Princeville Community Calendar 12/18/2012

Princeville Community Calendar

Princeville Civic Association 12/18/2012 Scheduled Events Community Events Community Meetings Electronics Recycling Become a Fan of the Village of Princeville on Facebook   Submit your meeting or event information Keep in mind this holiday season, to please    support Princeville businesses by shopping locally.     Whether you are shopping for gifts or doing your household shopping,    consider supporting your local businesses.    Whether you need a gift card, greeting card, a unique gift or everyday household item, Princeville businesses have what you need!         Did You Know~ You can view and order pictures from the Heritage Days 175th Celebration.  There are many wonderful pictures of people from our community in the picture gallery.  Check it out~you just might find a picture of yourself!!    Ordering information and the pictures can be found on the Village of Princeville's website, Click here to view and order pictures.  The pictures are only available in a 4x6 size and are $3.00 each.         Christmas Gift Ideas!!!   A Taste of Princeville Cookbooks are a wonderful gift idea!    The recipes in this cookbook come from current and former community members of Princeville.  Numerous recipes were also submitted in memory of family members.    A Taste of Princeville Cookbook ~ $15.00  All proceeds of the cookbook benefit the   Princeville Heritage Museum.    The 175th Commemorative Books of Princeville are also still available.  The cost of the Commemorative Books are $10.00.  The sale of these books benefit the   Princeville Civic Association.    Both books make great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, or special occasions. They are available at   the Princeville Heritage Museum,   EB Buildings & Lumber, and Princeville State Bank.    You can also Click Here To Download Book Order Form.          Christmas Ornaments   Etched glass Princeville Christmas ornaments and ornaments depicting 1870 Rock Island Depot,    1887 Santa Fe Railroad Station, &    the 1910 Princeville Bandstand are all available for purchase at   the Princeville Heritage Museum.    They would make a great hostess gift or   a gift for the history buff in the family.   The ornaments also make a great family heirloom!    Stop by the Museum M-W-F between 10-2  The ornaments are $10.00 each.   Proceeds benefit the PCA  Village of Princeville Ordinances and Reminders     The Village of Princeville would like to remind residents to move vehicles off of the street if two or more inches of snow are forecast.  It shall be unlawful to allow any vehicle or trailer to remain on any street or alley in the village in such a manner as to interfere with snow removal operations, when the accumulation is forecasted to be two or more inches in depth.    Any car parked on the streets will be towed at the owner's expense.    If you need a place to park a car, you can park in the Princeville public parking lots.  The lot on the northwest corner of Santa Fe and Spring Streets is available you may also park in the lot on the southwest corner of E. Main and Walnut Streets.                  If you do park a car in one of the public lots, please inform Village Hall                      by calling 385- 4765.                                        Also~ Reminder to all Village of Princeville residents:  Burning of lawn waste is allowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.  All fires must be put out by sunset.   Village of Princeville residents:  Animal tags are available at Village Hall for $2.  Please stop in and register your pet per village ordinance 6.08.010.                              For questions, please call Village Hall at 385-4765.  ANNOUNCING 1st Annual Princeville to Peoria Run for St. Jude!! If you are interested in running or volunteering for the 1st Annual Princeville to Peoria Run for St. Jude held in August 2013.  Contact:  Jennifer Carruthers carruthersjen@gmail.com Additional information and fundraising events will be announced in the coming months.    Community Events:  Wednesday, December 26th thru Friday December 28th Princeville Holiday Tournament at PHS Wednesday, January 16th from 8am-10:30am  Community Coffee at the Princeville Heritage Museum, Princeville's 85th Annual Holiday Tournament Princeville is celebrating its 85th Year!   Basketball Holiday Tournament December 26, 27, & 28.   Come and support the Princeville Varsity Team and CHEER them on! T-Shirts will be on sale for $12 during the tournament. January Community Coffee   Lillie M Evans Library December Events   Community Meetings Princeville Woman's Club Tuesday, December 18th 1:30pm, at Methodist Church Village of Princeville Board Meeting Monday, January 7th 7:30pm, at Village Hall Agenda available 48 hours prior to meeting at Village Hall.  Princeville Civic Association Meeting Monday, January 14th 7pm, at Village Hall Princeville CUSD #326 Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, January 15th 6:30pm, Meetings are held in the Unit Office.                                            ~~Joint Boards Meeting~~ There will be a joint meeting of the Princeville CUSD #326 Board of Education, Village of Princeville Board of Trustees and the Lillie M. Evans Library District Board of Trustees on January 17th at 7pm at the Princeville Heritage Museum.  Joint meetings are planned bi-yearly for the purpose of communicating plans for our community.  The public is welcome and encouraged to attend! Princeville Woman's Club Tuesday, January 22nd 1:30pm, at Methodist Church Guest speaker will be Phil Luciano.  Everyone welcome. Village of Princeville Board Meeting Tuesday, January 22nd 7:30pm, at Village Hall Agenda available 48 hours prior to meeting at Village Hall.  Princeville Garden Club No January meeting, next meeting will be held on February 7.  Here's the Dirt by Ann Abbey Princeville Garden Club   HERE'S THE DIRT       By Anne Abbey December 6, 2012 The December Princeville Garden Club potluck meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. at the Lillie M. Evans Library.  Our guest, Fred Reiner, provided the blessing for our gathering.  As usual there were lots of delicious offerings such as pasta salad, Christmas jello, broccoli casserole, baked beans, beef and noodles, cauliflower and broccoli salad (call me for recipes), and too many others to mention. Members were asked to relate their favorite Christmas cookie or family tradition.  The traditions were as varied as the members, but springerle seemed to be a favorite cookie, especially when eaten with hot chocolate! Our hostesses for the evening were Martha Macy, Cathie Maguire and Anne Abbey.  Cathie had some delicious Wassail. TREASURER'S REPORT - Treasurer, Cathie Maguire reported expenses of $100 for the Wyoming Christmas Baskets and $100 for the Heart of Prince holiday baskets. NEW BUSINESS - Members were asked to be thinking of money making projects of 2013 and reminded that elections will be held in June.  New faces would be welcome. MISCELLANEOUS - Gift certificates were given to Ruthie Whitledge and Helen Gualandi for opening and setting up the library for the Garden Club meetings during the winter months. DOOR PRIZE - Each Club member in attendance received a door prize of either a poinsettia, tree ornament from Luthy, or an original by Lucy Zook.  Kenney Hohenberry also provided a special prize from Merkle Tree Farm won by Darlene Reiner. JANUARY MEETING - THERE WILL BE NO JANUARY MEETING. FEBRUARY MEETING - The February meeting will be held February 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lillie M. Evans Library.  Our program will be Ashley Simper, Community/Outpatient Dietitian presenting Tapas - Small Plates, Big Flavor. Guests are always welcome. THOUGHT OF THE MONTH - "When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things - not the great occasions - give off the greatest glow of happiness." Bob Hope