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SERVICE CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
American Legion Post
27: Visit the ALB Post 27 baseball team website!
Kiwanis
Club
Monthly Activities
Maus Family Funeral Home
Memory Preservation Get Together – First Thursday of each month 6:30-8:30 pm. For more information, please call Vicki Luth, 217-837-2254 or Maus Family Funeral Home, 217-253-1000 or visit our website
A Bloom Above & Beyond
Kids crafts monthly, reflecting the season and holidays. For more information on times, please call 253-2314
January
February
March
April
May
May 3 - Cruise Tuscola, First Local Cruise of the Year. Come Early and enjoy the Big Red Barn's All-You-Can-Eat Buffet. There will be door prizes, trophies, Live DJ, Dash Plaques and a 50/50 raffle. Entry Fee: $5.00. Location - Amishland Red Barn, South of Tanger Mall, I-57 and Rt. 36. Time - 6:30 - 7:30 pm There will be a cruise beginning at the Red Barn to downtown Tuscola to Ironhorse Golf Club. For more information, please call 217-253-3047
May 15-17 - Red Hat Red Carpet - Tanger will roll out the red carpet as we welcome the incredible ladies of the Red Hat Society for three special shopping days. We'll offer exclusive Red Hat discounts, prize giveaways and much more Red Hat Society Fun. For more information call Tanger at 866-665-8684.
May 17/18 from 1-5 pm - Auditions for the upcoming production of "Oklahoma!" at the Tuscola Library
May 23-26 - Memorial Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale. Special hours for Memorial Day are 10 am - 6 pm.
June
June 1 - Labor Day,
Curves of Tuscola Fights Teen Obesity with Camp Curves.
Local women's fitness franchise invites mothers and daughters to summer
camp. Camp Curves is a 6-week program filled with arts, crafts,
games and workouts, all designed to encourage weight loss and implement
a fitness routine into your life.
For more information on Curves of Tuscola, or Camp Curves, please
contact Dianne Seaman 217 253-9000 or visit:
http://www.curves.com/ or http://www.curvescomplete.com/
June 2 - August 8 - Summer Youth Camp for ages 6-12 years. There will be five (5) two-week sessions. You can sign up for as many as you like. There will be different themes each week.
(1) Welcome Week - activities to learn about each other and friendship
Super Star - singing, dancing and a short play production
Surrounded by Science - fun age appropriate experiments in physics and chemistry
Our World in Color - expressions in color using various art forms
(2) Sports Week - a week to try the basics of various sports
(3) Water Week - fun water games and activities to learn more about the watery world around us.
(4) 4-H Week - programs with the 4-H Douglas Moultrie County Extension Office
(5) Freedom Week - patriotic activities
Cooking for Kids - Learn to eat and cook healthy tasty foods with local cooks
(6) Flexible Week - whatever the kids want to learn more about
Swimming every week at Ervin Park, daily outside activities, sports and games. Snack time daily. (Children bring own lunch)
Please call 217-253-2323 for registration and fee information or email jarman.center@netcare-il.com.
June 6 - 7 City Wide Garage Sales
July 4-6 - Shop Tanger Outlets for extra savings during our 4th of July weekend sidewalk sale. Special hours on July 4th 10am - 6pm.
June 7 - Wheels Car Club presents the 20th Annual Spring Fling from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. We will cruise downtown Tuscola, Rt. 36 and I-57 Cruise the Wick, with Jim Easter. Registratin starts at 6pm $5.00 entry fee. Dash Plaques. There will also be awards for top 50 cruisers. Club Choice Trophy, 52" tall Car Club participation trophy. All years of vehicles welcome.. Street Dancing to Live Music. For more information please call 217-253-3047
June13-15 - Raggedy Ann and Andy Festival Sidewalk Sale - Tanger Outlet Center celebrates the start of Summer in Tuscola during the Annual Arcola Raggedy Ann & Andy Festival with a three day center-wide sidewalk sale. Find extra savings at your favorite brand name outlet stores.
June 14 - Tea Dance, Douglas County Museum, featuring Gene Trimble's Orchestra. 6-9 PM, $10 per person. Call 217-253-2535 for more information.
July 19 - Toy and Doll Market, Douglas County Museum, 9AM - 4PM. Set-ups the day before. Free admission. Lunch will be available. Call 217-253-2535 for more information.
July 26 - Tea Dance, Douglas County Museum, featuring Gene Trimble's Orchestra. 6-9PM, $10 per person. Call 217-253-2535 for more information.
6:00 PM June 28 - 6:00 AM June 29th Douglas County Relay for Life
Location: East Prairie Elementary School
Contact: Event Chair - Lu Ann Lange dcrfl@mchsi.com or ACS Staff Partner Adam Disney adam.disney@cancer.org 217-356-9076
Website - www.relayforlifedouglas.com
July
June 2 - August 8 - Summer Youth Camp for ages 6-12 years. See June for details.
July 4 - Tuscola's 4th in the Park 2008
July 17 - 19 and 24 - 26 - 7 p.m. Performances of Oklahoma! at the Community Building.
