Fourth of July Parade & Celebration

The neighborhood's annual Fourth of July Parade & Celebration is on Wednesday, July 4. The parade starts at 10:00 a.m.--decorate your bikes, strollers or wagons and join in the fun! Or, come out to cheer on the marchers. The street will be closed to traffic and we'll have games and water activities in the median for the kids.

White Place Archway

Next time you are out for a walk in the neighborhood, be sure to swing by the arch to check out the fresh coat of paint. Thanks to our neighborhood association president Dave H. (#28) for working with the city to keep our neighborhood looking good.

Garage Sale

My final decision on garage sale hours. We will be open on Friday 2-7 pm to catch the after work crowd and then on Saturday 8-noon. We have way too much stuff in my garage for only one day of sales. Hoping to get rid of big stuff quickly. If anyone else is going to open on Friday let me know and I will send people your way! My Pantagraph ad reads: Friday, June 15, 2-7pm and Saturday, June 16, 8-noon- Garage sale and craft sale-Many families continuing to purge means many treasures for you! Outdoor toys, Little tikes swing set, children’s clothes, infant clothes and other baby items, toys, men’s and women’s cloths, kitchen items, decorations, candles, electronics. Also have craft items/gifts for sale. FREE Children’s books (one per child).

Garage sale

I am planning to have my garage sale for at least 2 days (friday 8-4 and maybe be open Thursday 4-7 also) and Saturday of course. .. If anyone is interested in be open these same hours or want me to send people your way please let me know. I will be placing ad on Monday evening! Call me at 287-8779 if you want to be put on the Pantagraph ad. Thanks, Kate Mueninghoff

"On Broadway"

The Old House Society will be hosting its annual Tour of Homes on Saturday, June 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year the tour will focus on houses on and near Broadway Place in Normal, IL. This has become a popular annual event--last year more then 1,200 people toured homes in the Whites Place Neighborhood. The cost for the event is $10 in advance or $12 the day of the tour. Proceeds go to the Old House Society. Please visit the Old House Society website for additional information: http://www.oldhousesociety.org/

2012 Neighborhood Events

April 28 - Neighborhood Clean-Up Day - 9:00 a.m. (May 5 rain date)
May 1 - May Day Celebration - 4:30 p.m.
June 16 - Yard Sale
July 4 - Fourth of July Parade - 10:00 a.m.
August 11 - Block Party - 5:00 p.m.
October 27 - Fall Festival - TBA
December 9 - Holiday Party - 5:00 p.m.

Restoration Grants

The Old House Society recently announced its Restoration Grant Program. The program provides old house occupants with assistance and a helping hand in their efforts to repair or restore their old homes. The Restoration Grant Award is $500 ($250 in cash, and $250 in OHS Warehouse salvage merchandise).

For more information and an application, visit the Old House Society's website:

www.oldhousesociety.org/

Applications are due April 1, 2012.