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People's Climate March – New York City, Sept. 21, 2014
Mark your calendars! Rev. Peggy Clarke, consultant with the UU Metro New York District, is organizing UUs through this Meetup site. If you plan to go, be sure to register so you can keep up with plans as they unfold. Find more information on the new Facebook page.
Read Bill McKibben's article in Rolling Stone: "A Call to Arms: An Invitation to Demand Action on Climate Change," learn about the march and explore transportation options on the main website, and check out the Facebook events page.
The march was conceived by 350.org and many, many other organizations have joined in for the planning and execution of the event, timed to coincide with the UN summit on the climate crisis.
UUMFE Spring Newsletter
(May 21, 2014) The UUMFE Spring Newsletter is now available. Contents include:
- Opportunities For Environmental Justice Engagement at Providence GA
- Message from the Board Chair – Going From Here To Tomorrow
- Peace, Justice and Sustainability Are Focus of New Northwest Earth Institute Curriculum
- Highlights From Earth Day 2014
- Sacred Roots, New Shoots: News From Our Young Adult Network
- Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement Builds Across Faith Communities
- The Great March for Climate Action – Walking a Mile In Their Shoes
- Is It War?
- 2014 Courageous Love Award Presented to Westboro 8
- Book Review – Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle by Thor Hanson
- UU Church Is First In Chattanooga To Add Solar Panels
Historic National UU Gathering In Detroit
Many people who do not live in Detroit perceive the city as an example of the nation's despair and the demise of "The American Dream." Yet, Detroit proved a perfect setting for what later may be seen as a watershed event in UU history.
Twenty-nine UU leaders from around the nation recently came away from a strategic gathering there energized and inspired by local activists and committed to an ambitious action plan for congregational organizing and ministry which weaves together racial, economic, and environmental justice. Read more about the "Ecological Justice Collaboratory."
Red River UU Church Is Winner in Cool Congregations Challenge
Earlier this year, Interfaith Power and Light invited congregations across the United States to enter the "Cool Congregations Challenge" with stories about their response to climate change. Red River UU Church in Denison, TX, was the first-place winner in the Community Inspiration category for creating and hosting the annual Texoma Earth Day Festival, which helps to inspire the community to save energy and live more sustainably. Several other UU congregations were also recognized.
Honorable Mention
- Energy Saver: First Unitarian Church, Louisville, KY and Community UU Church, Plano, TX
- Renewable Role Model: UU Church, Bloomington, IN
- Sacred Grounds Steward: Valley UU Congregation, Chandler, AZ
- Cool Planner: Sanford UU Church, Sanford, ME
- Community Inspiration: UU Congregation of Fairfax, Oakton, VA
Climate Change Report From AAAS
An important new report from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) was published on March 18. Titled "What We Know: The Reality, Risk, and Response to Climate Change," the report is an accessible, easily understood summary of the current and future trends in climate change and the urgent need for action. Read the executive summary, watch a five-minute video, and download the 18-page document on the AAAS website. You may also read and download the report here. Read a review of the report – Scientists Sound Alarm on Climate – by environmental reporter Justin Gillis for The New York Times. Additional coverage by John Light at Moyers & Company: Climate Change: 'Abrupt,' 'Unpredictable,' 'Irreversible' and 'Hightly Damaging'
A Meditation
From Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea, by Carl Zimmer
If the 4 billion years that life has been on Earth were a summer day, the past 200,000 years – which saw the rise of anatomically modern humans, the origin of complex language, of art, religion, and trade, the dawn of agriculture, of cities, and all of written history – would fit into the single flash of a firefly just before sundown.
UUMFE Winter Newsletter
(Jan. 28, 2013) The UUMFE Winter Newsletter is now available. Contents include:
- Earth Day 2014: Working Towards Sustainable Communities
- Message From the Board Chair
- "Our Place In the Web of Life" Second Edition Now Available
- A Seasonal Liturgical Calendar for Unitarian Universalists
- Honor Congregations – Thanks!
- Save the Date for Providence GA
- NWEI Continues to Support UUs In Their Environmental Justice Work
- Screening Bidder 70
- Book Review – Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea
- It's Politics and the Economy
- The Great March for Climate Action: Potential Game Changer
- The Great March: Walking My Talk
A Time to Reflect and to Look Ahead
At the time of the Winter Solstice and the turning of the year, we often pause to take stock of what we have accomplished and what we hope for the new year.
UU Ministry for Earth is grateful for your support during the past year. Your participation and ideas and financial support have enabled UUMFE to work in coalition with others to support disadvantaged populations in Oakland, California; to form a network of UU Young Adults for climate justice; to provide resources for congregations to celebrate Earth Day with creative activities and worship services; to promote and subsidize screenings of "Bidder 70" and to prepare the second edition of our environmental justice curriculum "Our Place in the Web of Life."
We appreciate the trust you've placed in UU Ministry for Earth in raising the voice of the UU faith in environmental and climate justice movements. We rely on your financial as well as intangible support as we plan for 2014. Your continued support will help us maintain our current programs and plan new ones. Your donation DOES make a difference! Please make a donation now.
A Winter Blessing
Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker, President, Starr King School for the Ministry, shared her new poem celebrating the Winter Solstice 2013.
In the shadowed quiet of winter's light
earth speaks softly
of her longing.
Because the wild places are in tears.
Come, she cries to us.
Kneel down here
on the frosty grass,
and feel the prayer buried in the ground.
Bend your ear to my heart
and listen hard.
Love this world, she whispers.
Distill peace from the snow
and water the cities
with mercy.
Weave wonder from the forest
and clothe grief
with beauty.
Rest in the rhythm of the turning year,
Trace the bending arc
Rounding the curve toward justice.
And vow anew to do no harm.
The winter trees stand watch
haloed in the last gleams of the slanting sun.
Glory sings here.
Heaven echoes the call:
Repeat the sounding joy.
Make your life an answer:
Holiday Greetings from UU Ministry for Earth
Christmas card courtesy of UUMFE Board member, Sandy Kurtz
Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) Wins Award
After two decades of work, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) was recently recognized by the Roosevelt Institute with the 2013 Freedom from Want Medal. CIW is an internationally-recognized human rights organization working to eliminate modern-day slavery and sweatshop labor conditions in agriculture in Florida. The Fair Food Program, with its principal architect being a workers' organization, has a unique design and structure, all constructed with one goal in mind: to protect farmworkers' rights.
Many UU congregations have supported CIW through campaigns and contributions, but Florida UU congregations stand out: they have supported CIW for many years and have been instrumental in organizing interfaith awareness and action.
For more than 13 years, the UU Congregation of Clearwater has had an active partnership with CIW and supported their work with educational and letter-writing campaigns, boycotts, picketing and marching within a larger interfaith effort. In March of 2013, UUC supported the CIW 200-mile march on Publix by providing lunch for 300 marchers. In December of 2012, UUC members protested at the Publix market in Dunedin. UCC has also been involved in FAST, a new multicultural, interfaith Social Justice Group in Pinellas County. Through the connection with CIW, the congregation helped organize support for compassionate immigration reform on the state and local level. In June 2013, the UUA awarded the Bennett congregational Social Justice Award for Human Rights and Social Action to UUC. Read more on the UUA website at http://www.uua.org/action/awards/bennett/
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers also has a lengthy history of education and advocacy for CIW. Rev. Allison Farnum serves as a Board member of Interfaith Action of Southwest Florida. First Unitarian Congregation of Orlando, UU Church of Lakeland, and UU Fellowship of Charlotte County (Port Charlotte) are also very involved.
Need for Appreciation of Earth as the Giver of Life
Tony Giordano, member of the UU Congregation of Monmouth County, NJ, submitted this thoughtful reflection:
If you look up the name of our home planet in most any dictionary, you will see the word "earth." The fact that it's not capitalized may seem trivial, but it's symbolic of the overall way we tend to view our home planet. No respect. Ironically, the other planets are capitalized, as are names of countries, people, automobiles, and so on.
I find it very odd that appreciation for the Earth continues to be so lacking. Why is that? Should we not know better by now? Happily, Unitarian Universalists are much more likely than most to show the proper respect and appreciation. Continue reading . . .