July 20 and 27 - 2:30 p.m. Award-Winning Actors’ Rural Theatre Company will be presenting their annual upcoming summer musical--- Rodgers & Hammerstein's, Oklahoma! Performance dates are July 17-20, 24-27. Thursday through Saturday performances will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday matinees will begin at 2:30. Ticket prices are $11 adults, $9 Seniors/Students, and $5 for 12 and under. To reach our box office call 217-253-6699. Reservations are highly suggested. Click here for flyer
July 31 Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing Entry and Sponsor Forms & info
August
August 1 - Tuscola Airport, Battle Creek is pleased to announce the addition of a show at the Tuscola Airport on Friday August 1st at 7:00pm. The date became available when the Walnut Point shows were cancelled for the remainder of the season. Spread the word that the Tuscola Airport will have LIVE Country Music - open to the public - on Friday evening August 1st. The show will be outside unless weather prohibits - then the music will be moved inside of one of the airport hangers. There will be planes flying in for the event and there will be room to dance. Folks are asked to bring lawn chairs for the event and any snacks and/or soda they may want during the evening's performance - as food will not be served. The Tuscola Airport is just west of Tuscola then back south. We hope to see you all there!!
June 2 - August 8 - Summer Youth Camp for ages 6-12 years. See June for details
August 8 and 9 - Gigantic Garage Sale. Douglas County Museum Warehouse. 8AM - 5PM. Call 217-253-2535 for more info.
August 10 - Back to School Scavenger Hunt- What would Back to School shopping be without a Back to School Scavenger Hunt at Tanger Outlet Center in Tuscola? Beginning at 1pm, the Back to School Scavenger Hunt leads children throughout the center to various stores picking up school supplies from each. A backpack with a list of clues will be distributed to the first 500 children at Vanity Fair Outlet. The hunt is for all children from pre-school to 8th grade.
August 29 - September 1 - Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale - Spend this Labor Day Weekend at Tanger Outlet, Tuscola and save BIG! Tanger Outlet stores offer even bigger savings during our 4-day centerwide sidewalk sale. Special Labor Day hours 10am - 6pm.
September
September 5-7 - BroomCorn Festival Sidewalk Sale - Tanger celebrates Arcola's 38th Annual BroomCorn Festival with a three day centerwide sidewalk sale. For more information please call Tanger at 866-665-8684.
October
October 4 - Tea Dance, Douglas County Museum, featuring Gene Trimble's Orchestra. 6-9 PM, $10 per person. Call 217-253-2535 for more information.
October 5 & 6 Lions Club Candy Days - Downtown for information call217-253-3926
October 10-13 - Columbus Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale - Shop Tanger Outlets for additional outlet savings during our Columbus Day Weekend.
October 20 – Halloween Pet Party – Enter your pet into the 2nd Annual Hands 4 Paws Costume Contest. Categories include Funniest, Cutest, Ugliest, Most Original, Best Pet and Owner, among others. New this year you can have a picture of your pets taken and enjoy games for your pets, such as bobbing for bones. Come to Wimple Park in Tuscola on October 20 beginning at 1pm. The entry fee of $5.00 will be donated to Hands 4 Paws. For more information or questions, please contact Len at 217-840-5148.
October 31 - Tanger Trick or Treat - Trick or Treating at Tanger is a fun, safe way to celebrate Halloween. Hours are from 5pm - 7pm.
November
November 8 - Tea Dance, Douglas County Museum, featuring Gene Trimble's Orchestra. 6-9 PM, $10 per person. Call 217-253-2535 for more information.
November 27 - Thanksgiving in the Museum, Douglas County Museum. Dinner by reservation only. $12 per person Dinner served at 1PM. Turkey with all the trimmings! Call 217-253-2535 for more information
November 13 - Tuscola Community Thanksgiving Luncheon, (Download the flyer) at the Community Bluilding. Tickets at any Tuscola bank, $13. Tickets must be purchased by Friday November 9. Presented by the Tuscola Chamber of Commerce. Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented at the luncheon. If you would like to nominate a volunteer, fill out the form and return it to City Hall or the First Federal Bank of Tuscola, attention Kim Higgins by November 7..
November 14 - Annual Soup'n'Sandwich, Douglas County Museum. 4:30-7:00PM. $6 per person and children under 6 eat free. Call 217-253-2535 for more information.
November 13-15 - Red Hat Red Carpet Holiday - Tanger will once again roll out the red carpetas we welcome the incredible ladies of the Red Hat Society for three special holiday days. Enjoy exclusiveRed Hat discounts, prize giveaways and much more Red Hat Society Fun! For more information call Tanger in Tuscola at 866-664-8684.
December
December 1 & 9 - Christmastown-Downtown for information call 217-253-5013
December 6 - Breakfast with Santa, Douglas County Museum. 8-10:30 AM. Free doughnuts, juice, milk, free gift, and visit with Santa Claus for the children; adults, we ask for a donation. Call 217-253-2535 for more information.
December 13 - Tea Dance, Douglas County Museum, featuring Gene Trimble's Orchestra. 6-9 PM, $10 per person. Call 217-253-2535 for more information.
December 30 - Last Look Luncheon, Douglas County Museum. Take one last look at the museum's doll exhibit and enjoy a home-cooked noon meal. Call 217-253-2535 for more information.
For more information about events listed please call the:
Tuscola Visitor's Center at 800-441-9111 or 217-253-6240
or email them at tuscolatourism@mchsi.com