January
January 17th - Spring Valley Historic Association
Meeting 6:30 p.m., 201 W. St. Paul Street
Speakers Bill & Sue Johnson
LaSalle's Cemetery Project
815.664.4288
January 19th -Spring Valley Boosters Meeting
6:30 p.m. at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library Community Room
New members welcome!
Planning for 2012 activities will be discussed.
January - Winter Ice Skating
Echo Bluff Nature & Recreation Area
Mon., Wed., & Fri. 4-8 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
$5 w/skates; $8 for skating & rental
Private lessons and rental are available
www.echobluff.org
echobluffproject@comcast.net
February
February 4th - "Muskie School"
Time On The Water Outdoors
Visit their WEBSITE for more information.
February 11th & 18th - Spring Valley Little League registration for all boys (ages 6 – 16) wishing to play Spring Valley Instructional, Minor, Little, Junior, and Senior League for the 2012 Baseball Season.
Richwood’s Inc.
11 Wolfer Industrial Park, Spring Valley, Saturday, February 11, 2012,
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
and Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
$50 – 1 Child Participating
$85 – 2 Children Participating
$100 – 3 or more Children Participating
February 14th - Valentine's Day
February 16th - Spring Valley Boosters Meeting
6:30 p.m. at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, All interested parties welcome. 815.664.2753
February 21st - Spring Valley Historic Association
Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
201 W. St. Paul Street
Membership $15 - Individual; $20 - Family
Kathy Cullinan 815.664.4288
March
March 2nd - 4th - Spring Open House
Time On The Water Outdoors
515 S, Spalding St.
Spring Valley, IL 61362
815.663.1000
Visit their WEBSITE for more information.
March 15th - Spring Valley Boosters Meeting
6:30 p.m. at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, 815.664.2753
March 20th - Spring Valley Historic Association
Meeting 6:30 p.m., 201 W. St. Paul Street
Speaker Brian Nolan
The Interurban
DVDs created by Brian about the Urban will be available for purchase for $20.
March 24th-25th – Masters Walleye Tournament.
26th Anniversary
Barto Landing on the Illinois River
Route 89, Spring Valley.
Final weigh-in and awards 3 p.m. on the 275h.
http://www.spring-valley-walleye.org
or 815.663.6141
March 31st -Easter Egg Hunt
Spring Valley Boosters
Face Painting Begins at 9:30 a.m.
Hunt Begins at 10 a.m.
Downtown Spring Valley Mini-Park
April
April 14th - Father/Daughter Dance
7-10 p.m., JFK School
Tickets will be available at
Citizen's 1st National Bank
100 E. Dakota Street
Spring Valley
After March 21st
815.664.2753
April 17th - SV Historic Association Meeting
6:30 p.m.
201 W. St. Paul Street
New members welcome
815.664.4288
April TBA - Earth Day Clean Up
9 a.m. Kirby Pak
April 19th - Spring Valley Boosters Meeting
6:30 p.m. at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, 815.664.2753
May
May TBA - Little League Parade
1 p.m.
Starts at 200 block of W. St. Paul,
travels to E. Power St., North on Power to Erie, West on Erie to Hall H.S.
May 17th - Spring Valley Boosters Meeting
6:30 p.m. at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, 815.664.2753
May 28th - American Legion Memorial Day Services, 2 p.m. Valley Memorial Park, 13312 IL Hwy. 89, Spring Valley
June
June 1st - 3rd - Shipwrecked Weekend
Spring Valley Boat Club
Chicken Fry on the 1st
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on the 3rd
Live music on the 1st & 2nd
Watch for more information
815.815.664.2609
IL Hwy 89 on the Southeast side of the IL River Bridge
June 7th - 9th – City-Wide Garage Sale.
Maps will also be available at the City Clerk’s Office, 215 N. Greenwood Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362.
Or call: 815.664.4221
June 15th, 22nd & 29th - SV Municipal Band Concerts
Downtown Mini-Park, 7:30 p.m.
Limited seating.