UUMFE Fall Newsletter
(Sept. 16, 2013) The Fall newsletter (PDF) is now available. Content includes:
- Guardian of the Future Award Recipients Are Eco-Justice Super-Heroes
- Message From the Board
- Plan to Screen Bidder 70 at Your Congregation This Fall
- Environmental Justice (EJ) in the Spotlight at GA 2013 in Louisville
- An Eventful Summer for UU Young Adults for Climate Justice
- Fossil Fuel Divestment Update: GA and Beyond
- Program Ideas for the Church Year
- Countdown to Earth Day: Spring Equinox through Earth Day 2014 (March 20th - April 22nd)
- Meditation While Weeding
- Advocating For the Rights of Nature
- Beyond Changing Light Bulbs
- Are We Smarter Than Frogs?
- Photos From 350.org's Summer Heat actions
- Empower UUs: Support Development of Additional UUMFE Services
We Are All Connected
From Greenpeace USA: On this 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's March On Washington, let's remember what we have in common. People around the county are rising up, together.
Summer Heat Update
In late July and early August, UUs across the country participated in many actions taking on the fossil fuel industry, including civil disobedience. Bill McKibben and 350.org organized "Summer Heat" as one of several campaigns aimed at stopping extreme extraction (see also "Fossil Free" - It's Time to Divest from Fossil Fuels and "Draw the Line on Keystone XL" Day of Action planned for Sept. 21). Read updates on Summer Heat actions from around the country at 350.org. Most articles have links to additional photos and news media coverage. The Flickr photoset from the Camp David-to-DC "Walk for Our Grandchildren" is wonderful.
Summer Heat Richmond, CA: Rally & March to the Cheveron Refinery was particularly successful, with around 2,800 people participating and 208 arrested! Find out more at 350bayarea.org and read an excellent commentary on the event from Paul W. Rea, PhD, Sunflower Power at Chevron's Gates. See great photos from many other actions at 350.org's Summer Heat – USA, 2013 photoset on Flickr.
Here is an August 13th summary article from Bill McKibben on the EcoWatch webiste - The Climate Jutice Movement: Diverse, Joyful and Unyielding.
New Leader for UU Young Adults for Climate Justice
We are delighted to welcome Curtis Murphy as our new intern for the growing UU Young Adults for Climate Justice network. Like us, he shares a vision for growing and developing the network, engaging young adults in UU-principled climate activism, and becoming known as a stakeholder group in our denomination and in climate activist circles. Read more . . .
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almost perfect This replaced an older, similar table for me, and the main attraction points were appearance and inclusion of a drawer. The latter is really helpful for keeping the remote controls from wandering! Assembly wasn't *too* difficult, but original fabrication of the frame could have been better. There was one dimple in the base that probably happened when screw holes were punched. Mine should have never been sold with that defect. It's minor, and I can live with it, but it was certainly avoidable. That cost it a star. The table could be a bit sturdier, but given the frame size it is what it is. Overall, I like it. August 24, 2014
Nice little table The table was sturdy and easy to assemble. I was surprised at the "stripped" wood pattern on the top - the pictures made it seem more one shade but I can live with it. I do wish it was a couple of inches shorter but otherwise I am happy with my purchase. July 30, 2014
Good Value table This table is ideal for those small spaces for which you need a place to park a beverage, book or iPad! Fits easily over the couch cushions to add a much needed table space for a sectional couch. Very good assembly instructions and it went together easily. Took only about 30 minutes. All pieces were labeled A, B etc so the directions were very easy to follow. The drawer can be positioned to open on either side. Very good table for the price. July 6, 2014
Tray table wth drawers Love it ! Easy to move around . My grandaughters have snack ,do their homework and keep pencils and papers in the drawers . Thank you for a nice and useful piece of furniture Alicia May 20, 2014
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When considering an investment, having a framework around your research can be very helpful; It stops you from jumping like a grasshopper from interesting fact to interesting fact without ever considering the company as a whole. A Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analysis, more frequently called a SWOT, is one of the best ways to force yourself to consider both the good and the bad about a company and its prospects.
To create a SWOT analysis, all you need to do is make a quick, but thoughtful, list of what you consider a company's strengths and weaknesses, which are both internal factors, and the opportunities and threats it faces, which are both external factors. In the end, you'll have a valuable, and more complete, picture of your investment candidate.
A quick review of mega-cap Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) using a SWOT framework should help you get started using this tool. And, as a bonus, its a great dividend paying company that may be trading at an attractive valuation (which is why I'm looking at it).
Procter & Gamble is one of the world's largest branded consumer packaged goods providers. Founded more than one hundred years ago, it has used acquisitions and innovation to solidify its impressive list of brands in the world's markets. Today it reaches more than 180 countries with products ranging from batteries to laundry detergent and from perfume to razors. The company has 25 brands that have revenues of $1 billion or greater.
Strengths (Internal)
- Powerful collection of well-known brands.
- Massive world-wide distribution network.
- Impressive and historically successful R&D efforts.
- Possesses the size and financial strength to successfully take on large acquisitions and support long-term corporate change.
Weaknesses (Internal)
- Reliance on a collection of key brands for a material amount of the company's top line.
- Focus on high-end of the market.
- Growth hard to achieve for such a large and diversified portfolio, particularly in mature product categories.
- Easy to "under invest" in lagging brands, compounding the brand's problems.
- The company must constantly reinvent its products or face flagging sales.
- Must keep track of consumer needs and wants in many disparate markets.
Opportunities (External)
- Growth of the middle class in developing markets.
Threats (External)
- Fierce competitive landscape, with well-heeled participants like Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ).
- Fickle consumer tastes.
- Often unstable economies and political structures in emerging markets.
- Consumer price sensitivity, particularly in emerging markets.
- Raw material cost increases.
For me, the most interesting thing to come out of this SWOT analysis was the difficulty I had coming up with more than one notable opportunity. The only material external factor that could spur growth was increasing affluence in developing markets, an already well publicized opportunity that many company's are attempting to take advantage of. Granted, Procter & Gamble operates as a "cash cow" business, but this single factor suggests that growth over the long term will likely be tied very closely to the world's economic growth rate.
Of course competition in this industry can never be given too much attention. My examples of Johnson & Johnson and Kimberly-Clark are really just two particularly large examples of the many well-heeled participants Procter & Gamble faces. Both JNJ and Kimberly have massive world-wide distribution machines and strong presences around the world. In the case of Johnson & Johnson, it has the added benefit of its medical device and drug businesses, in addition to the branded consumer products arm, which might make it a better option for investors seeking broad diversification with just a handful of stocks. Kimberly-Clark, meanwhile, has faced headwinds similar to those Procter & Gamble is facing, but seems to be doing a better job at adapting. For example, Kimberly recently announced plans to move away from diaper markets in regions with low birth rates while maintaining its focus on emerging markets where birth rates remain elevated. Clearly, Procter & Gamble has to execute well on a virtually constant basis or it will quickly find itself at a disadvantage.
Let me know if you think I've missed anything and what aspects of the SWOT you think are most interesting by commenting below. That said, I'm still reviewing Procter & Gamble and will post a more detailed analysis of the three risks I see as most important to the company's long-term success shortly.
ReubenGBrewer has no positions in the stocks mentioned above. The Motley Fool owns shares of Johnson & Johnson. Motley Fool newsletter services recommend Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly-Clark, and The Procter & Gamble Company. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.If you have questions about this post or the Fool's blog network, click here for information.


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I ran into an old former coworker of mine who is no longer in radio. This person went on and on about what we used to do and get into while in radio. It was kind of nice to reminisce of days passed. After several minutes of it, it grew kind of old. He also talked bad about several on air personnel in this city. That in turn got slightly aggravated. I told him I did not appreciate what he had said. Without apologizing, he then says how he still trys to look for radio jobs.
I thought to myself…
I will leave out my opinions on this individual but I held a conversation with him to be nice. I have no issues with him on a personal level, however I do have issues with some of what he had said.
