Ferris Wheel in Community Park Open for Summer 2023

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville has announced the summer 2023 schedule for the Big Eli Ferris Wheel in Community Park. With the support of local companies and organizations, the club provides free rides to the community on every summer Sunday. Rotary Club President Lisa Kluge said, “We want to thank...

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Register for the 4th of July Parade

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites the community to register to participate in its 4th of July Parade, which will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4. The theme of this year’s parade is “Hope Unites Us.” Parade Committee co-chair Joan McQuillan said, “We are honoring those whose...

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Fabulous February Fundraiser a Success!

Thank you to the wonderful donors who made the Fabulous February and March Fun-raiser such a great success! We also want to thank all of the bidders and winners of our auctions. The Rotary Club of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Rotary Club Foundation deeply appreciate your support. We were able...

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Rotary Club of Jacksonville Online Fundraiser Open to Public

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invites the public to participate in its Fabulous February Fun-raiser. The event will include daily Facebook auctions on the club’s Facebook page, “Rotary Club of Jacksonville #3227.” Auctions will begin on February 1 and likely continue into March. The fundraiser committee chair, Rotarian Samantha Boston,...

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Get Ready for Oktoberfest Sept 17

The Jacksonville Oktoberfest is set for Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. This fun, family-friendly festival includes live music, German food specialties, games and contests, dog parade and races, Oktoberfest beers, home brew beers, wine, and so much more! The event runs from noon to 7:00 p.m. Tickets...

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Oktoberfest 2022 Coming Sept 17!

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville proudly announces its annual Oktoberfest celebration, which will take place at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Jacksonville, Illinois, on Saturday, September 17, from noon to 7:00 p.m. The event will kick off with a traditional Wilkommen (welcome) ceremony and Tapping of the Kegs. The rest...

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Fabulous February Fun-Raiser!

Beginning February 1 and throughout the month, participate in our daily online auctions on Facebook at “Rotary Club of Jacksonville #3227.”  Auctions conclude daily at 5 pm Central. Share auction items with your family and friends and encourage them to join the FUN! Like and/or Follow the Rotary Club of...

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Don’t Miss the 4th of July Parade!

Don’t miss the Jacksonville Fourth of July parade, sponsored by the Jacksonville Rotary Club. The parade kicks of at 10 on July 3 on West State Street, travels down West State to Central Park, and ends at Douglas Ave. Don’t miss the annual event! THEME  “Stronger Together, Stronger Than Ever”...

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4th of July Parade postponed to Sept 5, 2020

The Jacksonville Rotary Club is now accepting entries for its annual 4th of July Parade, which will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2020, postponed due to the COVID-19 shutdown. The theme of this year’s parade is “Hometown Heroes.” According to Jacksonville Rotary Club parade chairwoman Cathy Jo Littleton-Wahl, parade...

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Tree project’s roots holding strong

The Jacksonville Tree Project, an effort to plant trees throughout the area, is turning 5 this year — and its roots are digging deep. “We have planted 100 trees to date,” said Mike Flynn, chairman and founder of the project. “We’re getting trees lined up and down the streets,” he...

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