Calendar of Events

Marshall, Illinois 2013 Calendar of Events
For a complete list of area events visit www.clarkcountyilnow.com

January

7~ Prayer Service for the Military on the Courthouse Lawn @ 7pm

17~ Marshall Public Library Presents

Family Literacy Night at Marshall Public Library @ 6:30pm for preschool aged children 3, 4, 5. For more information call (217) 826-2535

19~ Clark County Park District Trails Coalition presents

3^rd Annual Polar Bear Dear 10 K & 1Mile CHILLER @ the Mountain Bike/Fitness Trail at Mill Creek Park event begins at 12pm Central Time, 11am (Eastern). For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

19~ Marshall Public Library Presents

“Introduction to Computers” at Marshall Public Library @ 11am. For more information call (217) 826-2535

19~ Marshall Public Library Presents

Story & Craft Time at Marshall Library @ 10:30 am; For more information call (217) 826-2535

16~ Marshall Public Library presents

“Coffee Chat” casual book discussion @ Marshall Public Library @ 10:15 am.

28~ Marshall Public Library presents

“MPL Book Club” meeting at 6:30 PM discussing City of Women

24~ Marshal Public Library presents

“Find your Family at the Library: Learn Ancestry.com Basics” program at Marshall Public Library @ 6:30pm. For more information call (217) 826-2535

26~ Marshall Public Library presents

Book talk and Signing by Kathy Swearingen-Wolf for Letters from Toledo, @ Marshall Public Library @ 6:30pm

February

February-April 15 Free AARP Tax Assistance Marshall Public Library

4~ Prayer Service for the Military on the Courthouse Lawn @ 7pm

8~Marshall Lions Club presents

Lions Club Chili Cook-off @ 5pm at MHS. For more information call (217) 251-4379

9~ Marshall Main Street Presents

Night on the Town, dinner and entertainment provided by Trouble and Company at Sam’s Steakhouse, doors open at 5pm and is $25 per person. For more information call (217) 826-9023

9~ 4-H Carnival in Casey, IL Contact the University of Illinois Extension office at (217) 826-5422

15~Marshall Area Youth Network (MAYN) Presents

MHS Junior Program at City Hall. For more information call (217) 826-2900.

16~ 4-H Horse Tack Auction

Contact the University of Illinois Extension office at (217) 826-5422

16~ Gaslight Art Colony presents

Artists’ Reception for Children’s Art Show at Gaslight Art Colony from 6-9pm, 516 Archer Ave in Marshall. For more information call (217) 808-2115

16~ Marshall Public Library Presents

“Introduction to Microsoft Word” at Marshall Public Library @ 11am. For more information call (217) 826-2535

16~ Marshall Public Library Presents

Story & Craft Time at Marshall Library @ 10:30am. For more information call (217) 826-2535

20~ Marshall Public Library presents

“Coffee Chat” casual book discussion at Marshall Public Library @ 10:15 am.

21~ Marshall Public Library Presents

Family Literacy Night at Marshall Public Library @ 6:30pm for preschool aged children 3, 4, 5. For more information call (217) 826-2535

21~ Marshall Public Library Presents

“Americans Music’s: A Film History” film viewing and discussion program on the story of Bluegrass Music. For more information call (217) 826-2535

23~ The Marshall Antique Tractor Club Presents

Pork Chop Supper at the Knowles Auction Building from 5-8pm. For more information call (217) 264-6052

24~ Clark County Park District Trials Coalition Presents

2^nd Annual iCycle at Mill Creek Park. For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

25~ Marshall Public Library presents

MPL Book Club meeting at Marshall Public Library @ 6:30 pm. For more information call (217) 826-2535

28~ The Marshall Chamber of Commerce Presents

Chambers After Hours. Networking and more. At The Corner Bistro from 4:30-6:30pm. For more information call the Chamber of Commerce (217) 826-2034

March

BIG READ 2013 Month at Marshall Public Library-The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

February-April 15 Free AARP Tax Assistance Marshall Public Library

4~ Prayer Service for the Military on the Courthouse Lawn @ 7pm

7~ Marshall Public Library presents

Sawyerland. Local Playwright Lucinda Berry presents and original play at Marshall Public Library @ 6:30pm

9~ Optimist Club presents

Italian Night at the St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Spaghetti dinner and live entertainment. Served from 4-8:30 pm. For more information call (217) 822-2615

9~ Clark County 4-H Volunteer Banquet. For more information call the University of Illinois Clark County Extension office at (217) 826-5422

