dutch festival - Elim Christian Services

Thank you*
“First Aid” and “Lost & Found” located in
the Volunteers Tent
CHIEF SPONSORS
The Van Der Aa Family
Peter & Heidi Huizenga
Providence Bank
Van Drunen Farms
Parking
MAJOR SPONSORS
Brian & Mariellen Boomsma
K. Hoving Recycling & Disposal, Inc.
Shuttle buses will pick up and drop off
people at the designated parking areas
and forest preserves.
Henry & Grace Kamp
Van Til’s Supermarket
premier gold SPONSORS
Marvin & Donna Aardema
Lee & Pamela Brandsma
Lagestee-Mulder Inc.
Beth & Tim Bolt
Executive Construction Inc.
Bruce & Mary Leep
E. Kenneth & Barbara Leep
Schepel Buick GMC Cadillac
Rick & Brenda Bulthuis
Darwill
Bob & Cheryl Deckinga
Clair & Lynn Hoeksema
John & Linda Riley
Marge & John Kuyers
Gil & Joanne Van Baren
Advantage Janitorial Supplies Inc.
Amber Heating & Air
Conditioning
Roger & Leona Boerema
Hans & Beth Burrink
Clarence Davids & Company
Clean Cut Lawn Maintenance
Cleanwell Building
Maintenance, Inc.
Colonial Chapel
Crete Garden Center
De Boer Family Eyecare
David & Gwen De Jong
DeBoer & Saxsma Inc.
Dekker Lawn Irrigation
Henry & Doris Doorn
Dutch American Foods
Eckenhoff Saunders Architects
Highland Body Shop, Inc.
Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP
John & Bev Huiner
Henry & Jean Huizenga
Olthof Homes LLC
Schaaf Window, Millwork and Doors
Silva International
gold SPONSORS
Ultra Foods
John & Barbara Van Kalker
Cal & Grace Walstra
Walt’s Food Centers
Jay & Carol Zandstra
SILVER SPONSORS
Joyce Van Der Molen
Jim & Millie Van Prooyen
Delores Vander Wagen
Ken & Cindy Vander Wal
Jim & Wanda Veld
Wayne & Barb Vriesman
Glenn & Marge Wyngarden
DONOR SPONSORS
Don & Judi Ipema
Lambert H. Kamp, CPA
Len & Joanne Kamp
Betsy & Henry Kluck
Knollcrest Funeral Home
Howard & Audrey Koedyker
Gerald & Adele Kroll
Jack & Debbie Lanenga
Lansing Cut Stone Company Inc.
Ed Leep
Ryan & Jenny Linenger
M & M Home Remodeling Services
Morgan Park Auto Service
Joel & Mary Lou Nederhood
Rich & Judy Ozinga
Wes & Faye Potts
Preferred Window & Door
Rispens Seeds Inc.
Roeda Signs Inc.
Siemer Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Silver Auto Sales
Steven & Terri Sluiter
Silent
Auction
Southland Smiles, Ltd.
Chris Straatman Family
Rog & Gerrie Triemstra
V3 Companies
Gary & Karen Van Prooyen
Jim & Lauri Venema
Donald & Mildred Vos
Charles & Carol Zeilstra
And many generous Friends of Elim
who wish to remain anonymous
*Donors as of Press Time
Saturday, September 22, 2012
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Reptile
Show
17th Annual Elim
Kid
Crafts
DUTCH
FESTIVAL
On the campus of:
Elim Christian Services
13020 S. Central Avenue
Palos Heights, IL 60463
For more information:
(708) 293-6507 • www.elimcs.org
Special Guests
Those Funny
Little People
An entertaining act like nothing
you’ve ever seen, Those Funny Little
People are mobile puppet characters with polished performances that are a mix of
comedy, music, dance, and audience participation.
Dutch History Live
Dutch History Live (from Holland,
Michigan) is dedicated to bringing the
provincial culture of Old Holland to
life. They will bring us Wooden Shoe
Dancers, accompanied by accordion,
performing lively Dutch folk dances.
Elim Adult
Worship Team
Schedule of Events
7:30 – 10:00 Pancake Breakfast (donations only)
8:00 – 4:00 Stores and Ticket Booths Open
9:00 – 4:00 Games & Petting Zoo
9:00 – 4:00 Chair Massages ($4 for 6 minutes)
9:30 – 10:20 Parade and Opening Ceremonies (main stage)
10:20 – 10:40 Elim Choir (main stage)
10:40 – 11:00 Dutch History Live Wooden Shoe Dancers (store area)
11:00 – 2:00 Pony Rides (behind main stage tent)
11:00 – 12:00 Mr. D’s Magic and Illusions (near children’s game area)
11:00 – 11:40 Those Funny Little People (main stage)
11:40 – 12:00 Elim Adult Worship Team (main stage)
12:00 – 12:45 World’s Largest Traveling Reptile Show (behind flower shop)
12:00 – 12:20 Dutch History Live Wooden Shoe Dancers (store area)
12:20 – 1:00 Those Funny Little People (main stage)
1:00 – 1:45 World’s Largest Traveling Reptile Show (behind flower shop)
1:00 – 1:45 Provinces on Parade (Dutch History Live Period Dress)
and Dutch Story Teller
1:45 – 2:45 Men of A-Chord (main stage)
2:00 – 2:45 World’s Largest Traveling Reptile Show (behind flower shop)
2:00 – 2:30 Tour of Elim (school entrance – Door A1)
2:45 – Dutch History Live Wooden Shoe Dancers (store area)
Schedule subject to change
Dutchfest 2013 will be September 28th
The men and women of the
Elim Adult Worship Team are known for their
enthusiastic praise of our God. When they sing
and move to songs that lift God’s name you will
be inspired to join them!
