Last night DMS Executive Director
Josh Albrecht was awarded the Future Leaders Award by the Chamber of Commerce.
And, Jim Sarver of Sinnissippi Centers (former DMS Board Member) was named the
Citizen of the Year! The VFW was named Organization of the year and KSB Hospital
was named Business of the Year during the Chamber's annual banquet.
Congratulations to all!
TIE-ONE-ON PARTY THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
Join DMS volunteers as we guest bartend at The Stables on
Friday, February 1 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. and maybe a little longer if we can
talk Ryan into it! The theme is Tie-One-On and all guests are encouraged to
wear their craziest neck tie in the best way they can think of. Prizes awarded
for best and worst ties. Some unique drink specials are in the works as well.
We will have live music by Burn N' Bush, door prizes and general shenanigans. https://www.facebook.com/events/535162099847860/
I LOVE MAIN STREET GALA
Our Annual Dixon Main Street Gala is set for Saturday,
February 16 at the Post House Ballroom. This year's theme of I Love Main Street
will make for a lovely evening. The evening includes live music by Chameleon, a
live and silent auction, the DMS Volunteer of the Year Award presentation, dinner
by Basil Tree, and much more. Table Sponsorship is $250 and individual tickets
are $30. A great way to support Main
Street and have a wonderful night out!
SHOP TALK
The February Shop Talk on Tuesday, February 5 from 5 to
6ish. A great way to get tips and tricks and to share ideas with other small
business owners. Shop Talk is at Books on First in downtown Dixon. Refreshments are served! The February
topic will be Business Building Reminders for the New Year.
Other upcoming events ...
Second Saturdays continues its monthly Art Happenings Feb. 9
www.second-saturdays.com
Valentine's Day Music Celebration at Ginko Tree Cafe from
6-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person or $30 per couple. Call 677-9144 for
details.
Check out Rosbrook Studio Artis Coop featuring live music
every month and tons of other great community activities. Rosbrook is located
above C&N Supply. Get the lastest news about their events https://www.facebook.com/RosbrookStudio
Sauk Valley Shop Small Saturday is Feb. 9. http://www.saukvalleyshopsmall.com/
Lee County Historical Society has a new website http://theleecountyhistoricalsociety.org/
25th Annual Phidian Art Club Literary Competition is now
open with an entry deadline of March 1, 2013. Poetry, fiction and non-fiction
categories with cash prize payouts. For details, call 625-2565.
Next Picture Show is planning their annual Art for Art's
Sake fundraiser for March 2 at Sauk
Valley Community
College. Call 285-4924 for details.
The Annual Rock River Valley Shamrock Parade is set for
March 16 at 3 p.m. in Downtown Dixon. Head over to the KofC Hall after the
parade for the annual post-parade party.