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GLENCOE 150 EVENTS
To celebrate Glencoe's 150th birthday, multiple events and activities are being hosted throughout the year, both by the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee and by Glencoe's many other community organizations. Signature events are highlighted below - check the community calendar for a more comprehensive listing. The online calendar is downloadable and printed copies of the calendar, featuring iconic photos from throughout the community, are available at Village Hall and the Glencoe Historical Society.
Check back again soon as details will be added throughout the year.
Fri, Nov 29GlencoeNov 29, 2019, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMGlencoe, Glencoe, IL, USAJoin the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee for the culminating event of the 150th anniversary celebration: Light the Lights, taking place from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, November 29 in downtown Glencoe!
Sat, Oct 19Chicago Botanic GardenOct 19, 2019, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMChicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, USATickets are on sale now for a special evening at the Chicago Botanic Garden in honor of Glencoe's 150th anniversary!
Sat, Oct 05Takiff Center of the Glencoe Park DistriOct 05, 2019, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMTakiff Center of the Glencoe Park Distri, 999 Green Bay Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, USASupport New Trier Township Food Pantry with a sesquicentenna-Bowl!
Wed, Sep 25Skokie Country ClubSep 25, 2019, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMSkokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USAThe Glencoe Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of Glencoe’s Sesquicentennial Year, is holding a Recognition Luncheon to honor Glencoe’s current and continuing leaders.
Sun, Sep 22Sesquicentennial Planning GroupSep 22, 2019, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PMSesquicentennial Planning Group, 675 Village Court, Glencoe, IL, USADiscover your community by venturing to places unknown at this special one day behind-the-scenes look into Glencoe
Sat, Sep 07Glencoe Historical SocietySep 07, 2019, 6:30 PMGlencoe Historical Society, 375 Park Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USADiscover Glencoe's storied past with the Glencoe Historical Society
Thu, Jul 04Lakefront ParkJul 04, 2019, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PMLakefront Park, 99 Park Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USATo make the 2019 4th of July festivities worthy of Glencoe’s 150th birthday celebration, the Glencoe Park District has partnered with the Village of Glencoe to make this already awesome annual event even bigger and better!
Wed, Jun 26Takiff Center Community RoomJun 26, 2019, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMTakiff Center Community Room, 999 Green Bay Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, USAJoin the League of Women Voters Glenview/Glencoe for wine and cheese and a fascinating talk about Elizabeth Knox Booth, a Glencoe woman instrumental in obtaining woman's suffrage in Illinois.
Thu, May 23Glencoe Village Hall (Second Floor)May 23, 2019, 6:30 PMGlencoe Village Hall (Second Floor), 675 Village Court, Glencoe, IL, USAReady to participate in Glencoe's bigger and better 4th of July parade, but unsure of where to start? Learn everything you want to know about the parade and floats at this special workshop. We'll also discuss ways to volunteer to help make the parade happen!
Fri, Mar 29Glencoe Village HallMar 29, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMGlencoe Village Hall, 675 Village Court, Glencoe, IL, USAThe Village's 150th birthday is officially on Friday, March 29! Stop by Village Hall anytime between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for festivities and a free cupcake to celebrate! Also, you're invited to join us for a Flag Raising Ceremony at 2 p.m. Please register below for the ceremony!
Mon, Mar 18Writers TheatreMar 18, 2019, 6:30 PMWriters Theatre, 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe, IL 60022, USAJoin the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee and Writers Theatre for an exclusive “one night only” performance of I Love This Town: A Musical Salute to Glencoe!
Sun, Feb 17Family Service of GlencoeFeb 17, 2019, 8:00 AM – Feb 23, 2019, 5:00 PMFamily Service of Glencoe, 675 Village Court, Glencoe, IL, USAA small act of kindness can create a ripple effect! Share kindness stories and then do projects to make a difference in our community.
Sat, Jan 26Skokie Country ClubJan 26, 2019, 6:30 PMSkokie Country Club, 500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USACelebrate the lives and accomplishments of 150 Glenconians who have made a difference in our community and beyond...
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