14~ Marshall Public Library Presents

“Catch the Twain” Warren Brown’s uproariously authentic characterization of Mark Twain’s stories and lecture series is guaranteed to entertain. Experience a first-person Chautauqua style audience question and answer session following the program. At Marshall Public Library @ 6:30pm

16~ Marshall Public Library Presents

Story & Craft Time at Marshall Public Library @ 10:30am. For more information call (217) 826-2535

16~ Marshall Public Library Presents

”Introduction to the Internet” at Marshall Public Library @ 11am. For more information call (217) 826-2535

16~ Gaslight Art Colony presents

Artist’s Reception for Danny Quillin at Gaslight Art Colony from 6-9pm, 516 Archer Ave in Marshall. For more information call (217) 808-2115

20~ Marshall Public Library presents

“Coffee Chat” casual book discussion at Marshall Public Library @ 10:15 am.

21~ Marshall Public Library Presents

Family Literacy Night at Marshall Public Library @ 6:30pm for preschool aged children 3, 4, 5. For more information call (217) 826-2535

23~ Spring Cleanup day- Free Camping, lunch and giveaways at Mill Creek Park). For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

23~ Marshall Area Youth Network (MAYN) Presents

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at the Marshall Fairgrounds. MUST have a flashlight and cost is $10 per person ages 8 and up. Starts at dark. For more information call (217) 826-2900

25~Marshall Public Library presents

MPL Book Club meeting at Marshall Public Library @ 6:30 pm. For more information call (217) 826-2535

26~ Marshall Public Library Presents

“Tom and Huck” Free Family Movie at 2:00 pm -Jonathon Taylor as Tom and Brad Renfrom as Huck in the delightful 1996 version at Marshall Public Library. For more information call (217) 826-2535

29~ Opening weekend at Mill Creek Park!

30~ Mill Creek Park presents

Easter Egg Hunt @ 10am. For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

April

February-April 15 Free AARP Tax Assistance Marshall Public Library

1~ Prayer Service for the Military on the Courthouse Lawn @ 7pm

6~Mill Creek Park presents

Welcome Back Ham and Beans at Host site from 4-7pm. For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

6~ Lions Club Presents

Donkey Basketball. Night of entertainment watching locals attempt to win a simple game of basketball all on a donkey at the Marshall High School Gym @ 7pm. For more information call (217) 251-4379

17~ Marshall Public Library presents

“Coffee Chat” casual book discussion at Marshall Public Library @ 10:15 am.

18~ Marshall Public Library Presents

Family Literacy Night at Marshall Public Library @ 6:30pm for preschool aged children 3, 4, 5. For more information call (217) 826-2535

20~Clark County Park District Trails Coalition Presents

2^nd Annual Spring Biathlon at Mill Creek Park. For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

20~ Marshall Public Library Presents

Story & Craft Time at Marshall Public Library @ 10:30am. For more information call (217) 826-2535

20~ Marshall Public Library Presents

“Introduction to Email” at Marshall Public Library @ 11am. For more information call (217) 826-2535

20~ Gaslight Art Colony presents

Artists’ Reception for River City Art Association at Gaslight Art Colony from 6-9pm, 516 Archer Ave in Marshall. For more information call (217) 808-2115

22~Marshall Public Library presents

MPL Book Club meeting at Marshall Public Library @ 6:30 pm. For more information call (217) 826-2535

25~ Marshall Public Library presents

Book talk and signing by Guy Franker for Lincoln’s Ladder at Marshall Public Library at 6:30pm. For more information call (217) 826-2535

May

3~The Marshall Chamber of Commerce Presents

Chambers After Hours. Networking and more. At Sam’s Steakhouse from 4:30-6:30pm. For more information call the Chamber of Commerce (217) 826-2034

6~Prayer Service for the Military on the Courthouse Lawn @ 7pm

11~ Mill Creek Park Presents

Mothers Day Bingo at the Camp Host Site at 1pm. For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

15~ Marshall Public Library presents

“Coffee Chat” casual book discussion at Marshall Public Library @ 10:15 am.

