February - December 2014

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Brown, Greene & Schuyler Counties
Calendar of Events
February - December 2014
Great Rivers Country
welcomes you to Illinois!
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responsible for errors or omissions.
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and times. We hope you enjoy
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Photo by: Charles Derry
2M 1/14
February 1
Versailles Christian Church Pancake and
Sausage Breakfast
Versailles Christian Church, Versailles
7am-9am
Connie Cooley 217-225-3140
February 4
Cook’s Holiday - Sponsored by the Big Brothers
Big Sister of West Central Illinois
YMCA, Mt. Sterling
4pm-6pm
Cookin’ up some Magic for you and your family!
Take the night off and let us cook a hot meal for
you and your family! Pick up and take out!
Kayla Sisk 800-366-3678 ext. 12707
[email protected]
February 8
Brown County United Way/Mt. Sterling YMCA
Free Family Movie Night
Brown County High School, Mt. Sterling
6:30pm
Brown County Public Library Trivia Night
American Legion, Mt. Sterling
5pm-9pm
David 217-773-2013
February 14
Ridge View Winery Valentine’s Day
Dinner and Dance
Ridge View Winery, Mt. Sterling
Dinner: 6pm-8pm, Music: 8pm-11pm
Reservations required. $25 per person.
217-289-3300 or RidgeViewWinery.com
February 15
Timewell Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Sponsored by the Timewell Lions Club
Old Timewell School Gym, Timewell
6am-12pm
Jim Rischar 217-430-1133
Volunteers welcome
February 22
Versailles Firemen & First Responders
Soup Supper
Versailles Firehouse, Versailles
4pm-7pm
Chili, chicken noodle, and vegetable soups, and
grilled cheese sandwiches.
John Eichelberger 217-653-5546
March 1
Versailles Lions Pancake Breakfast
Old Versailles School Gym, Versailles
Andy Ham 217-779-1778
Ridge View Winery Mardi Gras Party
7pm-12am
Dress the part! Music by Wedgewood Brothers
March 7
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
KC Hall, Mt. Sterling
4:30pm-7pm
Fish and all the trimmings.
Carry out and dine in.
Mike Boylen 217-773-3319
March 8
6:30pm
March 15
St. Mary School Trivia Night and Meal
St. Mary School, Mt. Sterling
Meal: 5pm-7pm, Trivia: 7pm
Register early for free mulligans, best
decorated award, 50/50 raffle, silent auction,
and free popcorn, tea and lemonade. Teams of
no more than 8 players that are high school age
or older. Shamrock Dinner open to public. Will
be serving brisket, potato bar, cabbage,
dessert, and drinks.
March 22
Versailles Chicken Noodle Dinner
Versailles Community Building, Versailles
4pm-7pm
Kim Eichelberger 217-653-6684
[email protected]
Volunteers welcome
Mt. Sterling Park District Casino Night
7pm-11pm
Food, prizes, and casino games
Chris Kassing 217-653-3338
April 4
St. Mary School Fish Fry
5pm-7pm
Fish, sides, desserts, and drinks.
Carry outs available.
School 217-773-2825
Volunteers welcome
April 7-12
Brown County Public Library District
Spring Book Sale
Brown County Public Library, Mt. Sterling
During normal library hours
Sharon Hillyer 217-773-2013 or
[email protected]
April 12
6:30pm
April 19
Versailles Easter Egg Hunt
Versailles Park, Versailles
1pm
Free Easter egg hunt for children up to eighth
grade.
Charlotte Scott 217-299-8280
[email protected]
Volunteers welcome
April 19
Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois
Easter Egg Hunt
700 SE Cross, Mt. Sterling
2pm
Free Easter egg hunt for children 0-9 years old.
