Upcoming Events in Towanda

First Baptist Church of Towanda

The First Baptist Church of Towanda is sponsoring a food drive for the Mission.  It was brought to our attention the Mission is out of canned goods.  They serve 8,000 meals a month and give out food boxes Monday through Friday.  We are planning on having a drop box at the Church every day in September at 3:30 - 8:00 p.m. for items.  If you have items to pick up call:  Adam Wilson 531-4794, Vaughn McKay 728-2310 or Lyle Merritt 728-2810 and they will come to your door for your donation.  They are in need of canned goods fruits and vegetables, soups, cereals, soaps, shaving needs, deodorants, diapers etc.  Hope you can help us with this drive.

Towanda District Library

Register to vote in the November 2nd election at the library.  From now through October 5th, people may register to vote in the upcoming General Election.  Bring two forms of ID with you to register during weekday business hours.

Read to the Dogs
Tuesday evenings 5:30 to 6:30:  Canine friends listen attentively as children practice their reading skills.  Dog owners are present at all times.  Parental permission required.  Appointments arranged by signing up at the library by Monday afternoon of each week.

TOWANDA READS Book Club
TOWANDA READS meets Wednesday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of a member.  Call the library at 728-2176 for location and directions.  The group will discuss Loving Frank, by Nancy Horan.

Pre-School Story Hours, 10:30 a.m. weekly during the school year

Preschool Story Hours run from the first Monday after Labor Day to the Monday prior to Memorial Day.  Preschoolers may participate in the Summer Reading Program on Wednesday mornings during the summer.

Mondays each week during the school year, preschoolers learn the "joy of reading".  Youth Services Librarian Tommie Crouthamel reads to children ages 3 though 5 and leads them in educational activities.  Open enrollment allows children to enter the program whenever they turn three.  Younger brothers and sisters simultaneously enjoy board books and the library's play area with parental supervision.

September Topics:
9-13 First Day of School
9-20 All About Me
9-27 Autumn Leaves

Towanda America Legion

Towanda American Legion will have a breakfast on Sunday, September 5th from 7:30 - 11:00.  Breakfast will include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, sausage, bacon, hash brown potatoes, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, fruit and drink for $10.  Carryouts are available.  We are continuing to collect donations for our troops overseas.  If you know of a service person you would like to receive a package, please let us know.

Thanks again for your support of the Legion and our troops.

Towanda 4-H

The Towanda 4-H will be starting up later in September for the 2010/2011 year with a family weiner roast.  More information to come.  4-H is open to boys and girls 8 to 18 by September 1, 2010.  The 4-H Cloverbud program is for boys and girls ages 5 to 7 by September 1, 2010.  Jeanie Wager has information on our Cloverbud program.  The meetings are held monthly at the Towanda Community Center.  For more information, contact Kathy Schultz at 728-2137 or Jeanie Wager at 728-2852.

The Towanda Seniors will meet September 8th for a Noon Potluck at the Community Building.  Meat and drinks will be provided.  Please bring your own table service.  Ken and Mary Jones will be hosts.  If you have any questions, please contact Beverly Meginnes at 728-2769.

Fall Area Garage Sales

Sales will be held Thursday through Saturday, September 9 - 11.  Please let Gail Briggs know the days, times and location of your sale in addition to your contact information, $7 fee and the items you have to sell by Thursday, September 2nd to be included on the map and list (depending on available space).  Mail to 112 Hunt St or call 728-2187.

Towanda HCE

Towanda HCE will have their first meeting of the 2010/2011 year on Monday, September 13, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at the Towanda Community Building.  Charlotte Talkington, U of I Extension, Consumer Education, will be presenting the program on "The Many Shapes and Uses for Pasta".  Visitors and guests are always welcome to hear the interesting programs presented each month we meet.  Contact Cindy Kelley at 663-4796 for information about the Towanda Home and Community Education Unit.

Other McLean County HCE is sponsoring a Cultural Enrichment class, at the Extension Auditorium, 402 N Hershey Rd., Bloomington on Glass Etching, Friday, September 10th, 1 - 4:00 p.m.  Contact Carmen, at 379-3141 for more details.  There will also be a Read & Share on Monday, September 20th, 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the Extension Office on the book.  The Secret Between Us by Barbara Delinsky.  Contact LaVonne at 309-661-6391 for more information.

Village of Towanda

Garbage and Recycling Changes for September due to the Labor Day Holiday:
Garbage Pick-up:  Tuesday, September 7th
Recycling Pick-up:  Saturday, September 18th

Please be aware that a new parking ordinance was passed by the Towanda Village Board which will affect parking around Towanda Elementary School.  The "No Parking" areas will be marked with signs.  The Hudson Police will be monitoring the areas and tickets will start at $15.

The Community coffee will start up again in September.  The first coffee will be on September 20th at 8:00 at the Community building.  The coffee's are the 1st and 3rd Mondays, no coffee on September 6th because of Labor Day.  These coffee's are for anyone who wants to come up for some fellowship and a cup of coffee and a donut.  Hope you will join us!

Kicks 2010 Concert Series

Come down Saturday, September 25th, for one of Central Illinois' upcoming rock bands, "Jury's Out" at 6:00.  There will be outdoor grill food available and the fall weather will be beautiful.

Towanda Area Historical Society

"TOWANDA, THAT'S THE WAY IT WAS"
A Journey into the Past - Part 1
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

TOWANDA COMMUNITY BUILDING
We are looking for people to come and share their memories and stories, the humorous, sad, joyful and ordinary times of by-gone years.  Some of these stories may be used in the History Book.  Come to talk about, or just to listen to..."That's the Way it Was".

Sponsored by the
Towanda Area Historical Society

For more information:
Gail Ann Briggs 728-2187          Dale Messer 662-0348
Mary Merritt 728-2810                Dale Sutter 663-8282

Towanda Area Historical invites the community to attend the above event.  Please will share their memories and stories about the life and times in Towanda ~ the humorous, sad, joyful and ordinary times of by-gone years.

The Baptist Church youth are hosting an Ice Cream Social in conjunction with the TAHS event.

Directory of Area Organizations will be updated within the next few weeks and included in the October newsletter and village website.  Please provide the following information as soon as possible.  Contact person and phone number - day, time and location of regular meetings.  Send to Gail Briggs at 728-2187 or rgbriggs@frontiernet.net

TAHS regular meeting will be held Tuesday, September 28th.  Plan to join us at 7pm at the Community Building.

Towanda Fire Protection District:

The Towanda Fire Department will be having a chili supper & open house on Saturday, October 23rd from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Dinner & raffle tickets will be available at the door.  Diner includes:  Chili, hotdog, chips, dessert, and drink (carry-out available).  For additional information call Tom Wagner (309)319-0130 or Brad Dyson (309)287-6175.

Steve Liebenow Memorial Scholarship

The Towanda Lion's club is sponsoring a $600.00 scholarship for a 2010 High School college bound senior or college student attending classes full time from the Towanda area.  This is a one time scholarship, not open to renewal.  Applicants must have a C grade average, verified by HS transcript.  In 250 words or less submit an application containing a brief profile including college plans, school activities, community service, work history, plans for using money and why you deserve this award.  Submit two letters of recommendation:  one from a teacher and one from a non-relative.  And submit a copy of your college schedule.

Mail to:
Steve Liebenow Memorial Scholarship
C/o Mr. Robert Hancock
7 Bent Tree Lane
Towanda, IL 61776

The Towanda Lions Club will select a winner.

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