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The big news this week is the 138th Annual Plymouth Old Settlers Celebration which kicks off Friday around noon. The snack stand will be open, there will be vendors, face painting and a petting zoo later in the afternoon. The hog roast begins at 5 pm, train rides, a cornhole tournament, a little Miss. and Mr. contest and Southern Rail will be on the stage at 7 pm with a teen dance at 9 pm.
Saturday the Legion will be having an all you can eat breakfast beginning at 7 am at the Legion building. It will feature biscuits and gravy, eggs, potatoes, bacon, ham, sausage and drinks all for $9. You may also order carry out by calling 309 333 8305.
Saturday there will be a car show, a parade, the carnival, Sally the Clown, the petting zoo, kids’ games, Troublesome Ridge and Jake Clayton on the stage and more. The fish and chicken dinner starts at 5 pm.
Sunday there will be church in the park beginning at 10 am, an antique tractor show, the carnival, the petting zoo and tea with the Queen, archery, arts and crafts and juggling Jesters.
I know that I have missed some events so you can find a schedule in the paper or on my window or probably on Face book. Plan to come to the Plymouth Park for some or all three days. All the entertainment is free and will be in and around the park.
The Plymouth Circle will also have a dessert stand both Friday evening and Saturday on the north edge of the park. Please come out and support this event.
Last week was busy as usual. Loaded for 3rd Sunday Market. Took the van in to get it checked over before heading to Bloomington. Got there fine and got set up in good time. Even sold a few things on Saturday. Had a good show and sold another one of my Victorian hair wreaths from my personal collection. Think they are finding good homes. I have collected them for years and have enjoyed each of them and now time to pass some of them on.
Plymouth circle met on Wednesday at the PCCC. We made plans for the dessert stand at Old Settlers.
Noticed I had a ripe tomato when I drove by my garden. When I went out to pick it, it was not there. Wonder if Gary Groundhog like tomatoes.
School is back in session so watch for school busses. Some drivers are pretty reckless. On my way home from Bloomington tonight, there was a lot of traffic. There were some cars ahead of me that were going a bit slower than the speed limit so cars and trucks kept flying by me only to realize that it was the car ahead of me that was the problem. They would then cut in ahead of me and slam on their brakes. One car drove an oncoming vehicle off the road. Is it really worth risking lives to get to the next stop sign ahead of someone else.
Have a good week. Come to Old Settlers. Thank those who have worked so hard to make all this happen. Much can be accomplished by working together. Scatter Kindness and Love.