The reality of this business is that is does not last forever. There could be a wide variety of reasons on why a radio DJ is either forced to leave the industry or leaves voluntarily.
Could be money, drama, age, talent (or lack there of), budget cuts, or a million different reasons. With the economy being the way its been the past few years the radio industry has been hit extremely hard. There are a lot of good jocks out there who are now jobless or have moved on from radio simply because of how common hiring freezes and layoffs have been the past 2 years.
Even jocks who could have easily found another radio job after exiting their previous station are having trouble finding a new gig in 2009. Radio companies are simply not hiring. I speculate that most of these jocks are good people but when you find yourself ousted from something you love even the most humble of former radio DJs will turn bitter.
These people will normally voice their negative opinions of their former station, coworkers, bosses, etc. to just about anyone. These are the type of people who sit back and listen to any given radio station and judge the jock on the air and critique just about everything a station is doing or not doing.
A lot of times a former employee will also give away company secrets. Telling either secrets about the company or the employees who work for those companies.
The amusing thing about this is that even though these people do this, they most likely are still applying for countless stations across the globe trying to get back into the business.
I can certainly understand your frustration on getting back into radio. It is a very easy industry to fall in love with and most people get miserable without it. (I used to be one of those kinda people) But lets face reality. Badmouthing a former station, company, or coworkers only makes you look bad. It makes yourself look unprofessional.
Even if you have the best gossip or the biggest secret ever, spilling the beans only works against you. At times it can be downright almost impossible to get back into radio once you are out, why would you do things to make it even harder on yourself?
My advice would be this….
If you have these sort of feelings I would suggest keeping them to yourself. It makes you look bad and almost seems justified that you are no longer in the industry.
If coming back into it is what you really want stay positive and keep putting yourself out there. Acknowledge that the industry isn't the same as it used to be and competition is even more fierce than it used to be.
Good luck to you.


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Demand Uncertainty and Price Maintainance: Markdowns as Destructive Competition
AbstractThis paper offers a new theory of destructive competition. We compare minimum resale price maintenance (RPM) to retail market clearing in a model with a monopolistic manufacturer selling to competitive retailers. In both the RPM and Flexible-Pricing Games, retailers must order inventories before the realization of demand uncertainty. We find that manufacturer profits and equilibrium inventories are higher under RPM than under market clearing. Surprisingly, consumer surplus can also be higher, in which case unfettered retail competition can legitimately be called destructive.
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I previously purchased a set of 1200 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets and wanted a spare set, so I purchased these ones expecting to be a bit dissapointed after the weight and feel of my other set. When these sheets arrived the first thing I noticed was the hemstich detail and the color - which is amazing! It is actually much richer than shown in the photo. My husband and I love the color so much, we have decided to paint it on our bedroom walls which are currently a red I have loved for years. This color is not ordinary terracotta, but a redder richer, deeper color. (Not at all orangy) Very lovely with my Asian themed bedding set. These sheets have just a hint of a sheen and are very study. I love the extra deep pockets - we have a pillow top mattress with a pad on it and these sheets fit over everything with no hassle. I love the feel of the sheets against my skin and we have found that we don't need a blanket when the evenings are cooler; still the sheets breathe and keep us cool on warmer nights. Compared to the 1200 thread count set, I honestly see very little difference and honestly I prefer these because of the color - so the original set has been demoted to extra set status.
When you wash higher thread count sheets in hot water, they will pill! You have to use cold water if you want quality sheets to last. Just an fyi. . .
These are, by far, the worst sheets I have ever purchased. They quickly developed pilling all over the sheets, making them very rough and uncomfortable to sleep on. I'm throwing these away and trying to find a sheet set which does not feel like sandpaper after only a few washings!
These sheets were beautiful when then arrived. I washed them prior to putting on the bed. After one week of use and one more wash the sheets are showing terrible wear with pilling. I read previous reviews that shared the same experience but, I washed these sheets by themselves and still had bad results. I would recommend going to xxxxx to buy linens.
I bought these because of reveiws, Not sure why mine are pilly after one washing... Color is beautiful. I have a new pillow top bed, these still don't cover to the bottom-its not even extra thick
Out of the package they seemed great. Soft and pretty color. After two washes the softness is gone, they shrunk so much I can hardly get the fitted sheet on and the seams in the pillowcases are coming apart, leaving big holes.
Nothing super special about them but they are comfortable and a good value for the price.
I bought these for our guest bed. They felt great in the package and laundered very well. I haven't slept on these but after laundering both the set I bought for my bed and this set, I wish these were what I had gotten for my own bed. These were priced better, and felt better out of the wash. I think I may be a sheet snob, but I can't see how it would be hard to make an affordable, crisp, soft, non pilling sheet that feels silky before and after you wash it. I have some older sheet sets I have bought in the past that were just that. These feel like those. I gave them four stars because I have only washed them once so don't know how they will hold up over the long haul.
I really wanted to love these sheets. Their quality is great, they are soft and comfortable, and the color I chose is beautiful. The problem is the "deep pockets on fitted sheet for larger mattresses" claim. We have a 14" mattress, which is by no means an unusual depth for mattresses, these days. The fitted sheet will fully go over one mattress corner, but the other three sides are out of luck. In fact, one corner of my fitted sheet ripped, from being stretched past it's capacity. I've had to sew in a large piece of material, inserted into the ripped corner, so I can still use the fitted sheet. This false claim would bother me on any sheet set I bought; but having spent far more on this set than I usually do, it was especially disappointing!
These sheets were sooooo hyped and felt great in the package. I washed on cold and dried on low, and they came out feeling like stiff sandpaper. Worse than kids' sheets from some cheap store. I will be sending them back immediately. I have to say, if you can only spend $**, go to ****** and get the 400 count Charisma. Much nicer!
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Lambs Farm Famous Farmyard
The Lambs Farm Farmyard will open daily March 22nd through October and weekends only through November 16th. Come and enjoy Lambs Farm's famous Farmyard. Meet Miss Wiggles, the 450-pound pig with an affinity for Bavarian Crème donuts and Oreo Cookies® and meet all of the new miniature animals, including Levi the miniature horse. Climb into the petting zoo with goats, sheep and lambs. Check out the llamas, alpacas, cows, horses, ducks and more. Enjoy a ride on the old-fashion carousel or the train. Then challenge friends and family to a round of mini golf! Farmyard memberships are available. Day passes for all activities available for $8 for adults and $12 for children 2-12.
CITY: Libertyville
Mercury's Canine Cruise
Dogs on boats? Yes! Bring your pooch on a leash and enjoy quality time with your dog while cruising on Chicago's waterways. This tour highlights dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, dog parks and fire hydrants. Enjoy the cool breeze in your hair (and fur!) aboard the Skyline Queen which offers plenty of safe outdoor-seating. Dogs may choose to sit on your lap, in a seat or on the deck. Don't worry, we have one-restroom for humans and one lined with newspapers for your pet. Water bowls are also onboard. Buy online or at the ticket office open daily at 8:30am.
CITY: Chicago
Quad Cities Hot Air Balloon Fest
Red, yellow and orange-hued leaves aren't the only colors to view in Western Illinois' skies this fall. At Moline's annual Quad Cities Hot Air Balloon Fest, a myriad of hot air balloons take off throughout the weekend and glow high above the town after dark.
CITY: Moline
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Kick off the holiday season and create your special memories on The Magnificent Mile in 2014! The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, the nation's largest evening holiday celebration, jump starts the holiday season on Saturday, November 22 with a full day of family friendly activities, concerts by top musical artists and the best holiday shopping. The day's excitement culminates with a grand evening parade down Michigan Avenue marshaled by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, illuminating one million lights on 200 trees. The parade concludes with a grand finale fireworks show over the Chicago River.
CITY: Chicago
Touchstone Energy Balloon Fest
Come and enjoy watching as these balloons are filled and then take off for various areas. Friday night is a launch from Dam West Recreation Area (9th St), Saturday morning, they will launch from various locations and try to hit their targets as they float through the air . There will be a Balloon glow and basket burn at the Shelby County Airport Saturday night with food and entertainment. You can meet the pilots on Friday evening. Sunday morning will be another opportunity to watch. These colorful balloons will be launched daily (weather permitting) and you can watch as they fly and do tasks around the Lake Shelbyville area.
