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Galva Area Chamber of Commerce "It's Happening in the Park" Lunches & Dinners - June 2 - August 25, 2010.... |
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The Galva Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the dates and participants in this year’s lunch/dinner in the park series, called “IT’s Happening in the Park.” Events will be hosted each Wednesday, June 2 through Aug. 25, in Veterans Memorial Park. Lunches are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinners are 5 to 7 p.m. We will be updating regularly the lunch/dinner schedules. Aug. 4th. - Dinner in the Park - 5 to 7 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park, Galva. LaLeche League serving barbecue sandwich, cole slaw, chips, dessert, drink. Tom Campbell playing guitar and singing. Bring lawn chair.
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Prayer Walk for Galva Schools - August 5, 2010.... |
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7 p.m., beginning in Galva Junior-Senior High School parking lot. Public walking Galva school grounds, praying for students, teachers, staff, administration. Guide will lead. Water available. Hosted by Neighbors in Christ Parish. Info or copies of prayer: 932-2460 from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, or email to galvafirst@frontier.com.
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Galva School District Registration - August 9 & 10, 2010.... |
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August 9th: 8:30 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 8 p.m., both in high school library. Registering students in grades K-12 for 2010-2011 school year. Info: District 224 Administrative Office at 932-2108. August 10th: 1 to 7 p.m. in high school library. Registering students in grades K-12 for 2010-2011 school year. Info: District 224 Administrative Office at 932-2108.
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Galva School District Referendum Open Forum - August 9, 2010.... |
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7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. For all persons interested in looking at a possible District 224 tax referendum. Hosted by Galva School Board.
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Galva Day - August 13, 2010.... |
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all day in Galva. Men golfing at Kewanee Dunes; women golfing at Lake Calhoun Country Club. Dinner at both sites in evening. |
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August 14; An old-fashioned Ice Cream Social and Pie in the Park ... |
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...will be held in the park in historic Bishop Hill, IL, on Saturday August 14, 2010 from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Home made pies and ice cream will be served in the park. The ice cream is provided by the Bishop Hill Colony Bakery.
The event is sponsored by Bishop Hill Heritage Association Board members. The BHHA was formed in 1962 after the loss of one of the Colony’s buildings. Its purpose is to assist in the restoration of as many Colony buildings as possible and to preserve the Colony’s heritage. Thousands of visitors come to Bishop Hill yearly to experience life in days gone by as lived by the original Swedish immigrants. Members of the BHHA keep the 164-year-old Colony alive and thriving; BHHA funds support the care of the Steeple Building museum, Colony Store, Blacksmith Shop, Dairy Building and the Cobbler Shop.
The Pie in the Park and Ice Cream Social is held in conjunction with the 4th Annual Bishop Hill Clay and Fiber Fest hosted by the Prairie Arts Center on both Saturday and Sunday. The festival provides the public with an opportunity to see clay and fiber projects made from start to finish. The public is encouraged to participate in both clay and fiber arts.
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August 14 & 15 Clay and Fiber Festival 2010 in Bishop Hill... |
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...Preparations are well underway for the fourth annual Bishop Hill Clay and Fiber Festival 2010. The event has something for every one of all ages. Watch ceramic artists demonstrate the art of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Also, see them fire a variety of kilns such as raku, primitive pit and horse hair. Potters will also have wares for sale.
In addition to pottery, see a wide variety of fiber artists demonstrate in the Bishop Hill Park. There will also be make and take weaving and felting projects.
Also while in the park be sure to enjoy pie and ice cream sponsored by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association.
One of the highlights of the event is the annual soup supper. Purchase a bowl of homemade soup and keep the original handmade bowl. Tickets are just $10.00 and can be purchased at the Prairie Arts Center in the Historic Blacksmith Shop. The sell out dinner benefits the Bishop Hill Arts Council and The Bishop Hill Heritage Association. Money will go toward education in the arts in Bishop Hill.
In addition to many area business sponsorships, Shimpo Ceramics and Great Lakes Clay will be on hand this year offering corporate sponsorship.
