Back to Elmwood Illinois Home Page Monday, May 14, 2012 8:39 PM

Fashions for Joplin Friday May 18th

A fashion show with local models wearing clothes featured by Every Little Thing. This is a fundraiser for the Joplin Mission trip. My wife Nancy, is denying carbs their proper role in her diet, hoping to be a more fit model or a model who still fits. Drop by Every Little Thing or Contact Mary Nell Simpson

Monday, May 14, 2012 8:39 PM

Heartland Outdoors Facebook Edition

Heartland Outdoors. I guess you have to say you are what you drive. Click Photo of Truck

 

If you are an outdoors type or just need to share the great adventure. Now, you have a forum. Subscriptions to Heartland Outdoors for the outdoors person you know are always a welcome gift. Click this link, or put a copy of Heartland Outdoors in their truck. I'm guessing the person who popped into your mind has a truck.

Thursday, May 10, 2012 1:50 PM

Mothers Against Stress on Mothers Day

You could stop by Farm King on the way to your mother's house buy a card. Hope that she will have a great meal and wants to watch baseball. At least, listen while you nap, and she does the dishes. Approach one does have its drawbacks.

There is a wiser way to show your mother: love, affection, and something even better great BBQ. A special Mother's Day brunch including hand carved standing prime rib, homemade desserts, bakery items, omelette bar, and more. click link for info. Make reservations at the Hick'ry Stick, if your mother lives in Elmwood you could walk. Probably cost the price of one meal just to drive out of town, maybe two depending on size of your family and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle.

Treat your Mother to a great carefree family day without a drive. Hick'ry Stick Mothers Day Brunch

Reserve a place either in the morning seating between 9:00 - 9:30 AM, noon 12:00-12:30 PM, or afternoon 2:00-2:30 PM

Info at Hick'ry Stick web - Hick'ry Stick Facebook, or call 309 742-8900

Sunday, May 6, 2012 11:23 PM sed

Projects Going on Next Sunday Morning

Faith in Action started by the Elmwood United Methodists has been joined by other volunteers, both groups and individuals. You will enjoy being a part of this opportunity to make a difference in Elmwood right now. If you would like to participate in a direct community action event, you are welcome. If you know a need, contact the church. Everyone welcome, no churchiness required.

1) Uptown Clean Up planting in the planters, sprucing up

2) West Park working on landscaping around trees

3) Sweetwater clean up, dug out painting

4) Assembling Cleaning Buckets and Health Kits distributed after disasters floods, tornados

5) Adding Smiles to a morning with visits

Local Design Star

Eight year old Alana Barrett wins Kids for the Cure T Shirt design contest TV News Story

Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:24 AM

Time to Turn it Off, Get Up, and Get Involved

Stepping Across a Line to Make a Suicidal Stand. Not Required

There are many events and projects that you will want to get involved with in Elmwood. You will know that you made a difference. So whether you have a couple of hours, a Sunday morning, or a week to give to others (others, you do not know, but do know their need) you have a part in this. If you become involved with any of the local efforts I will list, what will you get out of it? A friend, a sense of well being, and just maybe a life changing experience. The opportunity to make your passion not a dream, but an action.

Actually, it is not like the Uncle Sam is going to war poster. It is not that much of a commitment, the stakes are not that high; our nation's survival is not at risk in the same way. It is your personal life that will change, it is your sense of self that will be saved. It is your community that will be made a better place. It is a lot more like this poster.

I am going to list a series of events, projects, and other opportunities that will allow people to help Elmwood be a growing and welcoming place. There is no connection to any of these other than they all involve Elmwood people trying improve the world around them. One other connection getting involved in any of them will be fun and rewarding.

Elmwood Community Joplin MO Mission Trip

The Elmwood Community is planning and raising money for a mission trip to Joplin, MO. An opportunity to give back to a tornado devastated city.

Organizational Meeting Saturday April 28, 7 AM at Uptown Cafe

The opportunity to show Elmwood cares beyond our own community. Also, the chance for a very good breakfast, such twofer opportunities should not be overlooked.

Stamp-a-Stack and Scrap Fund Raiser for Joplin Saturday April 28, 9 AM to 3 PM

Georgia Stevens has organized this fund raiser to help the Joplin Mission in August. It will be held at the Elmwood UMC. A presentation of a mission trip to Joplin with slides of Joplin and that mission trip will occur at 9:30 AM. So you should come, otherwise you may be stamped, stacked, and scrapped. Food will also be available during this event. Just go from breakfast to lunch, or possibly second breakfast.

Camp Big Sky Work Day Saturday April 28th

Another great effort with many Elmwood supporters. Contact Karla Kane

 

I found this video on YouTube, if you don't know about Camp Big Sky, here is the video embedded. Watch carefully and see Elmwood resident Gary Fincham

 

Faith in Action Sunday May 6th, starting at 9 AM

Faith in Action started by the Elmwood United Methodists has been joined by other volunteers, both groups and individuals. You will enjoy being a part of this opportunity to make a difference in Elmwood right now. A great morning followed by lunch, could a church event not include food? A short kick off service followed by action projects through out Elmwood. If you would like to participate in a direct community action event, you are welcome. If you know a need, contact the church. Everyone welcome, no churchiness required.

The Elmwood Boosters Club needs leaders to support the student activities in our school.

