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STATE STREET CAFÉ 123 S. State Street, Geneseo, IL

Serving Breakfast and Lunch Hours: Tuesday - Sunday ~ 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dine In ~ Carry Out (309)-489-0100 Chef/Owner Brenn DeBlieck

Join Santa to light the Tree Geneseo’s Lighted Christmas Parade starts at 5 p.m. and will head south from Brown St. down State St. Santa will end the parade by riding a fire truck to the south end of State Street and join Mayor Carroll-Duda to light the city’s Christmas tree, in front of Geneseo Historical Museum. Children are encouraged to meet Santa at this tree during the lighting. Winners of the parade and City’s Lighting Contest will also be announced at this time.

Jingle Bell Obstacle Course Attend the 7th annual Jingle Bell Obstacle Course from 3-4 p.m. at Geneseo Community Center. Participants will be timed while running through a winter wonderland. Come for the challenge, leave with a prize! For ages Pre-K to 5th grade. Free!

Jingle Bell Skate Complete your Christmas Walk experience with a special Skate Night at Geneseo Community Center from 6-9 p.m. No pre-registration required. Admis-sion is Free. Skate rental is $3.

Entertainment ‘Central-ized’ Central Theater has an abundance of entertainment all day during the Walk. Doors for the “White Christmas” sing-along open at 1:45 p.m. Christmas cartoons will show at 5 p.m. with the Geneseo High School Madrigal singers and brass premiering at 6 p.m. Tickets for the theater’s nightly feature will sell at 7:30 p.m. followed by the movie at 8 p.m.

Christmas jokes for all Q: What do you call Santa when he stops moving? A: Santa Pause! Q: Where does a snowman keep his money? A: In a snow bank.

Christmas Walk ~ Saturday, December 8, 2018 ~

Jingle (Run) all the way A chip timing system will be used during this year’s Jingle Run, slated for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 starting at the Victory Center, 218 S. State Street. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. Pre-registered run-ners will receive a race t-shirt. All participants will enjoy a post-run party. Also at this year’s run is a miniature health fair featur-ing Hammond-Henry Hospital, Fareway, Maple Leaf CrossFit, Sweat, and Geneseo Community Center. Race winners receive Jingle Run medals. All registered runners will be entered into a drawing for four $25 gift certificates from Casey’s. Register today at Cornbelt Running Club or Webscorer.

‘Wanna build a snowman? This year’s Walk includes a fun, new treasure hunt called, “Wanna Build a Snowman?” From 4-7 p.m. chil-dren (accompanied by a parent) can pick up their start-ing clue at State Farm Agency, 113 S. State Street. From there, fun puzzles will send you to three other stores, collecting pieces of the three dimensional snowman along the way. Once finished, visit the lobby of Central

Bank to assemble your snowman!

Visit with Alpacas Peppertree Alpacas will be in the Christmas Parade starting at 5 p.m. They will also be on display in front of My Moon Creations at 104 S. State Street, weather permitting. Peppertree sells mittens, capes and gloves inside the store.

Geneseo Historical Museum Geneseo’s Historical Museum has a full schedule for the Walk! Pam Edwards and Geneseo Community Choir will perform in the Carriage House from 6-7 p.m. Musical groups will entertain in the parlor from 6-7:30 p.m. Living scenes of yesteryear will be depicted throughout the museum. Tours of the museum will also be offered until 8 p.m.

112 S. Center St., Geneseo, IL 61254 (309) 944-5303

Vision a little blurry? Schedule an eye exam today!

