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POSTED October 7, 2011 - 3:40pm | POSTED BY Editor Gina
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Spooky Fun Along Route 66

In the "spirit" of the Halloween season, we'd like to bring some spooky fun along Route 66 to your attention.

Spirits of Tours/Timeless Presentations bill themselves as, "The" Central Illinois Historic Entertainment Company. We bring history ALIVE!"

In fact, they're having an event this Saturday, October 8th at The Mill in Lincoln, IL:

SAT 10/08: THE MILL LIVE! GHOST INVESTIGATION! In Lincoln IL! Join the Spirits of Bloomington team as we return to an old haunt. Who has been disturbed during the renovation? 9:30pm $20

Check out their website and their Calendar of Events for some Halloween frights and fun.

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POSTED October 4, 2011 - 1:00pm | POSTED BY Editor Gina
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Workday at the Mill Scheduled

We thank John Weiss for the following announcement:

Attention all Route 66 volunteers. There is a work day scheduled on October 15th, 2011 at the historic Mill in Lincoln, Illinois at 9:30 AM. The motto for Illinois Preservation members is, "We work for food". So the famous Schnitzel sandwiches will be served. That's better then money!!!!!

For more information - John Weiss - 815-458-6616

POSTED October 4, 2011 - 12:45pm | POSTED BY Editor Gina
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Tickets for Vermillion Players' Musical Revues Now on Sale

Thanks to Pontiac Tourism for supplying us with the following press release:

Tickets for the November 25, 26, and 27 “Dinner and a Show” performances by the Vermillion Players went on sale today at Pontiac City Hall. All shows will be staged at the Pontiac Elks Lodge, #1019, located west of Pontiac on Route 116. Ticket prices for the Friday and Saturday dinner shows are set at $25 per person. On Sunday, a dessert buffet will be served during the intermission of the show and tickets are $15 per person. The November shows are a collaborative effort with Vermillion Players, the Pontiac Dancenter, and Pontiac Tourism working together.

POSTED October 4, 2011 - 1:09pm | POSTED BY Editor Gina
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Workday at the Mill

Date: 
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 9:30am

Attention all Route 66 volunteers!

Work day at the historic Mill in Lincoln, Illinois
October 15, 2011
9:30 AM

The motto for Illinois Preservation members is, "We work for food." So the famous Schnitzel sandwiches will be served. That's better then money!!!!!

For more information - John Weiss - 815-458-6616

POSTED October 4, 2011 - 12:02pm | POSTED BY Editor Gina
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20th Annual Leclaire Parkfest

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Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

20th Annual Leclaire Parkfest
Sunday, October 16, 2011
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Leclaire Lake Park
Hale Avenue in Edwardsville, IL

The festival features live music from the St. Louis Levee Band Trio and the Lodge Brothers as well as a wine and beer garden, festival food, crafts, pony rides, a display of vintage tractors, games & activities for children and DAR’s annual book sale. Narrated trolley tours of the Leclaire National Historic District run every half hour. For additional information, call 618-656-1294 or send an e-mail to friends@historic-leclaire.org.

POSTED October 2, 2011 - 9:11pm | POSTED BY Editor Gina
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Central Illinois Antique Dealers Association 88th Antique Show and Sale

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Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 10:30am - 4:00pm

Central Illinois Antique Dealers Association 88th Antique Show and Sale

Bloomington Interstate Center

Saturday, December 3, 2011
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday, December 4, 2011
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Admission $5

POSTED October 2, 2011 - 9:08pm | POSTED BY Editor Gina
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Central Illinois Antique Dealers Association 88th Antique Show and Sale

Date: 
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Illinois Antique Dealers Association 88th Antique Show and Sale

Bloomington Interstate Center

Saturday, December 3, 2011
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday, December 4, 2011
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Admission $5

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