Marengo Sesquicentennial - July 2-5, 2009

Classmates,

Don't miss Marengo's 150th birthday! The celebration boasts four days of exciting events including music, food, history, tours and more. The fun happens July 2-5, 2009.

Celebration Events:

• Opening Ceremonies
• Evening Entertainment (and street dancing)
• Parades (compete for prizes!)
• All School Reunion
• Band Performances (Civil War Band, etc)
• Kids Pioneer Activities
• Beard / Vintage Style Contests
• Sunday Community Church Service
• Pancake Breakfast
• Historical Vignette Performances
• Cemetery Tours (via horse drawn transportation)
• Tours of Library, Courthouse, Jail and Memorial Hospital
• Food Concessions
• Agriculture Display
• Horseshoe Tournament

See the official website for the complete schedule of events.

GET INVOLVED!

How can I contribute to this historic event?

1. Contribute to the History Book, Including Family Histories
   
   
2. Submit a recipe for the Cookbook - 150 Years of Recipes:(500 Recipes so far!)
   
   Recipes may be submitted to marengo150_cookbook. Include your name, phone number, recipe name, ingredients and instructions within the email. In addition, if your recipe is a family favorite, or you have a special memory associated with the recipe, note this on the email or bottom of the form. Submission deadline is June 1st. Call Mary Jane Stanerson @ 319-642-3628 with questions.
   
   
3. Buy T-Shirts and other Sesquicentennial Memorabilia
   
   
4. Get a 2009 Calendar

If you would like to be involved with any of the events or volunteer during the event, please contact the committee chairperson associated with your interest.

I hope to see you all in Marengo next July!

Connie