CITY: Shelbyville
Wolff's Flea Market
Come out and enjoy Wolff's Flea Market in Rosemont every Sunday from April to October in the Allstate Arena parking lot. You will find tons of great deals and rows and rows of great vendors!
CITY: Rosemont
Eagle Watching at Starved Rock State Park
You don't have to travel north to see these majestic birds of prey. Thousands of eagles migrate south from Canada during the winter and Illinois is one of the homes of the greatest population of wintering bald eagles. The Starved Rock Lodge in Utica offers a "Bald Eagle Trolley Tour" in January and February on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Viewing birds from the Veranda at the Starved Rock Lodge is good as well. Dress warmly though. This great viewing spot is right outside the doors of the Great Room. If you'd like some exercise, take a hike on one of the trails at the Starved Rock State Park. One trail begins right at the Veranda. For a birds eye view, hike to the top of the Rock. Another popular event is "Eagle Watch Weekend" with activites both at the Starved Rock Lodge and the Illinois Waterway Visitors Center.
CITY: Oglesby
8th Annual Galena Oktoberfest
Annual German celebration featuring live music, kids games, wiener dog races and lots of food and beverage.
CITY: Galena
Lincoln Park ZooLights
Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than one million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo's annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Charter One. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City's must-see seasonal events. Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam taking in the lights, music and taking photos with Santa. Prepare holiday crafts and enjoy the zoo's incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other.
CITY: Chicago
Mt. Vernon Fall Festival
This three day October festival in downtown Mt. Vernon includes a beer tent with live entertainment, parade, children's area, food, fun, car show, band competition, pumpkin competition, and so much more!
CITY: Mount Vernon
Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America
The 7,500-square-foot "Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America" exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden features trains running on 1,600 feet of track, for train and garden enthusiasts to enjoy the delightful sights and sounds of the miniature trains traversing high and low through tunnels, across bridges and around buildings.
CITY: Glencoe
Long Grove's 21st Annual Apple Festival
More than 50 distinctive Long Grove shops and restaurants help celebrate the Apple Festival with unique seasonal gifts and foods, including cider donuts, caramel apples and the Long Grove Apple Haus' famous brown bag apple pie. Live toe-tapping music, carriage rides, hayrides and children's activities round out the fest.
CITY: Long Grove
Holiday Lights Train
The Holiday Light Train is Pete's biggest event of the year. The park is decorated for the Holidays. See over 250,000 lights in various displays. Giant toy soldiers, candy canes, cascading snow flakes, flying reindeer, and swans swimming, just to name a few of Pete's displays!
CITY: Waterman
City of St. Charles RiverFest
Unique among Chicagoland festivals, Riverfest features the annual ancient sport of dragon boat racing, a 40-ton Fantasy Sand Sculpture, water ski shows, carnival, petting zoo, and an assortment of events and entertainment for all ages.
CITY: St. Charles
Bald Eagle Trolley Tours
In January and February ride the trolley from Starved Rock Lodge to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for bald eagle viewing and an educational program. Includes lunch during the week and brunch on Sunday in the Main Dining Room.
CITY: Oglesby
Effingham Farmer's Market
Effingham Farmer's Market provides our community with fresh, locally-grown food, art, live music and quality artisan goods, produced right here in downtown Effingham, on the Courthouse Museum lawn. Come on out and support our community and your health! The market will continue every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from April to October. Enjoy our beautiful downtown square with the best live entertainment, artisans and locally grown food right here in Effingham
CITY: Effingham
Train of Terror
All aboard the Train of Terror for a thrilling and chilling, four-mile ride with a variety of spooky scenes along the route. Buy tickets at the Silver Creek Depot and Freight House. Food and beverages are available. October 11, 18, and 25th. All Tickets: $8.00
CITY: Freeport
Scarecrow Daze Festival
During the Annual Scarecrow Daze Festival, the entire city of Shelbyville is decorated with scarecrows. With a different theme every year, entrants decorate their homes and businesses to the theme. There is also a large parade on Saturday, kids' games, a beer tent, music, a quilt show, and plenty of food and crafts, in downtown Shelbyville. Held in conjunction with Touchstone Energy Balloon Fest.
CITY: Shelbyville
Swedish Days Festival
This "granddaddy" of Illinois festivals features a host of family-friendly activities with live musical entertainment, a carnival, rosemaling show, pet parade, kids' day fun, grand parade, the state's largest music competition, multi-ethnic food plus great shopping in our historic downtown. Geneva's train station is located just blocks from the festivities.
CITY: Geneva
Bald Eagle Watching in the Cache River Wetlands
The Cache River Wetlands offers great opportunities for eagle watching, as well as spotting other birds. The Cache River Wetland Center provides resource and identification materials to help you spot eagles and other birds in the area and along the rivers. They will provide maps and directions to the viewing station for the nest just off Illinois Route 37 off Perks road and south of the visitor's center.
CITY: Cypress
Grafton Rendezvous
Join us for the return of the Grafton Rendezvous on the banks of the Illinois River. See pre-1840 history come to life and experience what a busy river port was like during that period. Traders will demonstrate candle and rope making, bead working, wood carving, metal working and leather crafting. There will be tomahawk and knife throwing and much more. Bring the family and enjoy the fun.
CITY: Grafton
Sycamore Pumpkin Fest
2014 is the 53rd Annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival. Back in 1956, Wally Thurow, who is known as Sycamore's "Mr. Pumpkin", began what was to become the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival when he displayed a few decorated pumpkins on his front lawn to turn Halloween into a time of fun and creativity. In 1962, through the efforts of Mr. Pumpkin and the Sycamore Lions Club, the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival became an official celebration in Sycamore. The Courthouse lawn is the center of activities, including thousands of decorated pumpkins on display, there are also art and craft shows, a house walk, a pie eating contest, a carnival, a fun fair, a race and other events. The festival is concluded by a giant parade on Sunday afternoon.
CITY: Sycamore
Fall Color Festival
Visit The Morton Arboretum this season and enjoy the beautiful fall color of trees and plants from more than 40 different countries. On select days in October, enjoy a variety of seasonally-themed activities for kids and families. Admire nature-themed scarecrows showcased around Meadow Lake on our Scarecrow Trail, open daily in October from 7am - sunset. The Fall Color 5K Run & Walk will be Sunday, October 5 at 8am. Run under a canopy of brilliant fall color on our rolling, USATF-certified course. Enjoy our Theatre-Hikes at 3pm on weekends in October plus Columbus Day.
CITY: Lisle
Didier Farms' Pumpkin Fest
Bring the family out for this annual fall festival. Hayrides, pony rides, camel rides. Children's kiddie rides, exotic petting zoo, parakeet exhibit, corn maze, concessions, pig races(weekends only). Be sure to visit Grandma D.'s Bake Shop for the best pies, cookies, and fudge. Homemade apple cider, fresh made kettle korn and pumpkin donuts also available.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Autumn Pioneer Festival
Travel back to the 1800's and learn about the lifestyles and crafts of the day. Watch a blacksmith working at his forge, talk to voyageurs, settlers and buckskinners. Explore a wigwam in the Native American area, visit two authentic 1800's log cabins, a one room schoolhouse and 5 ethnic gardens. Enjoy the sights as you tour the grounds on a horse drawn wagon. Learn to throw a tomahawk, use a cross cut saw and play old time games. Listen to live music throughout the day. Sample apple butter and bean soup cooked over an open fire. Food vendor offerings include prairie chicken, pioneer fries, buffalo stew, pie and ice cream, doughnuts, popcorn, old fashioned root beer and lemonade. These are just a few of the many fun activities offered at the festival.
CITY: Belvidere
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo
December 18th & 19th December 26th - 31st January 1st 4-9pm Start a new family tradition at Chicagoland's largest light festival featuring over 120 animated light displays and million twinkling lights. Come celebrate the holiday season with family and friends during Brookfield Zoos 29th annual Holiday Magic. Enjoy live entertainment, amazing animals, model trains and a train ride, special Dolphin Show, Sing to the Animals and professional ice carvers. Call or visit website for more info.
