Dogs in costume will parade past the audience seated in the back yard of the Mercer County Nursing Home, 309 NW 9th Ave., Aledo on Saturday, July 10. Registration is at 9 a.m., with action starting at 10 a.m. The public is invited to bring their pets, costumes and enter some of the events, or just show up for the fun.
Aledo Central Park will be busy this afternoon and late into the evening. The Farmers Market runs from 4-6 p.m. The Josh Duffee Orchestra will be on stage at the band shell starting at 7 p.m. and at dusk a Cinema @ Central movie will be shown. The public is invited.
Saturday, June 26 Seaton Park will be lined with antique tractors. The community has come together to raise funds for some new playground equipment. The Seaton Community Club's annual Antique Power Show will offer a chance to see how Seaton has changed.
Announcement is made of the upcoming wedding of Bryce Adolphson and Ashley McCanna on June 19, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, Aledo.
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive is Tuesday, June 15 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Mercer County VFW, 106 SW 3rd Ave, Aledo. For an appointment contact Luella Giles (309) 587-8593.
Cooters is hosting a live band, Nitrix on Saturday, June 5 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Vashti is taking advantage of extra traffic in Aledo by hosting a community sale there Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Young Republicans will hold an event on Thursday, May 27 called “Politics On Tap” at Legends in Aledo. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature Congressional candidate Bobby Schilling.
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Leonard of Roseville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Abbey Elizabeth Leonard, to Jesse Lee Hawkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Niemeier of Pocahantas, and Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Hawkins of Catlin. The couple will be married May 29 at Immaculate Conception Church in Monmouth. Formal invitations are being sent.
Rock Island County Extension HCE is hosting a Hawaiian- Luau Luncheon, Saturday, April 17 at Christ Church, 1717 8th Ave., Moline.
Around 20 Aledo Area Chamber of Commerce members attended the breakfast meeting at Happy Joe's Tuesday, April 13.
Area rhubarb patches were spared by last night's freeze, according to Darlene Johnson, area coordinator for the annual Rhubarb Festival.
Tuesday's April 13 Aledo Area Chamber of Commerce meeting is a breakfast meeting at Happy Joe's at 7 a.m.
Easter Egg hunts have been a part of area business and community celebrations over the past two weeks. Aledo is holding its Easter egg hunt starting at Fenton Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 3.
Aledo Rotary Club is again sponsoring an Easter egg hunt in Aledo at Fenton Park on Saturday, April 3 at 9 a.m.
The season opening for Bishop Hill is set for March 27-28, 2010. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Guests can enjoy coffee and cookies in shops and museums.
The annual Reynolds Easter egg hunt is Saturday, March 27 at 2 p.m. at the American Legion.
The Mercer Foundation for Health is hosting a Battle of the Soups Wednesday, March 24, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Aledo Depot.
April 19 and April 26 are the start dates for Aledo's spring clean-up days. Residents living north of Rte 17 should have their items on the curb by April 19. South of Rte. 17 should be ready by April 25.
Messiah Lutheran Church, Aledo, is hosting tomorrow's March 16 Red Cross Blood Drive to be held at the Mercer County VFW Hall, 106 S.W. 3rd Ave, Aledo from 12-6 p.m. Drop ins are welcome.