Men Of A-Chord
These Christian men
from the southern and western suburbs of
Chicago have the goal of honoring Christ and
of spreading His good news of salvation through
their music.
Food Court
Dutch Selections��������Banket, Hutspot (beef and potatoes), Poffertjes
(small pancakes), Oliebollen, Rodekool (red
cabbage), Saucijzebroodjes (pigs-in-the-blanket),
and Erwtensoep (pea soup)
American Favorites����Pizza, Bratwurst, Hamburgers, Baked Beans,
Baked Potatoes, Sweet Corn, Popcorn, Hot Dogs,
Taco-in-a-Bag, Soups, Almond Puffs,
Brownie Sundaes, Frozen Custard,
Apple, Cherry & Pumpkin Pie Slices
Beverages��������������������Soft Drinks, Coffee, Bottled Water
Tickets
Tickets may be purchased at the two Ticket Booths only. Tickets
purchase food, kid’s games, inflatables, petting zoo, and pony rides.
Dutch Village
Special Thank You*
Please enjoy a visit to each of our authentic Dutch Village stores.
The stores include:
• Bloemen (Flowers)
• Bakkerij (Bakery)
• Geschenken (Gifts)
• Kruidenierswaren (Groceries)
• Gourmet
• Farmer’s Market
• Kerstmis (Christmas)
• Wooden Shoe Carver –
• Delft
Rick Klompmaker
Classic Cars and Tractors
Jog your memory of times past by checking
out these classic cars and tractors.
Silent Auction Table
• Handcrafted Doll House • Stained Glass Art
For the Kids!
NEW!
Bring your kids and enjoy the following offered just for them:
• World’s Largest Traveling Reptile Show
• Petting Zoo
• Pony Rides
• Mr. D’s Magic Show
Special thanks to the following for their help:
Crestwood Police Department & ESDA
Power/Sound........ Ken Kuespert, TPC Technologies & Roger Harasty
Classic Cars........................................... Organized by Russ Ooms
Classic Tractors........................................................ George Schaaf
Farmer’s Market Produce......... Bakker Produce, Inc.; Bill’s Produce;
Bultema Farms; Terry Krooswyk; Tim Scheeringa;
Smits Farms, John Zandstra, Jr.
Items for Flower Shop.......... Baas Greenhouses, Crestwood Florist,
K & C Wholesale Florist, Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouse
Bakery Items...................................................Walt’s Food Centers
Pancake Breakfast, Food Court
Paper Goods, Baked Beans.......................Doug & Lynn Bruinsma
Pancake Mix............................. Dutch American Heartland Foods
Bottled Water.......Eenigenburg Quality Water & Jewel/Osco Palos Heights
Kettle Corn, Tulip Bulbs, Shopping Bags,
Freeze-Dried Herbs & Fruits..............................Van Drunen Farms
Garbage Containers & Recycling...................... Homewood Disposal
Portable Sanitation................................................Service Sanitation
Dairy Products & Cooler................................. Pleasant View Dairy
Stage Banner & Coroplast Promotional Signs.................Roeda Signs
Hamburgers...........................Lindy’s Chili and Gertie’s Ice Cream
Pony Rides............................................................... Herder Farms
Sweet Corn and Mums.................................................Smits Farms
Entertainment..................................................... Men Of A-Chord
Doll House for Silent Auction.................................. Donald Larson
Stained Glass Art for Silent Auction..............Steve & Joanne Casper
*Donors Listed at Press Time
Program Participants
Master of Ceremonies.........................................................Bob Marsh
Burgemeester.................................................................. Bill Lodewyk
Dutch Welcome....................................Marianne & Nikki Tigchelaar
American & Dutch National Anthems............................. Sierra Rieger
Sinterklaas............................................................................Pete Post
Joining our Master of Ceremonies on the podium will be dignitaries
representing local and state offices.
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Inflatables
Games
Face-Painting
Clowns
Check out all the info at: www.elimcs.org
Festival Committee
Steering & Sponsorship Committee: Barbara Leep,
Chairperson; Sally Petroelje, Co-Chairperson; Lynn Bruinsma,
Cheryl Deckinga, Lynn Hoeksema, Joanne Kamp, Maureen Loerop,
Lorye Postma, Grace Singer, Kathy Sullivan, Marianne Tigchelaar,
Doris Van Drunen, Ardess Van Prooyen, Renita Van Solkema,
Judy Van Til, Wanda Veld, Gail Zandstra