President of Chamber of Commerce named Aug 21, 2008
There, she served on the Chamber Board of Directors, as a Chamber Ambassador, as Chairman of their Fall Festival and Business Expo, and on the Governmental Affairs Committee. Clay received a B.S. from the University of Texas and is licensed in Life, Health and Annuity Insurance. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Deadlines loom for Fall Festival contests Aug 20, 2008
DELAVAN Deadlines are approaching for events at the annual Delavan Fall Festival, set for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29-Sept ... The Delavan Fall Festival is a family-fun event put on by volunteer board members who donate their time over the entire year. (Pekin Times, IL)
IC Principal Says Year Off to a 'Perfect Start' Aug 20, 2008
Stahlman said funds are raised through tuition and books are purchased through the annual fall festival. He added that IC offers boys and girls basketball for fourth through eighth grades, girls volleyball and cheerleading for sixth- through eighth-graders. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Grand marshals named for Labor Day event Aug 17, 2008
DELAVAN The Delavan High School 2007-2008 Basketball Team and their coaches are the 2008 grand marshals for the annual Delavan Fall Festival set for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29 through Sept. 1 ... The Delavan Fall Festival Board of Directors said that this honor is bestowed upon the team not only in recognition of their successful season, but also their sportsmanship shown toward their opposing teams ... They will be recognized and honored at the Delavan Fall Festival during the Labor Day... (Pekin Times, IL)
Scarecrow contest returns for Storm Lake autumn event Aug 15, 2008
The Fall Festival has been a big hit for the past couple of years. Back by popular demand will be the fall scarecrows greeting the customers on the sidewalks outside of participating stores. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Forum, festival aims to illuminate Latino community Aug 15, 2008
The Community Fall Festival would be held on the green space just west of the N.C. Estuarium the day after the forum. It will include Latino musicians, dancers and food. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Athens Theatre poised for starring role in downtown DeLand Aug 14, 2008
The public will get its first glimpse of the finished theater during the Fall Festival of the Arts in November. Doomed and resurrected many times, the Athens is poised once again for a starring role at the heart of historic DeLand. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Kalona City Council meets on Aug 14, 2008
Other agenda items will include further discussion of extending water/sewer within 2-mile urban reserve area, appointment of board of appeals for the building code, closing of streets for the Kalona Fall Festival around the Historical Village, and a request by the Kalona First Responders to build a classroom addition to the Ambulance Garage. Kalona News 2008. (Kalona News, IA)
School volunteers honor Upson for 'eye-opener' A Aug 13, 2008
It supports the Parent Teacher Association and plans to pitch in with the school's fall festival, Stuckey said. It's all part of an endeavor to nurture the Murray Hill neighborhood and form relationships between local groups, he said. (Florida Times-Union)
Delavan medallion hunt under way Aug 12, 2008
DELAVAN The first clue for the 2008 Fall Festival Medallion was released at 9 a.m. Saturday ... The Delavan medallion hunt is held in conjunction with the annual Delavan Fall Festival set for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 ... If the medallion is not found after the three weekly clues have been released, subsequent clues will be announced daily during the Fall Festival. (Pekin Times, IL)
AmeriCorps Alumni chapter forms in Ionia County Aug 12, 2008
Following this event, she said other large events the group will be involved in include the Fall Festival at Bertha Brock Park. Comments. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Season of plays, musicals kicks off with pleasant results Aug 9, 2008
I hope to see you all at the Melodrama with On Stage Players will be presenting at Long Hall in September during Fall Festival. Reader Comments (0) The comments below are from readers and do not represent the views of the Daily Journal Leave a Comment. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Cherokee Red Cross chapter sets $25,000 goal for Heroes Campaign Aug 9, 2008
The Heroes Board will remain on the side of the Model Tees building through January 2009, so therefore, it will be well displayed during the Centre Fall Festival and Cherokee County Christmas Parade. Teams will compete during the eight-week campaign in manh different ways, Hulgan said, through the Red Cross squares, business donations, corporate sponsors, restaurants, health care facilities and financial institutions. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Wray: Are you a participant or a hitchhiker? Aug 8, 2008
