Iroquois Antiquers hosting ice cream social

Quester Chapter 1396, Iroquois Antiquers, will host an ice cream social at the historic Prairie Dell Church, west of the village of Iroquois from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept.15.

The church is located in Iroquois County on roads 2150N and 2250E.

The ice cream social is intended to raise money for preservation of the historic church, as the Prairie Dell Ladies similarly hosted such events in the mid-1970s and earlier for church preservation.

The church will be open for viewing during the event. For additional information, contact Jean Herron at 815-683-2560.

The Iroquois Antiquers also have held fundraisers to assist with projects for the Old Depot and Old Courthouse Museum in Watseka and the new Crescent City Historical Society and Crescent City Community Room.

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Iroquois Antiquers hosting ice cream social

Quester Chapter 1396, Iroquois Antiquers, will host an ice cream social at the historic Prairie Dell Church, west of the village of Iroquois from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 5.

The church is located in Iroquois County on roads 2150N and 2250E.

The ice cream social is intended to raise money for preservation of the historic church, as the Prairie Dell Ladies similarly hosted such events in the mid-1970s and earlier for church preservation.

The church will be open for viewing during the event. For additional information, contact Jean Herron at 815-683-2560.

The Iroquois Antiquers also have held fundraisers to assist with projects for the Old Depot and Old Courthouse Museum in Watseka and the new Crescent City Historical Society and Crescent City Community Room.

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Ice cream social at Reddick Mansion, Ottawa

An ice cream social will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 in the gardens of the Reddick Mansion, 100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa.

Suggested donation is $5 for individuals, $10 for families. The public also is invited to enjoy lemonade and other refreshments while listening to "Sherri Farley and Friends" perform.

This year, the Reddick Mansion Association also will recognize and thank several long-term members of the association: Joan Bardgett, Esther Funk, Jean Pool, Helen Thomas and Edmund Thornton.

All donations will be used for maintaining and renovating the mansion. The mansion is open to the public for tours and has meeting and reception rooms available for rent for special events.

For more information, call 815-252-4639.

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