LENA - The Le-Win Jaycees are hosting Winterfest 2009 on Jan. 16-18.
"With 2009 just beginning, Winterfest has a bit of something for every person's New Year's resolution," said Todd Jones, Winterfest chairperson for the Le-Win Jaycees. "Whether you've resolved to get physically active, spend more time with family, cut back on your budget or just take time to enjoy life, Winterfest has a wonderful line-up of activities to help you do just that."
Always a crowd-pleaser, the bed races are back with Lena money prizes for fastest team and coolest costume. In addition, several events are making their sophomore appearance, such as the American Legion's fruit pie contest and soup tasting. Some popular activities of past Winterfests are back, such as the volleyball tournament and family day at Lake Le Aqua Na, complete with draft horse sleigh rides and dog sled demos.
This year the Jaycees have something special in store for the Winterfest Dance.
"We want to warm people up with a tropical theme. We're encouraging people to pull out their Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts. We're going to offer a few beach-themed activities," said Jones. "We're also thrilled to have a local favorite band, Free Fall, on hand to help us rock the night away!"
More details on Winterfest can be found online at www.le-winjaycees.com.
Friday, Jan. 16
• Chili Supper: 4:30-7:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 316 W. Main St., Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. $6 for adults, $4 for kids ages 3-12.
• Family Ice Skating: 6-7:30 p.m., Lion's Park. Bring your skates and enjoy this wintertime activity. Hot chocolate and cookies provided.
• Scavenger Hunt: 7 p.m., Park District Office, 609 N. Schuyler. Gather up your friends and follow along with hilarious and wacky clues. Hosted by Lena Park District.
• Indoor Skating and Winterfest Games: 7-10 p.m. $4 per person. Skate Station, 7016 U.S. 20 W. in Eleroy. Mention "Winterfest" and get a free quad skate rental or $1 off any other skate rental.
• Tricycle Races: 9:30 p.m. sign-up and 10 p.m. race time. DJ from 8 p.m. to midnight. Iron Horse Tap, 137 W. Railroad St. Watch grown men and women racing on tricycles.
Saturday, Jan. 17
• Pancake Breakfast: 7-11 a.m. Lena United Methodist Church, 118 W. Mason. Tickets at area churches and Lena State Bank or at the door. Advance tickets: $5.50 at door: $6 for adults or $3.50 for kids. Hosted by Lena Area Church Cooperative.
• Dress-a-Snowperson Contest: Kids, turn in your decorated snowperson at Lena's Citizens State Bank before noon on Saturday, Jan. 17, for your chance at a $100 savings bond. Three savings bonds awarded to kids, pre-kindergarden thru fifth grade. Snowpeople sheets will be distributed through Le-Win Elementary Schools or available at Citizens State Bank. Sponsored by Citizens State Bank.
• Volleyball Tournament: Pool play begins at 8 a.m. at Le-Win High School. A and B championship brackets. Teams of three men, three women. Proceeds go to area charitable organizations. More details after teams are entered. $50 per team. Contact Anita at (815) 369-4933 to register.
• Jaycees' Bed Races: 1:30 p.m., downtown Lena parking lot. Share some laughs and win some Lena Money - $50 to fastest team, $50 to best costumed team. Teams should be present by 1:15 p.m. to participate. Five-member teams. We provide the beds. NO entry fee!
• Euchre Tournament: 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church Hall, 410 W. Lena St. Cash prizes for top players. Singles welcomed. $2 per person.
• Fruit Pie Contest: Pies need to be at the hall by noon. Judging at 1 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 316 W. Main St. Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary. For details, contact Marsha Tessendorf, (815) 990-1155.
• Youth Ice Hockey Tournament and Ice Skating Races: 2:30 p.m., Lion's Park. Four kids per team.
• A "Tropical" Winterfest Dance: 8 p.m. - midnight, Wolf Hollow Golf Course. Featuring live music by local favorite, Free Fall. $5 per person. Wear your favorite tropical clothes. There will be some beach-inspired activities and a 50/50 raffle.
Sunday, Jan. 20
• Family Day at Lake LeAquaNa: Take advantage of having a beautiful State Park in our own back yard. From ice fishing to cross-country skiing, the wintertime opportunities are endless!
Some of the following activities require proper weather and/or snow on the ground.
• Draft Horse Sleigh Rides (will be wagon rides if no snow): 1-3 p.m. Enjoy a horse-drawn ride through our State Park. Pick-ups at the parking lot by the campground registration office. Sponsored by Lena State Bank.
• Open Family Sledding: 12:30-3:30 p.m., down the hill next to the beach. Grab a sled and let gravity do the rest.
• Dog Sled Demo: 2-4 p.m., parking lot by campground registration office. See these amazing dogs in action.
• Museum Open House: 1-4 p.m. Stop by Lena's Historical Society Museum at 427 West Grove St. to see what the museum has to offer and enjoy a complimentary hot beverage.
• Soup Tasting: 12-3 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 316 W. Main St. Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary. Offering 16 soup varieties, as well as pie from the Legion's pie contest. $6 for adults, $4 for kids 12 and under.
