albany
Albany students to compete in
geography bee
ALBANY - Ten Albany School finalists in grades four through eight will compete in the first round of the 2018 National Geographic Geography Bee at 8 a.m. Jan. 4 in the high school gymnasium, 400 5th St.
The competition will proceed until a champion is declared. In case of inclement weather, the snow day will be Jan. 5.
For the 30th year, the National Geographic Society is holding the National Geography Bee for students in thousands of schools across the United States, in the five U.S. territories and in Department of Defense Dependents Schools around the world. This will be Albany's 29th year of competition.
The winner of Albany's bee will advance to the next level of competition, a written examination to determine the state competitors. All state winners of the competition to be held April 6 are eligible to win the national championship and its first prize, a $50,000 college scholarship, at the national competition May 20-23 in the District of Columbia. For additional information, contact Penny Schelberger at 862-3225, ext. 2207.
The event is open to the public.
MONROE
Poinsettias, auction, lunch at Turner Hall
MONROE - The Questers Swiss Attic Fanciers will hold their poinsettia pickup from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 at Turner Hall.
There will be a silent auction and bake sale held at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon.
Breakfast for veterans planned
MONROE - The Behring Senior Center will hold its monthly veterans breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the center.
The homemade breakfast will include dessert and is open to all veterans and their spouses.
Spouses may attend only if they are with their veteran spouses who are eating.
There is a suggested donation and no need to register in advance.
McConnell
Historical society holds Christmas walk, open house
MCCONNELL, Ill. - The McConnell Area Historical Society will hold its Christmas Cookie Walk and Holiday Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at the museum, 202 E. Main St. A selection of Christmas cookies and other baked goods will be available for purchase. Santa Claus will be on hand from 2 to 4 p.m. for children to visit and share what they want for Christmas.
Argyle
Argyle knitting group asking for crocheted flower donations
ARGYLE - Fiber artists of all ages and talents are invited to contribute 3- to 6-inch wide knit or crocheted flowers as part of Argyle Community Knit's third annual community art installment project, to be installed Valentine's Day 2018 in the Argyle Community Building flower beds. This is co-sponsored by the Argyle Public Library and the Argylian Society of Knitters.
All colors, designs and fibers are allowed. Fiber books with various floral stitches and free yarn skeins are available at the library.
Previous community knit projects included a 30-inch scarf on the "Turtle," a play structure at the Argyle school playground in 2016 and over 400 knitted and crocheted pendants hung around the Argyle American Legion ball field in 2017. These art installations are created in the whimsical spirit of "yarn-bombing," a type of street art where fiber arts are incorporated into public spaces.
Submissions may be left at the Argyle Public Library or the Argyle Fiber Mill by Feb. 1. Flowers will be subjected to the weather and are considered donated to the project.
For more information, contact argylelibrary@swls.org or kathy@argylefibermill.com.
Freeport
Bicentennial flag-raising ceremony set for Monday
FREEPORT - An Illinois Bicentennial Flag Raising Ceremony will be held at noon Monday at the Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 N. Galena Ave.
Simultaneous ceremonies will be held across Illinois to mark its 199th birthday and to kick off the yearlong Illinois Bicentennial celebration from now until Dec. 3, 2018, which will be the state's 200th birthday.
At the ceremony, Stephenson County board chairman William Hadley will read an Illinois Bicentennial Proclamation from Stephenson County and the Bicentennial Flag will be raised by State Representative Brian Stewart.
The Stephenson County community is encouraged to submit events and projects for endorsement by the Illinois Bicentennial Commission by going to www.illinois200.com.
The goal is to endorse over 1000 events and projects as part of the statewide celebration.
For assistance in submission of events and projects, contact the Stephenson County Bicentennial liaison Connie Sorn at the Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 815-233-1357.
Cedarville
Time for annual Christmas in the Country
CEDARVILLE - The 19th annual "Christmas in the Country" lighted celebration will run from dusk to 10 p.m. every night through Jan. 1 at 2907 Richland Road.
Visitors may visit Santa in his sleigh, or in the log cabin if inclement weather, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 10, 13, 15, 17 and 20.
To get there, take Red Oak Road and turn east on Richland Road; it is the first house on the south side of the road. This annual Christmas tradition is free and open to the public but visitors are asked not to touch the lights or displays. For more information, call Rod Quies at 815-297-3298 or 815-297-3296.
