September 2016

Meet Your Heroes, Prayer Breakfast and more local events!

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We hope you had a fun-filled summer and are looking forward to the cooler fall season. With football, camp fires and the kids back in school, we will be here doing our best to keep you Connected!

EntErtainmEnt & tEchnology

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New Shows in SeptemberDiscovery Channel rolls out a three part mini-series, Harley and the Davidsons, at 8 p.m. on Monday, Septemer 5. Based on a true story, the mini-series charts the birth of Harley Davidson, and the challenges and adventures

Walter and Arthur Davidson and Bill Harley faced as they shared their united dreams and ambitions.

Combining action and drama with friendship and humor, Lethal Weapon reboots its hit movie franchise. The show follows classic cop duo Riggs and Murtaugh who are working a crime-ridden beat in modern-day Los Angeles. This 13-episode series starts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21.

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It comes with a nickel-plated key ring capable of holding up to 27 keys. The product is safe to use with flash drives, security cards, remote access auto keys and similar electronic products.

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in our community

Snyder Village Annual BenefitThe Snyder Village 23rd Annual Benefit – Breakfast & Auction will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2016. In 2015, the Benefit raised over $66,000 to support and improve the care of the residents of Snyder Village.

For 2016, 100% of the proceeds will be placed into the Resident In Need Fund which provides continued care for those who have exhausted their personal resources. Here is the schedule for this year’s event:

Thursday, Sept. 15• Ice Cream Social Dinner, 6:00-8:00 p.m., food and drinks available for purchase, plus Bingo• Auction Preview & Silent Auction, bidding begins 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17

• Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, 6:00-9:30 a.m., all- you-can-eat for a freewill donation• Village Market, 6:00 a.m. until after auction closes• Silent Auction, bidding ends at 10:00 a.m.• Lucky Card Drawing, 10:15 a.m.• LIVE Auction, “Welcome” at 10:00 a.m., bidding begins at 10:30 a.m.

Auction items can be viewed at www.facebook.com/SnyderVillageAnnualBenefit. For more information, contact the Snyder Village at 309-367-4300, ext. 116

Some of the items up for auction this year include a private hot-air balloon ride for 2; a one-week stay

in sunny Florida; a four-night stay at Eagle Waters Resort in Wisconsin; an afternoon of sailing on Lake Evergreen; tickets to St. Louis Cardinals’ games, and much more!

Community Prayer BreakfastThe Germantown Hills Chamber of Commerce and Metamora Area Business Association will host the annual Community Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the Metamora Fields Golf Club.

Businesses and residents are invited to come together to enjoy this community gathering and buffet breakfast. Tickets are $20 each or tables of eight for $160.00 and can be purchased in advance at the Heartland Bank branches in Germantown Hills and Metamora. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, September 30th.

The featured Keynote speaker will be Darin LaHood, United States Representative for Illinois’s 18th congressional district.

The Kramer family is back this year to perform beautiful patriotic and inspirational songs.

New to the breakfast this year will be a singing performance by our community’s own Metamora High School Madrigal singers!

Pork Chop FryThe Metamora Knights of Columbus Pork Chop Cookout will be held at Metamora IGA on Friday, September 30th from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. , and on Saturday, October 1st from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy a grilled butterfly porkchop sandwich, chips, and drink for $5. Proceeds to benefit local charities.

Membership EventJunior Woman’s Club Extends an invitation to their Membership Event!

Have you ever wondered who sets up the Avenue of Flags in Metamora, runs Breakfast with Santa, and brought local recycling to our community? The GFWC Illinois Metamora-Germantown Hills Junior Woman’s club has performed these services and provided these programs, plus many more.

Come to the GFWC Illinois Metamora-Germantown Hills Junior Woman’s Club Membership Event on Monday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Coventry Farm Club House in Germantown Hills. Guests are invited to arrive at 6:30 p.m., casually dressed, where refreshments will be provided. Meet current members and find out more about the club!

Interested in attending? Cntact Rebecca Johnson, membership chairman at 618-401-8380; Kathleen Tyrala, co-president at 383-4090, or Donna Cross,

co-president at 383-4843. For more information visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MGHJWC.

Meet Your Heroes The Metamora Area Business Association and the Metamora Fire Department is holding its 9th annual Meet Your Heroes event on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the town square

in Metamora.

Pay tribute to our local first r e s p o n d e r s , Military, and to all those lost on and

in the fight since 9/11.

The day kicks off with the Metamora Marching Band and American Legion and includes:

• Grilled Pork Chop sandwiches, hot dogs, pork and beans, chips and drink.

• Professional and non-professional Hose Fight competitions! FREE entry for all.

• Inflatable slides and bouncy houses for the kids.

• Meet the fire fighters and let the kids get inside the fire truck!

• Live Music

• Raffle Tickets: 1st Prize is $1000.00! Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20 and will be available the day of the event or from MABA members.

Come join everyone for a fun filled family event. All proceeds to benefit the Metamora Fire Department.

Breakfast Burritos for SaleBack by popular demand! The Metamora Kiwanis Club will be selling their delicious breakfast burritos on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Metamora IGA.

The money raised from the breakfast burrito sales help support their many charities.

Fall Sports and Band ReplaysTune in to your digiMAX local channel 400/410HD this fall and enjoy replays of MTHS varsity football, volleyball, soccer, and band and choral concerts. Check your on-screen Guide or visit www.mtco.com for a schedule.

2016 pat ryan show sponsorThe Pat Ryan Show airs at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday

prior to Metamora Redbird Football Replay.

Watch Metamora Redbird Football Replay on channel 400 or in HD on 410! Games replayed Wednesday evenings at 7pm, 10pm, and multiple times the following day.

THANKS to these businesses for sponsoring Metamora Redbird Football Replay:Germantown Bar & Grille, Kouri’s Grill & Bar, LogoWear Unlimited, Mason Funeral Homes, Metamora McDonalds, Metamora Fields Golf Club, PA Atherton Construction, Greg Harman/State Farm Insurance, Precision Technology Group, LLC, Sunbelt Rentals.