Donna Bemis 217-773-3325 or
[email protected]
Volunteers welcome
April 25, 26, 27
Brown County High School Spring Play
Brown County High School Auditorium,
Mt. Sterling
217-773-3345
April 26
Mt. Sterling YMCA Healthy Kids Day
YMCA, Mt. Sterling
9am-11:30am
Free event and various activities for families to
learn how to provide a healthy lifestyle for
themselves and their children.
Melinda Murk 217-773-2230
Volunteers welcome
May
Brown County Farmers Market
Two Rivers FS Fuel 24, Mt. Sterling
8am-12pm
Vendors carrying locally grown fruits,
vegetables, herbs, nuts, crafts, flowers,
homemade goodies, etc. Vendors must live
within 100 miles of Mt. Sterling.
FS 217-773-3947
May 3
Mt. Sterling YMCA’s BC: MIA
(Building Communities: Mission In Action)
9am-4pm, After Party: 4pm, Registration: 8am
Community members helping elderly, low
income home owners in Brown County with
outside home improvement projects. Adults
and children
Volunteers needed
Karla Metz 217-773-3013
[email protected]
Wild Game Cook-Off
3pm - ?
Wild game recipe tasting and judging. Cash
prizes given. Live Auction at 6:30pm. Live
music by the Wedgewood Brothers and Madd
Hoss Jackson. Wine, beer, and non-wild
munchies available. $10 cover charge.
Megan Duesterhaus 217-222-0069
Debbie Jones 217-430-3797
WildGameCookOff.net
Facebook/WildGameCookOff
Volunteers welcome
May 3 & 4
Heather’s Tumble-N-Tap Dance Recital
Mt. Sterling
3rd: 7pm, 4th: 2pm
Heather Henry 217-773-4478
May 17 & 18
Ridge View Winery Shrimp Festival
17th: 12am-11pm, 18th: 12pm-6pm
May 21
St. Mary School 8th Grade
Promotion and Mass
Holy Family Catholic Church, Mt. Sterling
7pm
Reception to follow at SMS cafeteria.
School 217-773-2825
May 22
Brown County Middle School
8th Grade Promotion
Brown County High School Gym, Mt. Sterling
7pm
School 217-773-9152
May 23
Brown County High School Graduation
Mt. Sterling
7pm
School 217-773-3345
May 26
American Legion and Auxiliary #374
Memorial Ceremonies
Held at Cemeteries, Memorial & Marley
Ballpark, Mt. Sterling
Brown County Little League Memorial Fun Day
Marley Park, Mt. Sterling
8am-8pm
Girls and boys in t-ball through junior league
playing ball throughout the day. Food, raffles,
and much more!
Mike Boylen 217-773-3319 or
[email protected]
May 31 - June 1
Annual All About Dance & More Dance Recital
Mt. Sterling
31st: 2pm and 7pm, 1st: 2pm
A showcase of all dance students at AADM and
their wonderful accomplishments throughout
the year. Come see fun dance pieces with
creativity, imagination, twirls, and props!
Sara 217-473-3970
[email protected]
AllAboutDanceandMore.com
June - July
Brown County Public Library Summer Reading
Program
Brown County Library, Mt. Sterling
Six week reading program for Brown County
children completing grades Pre-K through 6th.
Sharon Hillyer or Sandi Prather 217-773-2013
[email protected]
Volunteers welcome
June
Greene County Fair
Greene County Fairgrounds, Carrollton
4-H judging, horse racing, carnival, art hall,
Queen and Little Miss contests, demolition
derby
217-942-3094
June 1
Brown County Wide Yard Sales
See Democrat Message Newspaper for further
details on times and locations
June 2 - August 15
Mt. Sterling YMCA Summer Day Camp and
Tween Camp
Mt. Sterling
Day Camp is for children 6-9 years old and
Tween Camp is for 10-12 year olds. Available
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm. A different theme
for each week with a variety of fun and
educational activities like a weekly field trip and
trip to the swimming pool. Can sign up for all
11 weeks or just for individual weeks.
