P.O. Box 255 ELKHART, ILLINOIS  62634   Vintage Market . will be open in the old Miss Jessie’s Building on main street (Oglesby Ave. - across from Horsefeathers/Wild Hare Cafe)  over 3 weekends…. Nov. 23 &24 "Vinegar Hill Weekend" <-- click here    Nov. 30 & 31 & Dec. 7 & 8 "Elkhart Christmas in the Village" weekend  - see below Jean Tweet of the Bird Song Vintage Shop, Horsefeathers &  The Wild hare Café will all be open as usual  &  joining in the fun during these three weekends   2013 Annual Christmas Candlelight Service in Elkhart Cemetery's Episcopalian Chapel (circa 1890)   As the harvest nears completion, and the fall air turns chilly,  the fact the holidays are just around the corner  means that the reservations for the  Christmas Candlelight Service at the Chapel are about to begin.  The four services will be offered  on December 7, 2013, and reservations can be made starting November 4, 2013, from 8a - 7p by calling 217 947 2238.    The beauty of the Christmas story from Luke 2 will be interspersed with vocal arrangements, Celtic harps and guitars, as well as traditional hymns accompanied by the Chapel’s antique pipe organ.  The popularity of these services causes them to fill quickly,  and if you are combining it with a dining option, call as soon as possible to be confirmed at your choice of times. Forms can be obtained at Horsefeathers Restaurant or downloaded here (click below the photos):       Chapel Reservations   <-- click here Wildhare Cafe Dinner Reservations <-- click here    or   phone Gillette at 217 947 2238 to reserve your space  ______________________________________   2014 Membership & Collectable Calendar Forms   2013 Annual State of the Elkhart Historical Society     Midwest Living Review by Karen Sorensen   Thanks to a geographic anomaly created during the Ice Age, Elkhart Hill becomes a stunning sea of bluebells every spring that visitors can tour on just two or three Saturdays in April g AND - dine at WildhareCafe  ______________________________________ www.explorelogancounty.com __________________________ Past Events ____________________________________________________

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P O Box 255, Elkhart, IL  62634

 

Dear Members & Friends,

       Our membership continues to be a blessing to us, and allows us to help protect things of value to the community.  We regularly participate in Elkhart events as we

 consider it an important part of being a part of this wonderful village.   Your membership dues and contributions are vital to our efforts. Simply stated, we couldn’t do

 much without your support.   If you have never been a member, please consider joining, and receiving a free calendar.  If you don’t want to be a member, please consider

 buying a calendar and receiving a free membership.  We also would welcome help in our research and development area for future dinner lectures and calendars, and would

 also welcome anyone willing to serve on our board.  Please call 217 947 2238.  We wish you and your families a joyous New Year filled with happiness!

Peter Niehaus                                         Lisa Pasquesi                                   Gillette Ransom        
Steve and Kathy Thornton                      Bill McClain                     Bob Neal and Lynne Neal