Bill Bordwell, O.D. Ryan Wilson, OD

Christmas Walk ~ Saturday, December 8, 2018 ~

Schedule of Events

Please watch for street closures throughout the day

7:30 a.m. Registration for Jingle Run - The Victory Center, 218 S. State St. 8:30 a.m. Jingle Run 5k starts - 218 S. State St. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Shopping & Dining throughout Geneseo! 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch & Bowling w/Santa - Happy Joe’s, 925 S. Oakwood Ave. (10$) 1:45 p.m. Doors open for “White Christmas” Sing-Along - Central Theater, 111 N. State St., freewill donation for Geneseo Community Chest 2-5 p.m. Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus - Musical Memories, 112 N. State St. 3-4 p.m. Jingle Bell Obstacle Course - Geneseo Community Center, 541 E. North St. 3 p.m. Concerts begin at First Congregational Church - 319 S. State St. 3 p.m. Geneseo Middle School; 3:30 p.m. Southwest School; 4 p.m. Millikin School; 4:30 p.m. Northside School; 6 p.m. Constance Deal violin students; 7 p.m. Madrigal singers & recorders 3-5 p.m. Downtown Children’s Activities - Making Reindeer Food - My Moon Creations, 104 S. State St. - Kids Craft (3-5 p.m.) - High School Art Club ornament raffle (all day) - Smith Studio, 124 S. State St. - Kids ink & alcohol ornament - Geneseo Art League, 125 N. State St. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Concordia Handbell Choir - Musical Memories, 112 N. State St. 4-8 p.m. Geneseo Chamber Information Center & Christmas Card Stamping - Hanford Insurance building, 119 S. State Street 4:30-5 p.m. Maple Leaf Ukestra - Musical Memories, 112 N. State St. 5-5:45 p.m. Christmas Cartoons - Central Theater, 111 N. State St. 5 p.m. Christmas Walk Parade - steps off on North State & Brown Streets, traveling south through downtown to the Historical Museum.

Lighted Christmas Parade Beautifully lighted floats will grace this year’s Christmas Parade. Some floats are hand-designed while others are professionally lit. The parade kicks off at 5 p.m. at N. State and Brown Street and will travel south to the Museum. Santa will wrap up the parade, riding on a fire truck to

S. State Street to join Mayor Carroll-Duda and light the city’s Christmas tree (located between the Museum and Designs on the Blvd.) For a parade participation form, go to www.geneseo.org/christmas-walk.

Christmas Walk Stamp In commemoration of the 2018 Christmas Walk, a special stamp

will be available for your Christmas cards at the Geneseo Chamber Information Center, located in Hanford Insurance, 119 S. State St. From 4-8 p.m. drop off your postage-paid Christmas cards and special ‘elves’ will stamp and mail your cards for you! It’s a

great way to share Geneseo’s Christmas spirit with friends and relatives, near and far!

Geneseo’s Giving Trees Geneseo's Giving Tree campaign is aimed at raising money for local charities while creating a festive and fun environment in our charming city. Participating businesses have sponsored and decorated beautiful Christmas trees to be purchased by the community through a silent auction format. Trees will be on dis-play for bid Nov. 16 - Dec. 10. Locations include Katsch, Studio G, Village Home Stores, Chicago Street Decorating on State, State Farm Agency, Four Seasons, Geneseo Brewing Company & Vorac Pharmacy (sharing tree) and in the lobby of Geneseo House (The Cellar building). For more details please visit Facebook.com/GeneseoGivingTrees.

Church events, warming stations, etc. Concordia Lutheran Church 316 S. Oakwood Ave. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Cookie Walk First Congregational Church 319 S. State St. School Concerts: 3 p.m. Geneseo Middle School; 3:30 p.m. Southwest School; 4 p.m. Millikin School; 4:30 p.m. Northside School; 6 p.m. Constance Deal Violin Students; 7 p.m. Madrigal Singers & Re-corders First Lutheran Church 114 E. Main St. 4-7 p.m. Pasta Supper - Youth Ministries. Adults $6 Children 10 & younger $4 First Presbyterian Church 133 E. North St. 4-7 p.m. Brats, hot dogs, BBQ, chili, vegetable soup & pie First United Methodist Church 302 N. State St. 4-7 p.m. Soup Supper. Free hot chocolate at South Campus, 224 N. State St. Grace United Methodist Church 318 N. Center St. 4 p.m. Christmas Parade Staging. Geneseo Chamber extends its sincerest thanks for Grace’s hospitality! Evangelical Free Church, warming station near Mel Foster on State St. 4 p.m. Free hot chocolate and Bibles First Baptist Church, warming station at Second & State St. 4 p.m. Free hot cider and goody bags American Family Insurance - warming station at 229 S. State St. 4 p.m. Free coffee, cocoa & cookies. State Farm Agency, warming station at 113 S. State St. 4 p.m. Free cookies and hot chocolate Ed.U - candy cane station at 200 S. State rear entrance on Second St. 4 p.m. Free candy canes

Christmas Walk ~ Saturday, December 8, 2018 ~

Christmas Walk ~ Saturday, December 8, 2018 ~

Christmas Walk Ornament Sue Bos from RutabagA Art designed this year’s Walk ornament based on the theme “Flannel & Frost.” Sue said she incorporated the check pattern of a flannel shirt with the twin-kling star of a snowflake. The blue paint reflects well on the light-colored clay stoneware, which is fired twice and includes a reflective glaze. These ornaments start selling November 16 and are $10 each at RutabagA Art, 108 N. State St.; Geneseo Art League, 125 N. State St.; and Smith

Studio & Gallery, 124 S. State St. Quantities are limited.

