2009 Calendar Dates in Blue
| Date | Event | Description |
| October 18, 2008 | Antique Appraisal
Day Sponsored by the Prophetstown Historical Society |
At the St. Catherine's Catholic Church beginning at 9 a.m. Karen Holland will be our appraiser. There is no prior registration necessary, just bring your items that morning, anytime after 8 a.m. The fee will be $5.00 for each item or 3 for $12. Cookies and drinks will be served. It is always a fun and interesting event! . |
| October 19, 2008 | 23rd Annual Coon Creek Men's Club Farm Toy Show | Farm toys and collectibles displayed & sold at the high school. Display of antique farm equipment. Admission 9 AM--3 PM. 815-537-2881 |
| November 1, 2008 | Prophetstown Main Street Banquet | Annual Meeting to recognize volunteers and nominate and elect new board members and officers. |
| November 22, 2008 | Masonic Lodge Homemade Chili & BBQ Supper | Held at the Fire Station beginning at 4:30 on Parade night. |
| November 22, 2008 | Chamber of Commerce Annual Lighted Christmas Parade | Starts at 6p.m. and travels down Washington Street from south to north |
| December 6, 2008 | Main Street's Charity Event Auction and Wine Tasting | At 6:00 trees, wreaths and swags are to be auctioned off with the proceeds ( less 25% for administration) going to the local charity of the winning bidders choice. The Auction will be preceded by a wine tasting from 4:30 to 6. |
| December 7, 2008 | Historical Society | 2-4 Asa Crook House with the Arkansas Connection Playing. Come and enjoy! |
| December 13, 2008 | Annual Candy and Cookie Sale | The Prophetstown Area Historical Society will have their annual candy and cookie sale from 9 a.m.-? (whenever we are sold out). |
| February 3, 2008 | Larry Brylski Masonic Pancake Breakfast | At Prophetstown High School --You will not go away hungry from this event and no one will need to be hungry as you watch the SuperBowl that day. 8am-1 |
| February 6, 2008 | Community Ash Wednesday Service | 7 p.m. Lyndon-Leon Church |
| March 9, 2008 | Coon Creek Men's Club Breakfast | 8am to 1 pm at Prophetstown High School |
| March 21, 2008 | Community Good Friday Service | 2p.m.@ GoodSamaritan 7 p.m. at Lyndon Leon |
| March 23, 2008 | Community Easter Sunrise Service | 6:00 a.m. Congregational Church |
| April 18, 2009 | Sesquicentennial Parade | |
| April 26, 2008 | Main Street Plant Sale | Sale of bulbs and roots by Whiteside Master Gardner's. 8 AM till sold out. Mr. G's lot. |
| April 26, 2008 | City-Wide Garage Sale | Contact the Echo for sign up |
| May 1, 2008 | National Day of Prayer | Eclipse Square 7:00 Ministerial Association |
| May 18, 2008 | Baccalaureate | Advent Christian Church |
| May 26, 2008 | Prophetstown Memorial Day Parade and Service | American Legion Color guard forming in front of the Legion Hall The parade is scheduled to start at 10:00 with the service immediately following @ Riverside Cemetery The Legion will also have a service in Lyndon at 9:00. |
| May 31, 2008 | Girls' Day Out | Champaign Brunch and Shop at Home |
| May 31, 2009 | Community Church Service and Picnic | In the State Park-Ministerial Assoc/Sesquicentennial Committee |
| June 6, 2009 | Prophetstown--Illinois Main Street Day | Thank you for community support! |
| June 18,19, 20, 21, 2009 | Kids Day | Sesquicentennial Committee/Chamber |
| June 14, 2008 | Prophetstown-Lyndon Alumni Dinner | Held at the Ptown Jailhouse Dinner@7 (Pam Shaner) |
| June 21, 2008 | Main Street Golf Outing | Prophet Hills Application |
| June 26 & 27, 2008 | Marching Band Contest | Parade at 5 and Performance at 7 on the PHS Football Field |
| June 28, 2009 | Sesquicentennial Vesper Service | Eclipse Square |
| July 3, 2008 | Streetscape | Paint the Street before the 4th of July (Entry form) Park District |
| July 3, 2008 | 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run | Prophetstown Park District Call 815 537-2093 for Information |
| JULY 4th, 2009 |
Prophetstown Lions Fireworks
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12,000--15,000 spectators will witness the beautiful fireworks on the banks of the Rock River in the Prophetstown State Park. The 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held in the morning. Horseshoe Tournament at 10. The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor kids games at 2 |
| July 20 , 2008 | Asa Crook House open 2-5 String A Longs Dulcimer Group --Cookies, Ice Tea and Lemonade | Prophetstown Historical Society |
| July 24-27, 2008 | Dud Drummet Little League Baseball Tournament | Little League Baseball tournament. Double elimination. Donations. Call 815-537-2881 Park District |
| August 1&2, 2009 | Native American Pow Wow | Prophetstown State Recreation Area |
| August 2&3, 2008 | Asa Crook Home | 9-11am on the 2nd--1-3 on the 3rd. |
| August 23, 2008 | RiverFest | Bean Bag Tournament @ 4:00 Registration $20 Sign up @ the Jailhouse, food and beverages Available. Live Band, Slough Buoys concert 8-11:30 $3 admission. |
| August 31, 2008 | Prophetstown Fireman's Breakfast | Fundraiser at the Fire station 7am to 1 pm Fire Department |
| September 12, 2009 | Peder Eide Concert | In Eclipse Square from 4-8 Christian Rock and Roll |
| September 13 | City-wide Garage Sale | Sponsored by The Echo |
| September 20, 2008 | Harvest Day | Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, |
| September 20, 2008 | Historical Society | Museum will be open 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Root Beer Floats & ice cream sundaes will be available. |
| September 21, 2008 | Prophetstown Historical Society Cemetery Walk | Visit the Riverside Cemetery and listen to portrayal of Prophetstown's founders from 2-4 p.m. Museum will be open 1:30-4:30 |
| September 28, 2008 | Tour of Homes | Sponsored by Henry C. Adams Board of Trustees. 12-4 $5 suggested donation. |
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