Alyssa Anderson, left, and Elyse Keeffer, both members of the Pleasant View 4-H Club, learned to "jazz up" their breakfast by making Fruit Loop cereal muffins during the first Jo Daviess County 4-H Fun Day Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Jo Daviess-Carroll Area Vocational Center in Elizabeth. Close to 30 youngsters from throughout the county spent the day going from session to session to learn more about different 4-H projects and to pick up new skills along the way. For more pictures from the day, see page 29A of the print version of this week's Gazette. Wednesday, February 01, 2012
FREEPORT, Ill.--Marlan F. Glick, 77, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Manor Court, Freeport, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes. Click on name above for more information. (1 comments) Thursday, February 02, 2012
GALENA, Ill.--Barbara (Stodden) Goldwire, 79, of Galena, Illinois, died Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Galena-Stauss Senior Care Community in Galena. Click on name above for more information. Friday, February 03, 2012
STOCKTON, Ill.--Loretta R. Upmann, 90, of Stockton, Illinois, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at the FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois. Click on name above for more information. Monday, January 30, 2012
GALENA-A year ago when Greta Foley, a 2007 Galena High School graduate, listened to a friend talk about the amazing experience she had on a medical mission trip to Central America, Foley was intrigued. (1 comments) Wednesday, February 01, 2012
GALENA-Where can you find Galena's popular entrees, restaurants, wineries and sweets all in one location? Taste of Galena this weekend. Wednesday, February 01, 2012
EAST DUBUQUE, Jan. 25-With the rise of the East Dubuque girls basketball program this season, many people were beginning to question if they, not the River Ridge-Scales Mound Wildcats deserved the number-one seed heading into next month's regional tournament. Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous – meets at 10 a.m. Galena/Jo Daviess Historical Society Galena/Jo Daviess Historical Society – 4 p.m. at the Galena/Jo Daviess County Historical Museum, 211 S. Bench St., Galena, IL
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Weigh-in begins at 4 p.m., meeting at 4:30 East Dubuque City Council East Dubuque City Council – meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Shullsburg Writers’ Club Shullsburg Writers’ Club – meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Shullsburg Public Library, 112 S. Gratiot Street, located behind the gazebo off Water Street.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) TOPS – Weigh-in begins at 3:45 p.m., meeting at 4 p.m. in Hanover Park District Building (former Hanover School). New members welcome. Call Karen 815-858-3429.
Galena Kiwanis Club Kiwanis – meets at noon at Happy Joe’s Pizza, Galena.
HCC Adult Literacy Open House Experienced tutors will also be available to share their experiences with adult education. Learn how volunteering an hour or two per week can often make the difference between a student’s success or failure. The encouragement that tutors provide is a key influence in the lives of students using these services to secure a better job or begin earning a college degree. Volunteer tutors are always welcome, particularly in rural counties.
Students interested in classes or tutoring should also attend the open house to learn more about the enrollment and assessment process. Adult literacy services may include tutoring services, English-as-a-Second-Language classes, and/or GED preparation courses based on availability. Prospective tutors are encouraged to refer any adults in need of literacy services to this event.
The HCC Adult Education department offers FREE services to qualifying individuals living in Carroll, Jo Daviess, Ogle and Stephenson Counties. Galena Weight Watchers Weight Watchers – meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Midwest Medical Center in Galena. Weigh-In is at 5 p.m.
Hazel Green Village Board Hazel Green Village Board – meets at 7 p.m. at village hall.
Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous – Big Book Meeting at noon at Grace Episcopal Church Parish House, 309 Hill Street, Galena
Galena Zoning Board of Appeals Galena Zoning Board of Appeals – meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. East Galena Township Board East Galena Township Board – meets at 7:30 p.m. at The East Galena Town Hall, 725 Park Ave.
Southwestern School Board Southwestern School Board – meets at 7:30 p.m. at the high school.
Jo Daviess County Housing Authority Jo Daviess County Housing Authority – meets at 4 p.m. at 341 Franklin St.
Galena Lions Club Galena Lions Club – meets at 6 p.m. at the Log Cabin, dinner and meeting begins at 7 p.m.
Galena Boy Scouts Galena Boy Scouts – 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church.
Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous – meets at 7 p.m. at the Midwest Medical Center, Galena
Miner’s Lodge #273 Miner’s Lodge #273 – The Galena Masons meet at 7 p.m. in the Oddfellows Lodge at 212 N. Bench St. For more information call 815-777-3637