But I suspect that many, if not most, of the people who feel a strong connection to this community attend one or more of the major annual community events such as da Vinci Days, Fall Festival, Tcha Tee Man Wi Storytelling Festival, Philomath Frolic, all the many different parades and others. Of course, attending large, crowded events is not the only way to be connected. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Lone Tree Fall Festival annual Car Show Aug 8, 2008
On Saturday, Aug. 16, the Lone Tree Fall Festival will feature a car show in the parking lot of the Lone Tree Community School, from 12-3 p.m. This car show is open to any car or motorcycle, with several classes for each. There will be a 1st and 2nd place trophy, best of show and oldest vehicle entry. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
Waukee's Fall Festival coming early this year Aug 7, 2008
The Waukee Fall Festival is technically no longer in the fall, but it's still full of community-inspired fun complete with live music, good food and, of course, blow-up rides ... The first night of the celebration Friday, Aug. 22, is full with fun for adults, including this year's first Fall Festival Car Show ... The next day is all about the families, starting with a community breakfast sponsored by the West Side Kiwanis at 7 a.m. If the kids haven't had their fill, unleash them with bags for... (Dallas County News, IA)
As I see it: Business fee not a good idea Aug 4, 2008
What about other non-profit organizations: da Vinci Days, Fall Festival, Farmers Market, Habitat For Humanity, South Corvallis Food Bank, Montessori School, Corvallis Community Band. The details are bad enough. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Animals becoming victims of struggling economy Aug 3, 2008
" The Delaware County SPCA hosts is annual fall festival with a 9:30 a.m. dogwalk and festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Rose Tree Park. The day features paw-dicures, games and homecoming festivities, including king and queen, for adopted animals. Visit www.delcospca.org for more. The Animal Coalition of Delaware County hosts a Spayghetti Dinner from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Media Community Center. The $25 fee includes dinner and dessert. Visit www.acdc.ws for more... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Search for food vendors underway for Oaktober Fest Aug 2, 2008
If any vendors are interested in selling tasty treats at the fall festival, log onto and fill out the Food Vendor Application. The atmosphere of this event will be buzzing to the sounds of Emerald City Band, as well as numerous family activities. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Exeter/Hampton/Rockingham area community calendar Aug 1, 2008
n EXETER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is now taking applications for crafters and vendors for the annual Fall Festival that will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 in downtown Exeter. This fun-filled event is free for the entire family. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Editorial: Enjoy simple pleasure of the county fair (July 31) Jul 31, 2008
In a few weeks, we ll have the Fall Festival, which celebrates yet another aspect of life in Benton County. Somewhere in between, Beaver football kicks off. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
County food inspector explains new rules for food stands Jul 31, 2008
Larry Moeller said a retail group is planning sidewalk days September 26 and 27, the Friday and Saturday of the Fall Festival ... In return, the merchants will encourage people to attend the Fall Festival at the Historical Village ... Wolf said she is working with Nancy Roth, coordinator of the Kalona Fall Festival, in making sure that all vendors who need temporary license for their booths for the 2-day event have those licenses and are properly educated. (Kalona News, IA)
Carmi woman charts single Jul 30, 2008
Heather performs frequently in the area, with two upcoming revivals and she is slated to perform at the Crossville Fall Festival. In November, she will be performing with "Called Out Quartet," another nationally known group, at Harvest Fest Weekend in Gatlinburg, Tenn. (Carmi Times, IL)
City of Centre gets clean bill of health on audit Jul 29, 2008
On behalf of the Fall Festival committee, Yarbrough reported that things are already falling into place for the 2008 event, which is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 ... Also planned, Mrs. Yarbrough said, is a Miss Fall Festival Pageant. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Taking the reins: New Ionia Community Library director steps in Jul 26, 2008
One of these ideas is to have a booth set up at the annual Fall Festival event at Bertha Brock Park. Other possibilities being bounced around the library include taking over and updating the Web site and having wireless Internet for patrons. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Bandstand issue settled Jul 24, 2008
Hopes are for the new facility (to be built by an Indiana company, Graber Construction) will be ready in time for this year's Fall Festival, coming up Sept. 5-6. Here is a summary of other business discussed. (Carmi Times, IL)
Religion Briefs Jul 24, 2008
