. Call (815) 493-6931 to setup a time. Save the date of June 15th, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. for the Lanark Bicycle Rodeo in the municipal parking lot behind the Exchange State Bank.

The Artist Jay Castro

Jay Castro, former Savanna resident, retired Navy SEAL Warrant Officer, and retired Art Dept. Chair, Freeport High School-Art Department, will make a presentation to the Savanna Museum of his Lincoln sculpture and present a program describing the history behind the process of design to having a bronze sculpture. Begins at 2:00 p.m., Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main Street. Donations welcomed.

June 19

Hug somebody–with a shawl

Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the first and third Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Lanark United Methodist Church. The LUMC Shawl Ministry invites anyone to come knit with us. We witness to God’s love by knitting, blessing, and giving shawls to those in need of friendship, celebration, healing, and comfort. Knit 3, Purl 3 - come share God’s work with us. Questions? Call the church 815-493-6300 or Jane Smith at 815-225-7329.

June 26

Parkinson Support Group

Good Neighbor Care Parkinson Support Group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 2 - 3 p.m. at Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling.

June 28

HRRV Memorial Golf Outing

Hospice of the Rock River Valley 11th Annual Memorial Golf Outing, benefiting compassionate, quality Hospice care for the terminally ill and honoring the memory of our loved ones. The golf outing will be June 28 at Emerald Hill Golf Course, Sterling, IL. For more information, call 815-288-3673 or visit www.hospicerockriver.org for registration and sponsorship details.

July 7

Lincoln, the Lawyer

Presented by Brian “Fox” Ellis. Returning by popular demand, Brian’s performances always inform and entertain audiences. 2:00 pm, Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main Street. Suggested donation $5.00

July 14

Mrs. Lincoln in Love

Presented by Laura Keyes, who’s portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln is a living tribute to a very special woman of history. 2:00 pm, Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main Street. Suggested donation $5.00

Area Farmers Markets

Mount Carroll Farmer’s Market

Saturday mornings. Downtown on Market Street. 8 to Noon – May through October. Baked goods, flowers, produce, crafts and more. New vendors welcomed. Visit http://www.mtcarrollil.org/ or call 1-815-244-1630 (Hotel Glenview) for more information.

WHITESIDE COUNTY

Morrison Farmers’ Market, 202 E. Lincolnway (Route 30) behind Morrison’s Heritage Museum, Morrison, IL. 8-11 a.m. Saturdays, rain or shine. From May 18 – October 5, 2013. Call (815) 772-3757 or visit www.morrisonfarmersmarket.com for more information. Like us on Facebook! Products include fresh produce, baked goods, meats, poultry, eggs, honey, organic items, flowers, plants, and artisan products.

September 21

Harvest Hammer

SAVE THE DATE! Morrison Rotary Harvest Hammer 5K Run Duathlon - Saturday, September 21 9:00 a.m. On-line Registration is now open! www.getmeregistered.com