June 7
Brown County Historical Society “Hobo” Dinner
Whistle Stop Depot Museum, Mt. Sterling
Dinner: 4pm-6pm, Story Telling: 6:30-8:30
This spring fundraiser will be held on the
fairgrounds and will feature a hobo dinner, local
storytellers and music. Come and enjoy an
evening of old-fashioned fun and camaraderie.
Margaret Scranton 217-289-3480 or
[email protected]
Elisabeth Richardson 217-440-8036
[email protected]
BCHS Baseball Fundraiser Golf Tournament
Rolling Greens, Mt. Sterling
9am
18 holes, prizes, and a meal. 4 person best
ball team
Jared Hoots [email protected] 217-473-6311
June 14
Brown County Against cancer Benefit
Benefit to raise funds for Brown County
residents battling cancer.
Paula Hannant
Volunteers welcome
Mt. Sterling YMCA Heart & Sole 5K Run/Walk
Start and Finish will be at Brown County
Fairgrounds, Mt. Sterling
Race will start at 8:30am
3.1 mile course, run or walk.
Awards and refreshments will be given.
Jeff Summers 217-773-2230
June 14
St. Mary School Golf Outing
Rolling Greens Golf Course, Mt. Sterling
4 man scramble
Mark Lipcaman 217-322-8069
July 1 - July 6
Schuyler County Fair
Schuyler County Fairgrounds, Rushville
217-322-6162
SchuylerCountyFair.org
Sportsman’s Club Testical Festival
Sportsman’s Club, Mt. Sterling
2pm
Musical entertainment, drinks, food
217-773-9096 Facebook - Sportsman’s club IL
July 5
5th of July Celebration
Mt. Sterling Lake, Mt. Sterling
Firework Display
June 18
First Lutheran Church Ice Cream Social
First Lutheran Church, Mt. Sterling
4pm-7pm
Ice cream, BBQs, hot dogs, desserts
(&diabetic), and drinks
Judith Ransom 217-773-3564
July 12
Community Picnic
Brown County Fairgrounds, Mt. Sterling
TBD
Free food, games, bounce house, and
entertainment. Something for everyone
Michelle Perry 217-491-1012
[email protected]
June 22
Timewell Toy Show
Timewell School Gym, Timewell
9am-3pm
Free admissions, vendors with toy and antique
tractors, raffle, food
Jim Rischar 217-430-1133
[email protected]
Volunteers welcome
June 26
Little Brindle Golf Outing
12pm
4 person scramble
217-773-3085 golfrollinggreens.com
July
Back to School Fair
Brown County Middle School, Mt. Sterling
Immunizations, school physicals, Two Rivers
Regional Council school supplies application,
free haircuts, free finger painting and
videotaping, breakfast, fun and interactive
booths, entertainment, door prizes, etc.
[email protected]
Versailles Christian Church Ice Cream Social
Versailles Christian Church, Versailles
4pm-6pm
BBQ, desserts, and five different flavors of
homemade ice cream. Auction to follow after
social
Betty Wiese 217-225-3125
July 13
Burgoo in the Park
Roodhouse
217-589-4351
July 20
Ridge View Winery Sweet Corn Festival
12pm-6pm
July 28 - August 2
Brown County Fair
See website for times
Fun and entertainment for all. Events include
Little Mr. & Miss, and Queen Pageants, horse
races, tractor pull, demo derby, food, carnival
rides, livestock, expo building displays, and
much more. The Whistle Stop Depot Museum
and Ferguson School open each evening.
BrownCoFair.com, Ruth McCaskill 217-8946269, Fairgrounds 217-773-3939
Volunteers welcome
August 9
4th Annual Butch Bowen Memorial Golf Outing
10am
4 person best ball scramble.
