Fendig Summer Theatre Board President Heather Heinig has information on a Costume Design Workshop (on Thursday, October 10), Make a Costume Workshop later this month and Creative Club. Check it out and sign up at fendigtheatre.org. We also asked Heather when the decision would be made about next summer's production.
National Bison Day, is November 2nd, and it is a nationwide observance of America's national mammal. Kankakee Sands members will observe this day where some 120 Bison roam on thousands of acres of prairie, about two miles north of State Road 14, just west of U. S. 41, in Newton County. The new visitors area will be introduced as well. We spoke with Project Director for Kankakee Sands, Trevor Edmonson, about the day and what else can be found at the site.
Parks Supt. Heather Hall talks about a dog vaccination clinic; assisting Urban Forestry Council with upcoming tree planting; the start of a Pickle Ball League; upcoming ribbon cutting for new Filson Park; movie in the park date is now October 24th, in Filson Park; and, the Holiday Tree Trail and Frosty Fest in December
Mayor Phillips talks about the downtown area after "brick streets project" completion, ribbon cutting and lunch on October 10; applying for funds for street paving and more.
