Community Calendar -October 2010
EXHIBITS FOR: Old Depot Museum:
October – Mid November “Sac and Fox tribe of Native Americans”
FRIDAY 1
8am Chamber Coffee at Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S Hickory. Public is welcome
11am-1:30pm First Christian Church at 1045 S Hickory St. will be hosting a Community Dinner in the
Fellowship Hall. Adults $6, Children under 12 $2.50
11am-12pm Get the Wiggles Out, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, Ages birth-5 years old. Call 242-3080
for additional information
4-8pm LADIES NIGHT OUT, Pick up your game card at Crystal Plaza 209 S Main to play the Scavenger
Hunt. There are 25 participating businesses so put on your walking shoes, grab a few friends and get
a jump start on your holiday shopping. Sign up for the door prize at each business location and enter
to win $100 in Chamber Currency when you return your completed game card to the Crystal Plaza.
Take advantage of our downtown stores being open late for our convenience. Shuttle service will be
provided from downtown to the Antique Stores North of the river.
7:30pm Ottawa University Theatre Production “Almost, Maine” 1001 S Cedar, Larry Peters Auditorium,
Tickets are $8 at the door. OU students and staff are free with I.D.
SATURDAY 2
8am Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
8-10am Support the LifeCare Fundraiser – Breakfast at Applebee’s, 2340 S. Oak, All the pancakes
you can eat for $6. Kids 2 and under are free. Tickets are available at LifeCare Center, Didde’s
Office Suply, Cornerstone Book Store and at the door at Applebee’s. Call 242-4500 for additional
information
10am-4pm Ol’Mary’s Chili Cook-Off, Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch, 4567 Marshall Road, Rantoul,
10am-6pm Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch, 4567 Marshall Road, Rantoul, Admission $5 per person age 4
and over
4pm Pomona Parade, Fall Festival. If interested in being in the parade, Line up at 3pm in School’s
West parking lot on D Street
7:30pm Ottawa University Theatre Production “Almost, Maine” 1001 S Cedar, Larry Peters Auditorium,
Tickets are $8 at the door. OU students and staff are free with I.D.
SUNDAY 3
8am 4H Sunday at Celebration Hall
11am-2pm St. Boniface Catholic Church, RR 1, Scipio, Chicken & Noodles Dinner, $8 Adults, $5 age
10 and under
12-6pm Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch, 4567 Marshall Road, Rantoul, Admission $5 per person age 4
and over
MONDAY 4
6:30pm Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory is hosting: Pediments and Impediments; Kansas History
through Archictecture, Room 104. Call 242-3080 for additional information
TUESDAY 5
10am Fire Safety Storytime, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, Join in for a special storytime with a visit
from our local fire department. Program for all ages. Call 242-3080 for additional information
7pm Fire Safety Storytime, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, Join in for a special storytime with a visit
from our local fire department. Program for all ages. Call 242-3080 for additional information
WEDNESDAY 6
11:30am-1pm Franklin County Campaign Kick-off Luncheon, Ottawa University, 1001 S Cedar. Contact
Brooke Riffel 229-1033 for additional information
12-5pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
4pm Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
4-7pm The public is invited to attend the Ottawa Community Business Expo at Washburn Towers
5th & Main. The Ottawa Community Business Expo is a business to business networking opportunity,
as well as a business to community showcase. Meet and learn what businesses, industry and service
groups offer in the way of services provided and goods manufactured locally. All community
members, from students to the employed and unemployed are welcome to attend this Free
community event.
4:30-6pm Ransom Memorial Hospital is hosting a Digital Mammography Open House Tour. Dr. Davis will
be present to answer questions. 1301 S Main St.
