2010 GirlFriends' Getaway

A Clover on Main Day Spa Aldrich Guest House All That's Vintage Antique Emporium Beyond the Horizon BRIO Art Gallery and more... Tuesday, September 07, 2010

'Three Special Ladies'

GALENA-Women are the focus in Galena this time of the year. To share in the celebration, Hello Galena, a local artist co-op, is featuring works of "Three Special Ladies" during the month of September. The creative expressions of Arlene Ehtessabian, M. J. Hodgins, and Lorlee Servin are on display in the shop at 121 N. Commerce St. Tuesday, September 07, 2010

O'Galena Orienteering Festival set

GALENA-The public is invited to participate in the annual O'Galena Orienteering Festival hosted by the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation and Wooded Wonderland. This is a unique opportunity to learn the art of navigating diverse terrain in search of marked points using only a compass and a map. Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Tour offers discount tickets

GALENA-Discount tickets are available until Sept. 15. Architecture, interior decorating, antiques and history are featured elements of the annual Tour of Historic Galena Homes showcasing five private homes plus the Galena History Museum. Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Trinity Lutheran welcomes band

ELIZABETH-The New Spirit Band of Savanna will assist with worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, S. Derinda Rd., Elizabeth on Sunday, Sept. 12. The 18 member band will provide contemporary music at the 9 a.m. worship. Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Fashion for a cause

The seventh annual fashion show, hosted by the Riverview Center Inc., was held at the Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa on Aug. 28. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Galena Girlfriends' Getaway starts Sept. 10

GALENA-The Galena Area Chamber of Commerce once again plans a special weekend for "girlfriends" of all ages from Friday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 12. This annual Galena Girlfriends' Getaway will feature sales, contests, spa specials, Quartermania and more-just for the ladies-in historic Galena. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Signing set for Mitzi MacDonald

GALENA-Mitzi MacDonald would like to invite all who share her love of words to join her at the Irish Cottage, from 3 to 6 p.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 25, for a book signing. Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Organic Valley Farm speaker at Green Fair Fare

GALENA-On Sept. 11 there will be a dinner to raise awareness and funds for Green Fair activities. This year's dinner, Green Fair Fare, will be held at Chestnut Mountain Resort with a cocktail hour starting at 5:30 p.m. A local foods dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and, following dinner, there will be a presentation by Organic Valley Founding Farmer Greg Welsh. The cost of the dinner is $30 through Sept. 1 and $40 after that time. Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Jewelry destination in Galena

Starting in their homes to working on Main Street, seven women made Vintaj Natural Brass sell world wide. Galena Beads, located in downtown Galena, is home to Vintaj Natural Brass. Jewelry buffs have made Galena Beads one of their jewelry destinations, bringing people from all over to Galena. Tuesday, August 24, 2010