Ongoing* Arts/Crafters: Galena Park United Methodist Church plans its third fall festival and health fair for Oct. 4, with activities, health services, blood drive, food and fellowship. This year the festival will include arts/crafts. (North Channel Sun, TX)
COLUMN: Local businesses success is towns success Jul 23, 2008
Before joining, I wasn t aware of this dedicated group that organizes (and pays for) events such as the Christmas Walk, the Fall Festival, the Sidewalk Sale and the recent Art Walk. These events bring the community together and keep Marblehead a vital place to live. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Bogart women unite to establish junior group Jul 23, 2008
" The club has announced its formation in the town's monthly newsletter. Attendance has been spotty at the new club's first three meetings, but Glenn and Wagner think it will just be a matter of time before membership increases. "We've started small, but we're hoping to get the word out about our events," Wagner said. "Once we start having events, ladies will want to be a part of it," Glenn added. Club members recently held a community yard sale on Main Street with plans to use the funds raised... (Athens Banner-Herald)
New county health regulations affect food vendors Jul 20, 2008
"I have worked with many of the food vendors from events like the Kalona Fall Festival in previous years because it has always been a two-day event, so they needed a license." When Iowa adopted the 1997 Food Code, it was adopted as a law. The reason the 2005 Food Code is just going into effect now, Wolf explained, is because it takes many years to try and update or change any state law. (Kalona News, IA)
Weber reflects on winning moment, future in nursing Jul 19, 2008
She will be at Saturday s Starlight Festival on East Fork Lake at Rotary Park, the Olney Bicycle Classic, the Fall Festival, the Christmas parade and many other events. In January, she will compete for the state crown. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
America’s Boardwalk is Wildwood NJ's centerpiece place to start family-friendly vacation Jul 15, 2008
This summer, for instance, the Wildwoods are playing host to a series of Radio Disney concerts, the New Jersey State BBQ Championships and Blues Festival and the annual Irish Fall Festival, plus more offbeat fare like the National Marbles Tournament and the country s longest-running Baby Parade, now in its 99th year. It s huge. (Scranton Times, PA)
Centre considers sites for new Advocacy Center Jul 15, 2008
Councilwoman Bess Yarbrough suggested that the council begin making plans for the 2008 Fall Festival which is planned for the first weekend in October ... The council scheduled a meeting for Thursday, July 10, at 1 p.m., to begin making plans for Fall Festival. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
Wildwood NJ events Jul 14, 2008
Sept. 18-21 Irish Fall Festival, Anglesea area of North Wildwood. Sept. 18-21 Second Annual Wildwood New Jersey Boardwalk Classic Car Auction, Convention Center. (Scranton Times, PA)
Region roundup Jul 14, 2008
Halliday - Halliday is looking for parade entries for its Aug. 9 all school reunion and fall festival. Also, the town is looking for crafters and home based businesses for a show the same day in the Triangle Bar. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Artist finds inspiration close to home Jul 13, 2008
Coming events where Watlington's work will be shown include the Hoedown on Sept.27 and the Randolph Art Skill Fall Festival on Oct. 4-5 in Asheboro. "I am living out a lifetime dream," Watlington said. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Cookies Are Good Jul 13, 2008
Turn dough onto lightly floured board and roll to about " thickness. Cut with cookie cutter. You will enjoy this cookie. Try it. Now here's the deal. If some of you old timer bakers have a good recipe, send it and we will try and get it in the paper. There are many good cookbooks on the market and may good cookie recipes. Maybe we should have a cookie contest at the Fall Festival. I'll bet they would sell. ?Kalona News 2008 Special Sections The Kalona News Archives Search for: Powered by: We... (Kalona News, IA)
‘I never heard him say a bad word about anyone' Jul 8, 2008
Both Bill and Nancy served on the Delavan Corn Festival Board, now the Delavan Fall Festival Board, for many years, and were named grand marshals in 1989. Bill continued to volunteer with the Fall Festival through the years, and was one of the participants on the first cemetery walk in 2004, sponsored by the Delavan Community Historical Society and held in conjunction with the festival. (Pekin Times, IL)
Dueling Pottery Festivals Jun 29, 2008
Now, with one festival focusing on potters bound to each other as neighbors, and another enlisting outside potters and other traditional craftspeople, this year's Seagrove fall festival weekend could turn out to be the biggest yet. All contents. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Fall horse racing schedule announced at Woodlands Jun 28, 2008
The Fall Festival of Horse Racing returns to The Woodlands on Saturday, September 20, 2008 and will run through October 25 ... The Fall Festival of Horse Racing will conclude on Saturday, October 25 on the scheduled simulcast of the Breeders Cup. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
