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Friday 03 July 2009
Sandwich Freedom Days this weekend
Sandwich Freedom Days is this weekend in the Southern part of DeKalb County. This community festival combines the best of small town America with a patriotic celberation of our great Country. Timber Creek Inn & Suites on Rt. 34 in Sandwich is the new location for most events this year. Their excellent facility will make this year's celebration one to remember!
Saturday starts with the annual Sandwich Freedom Days Parade. Food, arts and crafts, games, a rock wall, obstacle course and a new 'Nascar Tire Challenge' are just some of the events planned for Saturday. There will also be a beer garden, fire hose competition, auction, tractor pull, helium balloon launch, hot dog eating competition and Sandwich Idol competition at the Timber Creek Inn & Suites location on Saturday.
Sunday begins with a Pancake Breakfast before the annual 'Freedom Run'. Also on Sunday, there will be more games and activities all day long at Timber Creek. A Motorcycle Show, water barrel challenge, pie eating contest and raffles are just some of the fun going on on Sunday at the Timber Creek Inn & Suites.
The Sandwich Fairgrounds gate opens for Fireworks beginning at 5pm. A $5 donation per carload into the Fairgrounds is expected. At the Fairgrounds, a Vintage Baseball Game will be held for all to enjoy while waiting for the fireworks to begin. Activities, food vendors, and a live DJ are planned surrounding the game and fireworks. Fireworks will begin at dusk. For a complete schedule of the weekend's events please visit GO TO SITE
Hopkins Park is the place to be in DeKalb on Saturday, July 4th. The aquatic Center (pool) will be open from 11am - 6pm. Food and Craft vendors in the Park start at 1pm. The Municipal Band Concert begins at 8pm.
A spectacular display of fireworks begins at dusk (around 9:15pm), coordinated with the Municipal Band's music, will make this a show you will not want to miss. So make a day of it, at Hopkin's Park in DeKalb this Independence Day!
For a great video someone made of last year's fireworks at Hopkins Park please visit GO TO SITE
On Saturday, July 4, from 9am-2pm, come celebrate with the Aurora Sportsmen's Club as they open their new facilities in Waterman, IL. The public is invited to visit and utilize the ranges at no charge for the day.
The Aurora Sportsmen’s Club (ASC, Inc) has been in operation for more then 60 years and is incorporated as a Not-For-Profit Illinois Corporation. The Club operates as a “Members Only” organization dedicated to training and education. They are closing their facilities in Sugar Grove on July 3rd and will open in Waterman on July 4th.
There will be a flag raising and dedication beginning at 9am on Saturday. Activities after the opening ceremonies include trap and skeet shooting, sporting clays, rifle/pistol ranges, archery and a pot luck picnic. Valid FOID cards are required for those choosing to shoot firearms. The Aurora Sportsmen's Club is on Rueff Road betweem Leland and Waterman Roads, in Waterman, Il. Visit GO TO SITE for more information or call (815) 264-9000.
UPDATE: I found a website for the new Shabbona Fireworks group. The following is from their History page:
The Shabbona Fireworks are an established tradition in many of the families of DeKalb County. Many come from far and near to sit on the shores of Lake Shabbona to watch a 30 minutes dazzling display...
The Shabbona Fireworks were first established over 25 years ago with a 'seed' donation from Myrtie Houghtby. The Community Events Association (CEA) raised additional funds and hosted the first Fireworks in 19??.
The CEA continued as the key organizer until the Shabbona Fire Department assumed responsibilty. Both organizations did an outstanding job, but recent budget considerations made it necessary to establish the Shabbona Fireworks Association in 2009.
And this was from their front page:
Everyone is welcome to participate with donations and involvement. This is billed as a “Unified Community Project” and regardless of your position on other community issues, residents can all work in harmony for continuing the wonderful tradition of fireworks in Shabbona for all to enjoy.
I'm all for Unified Community Projects, especially in this economy. I know that there are 'other community issues' going on in Shabbona in the past few years. But on this community issue, the citizens of Shabbona are showing their true colors. This is the town I sent my kids to school in. This is the kind of people I remember in that town. I'm personally glad to see them come together like this. Here's hoping the place is packed Saturday night and they collect lots of $10/car donations.
Volunteers and contributors are encouraged to contact them by emailing: SEND EMAIL .
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The Village of Shabbona knows how to celebrate Independence Day. Join them this weekend for their 4th of July Celebration sponsored by the Shabbona Hometown Events Committee.
Saturday's fun starts with the Fire Department's Annual Pancake Breakfast from 7-11am. Craft booths, a Kids Bike Parade, Carnival Rides & Games, Food Vendors, Water Fights and more will be held at Dr. Purdy's lot on Navaho Street in Shabbona from 9am-4pm. New this year are Pony Rides, Interactive Games, Velcro Wall, Apple Go Round and a Down Pour Derby. If you need to stay strong until the Fireworks, join the Lions Club for their fabulous pork chop dinners at the Lions Depot at 4:30. Dance the night away at Nightcrawlers Bar and Grill, featuring "Blue Stone" live on Saturday evening.
At dusk on Saturday, the Shabbona Fireworks Organization presents it's first ever dynamic fireworks show over Lake Shabbona. A donation of $10 per car is appreciated at the entrance to the Lake. If you've never watched the fireworks at Lake Shabbona, this just might be the year you want to go there. Go early and pick a spot by the lake. It's a great, close-to-home, vacation-feel-spot.
On Sunday, July 5th, Shabbona is host to a wonderful Car Show, held at Screamers Ice Cream. Also on Sunday, will be the Shabbona Hometown Events Bags Tournament. $5 per person to play. Raffle style drawing will pick partners. For more information, GO TO SITE . So check out Shabbona this weekend, for excellent hometown fun!
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04 July
Sandwich Freedom Days is this weekend in the Southern part of DeKalb County. This community festival combines the best of small town America with a patriotic celberation of our great Country. Timber Creek Inn & Suites on Rt. 34 in Sandwich is the new location for most events this year. Their excellent facility will make this year's celebration one to remember!
On Saturday, July 4, from 9am-2pm, come celebrate with the Aurora Sportsmen's Club as they open their new facilities in Waterman, IL. The public is invited to visit and utilize the ranges at no charge for the day.
Everyone is welcome to participate with donations and involvement. This is billed as a “Unified Community Project” and regardless of your position on other community issues, residents can all work in harmony for continuing the wonderful tradition of fireworks in Shabbona for all to enjoy.