5:45 p.m. (approximately) All Children Need to Gather Around! Santa will join Mayor Carroll-Duda to light the Christmas tree on State Street in front of the museum after the Christmas Parade. 6-7 p.m. Pam Edwards & Geneseo Community Choir - Historical Museum, 205 S. State St. 6 p.m. “This Is Not a Recital” recital - Musical Memories, 112 N. State St. 6 p.m. Madrigal Singers & Brass players - Central Theater, 111 N. State St. 6-7:30 p.m. Musical groups & living scenes - Historical Museum, 205 S. State St. . 6-8 p.m. Living windows throughout downtown 6-7:30 p.m. Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus - Geneseo Manor, 217 S. State St. - Professional pictures optional for a fee 6-9 p.m. Jingle Bell Skate - Geneseo Community Center, 541 E. North St. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mo’s Garage Band - dance with the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who - Musical Memories, 112 N. State St. 8 p.m. Featured movie - Central Theater, 111 N. State St. 8 p.m. Walk closes. See you in 2019!

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Church events, warming stations, etc. Concordia Lutheran Church 316 S. Oakwood Ave. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Cookie Walk First Congregational Church 319 S. State St. School Concerts: 3 p.m. Geneseo Middle School; 3:30 p.m. Southwest School; 4 p.m. Millikin School; 4:30 p.m. Northside School; 6 p.m. Constance Deal Violin Students; 7 p.m. Madrigal Singers & Re-corders First Lutheran Church 114 E. Main St. 4-7 p.m. Pasta Supper - Youth Ministries. Adults $6 Children 10 & younger $4 First Presbyterian Church 133 E. North St. 4-7 p.m. Brats, hot dogs, BBQ, chili, vegetable soup & pie First United Methodist Church 302 N. State St. 4-7 p.m. Soup Supper. Free hot chocolate at South Campus, 224 N. State St. Grace United Methodist Church 318 N. Center St. 4 p.m. Christmas Parade Staging. Geneseo Chamber extends its sincerest thanks for Grace’s hospitality! Evangelical Free Church, warming station near Mel Foster on State St. 4 p.m. Free hot chocolate and Bibles First Baptist Church, warming station at Second & State St. 4 p.m. Free hot cider and goody bags American Family Insurance - warming station at 229 S. State St. 4 p.m. Free coffee, cocoa & cookies. State Farm Agency, warming station at 113 S. State St. 4 p.m. Free cookies and hot chocolate Ed.U - candy cane station at 200 S. State rear entrance on Second St. 4 p.m. Free candy canes

Christmas Walk ~ Saturday, December 8, 2018 ~

Christmas Walk ~ Saturday, December 8, 2018 ~

Christmas Walk Ornament Sue Bos from RutabagA Art designed this year’s Walk ornament based on the theme “Flannel & Frost.” Sue said she incorporated the check pattern of a flannel shirt with the twin-kling star of a snowflake. The blue paint reflects well on the light-colored clay stoneware, which is fired twice and includes a reflective glaze. These ornaments start selling November 16 and are $10 each at RutabagA Art, 108 N. State St.; Geneseo Art League, 125 N. State St.; and Smith

Studio & Gallery, 124 S. State St. Quantities are limited.

