Calendar of Events for Historic Elsah, Illinois

RUG RETREAT Elsah		April 29 - May 2, 2010 Professional rug hooker Kathy Meentemeyer is a certified McGown rug hooking teacher from St. Louis, Missouri. She teaches at workshops throughout the country, as well as her studio at home. Kathy is an accomplished dye artist and specializes in color planning. Her desire is to help students express their own creativity. The camp includes overnight accommodations at one of Elsah's bed and breakfast inns, catered meals by My Just Desserts, a house tour and a walking tour of the village. Registration Fee. For reservations or more information call My Just Desserts at 618-462-5881

PRINCIPIA TRIATHLON Elsah, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA May, 2010 8 am The Principia Triathlon is a stunningly beautiful and fun challenge for all ages and skill levels in historic surroundings! Come on your own to accept the challenge or bring a team of family or friends. You must register in advance at Active.com. There will be no registration on race day. For more information For more information, go to www.EscapetotheBluffs.com

		10TH ANNUAL ELSAH PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Elsah PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA July - October, 2010 Friday - Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm Village of Elsah Museum Amateur and professional photographers will be displaying photographs of the Village of Elsah and the immediate area in every season in an exhibit entitled "Colors and Contrasts of Elsah." Free Click here for additional information

ANNUAL ELSAH FALL QUILT RETREAT Elsah		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA September, 2010 Learn the art of paper piecing at the annual Elsah Fall Quilt Retreat. Some quilts can look quite difficult, but they can be made easy through the technique of paper piecing. With Barb Marfell as your instructor, you will receive professional instruction, a supply list, two lunches, two suppers, snacks, a walking tour through the Village of Elsah, road trip to Crocker & Springer Pottery and a presentation by guest speaker, Hallye Bone. The cost of the retreat is $130 per person. Housing is additional, but we will make the reservation for you. The cost for a two night stay is $188 per person for a single room and $169 per person for a double room For more information call 618-462-5881

QUILT PROGRAM Elsah		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA September, 2010 10 am Elsah Civic Center, 51 Mill Street As part of the annual Fall Quilt Retreat, My Just Desserts presents Hallye Bone, author of "Caring for Your Quilts." Hallye will be presenting a delightful program on "Redwork Embroidery - 150 Years of Beauty - Reviving Yesterday's Tradition Today." Hallye has 35 years of experience cleaning, repairing and collecting quilts. The program includes lunch for $25 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance through My Just Desserts, 31 E. Broadway, Alton or call 618-462-5881. For more information call 618-374-1607 or 618-642-5881

BOOK AND BAKE SALE Elsah, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA October, 2010 1 pm - 4 pm Village of Elsah Museum, 26 LaSalle Street This Book and Bake Sale is a fund raising event for the Village of Elsah Museum. Baked Goods will be available on Saturday while the book sale covers both days. A special guest on Saturday will be Beverly Bauser who will be demonstrating her new CD "Remembering Elsah," that provides access to 19th Century newspapers articles that mention Elsah. Free For more information call 618-374-1059

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HYMN SING Elsah		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA December, 2010 3 pm - 5 pm Everyone is warmly invited to Elsah's annual Christmas Hymn Sing. This event starts in the Methodist Church, moves across Selma Square to the Christian Science Church, and is followed by cookies, punch, and coffee in Farley's Music Hall. Free For more information call 618-374-2821

ANNUAL WINTER RUG HOOKING CAMP Elsah, IL		PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA January, 2011 Join Kathy Meentemeyer, a McGown certified teacher, in Elsah at this traditional rug hooking retreat. Learn the art of traditional rug hooking through this retreat designed for beginners or students interested in improving their skills. Classes are held in the Old Elsah limestone school in rooms that are well lit with natural light and a beautiful view on the Mississippi River limestone bluffs. The retreat includes meals, instruction, and evening house tour of one of Elsah’s Historic homes, and a pottery tour of Crocker and Springer. Registration Fee, fee does not include lodging Call My Just Desserts for more information or to register at 618-462-5881 or 618-374-1607. Space is limited!


		Elsah is located near the center point of the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byways and is the home for numerous events throughout the year. The sister website of elsahevents.com, greatriverroad.com, maintains an extensive set of calendar pages listing events that are within an easy driving distance from Elsah.

For more information on this and related topics
the following links have been provided:

www.elsah.org
The entire town is designated a historic district and the town of Elsah has put together a virtual tour for interested readers.