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Congratulations to Lena-Winslow – Good Luck at State 1A Championship against Tri-Valley Downs at Huskie Stadium in Dekalb on Friday November 29 at 10:00 am. Bring Home another State Championship!

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Some Holiday Events Not to Miss:

FHN Festival of Trees Events Continue

Holiday Movie Series for children on concludes on Saturday November 30 with the final movie, Frozen PG ($3.50), at 10 am at the Lindo Theatre, Freeport

Visit Santa at the Freeport Public Library and receive a holiday gift from FHN

December 3 5 – 7 pm
December 5 5 – 7 pm
December 7 1 – 3 pm
December 8 1 – 3 pm
December 10 5 – 7 pm
December 12 5 – 7 pm
December 14 1 – 3 pm
December 15 1 – 3 pm
December 17 5 – 7 pm
December 19 5 – 7 pm
December 21 1 – 3 pm
December 22 1 – 3 pm

The Annual Christmas Show presented by the Mighty Richland Players Dessert Threater, 203 W. High Street, Orangville, on Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 1 at 2 pm. Enjoy this annual Christmas show written, produced and directed by Hanover’s Back Street Players. Performances are in dessert theater format. $20. For information call 815.819.1310; For tickets call 888.596.1249 or 608.325.5700

Annual Christmas Tea December 1 from 1 to 4 pm at the Stephenson County Historical Museum located at 1440 S. Carroll Avenue, Freeport. Celebrate this holiday tradition at the historic 1857 Oscar Taylor home decorated in Christmas finery. Enjoy music and homemade cookies with coffee, tea or punch as you tour the mansion. The Holiday Gift Shop will be open featuring a selection of historical books, toys and other unique gift items, and a Holiday Bake Sale. For information call 815.232.8419.

Start the Holiday Season with a Fun Event for Freeport and the Surrounding Area – Don’t Miss FHN’s Casino Loyale Holiday Gala on November 23 Benefiting FHN’s Therapy Dog Program and Friends Forever Humane Society!

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As part of FHN’s annual Festival of Trees holiday festivities, it will again be sponsoring a Vegas style event open to all with casino style games, food, music, dancing, entertainment, and a silent auction. All who attended last year had a fantastic time and this year it will be even better! It will be held at the Freeport Masonic Temple at 305 W. Stephenson Street beginning at 6:00 pm.

Now lets face it – How often can you attend an event, have a really good time, and also benefit a worthwhile project and organization? In this case the answer is easy – attend this year’s Gala which will benefit FHN’s Beyond Words therapy dog program with 10 per cent of the proceeds being donated to Friends Forever Humane Society. You cannot lose!
Last year everyone enjoyed the table games like blackjack, poker, and craps where you could win prizes, and unlike Vegas, you will not lose your money at the games! If you don’t know how to play the games, you can learn them with the help of the professional dealers who want you to have fun – try that in Vegas!

Tickets are $50 each and include an evening of food, drink, dancing, entertainment and more.
It’s easy to get tickets online at http://www.fhn.org/FestivalofTrees or by calling toll-free 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346) ext. 901.

November 19, 2013 – 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address

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Five months after the battles, President Lincoln wearing his black suit, tall silk hat and white gloves gave a short speech at the dedication of the Soldier’s National Cemetery. Today the speech is referred to as the “Gettysburg Address.”

The picture is part of the Stephenson County Soldiers’ Monument Erected in 1869 in honor of the Ninety-Second Illinois Volunteer Regiment and all other soldiers from Stephenson County who fought for the Union in the Civil War. In order to preserve and repair the monument, the Civil War Monument Fund has been established save the Stephenson County Soldiers’ Monument. Funds are being solicited at his time. For details on how you can help go too http://monumentfund.org/

Winter Has Come to Northwest Illinois!

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Some Events This Weekend!

FHN Festival of Trees Holiday Movie Series for children on Saturday with the remaining schedule as follows:

All at 10 am
Nov. 16 — Thor: The Dark World PG-13 ($3.50)
Nov. 23 — Labyrinth PG (FREE)
Nov. 30 — Frozen PG ($3.50)

Fall Instrumental Music Concert at Highland Community College – Friday November 15 at 7:30 pm in the Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre at Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport.

Congratulations to Area Football Teams in the State Quarter Final Games!