CITY: Brookfield
2014 Bald Eagle Bus Tours
Guided, four-hour tours of bald eagle, wintering communities. View and learn about the bald eagle's habits, life history, preservation efforts and threats to its future. Reservations required. Bus departs from Stoney Creek Inn.
CITY: Galena
Beardstown Fall Fun Festival
Plenty of live music, food and fun, including a parade on Saturday morning, Little Miss/Mister contest, car & motorcycle show, garden tractor pull, and carnival rides. Featured act is country recording artist Chase Rice.
CITY: Beardstown
Cache River Nature Festival
Enjoy the area's rich bird life and wetland habitat. A 12-minute orientation film gives a wonderful overview and introduction of the watershed, explaining the unique bio-diversity of the flora and fauna that can be experienced here. Visitors can also acquaint themselves with the area by exploring an interactive diorama of a bald cypress-water tupelo swamp, area state champion tree information and changing landscape displays. Activities include guided field trips, canoe tours, live bird demonstrations and various exhibits from 8am to 4pm.
CITY: Cypress
Warrenville Holly Days
Holly Days, sponsored by the Warrenville Park District is the City's annual holiday celebration that marks Santa's official entry into Warrenville. Guests can enjoy a warm bonfire, raffles, free horse and carriage rides, hot cider and cookies, and, of course, a visit with Santa. Local Park District and school dance troops, singers, and bands entertain attendees during the event. It is at this event that Warrenville officially turns on its holiday lights creating an array of colors for passersby along Route 56 to see. Holly Days, primarily for Warrenville residents, gives the community an opportunity to come together and kick off the holiday season.
CITY: Warrenville
Rockin' at the Park
Free Summer Concert Series The Rockin' in the Park festival will be a summer-long concert series, beginning in May and continuing through August. The festival features live bands, fireworks and food and beverage tents on the great lawn in the center of MB Financial Park at Rosemont. Visit www.mbparkatrosemont.com for complete line up!
CITY: Rosemont
Paddock Hills Equestrian Center
Imagine a golden ball of Midwestern sun breaking on the horizon. As the night dew still clings to the vines and the grass in the pastures, a farm comes to life with the sights and sounds of morning. Hot coffee steeps in the pot. Hard-working farm-hands begin the daily chores. Horses whinny as the cool rush of morning air fills their lungs. The gently rolling hills are aglow with another new day. This is the beauty of horses and the magic of a vineyard. Paddock Hills Equestrian Center is located with Prairie Orchard Farm vineyard in the majestic countryside of Union, IL, and is minutes from the I-90 expressway, but miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city and suburbs. Whether, attending one of our many horse shows, riding lessons, clinics, or programs, we are sure that your time with us will be well spent.
CITY: Union
Downtown Car Show/Cruise Night
Downtown Car Show / Mt. Vernon Cruise Night - The Car Show will be located on 9th Street between Harrison and Jordan. Features cruise night, car, truck, and motorcycle show; entertainment, food, demonstrations, and a 50/50 drawing. The Car Show will have various models from "Classics" to "Modern".
CITY: Mount Vernon
Wrigley Field's 100th Anniversary Celebration
As we celebrate 100 years of Wrigley Field history, Cubs fans are invited to join the "Party of the Century," a season dedicated to the storied past of this great ballpark. The 2014 season will honor 10 decades of Wrigley Field history with 10 unique decade-themed, throwback homestands complete with special guests, events, food, promotions and more.
CITY: Chicago
Take a Hike - And Lunch!
Join us for a guided hike from the Lodge to LaSalle and Tonti Canyons. Participants meet in the Hotel Lobby to pick up a lunch and a Starved Rock backpack. Hikers will stop for lunch once they reach LaSalle Canyon. After lunch, the hike continues to Eagles Cliff and Lovers Leap. The tour concludes at the Lodge about 2:00pm. This hike is classified as strenuous. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Hike will be approximately 4 ½ miles round trip. Lunch includes your choice of turkey, ham or peanut butter and jelly; bag of chips; freshly-baked granola bar; piece of fruit; and a bottle of water. Advanced reservations are required. Space is limited.$17 per person. For more information or to book call 815-220-7386. Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00am, June through September.
CITY: Oglesby
Apple and Pork Festival
Since 1968, the Apple N' Pork Festival with its delightful aroma of smoked ham and spicy apple butter, has ushered in autumn for Dewitt County. From its beginning as a modest event, centered around a kettle of soup and stack of sandwiches, the festival has grown to one of the state's favorite fall festivals. Wear comfortable shoes and stroll through booths offering foods, crafts, antiques, entertainment, and more! Be sure to tour the museum. Plan to spend the day! Tram and bus service to various locations available for a small fee. Located at C. H. Moore Homestead & throughout Clinton.
CITY: Clinton
Historic Trolley Tour
June through December. Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area. You will also travel to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will see Starved Rock from across the river and watch as the river traffic lock through the locks. You will also travel through the village of Utica and hear about the Illinois and Michigan Canal. While aboard, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area. For tickets and information please call 815-220-7386. $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $8 Child 10 and under. 2014 Dates: JUNE – OCTOBER- Tuesday – 3:00pm, Thursday – 3:00pm, Saturday – 3:00pm, Sunday – 12:00pm & 1:30pm. November & December- Saturday - 12:00pm & 1:30pm, Sunday - 12:00pm & 1:30pm.
CITY: Oglesby
Holiday Lights at Bunker Hill
Historic buildings at Kennekuk County Park's "Bunker Hill Historic Area" will be lit for the occasion and decorated for the holidays. Continuing throughout the holiday season, the holiday lights will be displayed weekends from 5-8 p.m.
CITY: Danville
Chicago Botanic Garden- Weekend Family Classes
Together, adults and children can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, art, history, and culture. Each program includes a variety of hands-on activities and projects, as well as opportunities to bring the Garden home. Programs run from November through April on Saturdays.
CITY: Glencoe
Christmas Wonderland
Begin your holiday celebration escaping from the chaos of the season and experiencing the enchantment of Christmas at the "Christmas Wonderland" holiday light display. The "Grandpa Gang" has been at it again transforming Rock Springs Park in Alton, Illinois into a Winter Wonderland. Visitors can drive through the park to view more than 2 million lights, cascading waterfalls of lights, lighted trees and displays, and visit Santa Claus in the Enchanted Forest. Christmas Wonderland 2009 will be open from November 27th through December 27th. The suggested donation is $7 for cars and small vans or $1 per person for vehicles holding more than 10 people. Carriage rides will be available with advanced reservations by calling Greatting Horse Farm at 618-458-6986. For more information about Christmas Wonderland, call 1-866-465-7890.
CITY: Alton
Jonamac Orchard's Haunted Maze
This 10-acre cornfield and 3-miles of winding pathways will take on a Halloween makeover! Adventure seekers should prepare to be scared when they challenge the maze during the Haunting! Open on Fridays and Saturdays from October 3 - 31, 2014
CITY: Malta
30th Annual St. Charles Scarecrow Festival
More than 100 handcrafted Scarecrows on display. View and vote for your favorites. Huge juried craft show, carnival, great food, continuous free live entertainment, many free children's activities, make your own scarecrow, and much more! A celebration of the autumn season!
CITY: St. Charles
Jacksonville Main Street's Pumpkin Fest
Join them for a weekend of free family fun! Children and adult costume contest, pet costume contest, pumpkin decorating, food, games and entertainment.
CITY: Jacksonville
Du Quoin Annual Holiday Lights Fair
Starting the day after Thanksgiving and continuing through the month of December. Come experience Du Quoin Tourism's transformation of the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds into a magical place with lights and decorations. The event features a 1 1/2-mile drive through over $250,000 worth of lighted displays as well as decorated trees, entertainment, food, crafts and visits with Santa in the Expo Hall. The light trail opens nightly from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., and the Expo Hall will be open on the second and third weekends in December from 5:30 — 9:30 p.m. The Expo Hall features Santa's train ride and Santa's Workshop.
