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Hogg Hollow Winery’s Annual Spring Party!

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Annual Spring Thing Party Is Weekend Fun Deal!

Good wine, food, music and more in the heart of Shawnee Trail Wine Country
Many do not know that there are two main wine trails in Southern Illinois, the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail east of I-57 in the southwestern region of Illinois and the Southern Illinois Wine Trail, east of I-57. Hogg Hollow Winery belongs to the latter and there is a great opportunity to explore the eastern side of Southern Illinois wine country this weekend. Hogg Hollow Winery, whichs is smack in the middle of the Shawnee National Forest and the Shawnee Hills American Viticultural Area also known as the Shawnee Hills AVA, will be hosting it’s 6th Annual “Spring Thing” Saturday, May 19, 2012. Read more »

Family Fun Day At Illinois Star Centre Mall

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All Age Fun and Activities at in Marion at the Mall!

Science demonstrations and other kid’s activities Saturday, April 28, 2012
Where: Illinois Star Centre Mall
Address: 3000 DeYoung Maion, IL 62959

Indoor, family fun activities in Marion, Illinois. All age fun mall-wide from 10MA to 4PM. “Hooked On Science” shows at 11:00AM and 1:PM at the Center Court.
There will be activities, games, giveaways, entertainment and fun for the whole family. Illinois Star Centre Mall will be collection monetary donations on behalf of Harrisburg Church of Christs to go towards Tornado relief.

Sponsors include:
AMC Center 8
Boyton Street Community Center
The Country Porch
Fox’s Flowers & Gifts/ Jeff’s Magic Shop
Hooked on Science
Incredible Cookie
Inflatable Fun
The Learning Zone
Marion Carnegie Library
Monster Radio
Pirate Pete’s
S.I. Bowl Sou
thern Illinois Miners

Arby’s Deal Alert | Budget Corporate Food Bargain 2.08.12 -2.14.12

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Limited Time | Arby’s Coupon Link

Take your date out for a seafood dinner!
I seldom focus on chain retailers here, but what the heck, a deal is a deal. If you a not adverse to fat, sodium, carbohydrates or unidentified fish, this is bound to be a tasty, budget treat. The link goes to Arby’s corporate site and you must print a coupon. They do ask for your name, but surely you can be creative! In any case, the deal is for a fish sandwich and curly fries for $2.99. I figure that is about $1 off of the combo they usually sell with a drink for $5. Fill your water bottle up before leaving home and you a cool.

The Prize
Arby’s $2.99 Fish & Curly Fries Coupon Link Good until end of business on 2/14/12 at participating locations.

Between Two Rivers – A documentary about Cairo, IL.

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A Story about a town that should the jewel of Southern Illinois…

…not a town past dying
Map of Cairo, IL at confluence of Mississippi and Ohio RiversI am posting this as one way to increase the visibility to the plight of Cairo, IL. If you are from Southern Illinois or Northern Kentucky, you know what has happened in Cairo. Any other place in the country and this would be national news. Yet for some reason, Cairo, which sits ideally on the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers is a town way past dying.

I see towns all over this country rehabilitated through creative financing. They issue bonds and create TIF districts in areas that are thriving to create business opportunities, but Cairo rots into the rivers. This is a national disgrace, but the real shame is in Springfield and Chicago. If anyone every needs to see a definition of “blight”, go to Cairo. Read more »

Camp Manitowa Rend Lake Area Fun For Children & Groups!

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Camp Manitowa & the Rend Lake Recreation Area:

Image Camp Manitowa Gate Rend Lake Illinois

On the other side of this gate is fun for all near Rend Lake!

A Hidden Jewel in Southern Illinois
In the heart of Southern Illinois, Camp Manitowa and the Rend Lake Recreation Area offer the region’s best mix of easily accessible and affordable family recreation choices. Camp Manitowa’s location near Rend Lake offers outstanding access to camping, fishing, swimming, boating, sports, and wildlife watching! There is nearly every kind of all-season outdoor and challenge activities for every age!

Unique accommodations for any size group!
Camp Manitowa also offers a variety of accommodations on site. The lodgings available include cabins, and for group accommodations, unique 700 square foot. There are ten Yurts that offer a comfortable, rustic and unique overnight experience for any group. Read more »

Deer Ladies Day – 11.19.2011 – Hog Hollow Winery

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Attention All Wives Abandoned By Hunting Husbands!

While The Husbands Are Away, The Wives Will Play!
Hog Hollow Winery is hosting an event dedicated to spoil you and help you relax while your husbands are off freezing in a deer stand somewhere! A variety of products, services and even a special guest author will be at Hog Hollow on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 10AM to 7PM. Read more »