Archive for July, 2008
Three Blind Mice Dollhouse Miniature Show
Three Blind Mice Dollhouse Miniature Show will be held on Friday, Sept 19th from 4pm - 8pm; and Saturday, Sept 20th from 10 am - 3 pm at Roscoe VFW Hall (2955) located at 11385 2nd Street, Roscoe, IL 61073.
Admission is $5 for Adults for a one day pass or $8 for a two day pass, admission for children ages 5-12 is $2.
For more information visit their website at
Posted: July 3rd, 2008 by
Economic Development Director under Community News, Events.
4th of July Parade
Hawks Pointe Annual 4th of July Parade
Hawks Pointe Subdivision’s Annual 4th of July Parade will be held on Friday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Parade line-up starts at 9:45…please be on time. Parade starts and ends at 939 Brand Bend Road and features VFW Honor Guard from Roscoe, Mayor of Roscoe and Village Trustees, Pickles the Clown doing balloon creations, firetruck with firemen from Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department, awards for best entries, door prizes from local merchants, cookies and punch following the parade. For more information, call Sharon Atkins at 815-623-6232.
Lion’s Club 4th of July Parade
Roscoe Lion’s Club will host a 4th of July Parade on Friday, July 4 at 11 a.m. The Parade will begin at Main and Bridge Streets.
Posted: July 1st, 2008 by
siteadmin under Community News, Events.
Community Day Event
Saturday, July 19
Join us at this family friendly community celebration! The event will include a craft fair, a street dance, and community organizations which will provide information on Roscoe area community services and kids activities.
*** FREE ADMISSION ***
Activities Include Roscoe Chamber Craft Fair at Kinnikinnick School; from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Includes Crafters, Artists, Pottery and more. Also stop by the Farmer’s Market at Main Street Square!
Community & Non-Profit Organizations 10631 Main Street (In front of Roscoe Village Hall); From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1:00 p.m. Twinkie Eating Contest Sponsored by Interstate Bakeries Corp
2:00 p.m. Harlem Roscoe Fire Extraction Demonstration
4th Annual Firehouse Street Party
9 a.m. - 11a.m. Breakfast Served at Firehouse
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Hoffman House Prime Rib Sandwiches $6; Fresh Corn on the Cob $3; Beer Tent $4 16oz Miller Lite
Noon - 3 p.m. Karoke Signing Contest 2 p.m. Bag Tournament Sign-Up;
2 p.m.– 4p.m. WZOK Radio Remote
3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Tabby & Company;
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. River City Band
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. DJ inside the Firehouse
Vendors Needed! Craft Fair Vendors Contact Gary at 815-262-4031;
Community Organizations contact the Village of Roscoe at 815-623-2829.
Posted: June 11th, 2008 by
Economic Development Director under Community News, Events.