CITY: Du Quoin
Autumn Drive in McHenry County
Welcome to a different kind of fall festival! Spend a leisurely day with family and friends on a real country road. Fourteen family farms in rural McHenry County, Illinois are open to the public for three days the third weekend in October. Each stop along the way offers a unique country experience. There are antiques, arts & crafts, pumpkins, and many surprises to discover along the way. Follow us on Facebook - facebook.com/autumndrive
CITY: Woodstock
Avenue of Lights
Avenue of Lights is a two-mile holiday display of animated lights at Moorman/Wavering Park in Quincy. It runs from Thanksgiving until New Years, nightly from 6-9:30pm. A staple attraction of Quincy during the holiday season.
CITY: Quincy
Great Godfrey Maze
Get your kicks at the Great Godfrey Maze! It's time to go cruising to the finish line as you race your way through two separate mazes cut into a 7-acre cornfield. You may have to yield to oncoming traffic or hit a few detours along the way, but everyone gets a little lost sometimes. Plus, ride on the car train, check out the zip line or play around in the corn crib. Go to www.GodfreyIL.org and check the calendar for special movie nights, festivities and the haunted maze! In October, the ghosts and goblins will come out after dark. Admission is $6 for 12 and up, $4 for ages 6 through 11 and children 5 and under are free. For more information, call (618) 466-1483.
CITY: Godfrey
Sweet Autumn Clematis Festival
See and smell hundreds of feet of walls covered in Autumn Clematis; followed by punch served in Luther Hall. The event runs from 10:00am- 5:00pm.
CITY: Streator
Central Illinois Braggin' Rights KCBS BBQ Competition
Some of the top KCBS and backyard BBQ teams in the Midwest compete for $14,000 in cash prizes. Featuring BBQ equipment and BBQ food vendors, kids activities, and close up looks at some of the big time BBQ teams you have seen on the Food Channel.
CITY: Arthur
Bald Eagle Days Environmental Fair
Don't miss the Bald Eagle Days Environmental Fair and Wildlife Art Show at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island, Illinois. The show is heralded as the largest event in the Midwest dedicated to the United States' national symbol of freedom. The three-day event includes live eagle, hawk, owl and vulture flying demonstrations along with educational programs and over 200 fun and informative exhibits.
CITY: Rock Island
Little Egypt Fly-In & Veterans Reunion
War birds and aircrafts will fill the runways of the Mt. Vernon Airport, along with many other prestigious models. There will also be field activities, including entertainment and concessions throughout the day.
CITY: Mount Vernon
Spring Equinox Sunrise Observance at Reconstructed Woodhenge
Meet at the reconstructed Woodhenge to hear an explanation of the discovery, form end function of this post-circle sun calendar. Arrive by 6:45 a.m.
CITY: Collinsville
Lansing Autumn Festival
The annual three-day Lansing Autumn Fest returns for its 3rd year. The family friendly event includes musical entertainment, food vendors, vendor Market Place and craft fair, vintage baseball game, kids zone with second entertainment stage and kids games, chili cook-off, military recognition day, pancake breakfast, 5K Hero Walk/Run, $10,000 Pumpkin Cash Raffle. For more information or to be a sponsor or vendor, visit lansingautumfest.org or call 708-646-5606.
CITY: Lansing
Home Garden & Business Expo
Annual Home Garden & Business Expo featuring over 40 exhibitors and 2 full days of "How To" demonstrations. Breakfast and lunch available, hourly door prizes, blood screenings on site and register for the "Grand Prize!"
CITY: Centralia
Fall Festival at New Salem
Typical autumn life on the 1830s Illinois prairie will be demonstrated. Costumed interpreters will demonstrate daily tasks such as candle dipping, butter churning, soap making, basket making, spinning wool, gardening, natural dyeing, and fishing with nets. Demonstrations of meat smoking will take place in one of the log village's period smokehouses, and wild game cooking will be demonstrated in the log homes. Visitors can step down into the cellar at the tavern to see how fruits and vegetables were preserved during the winter.
CITY: Petersburg
Annual Heath Toffee Harvest Festival and Parade
Celebrating the delicious Heath Candy Bar, created in 1928 by Heath Brothers Confectionary in Robinson. Features Friday night entertainment, street dance, and car show, and Saturday craft show, live entertainment, toffee bake-off, and parade, capped off by a free chili supper.
CITY: Robinson
The Stadium at the Ballpark
The Stadium at the Ballpark at Rosemont is the 2,000-seat home of the Chicago Bandits, the 2011 NPF World Champion women's softball organization, East Leyden High School's girls softball team and the Rosemont School's boys and girls softball team. It is located on the west side of 1-294, and is the first facility of its kind in the nation built expressly for women's professional sports. The team plays 25 home games a year, from June through August.
CITY: Rosemont
20th Annual Galena Triathlon & Duathlon
Ranked by USAT as one of the top 10 sprint distance triathlons in the United States, this challenging multi-sport event offers unique terrain and beautiful scenery, beginning at Nixon Beach on Apple Canyon Lake.
CITY: Apple River
Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad and Silvercreek Museum Fall Harvest Demonstrations
All aboard as a 36-ton 1912 Heisler steam locomotive pulls three cabooses for a four-mile ride through farmlands. Purchase your ticket at the Silver Creek Depot, a turn-of-the-century replica filled with railroad artifacts, and browse the Freight House Gift Shop and Silvercreek Museum. Weather permitting, there will be fall harvest demonstrations with horses and tractors. The museum will feature sauerkraut, brats, hot dogs, chili and dessert. Train: Adults: $7; Children under 12: $3; Cab Rides: $15; Museum: Adults: $3; Children under 12: Free.
CITY: Freeport
12th Annual Wabash Valley Wine and Art Festival
Festival goers will be able to sample wines from approximately a dozen wineries as they stroll among the various artists booths. There will be artwork on display and for sale, live entertainment and food booths. Sat 11:30-6:30 & Sun Noon-5pm.
CITY: Palestine
Walking Tour of Historic Riverside
The Frederick Law Olmsted Society is pleased to offer great opportunities to learn about our historic landmark village. Discover the winding roads, delightful parks, beautiful landscapes, varied architecture and much more!
CITY: Riverside
Levee Footrace
The oldest footrace in Southern IL. is held the 2nd Saturday in November each year on the Mississippi River levee in Cairo. A long sleeve t-shirt is given to each participant in the 5000 & 10,000 meter run and awards will be presented to winners
CITY: Cairo
Trail of Terror
Tucked among the charming small towns, lush scenery and hassle-free motoring in Northern Illinois is the Trail of Terror, a self-guided tour of the area's finest haunted houses, cemetery walks, pumpkin patches, wineries, festivals and other spook-tacular seasonal sensations. The fun begins in September and continues through all of October across Carroll, DeKalb, Henry, Jo Daviess, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson & Whiteside counties. For all the details & more information on all of the cool creepiness, visit www.illinoistrailofterror.com
CITY: Polo
Arthur Amish Country Christmas Kickoff
The Christmas lighted parade steps off at 5:30pm and will showcase Santa & Mrs. Claus through downtown Arthur. Immediately following the parade, Santa will visit with children and parents in Knights Court downtown to start collecting those early Christmas requests. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies will be served during his visit. Throughout the day, businesses in the downtown area as well as the countryside will feature early Christmas bargains and host Open Houses.
CITY: Arthur
Art Dans La Rue
Join us on Tuesday, August 6th from 12-9pm for Downtown Oak Park's authentic urban French Street Festival! Featuring: art exhibits by local artists, special showing of a French film, Can-Can dancers, French music by "Paris La Nuit," Poodle Parade, French lessons, Fresh made crepes, Wine tastings, Sidewalk chalk contest, Bike Rentals, and much more!
CITY: Oak Park
Tour de Shawnee Bike ride
Bicyclists meet at the Olive Branch Community Center at 8 AM. Organized bike routes of 15, 30, 45, 62 and 100 mile rides around scenic Horseshoe Lake and area. Entry fee includes: Event bag, chance for attendance prizes. Early registration includes commemorative t shirt.
