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Red Hat Day in Genoa

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Thursday, April 26th, 2012

Red Hat Society Chapters from across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are coming to downtown Genoa this Friday, April 27th for a day of fun, dining and shopping from 9:30am through 3pm. Come early for breakfast on your own at Genoa Cafe. Stop by the library to get your welcome bag, make a sign to carry in the parade, and some surprises. Then it’s on to the shops! Enjoy a day of fun in Genoa from great food and shopping to gentlemen with white gloves to assist you!

Genoa is located at the intersection of Rts. 72 and 23, an easy drive from anywhere in northern Illinois or southern Wisconsin. This will be Genoa’s 5th Annual Red Hat Day and they’ve put together a full schedule of events for the day with their own brand of fun. To see the full schedule please click the Read More link below.

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Russell Hustle 5K Trail Run at Russell Woods

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Thursday, April 12th, 2012

St. Mary’s School is proud to host the 1st annual Russell Hustle 5K Trail Run and 2K kids run/adult walk at Russell Woods this Saturday, April 14th. The 5K Trail Run begins at 9AM and the 2K kids run/adult walk kicks off at 10AM.  Registration available now here.

Come be part of DeKalb County’s First Trail Run in its premier Forest Preserve. Run winding through native growth timber on wide trails and single track as well as on prairie trail along the Kishwaukee River. Some trails are rustic and with steep inclines to test your mettle.  And based on the forecast at this point, be prepared as there maybe some mud! They will run, rain or shine. The 2K Run/Walk also travels through the woods on the main lane; flat and even, but still beautiful. There will be a water stop at the half way point of both races and at the end.

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Easter Fun in Kirkland, Genoa and Sycamore

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

We found the Easter Bunny hopping all over DeKalb County this weekend. We’ve previously written about Pete’s Easter Train in Waterman happening this Saturday. The events below offer even more great family memories in our area this holiday weekend.

The Kirkland Lions Club will hold it’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 7th, 2012 at 1:00pm at the Hiawatha High School football field, weather permitting. In case of bad weather, the event will be moved to the HS gym. Visit the Village of Kirkland’s website for more information. The Hiawatha High School is located at 410 First St. in Kirkland, IL, 60146.

Kids grab your basket and fill it with eggs and candy and maybe find a special prize egg at the 8th Annual Genoa Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at 10am. Children will be separated by age groups for more fun. Times will be 10:00 am for ages 24 mo. and under and for 2-4; 10:30 for ages 5 and above. Kids will also get to see that special Easter Bunny too. The egg hunt will go fast so don’t be late. There is no cost for this event. The Genoa Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Chamberlain Park, 400 East Second Street in Genoa. Sponsored by the Genoa Park District.

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Spring Break Destination: Genoa Beach Party

By Gracie Mott · Comments (1) · Friday, March 23rd, 2012

There’s no need to head south for Spring break this year. Downtown Genoa’s got a full week of fun on tap beginning March 23. “It all started with our annual Beach Party which falls the first weekend of break,” says Mim Evans, executive director of Genoa Main Street, Inc. which coordinates the activities. “We realized that we could put together a schedule of activities that would keep kids and adults happy all week. We’ve got a great variety of things happening.”

Genoa’s fourth annual Beach Party, fondly named Return to Margaritaville, begins Friday, March 23 and continues through the weekend. Visitors will find downtown businesses in a summer state of mind. Tropical decorations, real sand to play in, sun lamps, beach music and free warm weather refreshments all contribute to the bright and cheery mood downtown. Shops will also offer great sales to entice shoppers. “I wear aloha shirts and shorts year round, so you know this is my favorite day,” says Mike Groark of Cattywampus/MCR Framing, 228 W. Main Street. “We are working on our beach now. Pineapple upside down cupcakes and coconut rum coffee are on the menu.”

A highlight of the Beach Party is always the Jimmy Buffet Wine Down held at Prairie State Winery Friday evening, March 23. Live Buffet style music and a summer party atmosphere always attract a full house. Seating begins at 5 p.m. and guests are advised to arrive early. Contact the winery at 815 784-4540 for more information.

