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VILLAGE OF ELKART
KICKS OFF
CHRISTMAS!
It is
almost time to welcome the wonderful Christmas season
with the annual Christmas Open Houses in the quaint
village of Elkhart! Date? November 21. Time?
9 to 5 p.m. Be sure to put those dates on your
calendar!
Every precaution is being taken to safeguard your visit
by having mandatory wearing of face masks, social
distancing, and hand sanitizer available while The Wild
Hare Cafe is taking every step to insure a worry free
and enjoyable holiday experience.
Three shops, The Country Bumpkin, Birdsong Books and
Vintage, and Horsefeathers Antiques and Gifts will be
decked out for the holidays in their own unique styles.
There will be complimentary hot beverages available to
shoppers to warm them up while shopping. Each shop has a
different look and stock assortment while all enjoy the
ambiance of being housed in charming red brick
buildings of yesteryear … all over 100 years old.
Birdsong Books and Vintage specializes in a
comprehensive collection of books covering Illinois
history, the arts, biographies, poetry, children's
books, and much more. Their collection of vintage
Christmas fare is amazing from paper goods, tree
ornaments, ceramic decorative objects, lights, garlands,
and other unique items too numerous to list. There
is also a selection of vintage clothing, jewelry, and
accessories. The rest of the treasures in this
wonderful shop are often one-of-a kind including vintage
ceramics, glass, kitchenalia, toys, old paintings,
cement, metal garden pieces, and lots more.
The Country Bumpkin has a wonderful collection of estate
sale level antique and decorative furniture, lamps,
glass, ceramic items, and great pieces to brighten up
kitchens and dining areas. The shop also has a
large selection of hand carved wooden figurines made by
a local craftsman, beautiful vintage and contemporary
jewelry, old books, silverplate, old and new toys, and
more. The shop has a room devoted to items just
for men, who are often difficult to shop for, from
vintage tools and decorative items for their "man caves”
to items to decorate home bars. The
Country Bumpkin is also the Welcome Center in
the village with a comprehensive selection of tourist
information pamphlets. As a first, starting this
year, there is a plan afoot to sell Christmas trees and
pine bow wreaths in the courtyard adjoining the shop.
Horsefeathers sails on much as they have in the past
with a huge selection of antique and vintage depression
glass, carnival and pressed glass, McCoy and other
pottery works ceramics, old kitchen gadgets and
decorative items, teapots, cookie jars, blue and white
china, milk glass, one of a kind objects,
paintings, and silk florals. There is always more
coming through the door. There is a very large selection
of vintage jewelry, a corner devoted to Route
66 souvenirs and collectibles, great greeting cards,
books, and paper goods. A favorite in the kitchen shop
is the section loaded with Amish goodies such as jams,
mustards, flavored mayonnaise, popcorn, and
old-fashioned candy.
So, come and see us! Shop until you drop! Enjoy a
delicious lunch and yummy homemade desserts in The Wild
Hare Café, take a spin around the village and sign up
for one big gift hamper valued at $200 put together by
the three shops (tickets available in the shops).
For a worry free and enjoyable experience: Phone
217 -947- 2100 for info, find us on Facebook, or visit
our website. It’s beginning to look a lot like
Christmas!
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THANKS to our friends from LLABB- they did our
bird banding yesterday. No guests this year due
to COVID. It was an EPIC day, lots of amazing,
beautiful birds, good (socially distanced)
conversation with friends. This crew was
amazing--I was exhausted at days end and all I
did was take pictures! I will post photos of the
birds after I get my planting done!
This tally from Prof. Tony: We ended up
banding 52 birds of 25 species ... an excellent
day! We also had 2 recaptures of birds banded
last year.
HOPE to see you all here, next year!
p.s. most of the birds are quite calm and like
to pose. Prof Tony's a tuff guy!
Ouch!
—
feeling thankful with
Gillette Ransom,
Grace Norris,
Tony Rothering,
Vern Maas and
Samantha Reif. |
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POSTPONED DUE
TO COVID-19
UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE !
The Elkhart Historical Society’s April “Wild Weekends”
Wildflower and Bird walks on Elkhart Hill can now be
reserved as a kick off for all of your spring
activities. From the earliest flowers to emerge to the
finale of the bluebells the spring flower walks have a
lot to offer. Various native American and folklore
stories are part of these walks. Scheduled walks
at 10a and 2p every Saturday in April can include lunch,
if desired. Private walks for groups of 10 or more
can be arranged for any Wed., Thurs., Fri., by
reservation.
We are delighted to again have Tony Rothering, biology professor from LLCC and his
assistants, to help in the 2nd annual catch-band and
release program of birds that are migrating through or
living in the Elkhart Hill woodlands. Last year,
the event resulted in the banding and release of 118
birds representing 42 species. Our final Saturday, April
25, will include sighting of birds and a stop at the
banding station as a part of our final day of the
wildflower and bird walk event.
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Event choices
(Flower
Walks
/
Bird Walks
/
Lunch Options)
can be found here -->
(EVENTS &/or LUNCH).
Please call 217 947 2238
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C A N C E L L E D !!
The Elkhart Historical Society is
celebrating the Irish -- Sunday March 22 by offering the
traditional Corned Beef and cabbage dinner between 11a
and 1p at Horsefeather’s Wild Hare Café, followed by
Irish, Celtic and Appalachian music at the Gillett
Chapel on the Hill. The cost of this Irish package
is $25 per person and can be reserved by calling 217 947
2238.
This marks
the third year Joe Readnour has brought his superb
talents to Elkhart. His musical skills are well
known in the area having played with the St.
Andrew-Springfield Pipe Band for 10 years. Not
only well versed in the music, Joe also shares his
knowledge of the many instruments and songs he brings to
us.
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