CITY: Olive Branch
Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show
A Lake County holiday tradition. Visit Northern Illinois' largest drive-through Holiday Light Festival, held at the Cuneo Mansion, and view thousands of twinkling lights, animated displays and holiday decorations. While visiting the light show, the Cuneo Mansion & Gardens invites you to walk through the museum for a magical view of Christmas' past. Please visit the website for more information.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Harvest Frolic Fall Celebration
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with Lincoln Log Cabin's annual Harvest Frolic on Saturday and Sunday, September 27-28 from 10am to 4pm daily. Activities will take place at both the Lincoln and Sargent farms including children's games, doll making and hearth cooking. There will also be a three-legged race, a cast iron skillet toss, two-man saw contest and a "dipping cup race" and a special scavenger hunt will be open to children 12 years of age or younger. Visitors are encouraged to take part in these period games and activities. Demonstrations, food, period music and entertainment along with our featured visiting artisans will round out the weekend programing.
CITY: Lerna
Parade of Lights
Join the Champaign Center Partnership as they officially launch the holiday season with a Parade of Lights. Marching bands and lighted floats weave their way through the streets of Downtown Champaign with Santa making his grand appearance just in time to light the City Christmas Tree.
CITY: Champaign
Chestnut Mountain Open House & Ski Swap
This ski resort's open house includes hayrides, chairlift rides, resort tours, refreshments, and a ski swap with both new and used equipment available.
CITY: Galena
Grundy County Corn Festival
66th annual Grundy County Corn Festival will be held September 24-28. The event celebrates the rich agricultural history in Grundy County and offers everything from a farm fair, craft shows, carnival, music and food, food, food. Entertainment of all kinds, food vendors, water fights and a parade on Sunday.
CITY: Morris
Christmas in Paris
Come join us for a magical night in Paris, Illinois - full of games, crafts, laughter and fun for the entire family. Most storefronts will be open for shopping or hosting an activity. Most activities are free. All are invited. Visit our facebook page to learn more.
CITY: Paris
Market Days Flea Market & Vendor Fair
Held the first Saturday of every month, this farmers market and flea market features crafts, antiques, furniture, household items, baby furniture, produce, collectibles, art, food booths, and live entertainment!
CITY: Mount Vernon
Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Chillifest & 175th Celebration
This Two day sanctioned ICS Chili Cookoff event features the finest chili around, live entertainment, craft vendors, food, fun and of course, lots of chili or chilli - however you wish to spell it! Held in the downtown square. Chili tasting, Chili vendors, and Chamber Chili tent. Winners quality for 2015 World Championships. Also features Annual Pumpkin Cart Race, Lil Miss & Lil Mister contest, longest ponytail contest, cutest baby contest, children's activities and local musical entertainment. Grand Parade 10:30am Saturday.
CITY: Taylorville
Luminary Night On Stephenson and Lincoln Streets
Enjoy the beauty of the soft light of luminaries and the architecture of these historic homes as you stroll this lovely residential neighborhood. Also, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard from West Street to Park Boulevard.
CITY: Freeport
Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race
The Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race is a simple concept---take a carved pumpkin, decorate it and insert two independent axles through it and attach wheels, then race your pumpkin down a hill to victory! This event is great family fun and a safe, enjoyable way to celebrate fall. Plus, if you craft a winning pumpkin you get to advance to the championship where you can win prizes!
CITY: Carbondale
The Polar Express at Monticello Railway Museum
Held at Monticello Railway Museum. Read along with the story as the train makes its round-trip journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and enjoy caroling, hot chocolate, surprises and a treat. And, for those who believe, a special gift for each child. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas! Nov 14-15, Nov 21-22, Nov 28-30 & Dec 5-6.
CITY: Monticello
Elegance in Motion Car Classic Car Show
MB Financial Park at Rosemont (5501 Park Place) proudly presents its inaugural luxury sports car show, "Elegance in Motion Car Classic" this summer. Hosted by Dave Miller of the popular automotive website Drive with Dave, modern and vintage automobiles will be on display for MB Financial Park guests to enjoy at no cost. The show is open to visitors from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Saturday from August 9 through September 27.
CITY: Rosemont
Barn Quilts of DeWitt County Bus Tour
Gearing up for our fourth year of creating barn quilt magic in DeWitt County. Throughout the county, vibrant, hand-painted 8'X8' quilt blocks on 'wooden canvases' adorn numerous barns, making a drive through the countryside all the more enjoyable. Bus tours are on the first Saturday in June and October from 9am - 1pm.
CITY: Clinton
Great River Road Run
It is time again for the Great River Road Run. Race your way to victory with the choice of a 2 mile route or a 10 mile route out and back on the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway, beginning in Alton. It's the most scenic run you'll ever make as you race to the finish along the Mississippi River and the majestic limestone bluffs.
CITY: Alton
Arrival at Camp DuBois
Come celebrate the arrival of Lewis and Clark at Camp River Dubois. This annual event commemorates the day William Clark and the men of the detachment arrived at the confluence of the Riviere a Dubois, Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The event will include members of the detachment portraying military life, re-enactors recreating the civilian population and demonstrators. Site admission is free. For more information, call (618) 251-5811 or go to www.campdubois.com.
CITY: Hartford
Mardi Gras
All the events are family friendly from the flea market and craft fair to the entertainment and kids' games. Don't miss the evening lighted parade or the area's largest end of season car show. Be sure to buy into the huge 50/50 drawing (past winners have taken as much as home $12,307).
CITY: Pinckneyville
I&M Canal Mule-Pulled Boat Rides
Your 90-min, round trip journey on the mule-pulled, full-size replica canal boat will take you on the same hand-dug waterway that 19th century pioneers traveled. Your guides, dressed as Canal Era crew and passengers, will take you back in time to life on the American frontier and the Illinois prairie. Meet our mules, Larry and Moe, and learn how mules and horses powered the boats in the last century. Seating on open-air deck and in enclosed cabin. Plenty of seating for inclement weather - boat runs rain and shine. Handicapped Accessible except motorized wheelchairs. Parking is free. All tickets must be picked up at the Lock 16 Center, 754 First Street, LaSalle, IL. Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before scheduled departure. Call 815-220-1848 for questions, special requests & additional days and times, other than Friday through Sunday, LaSalle Canal Boat.
CITY: LaSalle
Des Plaines River Trail Marathon Races
Welcome to year five of the Des Plaines River Trail Half-Marathon, Marathon and 50 Mile Ultra Marathon along the beautiful and fast Des Plaines River Trail. This is a truly special running course. The DPR Trail is a wide, crushed gravel track, free of roots and rocks, and very flat. All of the major road crossings are managed by way of bridges or viaducts This is a great track through alternating lush forests and open wetlands. With cool temperatures expected, and given the flat terrain and ideal running surface, you'll find these to be extremely fast courses. Registration is open until it reaches full capacity or October 10th. Register early and save.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Vermilion County Civil War Days
Kennekuk County Park takes a trip back to the 1800s with Civil War re-enactments, presentations, music, and food. Participants from around the country come to the Danville Area for this one-of-a-kind weekend experience.
CITY: Danville
Scarecrow Harvest Festival - Midway Village Museum
Enjoy the ambiance of Midway Village and the fall colors as you make and take a Scarecrow. The museum will provide the straw for free. Purchase a cloth head, hat, shirt, pants and other traditional scarecrow accessories on site or bring your old clothes from home to make as many scarecrows as you can carry. When you are here, take the time to explore the charming Victorian-era village and gardens at one of the most scenic times of the year when the leaves are in full color and the traditional harvest activities are in full swing.
CITY: Rockford
Thresherman's Bluegrass Festival
One of the Midwest's best Bluegrass Music Festivals. Music, food, and lots of fun. Performers from all across the nation. Camping available on the grounds. Held at Threshermen's Reunion Park.
