Calendar

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Every Tuesday

Lanark Farmer’s Market

The Lanark Farmer’s Market will be held at the Lanark City Park on Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m.

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 Saturday

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.

Morrison Farmers’ Market

The Morrison Farmers’ Market, held from 8 – 11 a.m. behind 202 E. Lincolnway. For information, call (815) 772-3757 or visit www.morrisonfarmersmarket.com.

Now thru July 27

LPL Summer Reading Program

Have Book Will Travel-Summer Reading Program at Lanark Public Library May 28 to July 27. Birth through High school are encourage to enroll.

Now Thru June 29

Lanark Old Settlers Days

To enter the 2013 Old Settlers Days Parade on Saturday, June 29, please pick up your entry forms at Express Lane #5 (Shell Station), 403 N. Broad St. in Lanark, or contact Richard Delp, Lanark Lions Club Parade Chairman, at 815-493-2586. This year’s theme is “OLD SETTLERS DAYS RIDES AGAIN!!” Line-up is at 10 am, and the Parade starts at 11 am.

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.

July 19-20

Don’t Miss The Adventures of Robin Hood!

Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition production of The Adventures of Robin Hood. Show times are at 7:30 pm Thursday and Friday, July 11 and12 in Stockton on the Plum River Players stage at Christ Lutheran Church. The Back Street Players will put on their show in Hanover at the Township Hall, 111 Monroe Street, at 7:30 pm on Saturday, July 13 and at 2:00 pm, Sunday, July 14. And finally, The Mighty Richland Players in Orangeville will host their usual dessert show at 203 High St., 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, and at 2:00pm Sunday, July 21. For ticket information at Mighty Richland Theater, call The Monroe Arts Center at 608-325-5700. Tickets for Back Street Players can be purchased by calling 815-244-1014. Plum River Playhouse tickets are on sale at Stockton Banking Center in Stockton by calling 815-947-2000.

Now-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 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 20

FLPL Meeting

The Friends of Lanark Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Lanark Municipal Building (111 S. Broad St.). New members are welcome.

NARFE Meets

On Jue 20th, NARFE (National Assoc. of Active & Retired Federal Employees) will meet at Noon at Manny’s Pizza, 211 Main St., Savanna, IL for their monthly luncheon meeting. A representative of the Citizens Utility Board “CUB” will provide the program. All active & retired federal employees, spouses and spousal survivors are welcome. If you are not on the permanent list, call 815-273-2184 to make a reservation.

Friends of the Lanark Library Meet

The Friends of Lanark Public Library will meet on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Lanark Municipal Building (111 S. Broad St.). New members are welcome.

June 23

Knights of Columbus Breakfast

The Shannon Knights of Columbus will be holding an omelet and cinnamon roll breakfast on Sunday, June 23 at St. Wendelin’s Church in Shannon. They will be serving from 7:30 a.m. until 12 noon. Donations will be accepted.

June 25

NAMI Sauk Valley meets

NAMI Sauk Valley will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, at the Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL Rt. 2, Dixon. This meeting provides education as well as support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend. An update of the NAMI Illinois activities and local programs will be given. NAMI Sauk Valley serves the residents of Ogle, Lee, Carroll and Whiteside Counties. For more information, contact Mary Ann Hutchison at 815-244-1405, Lorna Engwall at 815-778-3662, or e-mail namisaukvalley@gmail.com.

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

First Lutheran Blood Drive

On Friday, June 28 the First Lutheran Church of Mount Carroll will be sponsoring a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross at the Mount Carroll Community House, 101 N. Main from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. For an appointment, please call 815-244-8044 and leave a message with desired time. You ay be eligible if you last donated on or before 5-3-13. Please bring ID — Red Cross donor card or photo ID.

Blood Drive - Mt. Carroll

On Friday, June 28 the First Lutheran Church of Mount Carroll will be sponsoring a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross at the Mount Carroll Community House, 101 N. Main from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. For an appointment, please call 815-244-8044 and leave a message with desired time. You ay be eligible if you last donated on or before 5-3-13. Please bring ID — Red Cross donor card or photo ID.

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.

June 29

Glow Ball Night Golf Fundraiser

Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Rd, Morrison will host 9 holes of Golf (shotgun at dark) with Cart/Dinner for $45/person. All proceeds to benefit White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Silent Auction and Dinner Buffet begins at 7 p.m.. For more information, call 815-772-7966.

OSD Pancake Breakfast

The Lanark First Brethren Church will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast at the Lanark Fire Station during Old Settler’s Days from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All proceeds will go toward a mission trip to Alaska.

June 29 & 30

Stitches and Blooms

Enjoy many gardens in unique and beautiful country settings. Mark your calendars for the 2013 Carroll County Garden Walk to be held June 29th & 30th at Lake Carroll, IL. Include a range of young, developing gardens to very mature gardens that reflect years of nurturing. There are lake front gardens, sun and shade gardens, natural areas, wooded pathways, water features and much more for your strolling pleasure. Tickets for the event are available in advance at Twice Told Tales in Lanark at the Unique Mall and through the Lake Carroll Women’s Club (815-493-2074). Proceeds go to Friends of the Lanark Public Library and local charities sponsored by the Lake Carroll Women’s Club.

June 30

Historical Society Annual Meeting

The Carroll County Historical Society annual meeting will be Sunday, June 30, 3:00 p.m. at the Owen P. Miles Museum, Mt. Carroll. Officers and directors will be elected for the coming year. The Museum will be open for visitors. This meeting is open to the public. Visitors are welcome. Questions? Contact the Carroll County Historical Society at 815-244-3474.

July 4

Derrer Reunion

The Derrer Reunion will be held at the Lanark City Park at 12:00 p.m. on the 4th of July.

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

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