THURSDAY 7
Ottawa University Fall Break, No classes
2nd Annual Ottawa University Alternative Break – Students making a difference in the Ottawa Community
through service projects. If you have projects and would like to secure student volunteers or to
volunteer with the students, call Sandra Marlatte at 242-5200
12-1:30pm Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory is hosting: SOFA Investing Basics for Women Brown Bag
Lunch, Room 103, Call 242-3080 for additional information
6pm Dolly Do’s with Allie, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory. Registration required; Space is limited to 15
participants, ages 8 and older; City Hall Conference Room 103
5-7pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
7pm General Election Candidates Forum, Franklin County Annex, 1428 S Main, Commission Room/
Chambers
FRIDAY 8
Ottawa University Fall Break, No classes
2nd Annual Ottawa University Alternative Break – Students making a difference in the Ottawa Community
through service projects. If you have projects and would like to secure student volunteers or to
volunteer with the students, call Sandra Marlatte at 242-5200
8am Chamber Coffee at Sodexo Snack Bar, Ottawa University – Mowbray Student Union, 1001 S Cedar,
Public is welcome
12-5pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
5:30-7:30pm Ottawa Art Guild invite you to a reception at the Carnegie Art Center, 5th & Main where
you can enjoy wine, desert, art, music, artists and fun
SATURDAY 9
Harvest Days, Pome on the Range, 2050 Idaho Road, Williamsburg, Enjoy Kids Games, Grandpa Pokey
& Moon Walk! Call 785-749-5492 or www.pomeontherange.com
7-10am Homewood Christian & Community Church, 1795 Idaho Rd, Williamsburg, Pancake Feed,
Fundraiser for New Church, Free will offering
7:30-8:45am Champions For Babies 100 Mile Motorcycle Ride for March of Dimes. Start your morning
with a pancake breakfast for $5 per person. Registration will begin at 8am. Ride will be from
9am-Noon. $20 for rider and $10 for passengers. All proceeds go to March of Dimes. For additional
information contact Josh Whitaker at 785-566-3546 or j_ww_2@hotmail.com. West Franklin H.S.
511 E Franklin, Pomona
8am Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
10am-2pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
10am-6pm Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch, 4567 Marshall Road, Rantoul, Admission $5 per person age 4
and over
11am 3rd Annual HotRod Benefit Golf Tournament, Ottawa Country Club. Contact Denise Woods at
418-1790 or Scott/Dana White at 242-8242 or email dana.white@live.com for additional information
5-7pm Rahama Baptist Church, 2093 Texas Rd, Rantoul, Chili & Soup Dinner, Adults $6, Children $3,
Under 12 are free
5-8pm Friends of the Princeton Community Building, Hwy 59, Princeton, Spaghetti Supper, Adults $4,
$2 under 11
SUNDAY 10
12-6pm Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch, 4567 Marshall Road, Rantoul, Admission $5 per person age 4
and over
MONDAY 11
USD 287, No School
TUESDAY 12
WEDNESDAY 13
12-5pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
4pm Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
7pm Franklin County Crime Stoppers invites the public to a presentation on “ID Theft & Scams, What’s
There To Know”. Franklin County Annex, 1418 S Main. For additional information call
Lt. Allen Campbell at 229-1200
THURSDAY 14
USD 289, Early Dismissal at 11:25am
11:30am-1pm & 5-7pm Trinity United Methodist Church, 630 N Cedar St, Ham & Bean Dinner, $6 Adults,
$3 Children
5-7pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
FRIDAY 15
USD 287, 288, 289, 290, No School
11am-12pm Get the Wiggles Out, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, Ages birth-5 years old. Call 242-3080
for additional information
12-5pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
SATURDAY 16
Maple Leaf, Baldwin City
8am Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
10am-2pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
10am-6pm Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch, 4567 Marshall Road, Rantoul, Admission $5 per person age 4
and over
SUNDAY 17
Maple Leaf, Baldwin City
Ottawa University Homecoming/Fall Family Weekend
12-6pm Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch, 4567 Marshall Road, Rantoul, Admission $5 per person age 4
and over
MONDAY 18
Teen Read Week – Books With a Beat, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, Teens 12-18 join in the fun of
reading and giveaways. Call 242-3080 for additional information
11am-2pm & 5-7pm Soroptimist Stew Dinner, 1st Baptist Church, 4th & Hickory St, Presale Adults $6,
Children $3. At the door Adults $8, Children $4 (under 12)
6pm Drumming With a Beat, Ottawa Library 105 S Hickory, Ages 12-18, City Hall Commission Room
104, Call 242-3080
TUESDAY 19
6:30-8pm Fall Centerpiece Design Class, Turner Flowers, 231 Main Street, Register at ORC by
Monday October 18th. Cost is $20.