CITY: Pontiac
Pumpkin Fest 2014
Pumpkin Fest features over 20 attractions included in general admission! Siegel's Cottonwood Farm is "The Place" to Harvest your Family Memories on 40 Acres of "Affordable Family Fun®." Siegel's corn maze, Zach's Petting Zoo and Farmer Frank's Haunted Barn are just several activities Siegel's Cottonwood Farm has to offer. Admission Weekday $10 with coupon; Weekends and Columbus Day $12 with online coupon. Children 2 and under enter FREE! Open Daily 10am - 6pm.
CITY: Lockport
Marshall's Halloween Frolic
This family-friendly one-day event features Halloween games, stories, hayrides and hot chocolate, & parade of costumes with costume judging at the gazebo. Games for kids of all ages, trunk or treat in a safe family friendly environment, and then join in the parade around the courthouse and then enter in the costume contest. Each contestant receives $1 just for entering. Located at Courthouse Square lawn in downtown Marshall on the National Road.
CITY: Marshall
Lunch with Santa on Train
Come out for Lunch with Santa on the Train at the Wabash Depot in Monticello, Illinois, a holiday favorite for kids of all ages. Enjoy a train ride, individual visit with Santa, and kid friendly sack lunch. The ride is about 60 minutes per trip. Reservations Recommended.
CITY: Monticello
Grand Levee and Harvest Festival
The Grande Levee is a celebration of the grand receptions held during the 1800s to honor government dignitaries and important visitors. Friday evening the event kicks-off with a ham and bean dinner on the Vandalia Statehouse grounds along with musical entertainment. Saturday brings a day full of events at the Statehouse grounds for the Ground Levee. The Harvest Festival, which is held on Gallatin Street, will have vendors, sidewalk sales, bingo, kids' activities, inflatables, RC race car exhibition and more!
CITY: Vandalia
Take a Hike & Lunch - St. Louis Canyon
Join us for a guided hike from the Lodge to St. Louis Canyon, 11:00am - 2:00pm. Participants will meet in the hotel lobby of the Lodge to pick up a lunch and a "Starved Rock" backpack and meet their guide. Hikers will begin hiking to the top of Starved Rock, then to Aurora Canyon. Once hikers reach St. Louis Canyon they will stop for lunch - in the canyon! After lunch, hikers will hike to Sac Canyon and the canyon head of Aurora Canyon. The tour concludes at the Lodge about 2:00pm. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. This hike is approximately 4.5 miles round trip. This hike is classifies as strenuous as there will be multiple stairways. Lunch includes: ham, turkey or PB&J, bag of chips, homemade granola bar, piece of fruit and bottle of water. Advance reservations are required as space is limited. $17 per person.
CITY: Oglesby
Autumn at the Arboretum - Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
Join us for out annual fall festival. Experience the beauty of fall as we use our entire 155 acre property for family-friendly fun. October is one of the best times to witness trees with their rich autumn colors. Build a scarecrow, enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, make a fall craft to take home, and enjoy entertainment and activities for kids of all ages.
CITY: Rockford
7th Annual Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon
The annual Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon is one of the most popular spring running events in the Midwest… and, arguably, the country with its fast and flat course, ideal for qualifying for the Boston Marathon. With over 20,000 participants expected in the 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, relay and the youth run, the Illinois Marathon is a destination race for people from all over! From flat and fast courses to the Memorial Stadium 50-yard line finish to the rockin' State Farm 27th Mile Celebrate Victory Bash, this has all the makings for the perfect spring getaway. 217-351-4133
CITY: Champaign
Take a Hike...and a Lunch - LaSalle Canyon
Join us for a guided hike from the Lodge to LaSalle Canyon. Participants meet in the hotel lobby of the Lodge to pick up a lunch and a "Starved Rock" backpack. Hikers will stop for lunch once they reach LaSalle Canyon. After lunch, the hike continues to Eagle Cliff and Lover's Leap. The tour concludes at the Lodge about 2:00pm. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Hike will be around 4.5 miles round trip. This hike is classified as strenuous. Lunch includes: your choice of turkey, ham or PB&J, bag of chips, homemade granola bar, piece of fruit and a bottle of water. Advanced reservations are required as space is limited. $17 per person.
CITY: Oglesby
Hike into History
This hiking tour is offered on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights every month (excluding July and October). There's nothing better than a guided hike to see the best parts of the park and learn its rich history. Reserve your room or cabin at Starved Rock Lodge on Tuesday or Wednesday night and take a guided hike on Wednesday or Thursday morning at 9:00 am from the Lobby. When you get back from your hike, you'll enjoy lunch in the Dining Room. The hike on Tuesday and Wednesday will go to Starved Rock and French Canyon unless otherwise requested. On Thursday you will join the weekly Walkers Club and go along with them on their pre-scheduled, weekly hike. Family Cabins are excluded from packages.
CITY: Oglesby


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Zoila Airall, Ph.D., is Assistant Vice President of Campus Life for Student Affairs. She gave these remarks during an evening session for parents of arriving first-year Duke students.
As many of you may be aware, we sent every member of this year's incoming first-year class two on-line trainings--Alcohol Edu and Haven. Haven is higher education's first compliance-based program for primary sexual assault prevention. We carefully monitored student participation this summer because it is important to us that each member of this class understand definitions of sexual misconduct, the effects of alcohol on relationships and the ethics of relationships.
We also sent the two trainings to all parents. I will not ask for a show of hands about how many of you actually took the training or how many of you who took the training engaged your son or daughter in a conversation on the topic of sexual misconduct. If you did, you receive a BLUE STAR, because at Duke we do everything in blue and not gold!
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Ricky L. Rhett
Feb. 10, 1955 to April 13, 2014
A funeral was held today for longtime San Lorenzo Valley resident Ricky L. Rhett who died unexpectedly from heart failure while at work on April 13. He was 59.
Mr. Rhett was born in San Jose and moved to the San Lorenzo Valley with his family while a youth. He attended San Lorenzo Valley High School and lived in the valley for 44 years.
Mr. Rhett was an accomplished craftsman and enjoyed building and repair projects with family, friends and at work.
At the time of his passing, he was employed at Home Depot in Capitola.
Mr. Rhett loved his dog Duke and liked to go on bike rides with friends in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Wilder Ranch. He enjoyed to golf with his siblings.
Mr. Rhett was always willing to help friends with a chore or job. He appreciated the gifts he had and had a kind and gentle manner. Although opinionated at times, Mr. Rhett was sincere and could be found often reading his Bible in solitude.
He is survived by his mother Mary Rhett of Modesto; sons Ricky L. Ingram and his wife Sonny of Florida and Nathaniel Rhett of Soquel; daughters Carrie Banker of Felton and Chrystal Rhett of Scotts Valley; sisters Dorothy Herceg of Felton, Fredda Dunn of Modesto; brother Dennis Rhett of New York; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held today at 2 p.m., Friday, April 25 at Benito and Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, 1050 Cayuga Street in Santa Cruz. A private burial will follow.
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Linfield wins McMinnville Regional
May 17, 2014
By Robert Husseman
Of the News-Register
After throwing a complete-game shutout in Linfield baseball's NCAA Division III McMinnville Regional opener, junior pitcher Chris Haddeland got to finish what he started.
Haddeland, a McMinnville High School graduate, supported a strong start by Justin Davis (5 2/3 innings pitched, two hits allowed) with a two-inning save Saturday afternoon as the Wildcats defeated Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 4-2, to win the regional and advance to the NCAA Division III College World Series.
Linfield (37-7) went 4-0 in the regional, including two victories over the Pointers (32-13), to return to the Division III CWS, where it is the defending national champion.
Included in that stretch was a 3-2 game against Stevens Point on Friday that ended in controversy at Roy Helser Field. Pointers third baseman Kyle McHugh hit the potential game-tying home run in the bottom of the eighth inning but did not touch first base. The error was spotted by Wildcats coach Scott Brosius; Linfield appealed to first base, won the appeal and won the game an inning later.
Haddeland was one of four Wildcats to be named to the all-tournament team, including pitcher Aaron Thomassen, catcher Jake Wylie and right fielder Nick Fisher. Fisher was named Most Outstanding Player at the regional.
Read more about the McMinnville regional in Tuesday's News-Register.
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