Archive for Genoa Kingston

Wonderful World of Christmas Craft Show Sunday

It’s not too early to think about holiday gifts for friends and family, and the 23rd annual Wonderful World of Christmas craft show is a good place to start shopping from 10am to 4pm, this Sunday, November 13th, at the Genoa-Kingston High School just west of downtown Genoa on Route 72.

With more than 100 crafters and businesses displaying and selling wares, starting and finishing shopping in one day is a real possibility. Crafters come from more than 25 communities including Schaumburg, Capron, Geneseo, Cherry Valley, Roscoe, Caledonia, Mount Morris, St Charles, South Beloit, Cedarville, Montgomery and surrounding towns. Just a few of items available include American doll clothes, string puppets and G-K school apparel. Bake sales, food booths and more than 300 grab bag gifts will be available as well.

Santa will arrive at 11am and stay until 1:30pm to hear special wishes. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children, with more than 100 chances to win door prizes. A drawing will be conducted for a hand-crocheted afghan and a 50/50 cash drawing will take place at the end of the show.

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Check out the Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craftwalk

Time to get your shopping on! Take part in the 36th Annual Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craftwalk this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 2nd – 4th. Featuring a variety of crafters in 9 different locations in and around Genoa and Kingston, Illinois.

Grab a friend, follow the map (see below) and visit these homes and churches for handcrafted items, woods, decorations, dried and silk floral arrangements, dolls, rugs, ceramics, candles and so much more.

Click here for printable map and description of what to expect at each stop.  This is a two-page pdf.

Meet the new Genoa Kingston School Superintendent

The Prairie State Winery & Genoa-Kingston School Board invite you to meet the new Genoa-Kingston District #424 Superintendent Joe Burgess 217 W Main St, Genoa  tonight, Tuesday, August 31st from 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Come to the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Prairie State Winery and meet the new Genoa Kingston School Superintendent Joe Burgess.  Enjoy a complimentary first glass of wine, hors d’oeuvers will be served and live music by Chuck Scordato. Take this opportunity to network with fellow Genoa chamber members.   Bring your business cards to enter and win a door prize.