WEDNESDAY 20
USD 287, Early Dismissal at 12:30pm
12-5pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
4pm Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
5pm Wellsville United Methodist Church, 302 Locust St, Wellsville. Turkey & Ham Dinner and all the
trimmings. Admission $6
ThURSDAY 21
USD 287, 288 No School
5-7pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
FRIDAY 22
USD 287, 290, No School
Make a Difference Day – The Ottawa Volunteer Center will once again be engaging youth and adults
in service as part of this National Day of Service in the US. Projects include painting, mentoring,
clean-up, recycling, food drives and more. To find out more, call Lisa Rivers at 242-7450 ext 205
8am Chamber Ribbon Cutting, Our House Runneth Over Antiques, 120 S Main, Public is Welcome
12-5pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
8pm Ottawa University presents: Cabaret XV, 1001 S Cedar, Larry Peters Auditorium, Adults $10,
Children $8, Students $8, Senior Citizens $8
SATURDAY 23
Make a Difference Day – The Ottawa Volunteer Center will once again be engaging youth and adults
in service as part of this National Day of Service in the US. Projects include painting, mentoring,
clean-up, recycling, food drives and more. To find out more, call Lisa Rivers at 242-7450 ext 205
7-10am Ottawa University Braves Baseball invite you to a pancake breakfast, 1001 S Cedar, Mabee
Center, Adults $6, Children $3
8am Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
10am-2pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
10am-6pm Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch, 4567 Marshall Road, Rantoul, Admission $5 per person age 4
and over
11am-6pm Ottawa University invite you to Family Fun Zone, 1001 S Cedar, Mabee Center Lawn
5-7pm Princeton United Methodist Church, 321 Prairie St, Princeton, Chicken & Homemade Noodle
Dinner, Admission TBA
8pm Ottawa University presents: Cabaret XV, 1001 S Cedar, Larry Peters Auditorium, Adults $10,
Children $8, Students $8, Senior Citizens $8
SUNDAY 24
12-6pm Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch, 4567 Marshall Road, Rantoul, Admission $5 per person age 4
and over
3pm Ottawa University invite you to: Homecoming Orchestra and Choir Concert, 1001 S Cedar,
OU Chapel
MONDAY 25
USD 288, No School
7pm Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, Pageturners Book discussions: Book still to be determined. Call
242-3080 for additional information
TUESDAY 26
6:30-8pm Fall Centerpiece Design Class, Turner Flowers, 231 Main Street, Register at ORC by
Monday October 18th. Cost is $20.
WEDNESDAY 27
12-5pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
4pm Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
THURSDAY 28
5-7pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
6pm Design a Door Sign, Ottawa Library, 105 S Hickory, Registration required. Students 4th-8th grade.
City Hall Commission Room 104. Call 242-3080 for additional information
FRIDAY 29
USD 288, No School
12-5pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
6-8pm ACT Ottawa will be holding Auditions for “It’s a Wonder Life”, Carnegie Hall, 5th & Main
SATURDAY 30
8am Farmers Market, Orscheln’s parking lot, 2008 Princeton Rd
10am-12pm ACT Ottawa will be holding Auditions for “It’s a Wonder Life”, Carnegie Hall, 5th & Main
10am-2pm Ottawa Art Guild invites the public to an “All Member Show – The Poetic Life”, Carnegie Art
Center, 5th & Main
10am-6pm Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch, 4567 Marshall Road, Rantoul, Admission $5 per person age 4
and over
2-4pm ACT Ottawa, Annual Awards Ceremony, Carnegie Cultural Center, 501 Ss Main St., Free to
the public. Refreshments will be served.
5-8pm Centropolis Christian Church, 1104 Barnes Ave, Centropolis, Chicken & Noodles Dinner,
Adults $6, Children $3, 12 & under are free
6-9pm The Pie Eaters Present: Spirits in the Old Depot Museum, 135 W Tecumseh. Timed tickets
available at the museum all of October for $13 per ticket or $60 for six. Call 242-1250 for
additional information.
SUNDAY 31
12-6pm Peckham’s Pumpkin Patch, 4567 Marshall Road, Rantoul, Admission $5 per person age 4
and over
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