217-773-3085 or GolfRollingGreens.com
August 10
Ridge View Winery Outdoor Fish Fry
12pm-6pm
August 17
2nd Amendment Day
12pm-6pm
August 22
Brown County United Way Kickoff
(and BCHS Gatorade Scrimmage)
Brown County High School Football Field,
Mt. Sterling
6:30pm
Food, drinks, and kids’ activities
BrownCountyUW.org or any board member
Volunteers welcome
August 24
St. Mary School Chicken Fry
11am-2pm
Eat in or carry out meal, kids’ games, silent
auction, raffle, wall of wine and entertainment.
St. Mary School 217-773-2825
Volunteers welcome
August 25, 26 & 28
Hunter’s Safety Course
6pm-9:30pm
Teaching and discussions on hunting safety.
Open to all ages (young children should be
accompanied by an adult). Must attend all
three classes to be certified.
Alan Koch 217-430-8877 or 217-773-3877
September 5 - 7
Green County Days
County wide festival with events in each town.
County wide flea market/yard sales Friday.
Eldred
Eldred Baptist Church Salad Luncheon
Saturday: 11am-1pm
James J. Eldred House
Civil War re-enactment and encampment, open
house, silent auction to benefit restoration of
house, Abraham Lincoln impersonator, crafts,
food, period musical entertainment, Saturday
evening ball, Sunday Ice cream social
Roodhouse
Fish Tournament, Relay for Live, Mud Run,
Little Miss Roodhouse contest, Burgoo, and
musical entertainment all in City Park or at the
Lake
September 6 & 7
Ridge View Winery Grape Stomp Festival
6th: 12pm-11pm, 7th: 12pm-6pm
September 7, 21 & 27
Whistle Stop Depot Museum and
Ferguson School Open House
1pm-4pm
Margaret Scranton 217-289-3480
[email protected]
[email protected]
September 8
Girl Scouts Fall Kickoff/Registration
Location: TBD
Any girl ages K-12 can join. Adults are
welcome to join and become a member as well
Mandy Gallagher 217-491-8749
September 9
Free Family Movie Night.
7pm
In bad weather it will be held at Brown County
High School
Marley Park, Mt. Sterling
September 13
Versailles Fall Festival
Starts at 11am with parade – events all day
Fried chicken dinner immediately following the
parade at the Community Building. Activities in
the park all afternoon. All kids games are Free!
Kim and John Eichelberger 217-653-6684
[email protected]
Volunteers are welcome
Ladies League Golf Outing
9am
4 women scramble.
Janet Fernandez 217-7733085
GolfRollingGreens.com
September 17
8th Annual Brown County Cemetery Walk
1pm-4pm
Early settlers in Brown County will be
portrayed as the history of the township
unfolds.
[email protected]
[email protected]
Volunteers welcome to portray historical
figures or serve as guides
September 19 & 20
Smiles Day/Fall Alumni
Rushville
RushvilleSmilesDay.com
September 26
Brown County High School Homecoming
Parade & Game
Mt. Sterling
Parade starts at 4pm and Game TBD
Brown County Alumni Block Party
8pm-12am
Mt. Sterling
Entertainment and fun for adults 21 or older.
[email protected]
Volunteers welcome
September 27
Whistle Stop Depot Museum and
Ferguson School Open House
3pm-7pm
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mt. Sterling United Methodist Church Lunch
Church fellowship hall, Mt. Sterling
11am-2pm
Pastor Cecilia Granadosin 217-773-2047
[email protected]
September 27 & 28
Mt. Sterling Fall Festival
Around the Brown County Courthouse,
Mt. Sterling
Family fun and activities that include kids’
games, vendors, food, uptown historical walk,
quilt show, car/bike show, cruise night,
entertainment and much more!
[email protected]
Volunteers welcome
September 28
St. Mary’s School 150th Anniversary
Mt. Sterling
Celebratory mass with a reception at the school
featuring tours/slideshows
Vada Yingling [email protected]
School 217-773-2825
October
Mt. Sterling YMCA Fright Night
YMCA, Mt. Sterling
For area 5th-8th grade students. Activities
include costume contest, open gym, dancing,
Halloween movies and crazy-messy-goofy
competition.