Bring your own lawn chair.
JuneTBA- Farmers Market
(Starting times depends upon crop availability.)
Home Grown & Home Made Food & Products
Downtown Mini-Park
(weather permitting)
Wednesdays, 4 - 6 p.m.
To participate call: 815.303.4327
July
July 3rd - Fireworks
Dusk
Hall High School
800 W. Erie Street
Spring Valley
July 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th - Farmers Markets
Home Grown & Home Made Food & Products
Downtown Mini-Park
(weather permitting)
Wednesdays, 4 - 6 p.m.
To participate call: 815.303.4327
July 13th, 20th & 27th - SV Municipal Band Concerts
Downtown Mini-Park, 7:30 p.m.
Limited seating.
Bring your own lawn chair.
(No concert on July 6th)
July 27th - Chicken Fry
Spring Valley Boat Club
5-8 p.m.
815.664.2609
IL Hwy 89 on the Southeast side of the IL River Bridge
July 28th - Steak Fry
Spring Valley Boat Club
6-9 p.m.
815.664.2609
IL Hwy 89 on the Southeast side of the IL River Bridge
July 30th - Drum Corps International Competition
Hall High School Stadium, 7 p.m.
Tickets: Reserved $15; General Admission $10; Children 12 & under $5
8 Corps from WI, CA, TX, IA, NH, MI, & Canada
815.664.4231
815.303.4327
August
August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th - Farmers Market
Home Grown & Home Made Food & Products
Downtown Mini-Park
(weather permitting)
Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m.
To participate call: 815.303.4327
August 3rd & 4th– Bureau County Relay for Life,
Hall High School Track
800 W. Erie Street
August 11th - Cruis'n the Valley
SV Volunteer Fire Dept. Car Cruise
Registration 1-4
Cruise 1-7
Show & shine; Awards; DJ: and Beer Garden
Music from 7:30 - 11 p.m.
sponsored by Spring Valley City Bank
Downtown Spring Valley
815.664.5160
September
September - Farmers Markets
Downtown Mini-Park
(weather permitting)
Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m.
To participate call: 815.303.4327
September 7th - Chicken Fry
Spring Valley Boat Club
5-8 p.m.
815.664.2609
IL Hwy 89 on the Southeast side of the IL River Bridge
September 8th - Steak Fry
Spring Valley Boat Club
6 - 9 p.m.
815.664.2609
IL Hwy 89 on the Southeast side of the IL River Bridge
September TBA
Hall Homecoming Parade
Begins at 5 p.m. at Hall,
Travels East on St. Paul Street
Turns North on Cornelia St.
Turns West on Erie back to Hall
SVHA Museum
Open Wednesdays & Saturdays
1 - 4 p.m.
201 W. St. Paul Street
Coal Mining, Businesses, & More
October
Volunteers Needed - Echo Bluff Fright Night
OctoberTBA
Call Jan at 815 663-2085 or
815 252-3894.
October 18th - Spring Valley Boosters Meeting
6:30 p.m. at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, 815.664.2753
October TBA - Lion's Club Halloween Parade
1 p.m. Downtown Spring Valley
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
St. Margaret's Billing Parking Lot
Participants will parade to Mini-Park
October TBA - Trick or Treating
November
November 10th - Christmas in the Valley
Special sales and holiday family activities.
Downtown Spring Valley
10 a.m - 2 p.m.
815.664.2753
November TBA -SVFD Annual Equipment Fund
Drawdown & Dinner
Spring Valley Boat Club 7 p.m.
Music by Bad Dog DJ
$40 per couple (Beer included)
Only 250 tickets sold
November 15th - Spring Valley Boosters Meeting
6:30 p.m. at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, 815.664.2753
November 30th - Registrations Due
Holiday Home Lighting Contest
Lighted Santa Parade
815.303.4327
December
December 8th - Lighted Santa Parade
Hall H.S. - Downtown Spring Valley
Float participants are needed. Entries may be made by individuals, businesses or organizations.
Contact 815.664.2753 for more information.
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