41st Annual Spoon River Drive plans set Jun 28, 2008
The 41st Fall Festival of Spoon River Scenic Drive will be held in 18 designated sites and areas during the weekends of Oct. 4-5 and 11-12 ... Official sites and areas for the Fall Festival of Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive this year include: London Mills (including Pheasants Forever Farm), Avon, Ellisville (including Hilltop Farm), Mt. Pisgah Park, Fairview, Farmington (including Farmington West, Reed Park, Crafters Corner in Old School Center), Canton (Jones Park and Breeds), Cuba,... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Pet of the Week: 'Princess' Jun 26, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008 we will be holding our Annual Fall Festival at Rose Tree Park, with a Bark in the Park Walk in the morning, to register and for more information go to www. delcospca. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Ex-contractor finds his love of wood art Jun 25, 2008
He plans to take time in July to recharge his batteries for the fall festival season, which this year will include showing his pieces in mid-September at the prestigious Atlanta Arts Festival, which has for decades been in Piedmont Park. "We love going places but we always love coming home to Madison County," he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
For the love of Waukee Jun 25, 2008
He'll be given the Key to the City by Peard at a reception from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 30, in the City Hall Council Chambers and recognized by riding in Waukee's Fourth of July and Fall Festival parades. This will give him a chance to show off his prized automobiles. (Dallas County News, IA)
Lewistown Chamber of Commerce to hold monthly meeting Thursday Jun 25, 2008
Under committee reports and old business, the agenda includes discussion of city-wide yard sales held June 14, Masters' Day held June 7 and planning for the Lewistown Fall Festival to be held Sept. 26 and 27 ... Future dates of note include Sept. 13 for the Glenn Hillig Memorial Fun Run; Sept. 20, Fall City-wide Yard Sales; Sept. 26 and 27, Fall Festival; Nov. 29, Christmas Parade; Dec. 6, Holiday Tour of Homes; and Dec. 10, Festival of Lights. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Milton Round-Up short on volunteers Jun 24, 2008
Last year, the fall festival had many volunteers for its inaugural party, which by all accounts was a resounding success with more than 3,000 people attending. But this year, people have been slow to offer their help, and Blow can't figure out why. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Scenic Drive plans taking shape Jun 19, 2008
Official areas for the Fall Festival of Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive are at London Mills (including Pheasants Forever Farm), Avon, Ellisville (including Hilltop Farm), Mt. Pisgah Park, Fairview, Farmington (including Farmington West, Reed Park, Crafters Corner in Old School Center), Canton (Jones Park and Breeds), Cuba, Smithfield, Bernadotte, Ipava, Astoria, Duncan Mills, Lewistown (including the county fairgrounds, Rasmussen Blacksmith Museum, and Marigold Meadows) and Waterford/Dickson... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
News : Camp Five to feature new attractions Jun 19, 2008
The car will seat approximately 70 people, offering some much needed extra seats on the Lumberjack Steam Train during the popular Cowboy Re-enactments and Fall Festival later in the season. For more information about the exhibits and special events at Camp Five, visit or call (715) 674-3414. (Forest Republican, WI)
FFA installs new members Jun 19, 2008
The adviser said that she hopes to continue to expand the number of students in the Pine Plains FFA. The group is currently gearing up for its Dutchess County Fair display and the annual FFA fall festival, which will be held at Stissing Mountain High School. Mac Neil also feels that the FFA will be an important educational group in the future with the rising cost of fuel. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Weston community group cleared of theft charges Jun 18, 2008
Those included a fall festival and arranging a visit from Santa Claus for children to have their pictures made with him. The group had many of its items housed at the community center, where it conducted its monthly meetings. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Volunteers busy readying displays for public viewing Jun 14, 2008
Hughes recalled the town's glory days when it boasted two railroad depots, the "Big Four" and the "Bny people lived in what was known as Shadsville to the west of Norris City. The railroad changed the fortunes of the area when the Bthe New York Central crossed paths at an intersection in Norris City and altogether bypassed Shadsville.Shadsville, Hughes said, basically died overnight as people there came to Norris City. The town boomed with many area dairy farms, a coal mine, some three mills... (Carmi Times, IL)
Pork chop cookouts planned in Delavan Jun 13, 2008
