Calendar of Events for 2005

Fourth of July Parade of lights Class reunions
Date Time Event Location Description
Saturday, February 6 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Recycled sale (garage sale) St. John's United Methodist Church
202 N. Walnut - Wenona

March 12 7:30 a.m. Minonk Community Churches Men's breakfast Methodist Church Tickets can be purchased from Baldy Kleen, Wayne Tucker, Dean Barth, Eddie Renken, or Van Peters.
March 198 - 10:30 a.m.Issues and Eggs with Mayor SpencerKathy's Kitchen, 426 ChestnutThe public is invited for questions and input with Mayor Mark Spencer to discuss his bid to be re-elected Mayor of Minonk. Sponsored by the Friends of Mayor Mark Spencer
March 227:00 p.m.Meet the Candidates NightMinonk City HallThe public is invited to a Meet the Candidates Night at Minonk City Hall. The mayoral and aldermanic candidates will be there to answer questions.
March 2610:00 amMinonk Community Annual Easter Egg HuntSt. Patrick's School, 6th and Maple AvenueEvent open to all children pre-school through fourth grade. Prizes will be awarded. In case of rain, eggs and prizes will be awarded in St. Patrick's School. Sponsored by Minonk Knights of Columbus.
March 297:00 p.m.Meet the Candidates Night for School BoardFieldcrest High School cafeteria.This event is sponsored by The Fieldcrest Education Association and is designed to allow interested residents of the district the opportunity to become better-informed voters in the Fieldcrest School Board election.
April 01 6:30 - 9:30 PM"Celebrate Youth 2005" Concert Rutland American Legion Featuring Contemporary Christian Recording Artists "Surrendered", Adriana Lycette, Derek Cameron (of Moreland), Nate Walter, and Craving the Word Admission*: $3.00 + Non-Perishable Food item Proceeds benefit Minonk Food Pantry

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April 026:30 p.m.Bingo Night for Alzheimer's Memory WalkSt. Patrick's Church, 420 E. Sixth StreetA Bingo Night will held for Alzheimer's Memory Walk in honor of Ann Herman. 20 games for $20 donation. One of Ann's quilts will be raffled off with the drawing on May 29th. For information or tickets, call Betty Barth at 309-432-2168

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April 037:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Fireman's Association Pancake BreakfastMinonk Fire StationThe Minonk Fireman's Association will hold their Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on April 3. Adults - $5 Children 12 and under - $3 Children 5 and under - free
April 094:00 - 7:00 p.m.K of C Chicken DinnerSt. Patrick's SchoolPrice: 1/4 chicken - $5.50, 1/2 chicken - $6.50 Carryouts available - phone 432-2700 St. Patrick's Altar & Rosary Society will also be holding a Bake Sale at St. Patrick's School from 4 p.m. - ?
April 238:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.Town-wide garage sale City of MinonkA town-wide garage sale is being planned for Saturday, April 23, 2005. If anyone is interested in participating sign up forms are available at Pop’s Sweet Shop, Visions Video, or downloading the form from this website.

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April 235:00 - 8:00 p.m.Chicken Dinner - St. Paul's ChurchSt. Paul's Church UCC Fellowship Hall - 236 W. Fifth Street, Minonk, ILA chicken dinner will be held to help fund a mission trip to South Dakota this summer for members of St. Paul's UCC Senior High Youth Fellowship. Dinner includes green beans, potato, bread and dessert. Price is 1/4 chicken - $6.00, 1/2 chicken - $8.00, children - $4.00.

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April 26April 26 - 27City-wide Spring CleanupCity of MinonkThe annual Minonk Spring Cleanup Days will be held on April 26 and 27.
May 6-78 A.M. - 4 P.M.Hudson Townwide Garage SaleTown of HudsonHUDSON TOWNWIDE GARAGE SALES WILL BE HELD MAY 6TH AND 7TH. NOT ALL OF THE SALES WILL BE OPEN ON FRIDAY EVENING. SATURDAY THEY WILL BE OPEN FROM 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. MAPS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DIRECT YOU WHERE ALL THE SALES ARE BEING HELD. THERE ARE ALSO SOME SALES THAT ARE NOT LISTED ON THE MAP.