Looking for
Something to Do?
Shelby
County offers a lot of wonderful activities.
Listed below are some great examples!
Willow Ridge Winery Ice Sculpting
Event: A couple of weekends ago I had the pleasure
of visiting Willow Ridge Winery and watching an Olympic winning ice sculptor work
his magic before my very eyes. Aaric
Kendall used a variety of tools to make his masterpiece complete out of 300
pound blocks of ice. A beautifully
formed dragon was made on the spot since Dragon’s Pizza was present on this
special day. Mr. Kendall was great with
the audience, welcoming questions about ice carving and his experience in the
Olympics. Thanks to Willow Ridge Winery for
providing this awesome event!
Eagle Days at USACE: This past weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers at Lake Shelbyville hosted “Eagle Days” with the Illinois Raptor
Center. The raptor rehabilitators, Jane
Seitz and Jacques Nuzzo, provided educational programs for children and adults,
as well as an interactive question and answering session about these beautiful
birds. The audiences were able to view a
broad wing hawk, a peregrine falcon, a barn owl, and a bald eagle. The program director, Mr. Nuzzo, provided
great information in a way that motivated listeners to want to learn more. The executive director, Ms. Seitz, exuberated
calmness when having the birds rest on her arm, which was no simple task,
especially with the restless bald eagle who kept wanting to fly away. The presenters did a great job, and the crowd
was continuously engaged during the program.
Thanks to the Illinois Raptor Center for their great presentation, and
to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville for providing this
public outreach!
Lincoln Program: In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, there
was a presentation at the “Little Bookstore” on Main Street in Shelbyville
about the life of Lincoln. Professor Dan Guillory presented on “Abraham
Lincoln and His World.” The speaker did
a wonderful job at describing various aspects of Lincoln’s life. He talked about Lincoln’s time spent in
Shelbyville, and how he walked along the town’s very own Main Street to enter
the courthouse during his time as a lawyer.
Listeners could imagine being back in history and catching a glimpse of
this future President in downtown Shelbyville.
Thanks to the “Little Bookstore” for celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s
Birthday by having such a wonderful event!
Biscuit and Gravy Gathering: There are also many local events that help
support community groups. I attended the
Findlay Community Building’s gravy and biscuit fundraiser to fuel up before
heading to “Eagle Days” in Shelbyville.
It was a great way to learn about upcoming activities that will be held
at the Community Building, as well as meet some of Findlay’s finest
residents! A job well done by the
Findlay Community Building Committee!
How can you find out about future events? Check
out the Daily Union’s community calendar; visit various Facebook pages of
places you like to attend that may be providing activities; check bulletin
boards; OR . . . you could make it a little easier on
yourself by checking out the Shelby County Office of Tourism’s calendar of
events page at http://lakeshelbyville.com/calendar.htm,or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-Shelbyville-Area-CVB/320413020598.
Between the two,
you are very likely to find out what is going on nearby! The Shelby County Office of Tourism does a
great job at providing information about happenings in the area, but remember,
even though they are always searching for events to share, they are a small
office with a lot of ground to cover. To
ensure that your event will be listed, please contact them with dates and details
by calling them at 217-774-2244. You can
also email them with your event at calendar@lakeshelbyville.com, or you can visit them in person at their office. They are located at 315 East Main Street in
Shelbyville, Illinois, next to the Shelby County Courthouse. Thanks to the Shelby County Office of Tourism
for providing information on “What to Do” in Shelby County!
There are always events
to check out, so go ahead and “Explore More in Shelby County!” by Jenny
Biggs