DELAVAN The Delavan Fall Festival is sponsoring pork chop sandwich cookouts during three weekends in June, July and August ... Thinkin Lincoln is the theme for the 2008 Delavan Fall Festival, set for Labor Day weekend ... Officers for the 2008 Delavan Fall Festival are Leann Davis, vice president; Gail Mitchell, secretary; and Doris Higdon, treasurer. (Pekin Times, IL)
Spots close to ATL Jun 13, 2008
Annual Fall Festival. Games, hayrides and refreshments at the park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bandstand should be up by Festival, board learns Jun 12, 2008
It appears that a new bandstand may be in place at Jacobs Park in downtown Crossville well before the community's annual Fall Festival celebration in September. Trustee Larry Joe Ridenour, presiding at Tuesday night's village board meeting in the absence of Mayor John Mike Parson, said the board's park committee met Thursday and learned that an Indiana construction company will complete the project for 7,653, if the ground is prepared prior to construction. (Carmi Times, IL)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 News Summary Jun 12, 2008
The Crossville Village Board learned that a new bandstand may be in place downtown in time for this year's Fall Festival. Enfield Village Board members gave their approval to a town-wide yard sale next month, as well as a fireworks display. (Carmi Times, IL)
Rummage and bake sale July 18-19 at Armory Jun 12, 2008
The Oct. 18 Fall Festival, Craft and Bake Sale will once again offer the scents and flavors of autumn, with breakfast rolls, coffee, lunch items, flavorful fall produce, lots of new handmade craft items and more. The Fall Festival will begin at 9 a.m. and close at 3 p.m., at the Pokagon United Methodist Church (on Kansas Street in Pokagon). (Dowagiac News, MI)
Selectmens notes Jun 11, 2008
Georgetown Fall Festival. O Reilly presented a proposal for a Georgetown Fall Festival at his first meeting earlier this month. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Your School : Laona teacher, student receive Herb Kohl Education Foundation awards Jun 10, 2008
In the nomination, Sorenson also stressed Bartleins leadership in starting the Laona Education Associations Fall Festival for Scholarships. Twenty-five years ago Bartlein helped to establish the Laona/Wabeno coop spring musical and still volunteers as choreographer and public relations director for the shows. (Forest Republican, WI)
mOVERS & SHAKERS Jun 9, 2008
Michelle Davis, sales manager for the Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Express on the River, has joined the board of directors for the Corvallis Fall Festival. n. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
'Taste of Storm Lake' begins Thursday Jun 2, 2008
The Taste of Storm Lake will end Sept. 18 with the Retailers Fall Festival taking part in Thanks With Franks when merchants grill free hot dogs with all the trimmings. Along with the Taste of Storm Lake, the Farmers Market will be under way at the courthouse lawn on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon June 14 through Oct. 11 and Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. July 10-Sept. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
M for magnanimous May 26, 2008
Michael's brother meets with the Jordan Community Council to help organize the Jordan Fall Festival and grant money to the local Boy and Girl Scouts, the Jordan Memorial Pool and senior groups. He also volunteers with the Jordan-Elbridge lacrosse program and sits on the board of the Weedsport Winter Wanderers snowmobile club. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Lindsey Hamilton needs some Special Olympics hometown help May 25, 2008
Since mid-March, the committee has met weekly to plan its huge Fall Festival scheduled Nov. 7-9 ... The Fall Festival at Villanova is the largest student-run Special Olympics event in the nation, bringing more than 1,000 athletes, 400 coaches, 2,000 volunteers and countless parents friends, and supporters from every corner of Pennsylvania to the campus for the 20th consecutive year ... In order to stay within a tight budget and to ensure the success of the Special Olympics Fall Festival, the... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Kellie Kenser is crowned 2008 Miss Spoon River Scenic Drive May 24, 2008
The 41st Fall Festival of Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive is scheduled on Oct. 4, 5, 11, and 12 this year ... Fall Festival Chairman is Bill Swango. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Recipes and helpers needed for Spoon River Drive May 20, 2008
Lisa Tunney will be preparing the program book for Fall Festival of Spoon River Scenic Drive in cooperation with Bill Swango, Fall Festival chairman ... Anyone who would like to help with the 41st Fall Festival of Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive is welcome to attend meetings. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Letters to the editor (56) May 20, 2008
Also, vendors visiting Corvallis for farmers markets, DaVinci Days and Fall Festival operating on a slim margin may look elsewhere. Many businesses located outside the city provide services in this community. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