15~ Mill Creek Park Presents

Senior Pontoon Tours. Age 62 and over tour the lake and enjoy lunch provided in the Lion’s Shelter. 12 person capacity for each tour, $5 per person. For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

18~ Marshall Evening Thyme Garden Club Presents

The Evening Thyme Garden Club Garden Fair at the Clark County Fairgrounds on N. 2^nd St. Crafts, vendors, garden décor, annuals, perennials, herbs and more. For more information visit www.eveningthymegardenclub.org

18~ Marshall Public Library Presents

Story & Craft Time at Marshall Public Library @ 10:30am. For more information call (217) 826-2535

18~ Gaslight Art Colony presents

Artist’s Reception for Mary Jo Maraldo at Gaslight Art Colony from 6-9pm, 516 Archer Ave in Marshall. For more information call (217) 808-2115

24~ Mill Creek Park Presents

Potato Soup at the Camp Host site from 5-7pm. For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

27~Marshall Public Library presents

MPL Book Club meeting at Marshall Public Library @6:30 pm. For more information call (217) 826-2535

25 & 26~ Mill Creek Park Presents

Bounce House at Mill Creek Park. For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

29~ Mill Creek Park Presents

June

Summer Reading Program at Marshall Public Library “Have Book-Will Travel”

City of Marshall Band Concerts run every Friday night June-Mid August, Courthouse Lawn 8pm

1~ CAMA Presents

The CAMA Bike Rally.

3~ Prayer Service for the Military on the Courthouse Lawn @ 7pm

7~ The Marshall Chamber of Commerce Presents

Annual Golf Outing. For more information call the Chamber of Commerce at (217) 826-2034

8~ Mill Creek Park Presents

Young “Egg-Splorers” and Photo scavenger Hunt at Mill Creek Park. For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

12~ Mill Creek Park Presents

15~ Mill Creek Park Presents

Father’s Day Community BBQ, Clark County Park District Trails Coalition will provide hot dogs, drinks, you bring the sides! For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

15 & 16~ Mill Creek Park Presents

Hillbilly Water slide behind camp host site from 5-7 pm. For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

15~ Gaslight Art Colony presents

“Art Wine and all that Jazz” at Harlan Hall, 603 Locust St. For more information call (217) 808-2115

19~ Marshall Public Library presents

“Coffee Chat” casual book discussion @ Marshall Public Library @ 10:15 am.

24~Marshall Public Library presents

MPL Book Club meets @ Marshall Public Library @ 6:30 pm. For more information call (217) 826-2535

26~ Mill Creek Park Presents

29~ Clark County Park District Trails Coalition presents

3^rd Annual Mayhem at Mill Creek Park. For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

July

City of Marshall Band Concerts run every Friday night June-Mid August, Courthouse Lawn 8pm

1~ Prayer Service for the Military on the Courthouse Lawn @ 7pm

3~ Mill Creek Park Presents

Boat Parade and Fireworks. DJ, popcorn and lemonade for shore viewers. . For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

4~ Mill Creek Park Presents

Slip and Slide from 1-5pm. . For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

4~City of Marshall presents

Fireworks, Clark County Fairgrounds at dusk

5~ Mill Creek Park Presents

Slip and Slide from 1-5pm along with Hot Dogs at the Camp host site from 5-7pm. . For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

6~ Mill Creek Park Presents

Slip and Slide from 1-5pm along with a Golf Cart and Bike Parade at 10am. . For more information call (217) 889-3901 or visit www.clarkcountyparkdistrict.com

10~ Mill Creek Park Presents

17~ Marshall Public Library presents

“Coffee Chat” casual book discussion at Marshall Public Library @ 10:15 am.

20~ Gaslight Art Colony presents

Artist’s Reception for Todd Stokes at Gaslight Art Colony from 6-9pm, 516 Archer Ave in Marshall. For more information call (217) 808-2115

20~ Optimist Club Presents

Optimist Fish Fry at the Marshall VFW from 4-8:30pm. For more information call (217) 822-2615

22~ Marshall Public Library presents

MPL Book Club meeting at Marshall Public Library @ 6:30 pm. For more information call (217) 826-2535

24~ Mill Creek Park Presents

27-August 3~ Clark County Fair Board Presents

The Clark County Fair. Rides, nightly events, Fair Queen Pageant, full of family fun! For more information visit www.clarkcountyfair.net

Other Events to Mark your Calendar for:

August 2, 2013 Marshall Main Street Presents: All American Night and Lemonade Stand Contest. Call 217-826-9023 for more information.

August 17, 2013 Mill Creek Park Presents: Riley Children’s Hospital Mud Bog

August 17, 2013~ Antique Tractor Show

September 19-22 Autumn Fest for more information visit www.marshallautumnfest.com

September 18-22 Marshall Chamber of Commerce Walldogs Mural Painting during Autumn Fest

City of Marshall, Illinois

Calendar of Events