The Genoa Public Library gets into the act both during the Beach Party and afterwards. The Spring book sale begins Friday evening with a preview from 6-8 p.m. The sale continues on Saturday from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The library will have a free showing of the movie “Dolphin’s Tale” on Tuesday, March 27 at 2 p.m. Information is available at 815 784-2627.

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Brown’s County Market adds full service meat counter

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

The Sycamore Brown’s County Market store has just added  30′ of full service meats. It consists of all USDA choice beef, fresh lean pork and array of delicious items that are fully prepared and ready to cook.

Try out their four cheese stuffed chicken breast, Parmesan encrusted chicken breast, tortilla encrusted and stuffed with a four pepper cheese, 5-6 different marinated chicken breasts, apricot chipolte pork tenderloin and a variety of other items. Brown’s also offers lamb loin chops and veal loin chops cut to order.

Browns’ County Market has always had a good reputation in the meat department and they feel that they have just raised the bar in quality and expanded to a variety second to none.  Brown’s County Market continues to change and grow to suit the needs of their community. They sure have come a long way since Bob Brown left the coal business to open Brown’s Corner Market in 1945!

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Downtown Genoa’s Annual Beach Party

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

There’s no need to head south for Spring break this year. Downtown Genoa’s got a full week of fun on tap beginning March 23. “It all started with our annual Beach Party which falls the first weekend of break,” says Mim Evans, executive director of Genoa Main Street, Inc. which coordinates the activities. “We realized that we could put together a schedule of activities that would keep kids and adults happy all week. We’ve got a great variety of things happening.”

Genoa’s fourth annual Beach Party, fondly named Return to Margaritaville, begins this Friday, March 23 and continues through the weekend. Visitors will find downtown businesses in a summer state of mind. Tropical decorations, real sand to play in, sun lamps, beach music and free warm weather refreshments all contribute to the bright and cheery mood downtown. Shops will also offer great sales to entice shoppers.

“I wear aloha shirts and shorts year round, so you know this is my favorite day,” says Mike Groark of Cattywampus/MCR Framing, 228 W. Main Street. “We are working on our beach now. Pineapple upside down cupcakes and coconut rum coffee are on the menu.”

A highlight of the Beach Party is always the Jimmy Buffet Wine Down held at Prairie State Winery Friday evening, March 23. Live Buffet style music and a summer party atmosphere always attract a full house. Seating begins at 5 p.m. and guests are advised to arrive
early. Contact the winery at 815 784-4540 for more information.

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Beth Fowler Dance Company Presents Sleeping Beauty

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

The Beth Fowler Dance Company of Genoa and St. Charles will present the Sleeping Beauty ballet at the Egyptian Theatre this weekend. With the beautiful dancing, costumes and stage sets, this classic ballet will tell a story that everyone will enjoy.

The ballet based on a classic fairy tale is a masterpiece of dance drama created in the 19th century through a collaboration of ballet master Marius Petipa and Russian composer Peter Tchaikovsky. The ballet is now seen and heard throughout the world, delighting young and old with the magic and wonder of the young Princess who slept 100 years and is awakened by the kiss of a Prince.

Company member Zoe Hamilton will dance the title role as Princess Aurora. She has performed many principal roles for the Beth Fowler Dance Company, most recently as the Snow Queen in this season’ s “The Nutcracker”. Guest artist Brian Connor will perform as Prince Florimundo. He is in the dance program at NIU and performed recently as the Nutcracker Prince in the Beth Fowler Dance Company’s production of “The Nutcracker”.

Other principal dancers are company members Miranda Simek as the Lilac Fairy and Molly Smith as Carabosse, who portray the struggle between good and evil. The Bluebird pas de deux in the wedding scene will be performed by company dancers Larry Pool and Hannah Smith, who is the current reigning Miss Illinois.

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