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Allerton Newsletter

November 2018: Volume 1

November 15, 2018 by Anni

ALLERTON ❤ VOLUNTEERS Last week, more than 35 Allerton volunteers gathered in the Visitor Center Auditorium for the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to celebrate their accomplishments over the past year, including: Leading 74 tours (With an average 15 people per tour, that's 1, 110 visitors who received a guided tour!) Working 126 special event shifts Improving the gardens during 94 garden shifts (At 3 hours per shift, that's 282 hours of garden labor!) Welcoming visitors … [Read more...] about November 2018: Volume 1

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October 2018: Volume 2

November 15, 2018 by Anni

GREENHOUSE CAFÉ FALL SPECIALS Enjoy the hearty tastes of fall in the Greenhouse Café with perfectly paired soups & sandwiches! These specials change each week, so be sure to stop in before they're gone! Week of October 16th: Zuppa Toscana & Chicken Caprese Wrap Week of October 23rd: French Onion Soup & Honey Mustard Ham & Cheese Week of October 30th: Beefy Chili & Loaded Grilled Cheese Plan Your Trip to the Greenhouse Café  | View Weekly Café Specials on … [Read more...] about October 2018: Volume 2

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October 2018: Volume 1

November 15, 2018 by Anni

GREENHOUSE CAFÉ PATIO GETTING A FACELIFT Special thanks to Deborah and Michael Westjohn for their gift to improve the Greenhouse Cafépatio! The patio’s current pea gravel will be upgraded to a hard surface and will receive new landscaping. “We really value Allerton—and what benefits Allerton benefits Piatt County,” Michael explains. The Westjohn’s gift also provides an endowment for the long-term care/updates of the space. “Improving the outdoor space near the Greenhouse Café will continue our … [Read more...] about October 2018: Volume 1

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September 2018: Volume 3

September 21, 2018 by Anni

HOLIDAY EVENTS – TICKETS ON SALE SOON! Amidst the slew of shopping trips, baking days, and family get-togethers, Allerton offers a respite from your busy holiday schedule. Take a break from wrapping to go on an evening stroll down the sparkling Kirby Winter Wellness Walk. Let us do the cooking– enjoy our visitor-favorite lunch buffetat this year's Holiday Showcase as you shop for those last-minute gifts. Plus so much more! Tickets for all holiday events go on-sale October 1st. VIEW ALL HOLIDAY … [Read more...] about September 2018: Volume 3

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September 2018: Volume 2

September 7, 2018 by Anni

 PRAIRIE SKY MUSIC FESTIVAL* September 7, 6-9:30pm | September 8, 12:30-9:45pm | Gatehouse Lawn $37 Festival Pass, in advance ($45 at the gate)|$15 Friday-only Pass, in advance ($20 at the gate) | GROUP DISCOUNT – Buy 6, Get 2 Free | Kids 12 & under free It's only two weeks away! The 2nd Annual Prairie Sky Music Festival presented by Lodgic Everyday Community will go beyond great music with food, drinks, outdoor activities, vendors, camping, yoga, and more! Featuring performances … [Read more...] about September 2018: Volume 2

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September 2018: Volume 1

September 1, 2018 by Anni

PRAIRIE SKY MUSIC FESTIVAL* September 7, 6-9:30pm | September 8, 12:30-9:45pm | Gatehouse Lawn $37 Festival Pass, in advance ($45 at the gate)|$15 Friday-only Pass, in advance ($20 at the gate) | GROUP DISCOUNT – Buy 6, Get 2 Free | Kids 12 & under free It's only two weeks away! The 2nd Annual Prairie Sky Music Festival presented by Lodgic Everyday Community will go beyond great music with food, drinks, outdoor activities, vendors, camping, yoga, and more! Featuring performances by Marty … [Read more...] about September 2018: Volume 1

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