5:45 p.m. (approximately) All Children Need to Gather Around! Santa will join Mayor Carroll-Duda to light the Christmas tree on State Street in front of the museum after the Christmas Parade. 6-7 p.m. Pam Edwards & Geneseo Community Choir - Historical Museum, 205 S. State St. 6 p.m. “This Is Not a Recital” recital - Musical Memories, 112 N. State St. 6 p.m. Madrigal Singers & Brass players - Central Theater, 111 N. State St. 6-7:30 p.m. Musical groups & living scenes - Historical Museum, 205 S. State St. . 6-8 p.m. Living windows throughout downtown 6-7:30 p.m. Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus - Geneseo Manor, 217 S. State St. - Professional pictures optional for a fee 6-9 p.m. Jingle Bell Skate - Geneseo Community Center, 541 E. North St. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mo’s Garage Band - dance with the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who - Musical Memories, 112 N. State St. 8 p.m. Featured movie - Central Theater, 111 N. State St. 8 p.m. Walk closes. See you in 2019!

Christmas Walk ~ Saturday, December 8, 2018 ~

Schedule of Events

Please watch for street closures throughout the day

7:30 a.m. Registration for Jingle Run - The Victory Center, 218 S. State St. 8:30 a.m. Jingle Run 5k starts - 218 S. State St. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Shopping & Dining throughout Geneseo! 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch & Bowling w/Santa - Happy Joe’s, 925 S. Oakwood Ave. (10$) 1:45 p.m. Doors open for “White Christmas” Sing-Along - Central Theater, 111 N. State St., freewill donation for Geneseo Community Chest 2-5 p.m. Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus - Musical Memories, 112 N. State St. 3-4 p.m. Jingle Bell Obstacle Course - Geneseo Community Center, 541 E. North St. 3 p.m. Concerts begin at First Congregational Church - 319 S. State St. 3 p.m. Geneseo Middle School; 3:30 p.m. Southwest School; 4 p.m. Millikin School; 4:30 p.m. Northside School; 6 p.m. Constance Deal violin students; 7 p.m. Madrigal singers & recorders 3-5 p.m. Downtown Children’s Activities - Making Reindeer Food - My Moon Creations, 104 S. State St. - Kids Craft (3-5 p.m.) - High School Art Club ornament raffle (all day) - Smith Studio, 124 S. State St. - Kids ink & alcohol ornament - Geneseo Art League, 125 N. State St. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Concordia Handbell Choir - Musical Memories, 112 N. State St. 4-8 p.m. Geneseo Chamber Information Center & Christmas Card Stamping - Hanford Insurance building, 119 S. State Street 4:30-5 p.m. Maple Leaf Ukestra - Musical Memories, 112 N. State St. 5-5:45 p.m. Christmas Cartoons - Central Theater, 111 N. State St. 5 p.m. Christmas Walk Parade - steps off on North State & Brown Streets, traveling south through downtown to the Historical Museum.

Lighted Christmas Parade Beautifully lighted floats will grace this year’s Christmas Parade. Some floats are hand-designed while others are professionally lit. The parade kicks off at 5 p.m. at N. State and Brown Street and will travel south to the Museum. Santa will wrap up the parade, riding on a fire truck to

S. State Street to join Mayor Carroll-Duda and light the city’s Christmas tree (located between the Museum and Designs on the Blvd.) For a parade participation form, go to www.geneseo.org/christmas-walk.

Christmas Walk Stamp In commemoration of the 2018 Christmas Walk, a special stamp

will be available for your Christmas cards at the Geneseo Chamber Information Center, located in Hanford Insurance, 119 S. State St. From 4-8 p.m. drop off your postage-paid Christmas cards and special ‘elves’ will stamp and mail your cards for you! It’s a

great way to share Geneseo’s Christmas spirit with friends and relatives, near and far!

Geneseo’s Giving Trees Geneseo's Giving Tree campaign is aimed at raising money for local charities while creating a festive and fun environment in our charming city. Participating businesses have sponsored and decorated beautiful Christmas trees to be purchased by the community through a silent auction format. Trees will be on dis-play for bid Nov. 16 - Dec. 10. Locations include Katsch, Studio G, Village Home Stores, Chicago Street Decorating on State, State Farm Agency, Four Seasons, Geneseo Brewing Company & Vorac Pharmacy (sharing tree) and in the lobby of Geneseo House (The Cellar building). For more details please visit Facebook.com/GeneseoGivingTrees.

Christmas Walk ~ Saturday, December 8, 2018 ~

Jingle (Run) all the way A chip timing system will be used during this year’s Jingle Run, slated for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 starting at the Victory Center, 218 S. State Street. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. Pre-registered run-ners will receive a race t-shirt. All participants will enjoy a post-run party. Also at this year’s run is a miniature health fair featur-ing Hammond-Henry Hospital, Fareway, Maple Leaf CrossFit, Sweat, and Geneseo Community Center. Race winners receive Jingle Run medals. All registered runners will be entered into a drawing for four $25 gift certificates from Casey’s. Register today at Cornbelt Running Club or Webscorer.