"With 2009 just beginning, Winterfest has a bit of something for every person's New Year's resolution," said Todd Jones, Winterfest chairperson for the Le-Win Jaycees. "Whether you've resolved to get physically active, spend more time with family, cut back on your budget or just take time to enjoy life, Winterfest has a wonderful line-up of activities to help you do just that."
Always a crowd-pleaser, the bed races are back with Lena money prizes for fastest team and coolest costume. In addition, several events are making their sophomore appearance, such as the American Legion's fruit pie contest and soup tasting. Some popular activities of past Winterfests are back, such as the volleyball tournament and family day at Lake Le Aqua Na, complete with draft horse sleigh rides and dog sled demos.
This year the Jaycees have something special in store for the Winterfest Dance.
"We want to warm people up with a tropical theme. We're encouraging people to pull out their Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts. We're going to offer a few beach-themed activities," said Jones. "We're also thrilled to have a local favorite band, Free Fall, on hand to help us rock the night away!"
More details on Winterfest can be found online at www.le-winjaycees.com.
Friday, Jan. 16
• Chili Supper: 4:30-7:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 316 W. Main St., Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. $6 for adults, $4 for kids ages 3-12.
• Family Ice Skating: 6-7:30 p.m., Lion's Park. Bring your skates and enjoy this wintertime activity. Hot chocolate and cookies provided.
• Scavenger Hunt: 7 p.m., Park District Office, 609 N. Schuyler. Gather up your friends and follow along with hilarious and wacky clues. Hosted by Lena Park District.
• Indoor Skating and Winterfest Games: 7-10 p.m. $4 per person. Skate Station, 7016 U.S. 20 W. in Eleroy. Mention "Winterfest" and get a free quad skate rental or $1 off any other skate rental.
• Tricycle Races: 9:30 p.m. sign-up and 10 p.m. race time. DJ from 8 p.m. to midnight. Iron Horse Tap, 137 W. Railroad St. Watch grown men and women racing on tricycles.
Saturday, Jan. 17
• Pancake Breakfast: 7-11 a.m. Lena United Methodist Church, 118 W. Mason. Tickets at area churches and Lena State Bank or at the door. Advance tickets: $5.50 at door: $6 for adults or $3.50 for kids. Hosted by Lena Area Church Cooperative.
• Dress-a-Snowperson Contest: Kids, turn in your decorated snowperson at Lena's Citizens State Bank before noon on Saturday, Jan. 17, for your chance at a $100 savings bond. Three savings bonds awarded to kids, pre-kindergarden thru fifth grade. Snowpeople sheets will be distributed through Le-Win Elementary Schools or available at Citizens State Bank. Sponsored by Citizens State Bank.
• Volleyball Tournament: Pool play begins at 8 a.m. at Le-Win High School. A and B championship brackets. Teams of three men, three women. Proceeds go to area charitable organizations. More details after teams are entered. $50 per team. Contact Anita at (815) 369-4933 to register.
• Jaycees' Bed Races: 1:30 p.m., downtown Lena parking lot. Share some laughs and win some Lena Money - $50 to fastest team, $50 to best costumed team. Teams should be present by 1:15 p.m. to participate. Five-member teams. We provide the beds. NO entry fee!
• Euchre Tournament: 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church Hall, 410 W. Lena St. Cash prizes for top players. Singles welcomed. $2 per person.
• Fruit Pie Contest: Pies need to be at the hall by noon. Judging at 1 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 316 W. Main St. Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary. For details, contact Marsha Tessendorf, (815) 990-1155.
• Youth Ice Hockey Tournament and Ice Skating Races: 2:30 p.m., Lion's Park. Four kids per team.
• A "Tropical" Winterfest Dance: 8 p.m. - midnight, Wolf Hollow Golf Course. Featuring live music by local favorite, Free Fall. $5 per person. Wear your favorite tropical clothes. There will be some beach-inspired activities and a 50/50 raffle.
Sunday, Jan. 20
• Family Day at Lake LeAquaNa: Take advantage of having a beautiful State Park in our own back yard. From ice fishing to cross-country skiing, the wintertime opportunities are endless!
Some of the following activities require proper weather and/or snow on the ground.
• Draft Horse Sleigh Rides (will be wagon rides if no snow): 1-3 p.m. Enjoy a horse-drawn ride through our State Park. Pick-ups at the parking lot by the campground registration office. Sponsored by Lena State Bank.
• Open Family Sledding: 12:30-3:30 p.m., down the hill next to the beach. Grab a sled and let gravity do the rest.
• Dog Sled Demo: 2-4 p.m., parking lot by campground registration office. See these amazing dogs in action.
• Museum Open House: 1-4 p.m. Stop by Lena's Historical Society Museum at 427 West Grove St. to see what the museum has to offer and enjoy a complimentary hot beverage.
• Soup Tasting: 12-3 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 316 W. Main St. Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary. Offering 16 soup varieties, as well as pie from the Legion's pie contest. $6 for adults, $4 for kids 12 and under.
