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Bingo Night... |
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...Come have some fun with us at Bingo Night, Friday, May 23, 7 p.m., FU White School (in the gym). Click here for flyer.
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Win a 2008 Red Fat Boy Harley... |
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...the City of Galva is selling raffle tickets for a 2008 Red Harley Davidson Fat Boy Motorcycle. Click here for more details.
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Galva’s Second Annual Freedom Fest Car Show... |
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...In beautiful, shady Wiley Park — rain or shine, Galva Day Weekend, Saturday August 9, 2008. Click for additional details and registration form.
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Health Checks Planned... |
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...Community State Bank of Galva has announced the dtes of its Community Service Days in 2008. OSF and Heartland will provide the following services at CSB's downtown Galva office at 300 Main St., from 9 to 11 a.m. on the dates following: May 6 - blood pressure, blood cholesterol and bone density; June 3 - blood pressure; July 1 - blood pressure, blood cholesterol; August 5 - blood pressure; September - no service day scheduled; October 7 - blood pressure; November 4 - blood pressure, blood sugar; December 2 - blood pressure, blood cholesterol. All services are free of charge except bone density. For more information, call CSB at 932-2147 or 932-8181.
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The City of Galva Water Department Will be Flushing Hydrants - May 5-7 and May 12-14 ... |
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...on May 5, 6 and 7 and 12, 13 and 14 starting in the S. E. and N. E. parts of town then N. W. and ending in the S. W. section of town.
Rusty water can occur in any part of the town during this time. People should run water a few minutes before washing clothes.
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Galva Clean Up - May 12 - 17... |
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...The City of Galva will be having a clean-up week beginning May 12 and ending May 17 for Galva residents only. All residents are asked to bring items to Galva’s Maintenance Yard to be placed in a roll off which will be provided by Jackson Disposal. Anyone who is handicapped or not able to take their items to the maintenance yard can call City Hall and someone will assist them. Assistance will only be available from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 12 – 16th. Items not accepted are anti-freeze, LP tanks, yard waste or any hazardous material. Tires will be accepted at the maintenance yard for a fee (depending on the size of the tire). The maintenance yard will be open extended hours May 12 – 15th from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to allow better response to clean up. May 16th the yard will be open until 3:30 p.m. May 17th the yard will be open from 7:00 to noon. If you have any questions you can call the maintenance yard at 932-3624 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or City Hall 932-2555 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Freedom Fest Raffles... |
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celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day by purchasing a chance for a Sears Gift card or a Galena spa package.
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Bishop Hill is Open Year Round...Day Trip or Overnight/Weekend Jaunt to Historic Swedish Village of Bishop Hill... |
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where great shopping (think Valentine's Day & Easter), outstanding dining and a host of festivals await you. Forget thinking Bishop Hill closes after Lucia nights...many shops and restaurants are open year round now, but with reduced winter hours. Jan. - Mar. 2008 you will find many shops and restaurants open Wed. - Sun. from 10-4p.m. Most shops will resume being open daily 10-5p.m. in Apr. Historical museums, unique shops, a wealth of restaurants, are waiting for you and your family and friends. Most shops are open daily from 10-5p.m. Don't forget to pick up your Bishop Hill Visitor's Guide with its annual calendar of events telling you of the many festivals being held throughout this year. For more information, a detailed calendar of events and a directory of shops, restaurants, museums, accommodations, a history of Bishop Hill, or interested in receiving relocation information, visit www.bishophillfine arts.com Planning an overnight / weekend jaunt to extend your touring, shopping, and dining experiences, why not stay at the newly renovated Bishop Hill Fine Arts 2nd. floor loft, conveniently located across from the village park in the historic Bishop Hill Carpentry/Carriage Building that dates back to 1848. Loft includes a full living room, dining space, full kitchen, bath, and bedroom with families welcome. For loft reservations, call Bishop Hill Fine Arts 309-927-3020...more information and pictures regarding the loft will be coming soon http://www.bishophillfinearts.com/Accommodations.html. Additional accommodations may be found at the Historic Colony Hospital B & B http://www.visitbishophill.com/index.html where many artfully and tastefully rooms await you.
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White Robin Designs... |
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is where you can get the help you need to begin or continue your love affair with guilting. Sheri Woods is the owner of White Robin Designs and is the operator of the long-arm quilting machine at
The Village Smithy in Bishop Hill. Check out Sheri's website to see what quilting tools are available for purchase as well as the quilting classes being offered. Visit www.whiterobindesigns.com |
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Bishop Hill Fine Arts - Loft Guest Apt.... |
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in scenic and historical Bishop Hill, Illinois on the 2nd. floor of the historic Bishop Hill Carpentry Building is now available for nightly rental. Celebrate the holidays with family while enjoying complete privacy and cozy and comfortable lodging. Family friendly, sleeps 4-5 people comfortably. Scenic view, try something new. Our scenic view is of the Village Park on the main street of Bishop Hill coming in and out of Bishop Hill. Walk to local shops, restaurants and museums. Check out the accommodations at http://www.bishophillfinearts.com/Accommodations.html. Discounted rate for multiple consecutive nights rental. Flat rate for 4 or more nights consecutive reservation.
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More on 34... |
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miles and miles of bargains, Father's Day weekend . More on 34 June 13, 14 and 15, 2008.
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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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668 Zoning Ordinance... |
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download the 668 Zoning Ordinance (PDF format). Contact City Hall for more information.
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City of Galva Blog... |
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a new blog for the folks living in and around Galva. City of Galva Blog . Comment or discuss topics of interest to all Galvans.
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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 galva@usa.com (P.O.Box111 Galva,IL 61434). Do it today! |
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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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