October 2
Hats off to Women’s Health
YCMA, Mt. Sterling
5pm-8pm
For women 18 years and older. An evening of
food, fun and learning. Dinner, health and
wellness exhibits, educational programs on
women’s health topics, prizes and much more.
Jeff Summers 217-773-2230
Volunteers welcome
October 4
Chili Cook-Off
Town Square, Greenfield
Library 217-368-2500
October 11
Big Brothers Big Sisters Run for Kid’s Sake
The Crossing, Mt. Sterling
Kayla Sisk 800-366-3687 ext 12707
[email protected]
6:30pm
Relay for Life with Tot Trot
Greenfield
8am
217-368-2500 or GoPlayInTheStreet.org
October 11 & 12
Ridge View Winery Oktoberfest
11th: 12pm-11pm, 12th: 12pm-6pm
October 15
First Lutheran Church Soup Supper
First Lutheran Church, Mt. Sterling
4pm-7pm
Soup, sandwiches, desserts (& diabetic), and
drinks.
Judith Ransom 217-773-3564
October 13-18
Brown County Public Library District
Fall Book Sale
Brown County Public Library, Mt. Sterling
During normal Library hours
Sharon Hillyer 217-773-2013 or
[email protected]
October 25
Versailles Halloween Carnival
5pm
Halloween Carnival with free admission and
free games with prizes for children.
Lisa Barfield [email protected]
Volunteers welcome
October 31
Ridge View Winery Masquerade Ball
7pm-12am
October 31
Trunk or Treat at Methodist and Baptist
Churches
Mt. Sterling United Methodist Church 5pm-7pm
Mt. Sterling First Baptist Church 4pm-7pm
This is an alternative to trick or treating.
Church members will have their trunks
decorated and have treats for children.
November 2
Holy Family Turkey Dinner
Eat at St. Mary School Gym,
Carry outs at KC Hall, Mt. Sterling
11am-1:30pm
Meal, general raffle, quilt raffle, country store,
and homemade.
217-773-3233
Volunteers welcome
November 6
Mt. Sterling First Baptist Church
Annual Soup Supper
First Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling
4pm-7pm
Free soup, sandwiches, desserts and drinks.
217-773-3562
November 8
7th Annual Holiday Open House
American Legion Hall, 119 North Capitol,
Mt. Sterling
9am-1pm
Several vendor booths.
Nicki Ussery at 217-289-3365 or
[email protected]
6:30pm
November 11
Veteran’s Day Program
American Legion Building, 119 North Capitol,
Mt. Sterling
10:30am
Honoring living and deceased veterans for their
service to our country. Patriotic music and
speaker followed by light lunch.
Volunteers welcome
November 15
Brown County Deer Classic
St. Mary’s School, 407 W. Washington,
Mt. Sterling
5:30pm
Tickets sold in advance and sell out each year.
Live and silent auction, raffles, games, meal
and beverages.
Dave Ferrill 217-257-7508 or
[email protected] or BCDeerClassic.com
Volunteers welcome
November 18
Cook’s Holiday
YMCA, Mt. Sterling
4pm-6pm
Cookin’ up some Magic for you and your family!
Take the night off and let us cook a hot meal for
you and your family! Pick up and take out!
Kayla Sisk 800-366-3687 ext 12707
[email protected]
November 22
Versailles Soup Dinner
Versailles Community Building, Versailles
11am-2pm
Chili, chicken noodle, and oyster sound,
sandwiches and dessert
Kim Eichelberger 217-653-6684
[email protected]
Volunteers welcome
Versailles Annual Craft Show
Charlotte Scott 217-299-8280
November 26
Ridge View Winery Thanksgiving Bust
7pm-12am
217-289-3300 RidgeViewWinery.com
November 27
Mt. Sterling United Methodist Church
Thanksgiving Meal
United Methodist Church, Mt. Sterling
Carry-outs: 11:30am, Meal: 12pm
Thanksgiving meal provided to community for
free. Carry outs and transportation can be
provided, contact church for details.
