Pekin Marigold Festival

The Marigold Festival Committee officially began plans for the 2010 festival at their November 18th meeting. New committee members were introduced. They include: Althea Geiser, Chuck Lauss, Corrie Salmon, and Stephanie Stoneking. The committee schedule for the year was also set. All meetings will be held at the Pekin Public Library unless otherwise noted: November 18, 2009 – 6:30pm (Tazewell County Farm Bureau) January 20, 2010 – 5:30pm (working meeting) February 24, 2010 – 6:30pm March 24, 2010 - 6:30pm April 21, 2010 – 6:30pm May 19, 2010 – 6:30pm June 16, 2010 – 6:30pm July 7, 2010 – 6:30pm July 28, 2010 – 6:30pm August 18, 2010 – 6:30pm September 8, 2010 – 6:30pm – At Mineral Springs Park Pavilion September 10, 11, 12 – FESTIVAL WEEKEND September 22, 2010 – 6:30pm October 20, 2010 – 6:30pm November 6, 2010 – Wrap Up Party at Pekin Insurance Lodge November 17, 2010 – 6:30pm (2011 Committee)

The Marigold Festival Committee wrapped up the 2009 festival year with a party. Retiring committee members Rose Marie Hasler, Doug Snell, Jan Becker and Jullie Nelson were recognized, as was this year's chairperson, Camille McCarty and last year's chairperson, Greg Henderson. You can see pictures from this event at: http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber/MarigoldCommitteeWrapParty #