Fall just arrived a couple of weeks ago; with that comes festivals. Couch and Thayer are having fall festivals October 2 and 9 respectively.
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Competitions And Schedule Of The Annual Black Gold Walnut Festival
The Black Gold Walnut Festival is on Saturday, October 2, 2021. They will have a baking contest, pumpkin carving contest, music, and much more!
Send Your Package Early- Supply Chain Services Are Slow
Last year, many Americans experienced delays in their holiday shopping. This year, shoppers are planning ahead.
Walnut Festival Run Coming Up- Register Early For A T-Shirt!
The Walnut Festival Run is coming up on Friday, October 1, 2021, starting at 5:30 pm at the Alton High School. If you register early, you get a t-shirt!
Chamber Makes Final Plans For Upcoming Walnut Festival And Run
The Alton Chamber of Commerce met on September 9, 2021, at the Burger Palace, to make the final plans for the 36th Black Gold Walnut Festival and run.
Fall Gardening Ideas- Now Is The Time To Plan
One needs to begin planning a fall garden. planting now in August means a possible harvest by Thanksgiving.
Get An Early Bird Discount- TeenPact Registration Is Open!
TeenPact is an organization that teaches teenagers about the government and politics. The registration for classes opens September 1, 2021.
Scores Of People Came To Alton Bank’s Grand Opening On August 28th
The Alton Bank had their grand opening on August 28, 2021, from noon until people stopped showing up. Scores of people showed up to support the Alton Bank.
Today Was The First Televised Major League Baseball Game
Today, August 26, the first major league baseball game was televised. This happened in 1939.
Jamboree’s Being Held For Thayer Bobcats Volleyball And Football
The Thayer Bobcats are having a volleyball jamboree on Aug. 21, and the football team is going to a jamboree in Mtn. Grove on Aug. 20.
Twin Pines Conservation Area Hosts Free Family Fishing This Saturday
The Missouri Department of Conservation Twin Pines Conservation Education Center (MDC) (CEC) is hosting a family fish day.
Less Humid Weather Brings More Buyers To The Farmer’s Market
The Alton Farmer’s Market was once again held on August 14, 2021. Vendors were out selling produce, baked bread, baskets, and more.