Community Notes
Change of date
MANLIUS — The NHS members from Bureau Valley High School will be trick or treating for canned goods for the food pantries on Nov. 1 instead of today, Tuesday, due to the girls’ volleyball regionals schedule.
Fundraiser
PRINCETON — The Gator sports teams will sell fresh Christmas wreaths, sprays, garland, center pieces and living trees as a fundraiser. The money collected will be used for uniforms, equipment, and transportation to and from events. Anyone interested should contact Kathy Peterson at 815-872-5049 or drivnsty1@ivnet.com.
Meeting set
PRINCETON — Professional Home Economists of Bureau County will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at the home of Nancy Charbonneau, 119 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton. Gregory Johnston, a professional financial planner from Peoria, will speak. His program, “Love Letter to Your Family,” will suggest ways to do a “financial check-up” and consider how one’s assets will be used in retirement. Soup and sandwiches will be served afterwards. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Julie McCutchan at 815-875-2092.
Addresses wanted
PRINCETON — The American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary of Princeton is once again seeking names and complete addresses of troops overseas serving in Iraq and Afghanistan so the Auxiliary Unit can send them a Christmas box. Names and addresses will be accepted through Oct. 31 by sending same to VA&R chairperson Clara Pease, 321 Briar Lane, Princeton, IL 61356, or mail to American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary, 1549 W. Peru St., Princeton, IL 61356 Attn: Overseas Troops.
Veterans Day dance
PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will host a Veterans Day dinner and dance Nov. 9. Non-members be our guest. Veterans are invited to a free dinner on the Lodge. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Generics will present a special program for the veterans at 6:30 p.m., then enjoy the music of the Generics Goodies Band from 7:30 to 10 p.m. There will be a cover charge for the dance.
Gift shop
SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Hospital Gift Shop Christmas Celebration and Open House will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11. Gifts will include clothing, jewelry, handbags, Christmas decor and toys. There will be refreshments and free gift wrap available.
Meeting set
LADD — The Ladd American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the Legion Post in Ladd to discuss the November Christmas party and any new business. Anyone interested in joining may attend the meeting. Hostesses will be Teryl Volant Destri, Marilyn Pavinato and Geri Devert. For more information, call Sandy Dunseth, president, at 815-866-2567.
Red Hats event
PRINCETON — The Princeton Red Hats will celebrate Halloween at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Princeton Elks Lodge.