Albany students to compete in
geography bee
ALBANY - Ten Albany School finalists in grades four through eight will compete in the first round of the 2018 National Geographic Geography Bee at 8 a.m. Jan. 4 in the high school gymnasium, 400 5th St.
The competition will proceed until a champion is declared. In case of inclement weather, the snow day will be Jan. 5.
For the 30th year, the National Geographic Society is holding the National Geography Bee for students in thousands of schools across the United States, in the five U.S. territories and in Department of Defense Dependents Schools around the world. This will be Albany's 29th year of competition.
The winner of Albany's bee will advance to the next level of competition, a written examination to determine the state competitors. All state winners of the competition to be held April 6 are eligible to win the national championship and its first prize, a $50,000 college scholarship, at the national competition May 20-23 in the District of Columbia. For additional information, contact Penny Schelberger at 862-3225, ext. 2207.
The event is open to the public.
MONROE
Poinsettias, auction, lunch at Turner Hall
MONROE - The Questers Swiss Attic Fanciers will hold their poinsettia pickup from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 at Turner Hall.
There will be a silent auction and bake sale held at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon.
Breakfast for veterans planned
MONROE - The Behring Senior Center will hold its monthly veterans breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the center.
The homemade breakfast will include dessert and is open to all veterans and their spouses.
Spouses may attend only if they are with their veteran spouses who are eating.
There is a suggested donation and no need to register in advance.
McConnell
Historical society holds Christmas walk, open house
MCCONNELL, Ill. - The McConnell Area Historical Society will hold its Christmas Cookie Walk and Holiday Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at the museum, 202 E. Main St. A selection of Christmas cookies and other baked goods will be available for purchase. Santa Claus will be on hand from 2 to 4 p.m. for children to visit and share what they want for Christmas.
Argyle
Argyle knitting group asking for crocheted flower donations
ARGYLE - Fiber artists of all ages and talents are invited to contribute 3- to 6-inch wide knit or crocheted flowers as part of Argyle Community Knit's third annual community art installment project, to be installed Valentine's Day 2018 in the Argyle Community Building flower beds. This is co-sponsored by the Argyle Public Library and the Argylian Society of Knitters.
All colors, designs and fibers are allowed. Fiber books with various floral stitches and free yarn skeins are available at the library.
Previous community knit projects included a 30-inch scarf on the "Turtle," a play structure at the Argyle school playground in 2016 and over 400 knitted and crocheted pendants hung around the Argyle American Legion ball field in 2017. These art installations are created in the whimsical spirit of "yarn-bombing," a type of street art where fiber arts are incorporated into public spaces.
Submissions may be left at the Argyle Public Library or the Argyle Fiber Mill by Feb. 1. Flowers will be subjected to the weather and are considered donated to the project.
For more information, contact argylelibrary@swls.org or kathy@argylefibermill.com.
Freeport
Bicentennial flag-raising ceremony set for Monday
FREEPORT - An Illinois Bicentennial Flag Raising Ceremony will be held at noon Monday at the Stephenson County Courthouse, 15 N. Galena Ave.
Simultaneous ceremonies will be held across Illinois to mark its 199th birthday and to kick off the yearlong Illinois Bicentennial celebration from now until Dec. 3, 2018, which will be the state's 200th birthday.
At the ceremony, Stephenson County board chairman William Hadley will read an Illinois Bicentennial Proclamation from Stephenson County and the Bicentennial Flag will be raised by State Representative Brian Stewart.
The Stephenson County community is encouraged to submit events and projects for endorsement by the Illinois Bicentennial Commission by going to www.illinois200.com.
The goal is to endorse over 1000 events and projects as part of the statewide celebration.
For assistance in submission of events and projects, contact the Stephenson County Bicentennial liaison Connie Sorn at the Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 815-233-1357.
Cedarville
Time for annual Christmas in the Country
CEDARVILLE - The 19th annual "Christmas in the Country" lighted celebration will run from dusk to 10 p.m. every night through Jan. 1 at 2907 Richland Road.
Visitors may visit Santa in his sleigh, or in the log cabin if inclement weather, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 10, 13, 15, 17 and 20.
To get there, take Red Oak Road and turn east on Richland Road; it is the first house on the south side of the road. This annual Christmas tradition is free and open to the public but visitors are asked not to touch the lights or displays. For more information, call Rod Quies at 815-297-3298 or 815-297-3296.