‘Wanna build a snowman? This year’s Walk includes a fun, new treasure hunt called, “Wanna Build a Snowman?” From 4-7 p.m. chil-dren (accompanied by a parent) can pick up their start-ing clue at State Farm Agency, 113 S. State Street. From there, fun puzzles will send you to three other stores, collecting pieces of the three dimensional snowman along the way. Once finished, visit the lobby of Central

Bank to assemble your snowman!

Visit with Alpacas Peppertree Alpacas will be in the Christmas Parade starting at 5 p.m. They will also be on display in front of My Moon Creations at 104 S. State Street, weather permitting. Peppertree sells mittens, capes and gloves inside the store.

Geneseo Historical Museum Geneseo’s Historical Museum has a full schedule for the Walk! Pam Edwards and Geneseo Community Choir will perform in the Carriage House from 6-7 p.m. Musical groups will entertain in the parlor from 6-7:30 p.m. Living scenes of yesteryear will be depicted throughout the museum. Tours of the museum will also be offered until 8 p.m.

112 S. Center St., Geneseo, IL 61254 (309) 944-5303

Vision a little blurry? Schedule an eye exam today!

Bill Bordwell, O.D. Ryan Wilson, OD

STATE STREET CAFÉ 123 S. State Street, Geneseo, IL

Serving Breakfast and Lunch Hours: Tuesday - Sunday ~ 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Dine In ~ Carry Out (309)-489-0100 Chef/Owner Brenn DeBlieck

Join Santa to light the Tree Geneseo’s Lighted Christmas Parade starts at 5 p.m. and will head south from Brown St. down State St. Santa will end the parade by riding a fire truck to the south end of State Street and join Mayor Carroll-Duda to light the city’s Christmas tree, in front of Geneseo Historical Museum. Children are encouraged to meet Santa at this tree during the lighting. Winners of the parade and City’s Lighting Contest will also be announced at this time.

Jingle Bell Obstacle Course Attend the 7th annual Jingle Bell Obstacle Course from 3-4 p.m. at Geneseo Community Center. Participants will be timed while running through a winter wonderland. Come for the challenge, leave with a prize! For ages Pre-K to 5th grade. Free!

Jingle Bell Skate Complete your Christmas Walk experience with a special Skate Night at Geneseo Community Center from 6-9 p.m. No pre-registration required. Admis-sion is Free. Skate rental is $3.

Entertainment ‘Central-ized’ Central Theater has an abundance of entertainment all day during the Walk. Doors for the “White Christmas” sing-along open at 1:45 p.m. Christmas cartoons will show at 5 p.m. with the Geneseo High School Madrigal singers and brass premiering at 6 p.m. Tickets for the theater’s nightly feature will sell at 7:30 p.m. followed by the movie at 8 p.m.

Christmas jokes for all Q: What do you call Santa when he stops moving? A: Santa Pause! Q: Where does a snowman keep his money? A: In a snow bank.

Deck the Halls and Give Good Cheer We’re so glad Christmas is Near!

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309-944-9410 109 E. Orange Street, Suite C, Geneseo, IL 61254

Carl’s Barber Shop 309-944-3146

Monday - Wednesday 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. * Closed Thursday Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. * Saturday 7 a.m.-12 noon

Strictly Walk-Ins * No Appointments

Save 20% on your Dry Cleaning order

Valid at Geneseo location only (alterations & leathers excluded)

Coupon Code #70 Expires 12-31-2018

(309) 944-5834 ~ 206 W. First Street, Geneseo Hours: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 noon

16255 US Hwy. 6, Geneseo, IL

309-944-2544

Conrad Disposal Service

Residential Commercial

Roll-off Services Available

Serving the Iowa/Illinois

Quad City Area. Our family has been in

Refuse Hauling since 1959!

Have a Happy Holiday and we will pick up afterwards

We appreciate your business!

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Residential & Commercial 309-944-6217

$30 off $100 or more on Furniture

or Carpet Cleaning Exp. May 2019

www.onewaycarpet.com