The Elmwood Booster Club is a group of parents, teachers, community members, administrators and coaches who support the Jr. High and High School athletes of Elmwood Community School District 322. The Booster Club has purchased many items over the years for the athletes including uniforms and equipment. Most of the money is raised through the concession stands that are provided for all home games/meets. We rely on volunteers and community involvement to support the concession stand. The Booster Club would not be able to provide for the athletes without the support of our volunteers.If you are interested in discussing the opportunity to join this exciting organization, please email boosters@elmwood322.com .

Fashions for Joplin Friday May 18th

A fashion show with local models wearing clothes featured by Every Little Thing. This is a fundraiser for the Joplin Mission trip. My wife Nancy, is denying carbs their proper role in her diet, hoping to be a more fit model or a model who still fits. Drop by Every Little Thing or Contact Mary Nell Simpson

Strawberry Festival Saturday June 2, 2012

Strawberry Festival needs volunteers and people who enjoy the great outdoors and strawberries. Many ways to participate in this wonderful event. Contact Diane Ladd

Signs of Summer in Elmwood

Summer Reading, The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library is selling Casey’s Pizza Cards to raise money for the Summer Reading Program. The cards cost $15 and the library gets to keep $7.50. When you order a large specialty pizza then you receive a free medium one topping pizza. You can use the card 10 times and it never expires. The card is good at any Casey’s. If you are interested in purchasing one, please stop by the library.

Summer Band Concerts, Elmwood Municipal Band Starting the first Sunday evening in June for 10 Sundays. The Elmwood Municipal Band brings memories to Central Park.

Fall Festival needs organizers, volunteers and supporters. First week end after Labor Day starting Thursday evening on September 6th.

Spoon River Drive in Elmwood -- an effort to allow Elmwood to participate in the famous Spoon River Drive.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 2:22 PM

Community Sunrise Service

The ministers of Crossroads, Presbyterian, and United Methodist churches organized a community sunrise service at 7 AM. Three photos of the day, as I recover this Monday.

Full Moon Still in West

Dawn glow on Sunrise Service

Sanctuary for Easter 2012

Monday, April 9, 2012 2:37 PM

The Elmwood Booster Club

needs to fill two open officer positions for the 2012-2013 school year.

The Elmwood Booster Club is a group of parents, teachers, community members, administrators and coaches who support the Jr. High and High School athletes of Elmwood Community School District 322.  The Booster Club has purchased many items over the years for the athletes including uniforms and equipment.  Most of the money is raised through the concession stands that are provided for all home games/meets.  We rely on volunteers and community involvement to support the concession stand.  The Booster Club would not be able to provide for the athletes without the support of our volunteers.

If you are interested in discussing the opportunity to join this exciting organization, please email boosters@elmwood322.com

Thank you for your support!!
Elmwood Booster Club

Tuesday, April 3, 2012 3:49 PM

Peorian Magazine --- Elmwood Article

Elmwood is the subject of an article in the current issue of Peorian Magazine. Link to Flip Book Page

Here is a PDF of the Elmwood article written by Kevin Kizer -- After the Storm

Peorian Magazine in Print and Online

Monday, April 2, 2012 10:53 AM

Fall Festival Meeting VFW/BYE Ambulance at 7 PM

Track Season - Elmwood Brimfield

You too could be a volunteer. A great opportunity to help support our youth.

Contact Michele Armbruster

Tuesday, April 17th
We need three people to help set up at 3:15 PM and eight people to work from 4:00 PM until the end of the meet.
 
Monday, April 23rd
We need three people to help set up at 3:15 PM and eight people to work from 4:00 PM until the end of the meet.
 
Jr. High Home Track Meets
 
Monday, April 9th
We need three people to help set up at 3:00 PM and eight people to work from 3:45 PM until the end of the meet.
 
Thursday, April 12th
We need three people to help set up at 3:00 PM and eight people to work from 3:45 PM until the end of the meet.
 
Monday, April 16th
We need three people to help set up at 3:00 PM and eight people to work from 3:45 PM until the end of the meet.
 
Wednesday, April 18th
We need three people to help set up at 3:00 PM and eight people to work from 3:45 PM until the end of the meet.
 
Saturday, May 5th
This is the Sectional Track Meet and it will last all day, so we will have a set up shift (9:00 AM-10:00 AM), a morning shift (10:00 AM-12:30 PM) and an afternoon shift (12:30-end of meet).

Elmwood High School Track

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 11:02 AM

March 24th

Grand Opening of Every Little Thing downtown, info

WEEK TV Report

Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser for Joplin Mission Trip SaturdayStarting at 4 PM -- Elmwood UMC info

 

March 17 Organizational Meeting

Pastor Gene Campbell and I have discussed the possibility of pulling together people from the Elmwood community -- including all the churches to send a work team possibly to Joplin Missouri this summer.  There will be an initial inquiry meeting this Saturday, March 17, 9 am at the United Methodist Church in which we will look at options that may be available to us.  Possible dates for a work trip might be July 29 - August 4, leaving on a Sunday afternoon and returning on a Friday afternoon.  If the Joplin trip does not come through, we obviously have some other options we can pursue in Harrisburg, IL or in Indiana.  I hope to have more information by Saturday of possible projects for us in Joplin this summer and/or possible projects in Harrisburg if it turns out to be a better fit.  I hope you can come and give your input.  
Mark Graham
United Methodist Church
(309)258-2258

See November Mission Trip to Joplin --- Hard Work and Great Rewards

 

News Updates Oct to April 2012

News Updates Aug to Oct 2011

News Updates Mar to Aug 2011

News Updates Nov. to March

News Updates August to November 2010

News Updates May to August

June 5th, 2010

Storm Damage Photos

-------------