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Historic & Scenic Bishop Hill, Illinois...Where Shops, Lodging, Restaurants, and Museums are Open Year-Round... |
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Join us in scenic and historic Bishop Hill, Illinois. A group of Swedish immigrants who were seeking religious freedom, followed their spiritual leader, Erik Jansson from Sweden to Illinois and thus created what became to be their own idea of utopia, Bishop Hill in 1846. Through the dedication of many people, Bishop Hill became a thriving village for many years. Bishop Hill continues to tell the story of those courageous immigrants through its many displays in a variety of museums, restored historical buildings, the implementation of past used tools in the creation of merchandises by local & area artists and through the Living History program offered to area schools. Now a National Historic Landmark and State of Illinois Historic Site, Bishop Hill
continues to offer intriguing museums, mouth-watering restaurants, and unique shops for you to take part in on your trip to scenic and historic Bishop Hill, Il. Throughout the year many wonderful festivals, historical events and traditional celebrations are taking place. Whether you are planning a day trip or a longer overnight stay, Bishop Hill has something for everyone. Go to www.bishophillartscouncil.com and click on Calendar of Events to see what festivals & local activities are upcoming in scenic Bishop Hill, IL., as well as to view all that Bishop Hill has to offer in overnight accommodations and historical tours.
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City of Galva Blog... |
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has been revised and is awaiting your comments and suggestions. This is a new blog for the folks living in and around Galva. City of Galva Blog . Comment or discuss topics of interest to all Galvans past and present.
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Business Website Creation... |
| if you're a business or professional and need a website, contact us. We can create a new domain or refreshen that old, dry website. Including your own browser updates, shopping carts, as well as free graphics and free email contact links. We'll beat any written quote! Contact Chuck at MJLWeb1 mjlweb1@mchsi.com (P.O.Box 41 Galva,IL 61434). Web design staff that have been creating and hosting websites since 1993, featured on the Feb. 1996 cover story of Fortune Magazine,listed as #1 worldwide in website hosting/design for 3 years from 1993 - 1996, created a vast array of websites ranging from the simplest singular page website to multiple page websites from independant businesses to multi-million dollar corporations. We can also assist you with your repair and maintenance needs of computers. Contact us today! |
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Visit Henry County - Many Great Attractions Await You in Your Own Backyard... |
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The Henry County Tourism Bureau was formed to promote tourism for Henry County, Illinois; to provide educational opportunities for Henry County's hospitality services; to create and promote awareness of Henry County's history, nature, agriculture, culture, preservation and public use; to cultivate a better understanding of the economic and social value of tourism to the consuming public; and to provide educational opportunities including, but not limited to seminars, workshops and presentations concerning all aspects of tourism. The people of Henry County encourage you to experience our historic sites, museums, attractions, festivals, and special events, hike & bike along the Hennepin Canal trail, visit our unique restaurants, specialty shops, antique stores, and golf courses. Stay overnight in our bed & breakfasts, campgrounds, and our motels and hotels. Browse through our website www.visithenrycounty.com and taste a piece of our county, then come visit us. You will be glad you did! Towns in Henry County that you will want to put on your travel itinery are as follows: Alpha; Andover; Annawan; Atkinson; Bishop Hill; Cambridge; Colona; Galva; Hooppole; Kewanee; Orion; Osco and Woodhull.
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Galva Inn & Suites... |
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is now open and taking reservations. If looking for a great local place to stay during your visit to our area, check out the Galva Inn & Suites. Room reservations are now being taken with the motel open July 30, 2007. Call 309-932-2841 to make your reservation. Conveniently located to the Swedish Village of Bishop Hill, IL with great shopping and dining, with a wealth of other area attractions to visit as well.
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Spivey Auction House - A Way to Banish Your Cabin Fever This Winter... |
Something for everyone. Consignment and estate auctions. Check out our website for an up-to-date listing of real estate, estate, and consignment auctions, complete with sale bills and pictures of items to be auctioned. Visit www.spiveyauction.com
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668 Zoning Ordinance... |
download the 668 Zoning Ordinance (PDF format). Contact City Hall for more information.
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| The City of Galva requires homeowners to obtain a building permit for any alterations in the size of their home. This includes room additions, new decks or fences, or other structures. If in doubt about the need for a permit, please contact City Hall at 932-2555 before you begin construction. |
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"Build-Your-Page" (BLOG) and "Guestbook"... |
The old "Galva Guestbook" and "Build-Your-Page" scripts have retired and are no longer available. Suggest using the 123guestbook website for those interested in creating their very own guestbooks. For those persons interested in creating their own free website, try a BLOG instead. Go to
Blogger.Com
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MyBlog.Com
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BlogEasy.Com
or, one of many other free blogsites and give it a try. Once you've created created your guestbook or blogsite, email your site's URL and we'll post the link .
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