Church 217-773-2027, 217-773-2047
November 28 - December 31
Lights by the Lake
Roodhouse
Drive by Christmas light display
December
Brown County Christmas Basket
Christmas food baskets and personal care bags
are provided to Brown County families who are
in need of these items.
Carolyn Chaney 217-773-3141 or
[email protected]
Trrcopo.org
Volunteers welcome week of and day of event
Holiday Express and Santa
Roodhouse
Santa arrives by train and visits in the park
217-589-4351
December 6
Christmas in Versailles
Old Versailles Grade School, Versailles
6am
Pancake breakfast and Santa.
Andy Ham 217-779-1778
Volunteers welcome
All About Dance & More
Christmas Tumbling & Trampoline Showcase
Brown County Elementary School Gym,
Mt. Sterling
10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
A showcase of all tumbling and trampoline
students at AADM. Come watch us flip flop and
twirl in the air!
Sara 217-473-3970
[email protected]
AllAboutDanceandMore.com
December 12
Mt. Sterling Winter Festival
Uptown Mt. Sterling
Family fun activities and contests for residents
and businesses.
Karla Metz [email protected]
December 13
Heather’s Tumble-N-Tap Christmas Recital
Mt. Sterling
2pm
Heather Henry 217-773-4478 or
[email protected]
December 18
Timewell Christmas
Timewell Community Center, Timewell
6:30pm-8pm
Santa Will be visiting
Linda Pritchard 217-773-3700
Volunteers welcome
December 25
Mt. Sterling United Methodist Church
Christmas Meal
United Methodist Church, Mt. Sterling
Carry-outs: 11:30am, Meal: 12pm
Christmas meal provided to community for free.
Carry outs and transportation can be provided,
contact church for details.
Church 217-773-2027, 217-773-2047
While visiting Great Rivers Country contact any of the
following for visitor information:
Galena/Jo Daviess County
Convention & Visitors
Bureau
101 Bouthillier Street
Galena, IL 61036
(877)464-2536
Galena.org
Peoria Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau
456 Fulton Street,
Suite 300
Peoria, IL 61602
(800)747-0302
EnjoyPeoria.com
Blackhawk Waterways
Bureau
201 N. Franklin Avenue
Polo, IL 61064
(800)678-2108
VisitNorthwestIllinois.com
Galesburg Area
Bureau
2163 East Main Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
(800)916-3330
VisitGalesburg.com
Quad Cities Convention &
Visitors Bureau
1601 River Drive, Suite 110
Moline, IL 61265
(800)747-7800
VisitQuadCities.com
Quincy Area Convention &
Visitors Bureau
532 Gardner Expressway
Quincy, IL 62301
(800)978-4748
SeeQuincy.com
Henry County
Tourism Bureau
P.O. Box 634
224 W. Third Street
Kewanee, IL 61433
(309)761-8473
VisitHenryCounty.com
Macomb Area
Bureau
201 S. Lafayette Street
Macomb, IL 61455
(309)833-1315
MakeItMacomb.com
Brown County
BrownCountyIL.com
Greene County
VisitWestCentralIllinois.com
EldredHouse.com
Alton Regional
Bureau
200 Piasa Street
Alton, IL 62002
(800)258-6645
VisitAlton.com
The Tourism Bureau
ILLINOISouth
4387 N. Illinois Street
Suite 200
Swansea, IL 62226
(800)442-1488
TheTourismBureau.org
Southernmost Illinois
Tourism Bureau
Cottage #1
1000 N. Main Street
Anna, IL 62906
(800)248-4373
SouthernmostIllinois.com
Schuyler County
SchuylerCountyIllinois.com
Great Rivers Country Regional Tourism Development Office
581 South Deere Road, Macomb, IL 61455
(309)837-7460
GreatRiversCountry.info

February - December 2014

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