Quarter final games for area teams this weekend:

Class 1A
Lena-Winslow at Stockton, Saturday, Nov. 16, 1:00 pm
Winner will play either Ottawa Marquette or Chicago Leo

Class 3A
Winnebago at Stillman Valley, Saturday, Nov. 16, 1:00 pm
Winner will play either Aurora Christian or Seneca

Class 4A
Harvard at Rockford Lutheran, Saturday, Nov. 16, 1:00 pm
Winner will play either Chicago Phillips or Geneseo

Class 6A
Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge at Rockford Boylan, Saturday, Nov. 16, 1:00 pm
Winner will play either Lake Forrest or Batavia

If your team keeps winning, then plan on the championship games at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb:
Class 1A, 2A, 3A & 4A: Friday, November 29
Class 5A, 6A, 7A & 8A: Saturday, November 30

Fall Instrumental Music Concert at Highland Community College

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This annual event is on Friday November 15 at 7:30 pm in the Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre at Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport. It features the Highland Concert Band under the direction of Scott Stich and the Highland Big Band under the direction of Bill Petersen with talented student and community musicians.

The Concert Band is a 40 member instrumental ensemble comprised of students, faculty, and community members of high school age or older. The Big Band is comprised of students and community members high school age or older.

Tickets are Adults: $10; Seniors: $8; Students: $6. Ticket information at 815.599.3718 or on line at http://www.highland.edu/news_events/eventdetail.asp?id=63

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2013 FHN Festival of Trees Has Begun!

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You don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving to start enjoying the holiday season. FHN has sponsored this event for years and there is something for everyone from movies on Saturdays in November for children to a special showing of White Christmas, a community holiday tree in front of FHN Memorial Hospital, a tree decorating contest to benefit non-profit organizations, musical events, visits with Santa, and Casino Loyale Holiday Gala to benefit FHN’s Beyond Words therapy dog program and Friends Forever Humane Society. Good Day Illinois intends to keep everyone up to date on these fantastic events beginning with Holiday Movie Series at the Lindo Theater.

The Holiday Movie Series for children begins tomorrow with the schedule and movies as follows:

All at 10 am
Nov. 9 — Free Birds PG ($3.50)
Nov. 16 — Thor: The Dark World PG-13 ($3.50)
Nov. 23 — Labyrinth PG (FREE)
Nov. 30 — Frozen PG ($3.50)

And on Wednesday, December 18 there will be a special showing of the classic, White Christmas at 1 pm and 7 pm. A special bonus after each showing will be a discussion of the movie led by Alan Wenzel and Ed Finch. Admission is a free-will offering and/or a food drive donation. Sounds like fun – you enjoy a classic movie and get to help the holiday food drive.

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Good Day Illinois Reports That San Francisco Is Getting Ready for the Holidays!

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It still looks fall like in Northwest Illinois, but soon all over the country we will be decorating for the holidays.

Pictures below show snow flakes on lamp posts on Market Street, Ferry Building, Bay Bridge, and Gold Gate Bridge.

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MARY TODD LINCOLN: REFLECTIONS ON A LIFE OF SHATTERED DREAMS – 7 pm, Saturday, November 2 at Winneshiek Playhouse, 228 W Clark, Freeport

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See a riveting one-act drama starring Dr. Maria Boundas Bakalis who brings to life Mary Todd Lincoln in the later years of her life. In her compassionate portrayal, Dr. Bakalis reveals the spirit and heart of Mary Todd Lincoln, a woman of shattered dreams. Sponsored by the Lincoln-Douglas Society in cooperation with the Winneshiek Players. Tickets $20. For information call 815.975.7631

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Don’t Miss Trick or Treat Trail at Krape Park, Freeport, Saturday, October 26 from 3 to 5 pm

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The Trick or Treat Trail begins at the carousel. There will be plenty of treats and fun entertainment. Sponsored by the Freeport Park District. Call 815. 235.6114 for information.

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You Can Really Tell It’s Fall with the Cool Weather – Perfect for Week 7 of High School Football – Only 2 Conference Games Remaining for Most Teams – Here’s a List of Some Area High School Games for Friday, October 18:

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Auburn (2-5) at Freeport (1-6) – 7:15 pm
Aquin (5-2) at Lena-Winslow (4-3) – 7:15 pm
Ashton-Franklin Center (Ashton) (1-6) at Warren (1-6) – 7:00 pm
Cross Roads Christian (3-3) (Big Rock) at Forreston (6-1) – 7:00 pm
Durand (0-7) at Dakota (2-5) – 7:30 pm
Galena (5-2) at West Carroll (Savana) (2-5) – 7:30 pm
Polo (3-4) at River Ridge (Hanover) (4-3) – 7:00 pm
South Beloit (2-5) at Pearl City-Eastland * (7-0) 7:30 pm
Stockton* (7-0) at Orangeville (2-5) – 7:30 pm

*Conference Leader

Football Forecast for Friday, October 18 – Dress for cool weather! Temperture in the upper 40’s at game time and falling during the game.

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