Heritage Festival Schedule

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August 30
through
September 3
2007

Schedule of Events

Click on the events below for further details and information.

Thursday - August 30
ARTISTS' GALLERY 12:00noon - 8:00pm	South Holland Artists at the South Holland Community Center located at 501 E 170th Street display a unique collection of oils, watercolors, chalk, pencil, photographs, pottery, sculpture and miniature works of art. Artists will be present to discuss their work. Student art will be included in the gallery.

Friday - August 31
ARTISTS' GALLERY 12:00noon - 7:00pm	Artists' Gallery continues at the South Holland Community Center 501 E 170th Street

Saturday - September 1 NEW LOCATION FOR 2007 ONLY PAARLBERG PARK - 172ND PLACE & PAXTON AVE
ANNUAL CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET 8:00am - 4:00pm	Showcase Classics will present the 16th Annual Car Show at Paarlberg Park. Registration begins at 8am at the park. Professional judging. "Best of Show" Trophy and Top 3 trophies for each class. Food, entertainment, swap meet, and prizes. FREE parking for cars and trailers. Show registration is $20 the morning of the show.
BOCCE TOURNAMENT 8:00am	Annual Bocce Tournament. Sponsored by the South Holland Business Association. For more information, call 331-2940.
ARTISTS' GALLERY 10:00am - 2:00pm	Artists' Gallery continues at the South Holland Community Center 501 E 170th Street.
KIDS GARAGE SALE 1:00pm - 4:00pm	Games, toys, books, and other "great stuff" sold by South Holland children ages 7-12. Space is FREE. Call 331-2940 for more information.
MR. D's MAGIC SHOW 12:00pm - 1:00pm	Enjoy Mr. D's Magic show! The magic of "Illusion".
LASER TAG 1:00pm - 4:00pm	Have fun and test your skill with Laser Tag at Paarlberg Park.
OBSTACLE COURSE BASKETBALL FUN GIANT SLIDE DINO JUMP 1:00pm - 7:00pm	An Obstacle Course, Basketball Fun, Giant Slide, and Dino Jump for all ages at Paarlberg Park.
PETTING ZOO AND PONY RIDES 2:00pm - 5:00pm	Come see all the animals and go on a Pony Ride at Paarlberg Park.
"JESSE WHITE TUMBLERS" 5:00pm	A Must see event! The performance at Paarlberg Park begins at 5:00pm.
SOUTH HOLLAND'S LARGEST BLOCK PARTY 5:30pm - 8:00pm	Block the streets, we're going to party! Come to Paarlberg Park for the Village's Largest Block Party! Gather your friends, relatives and neighbors, and meet at Paarlberg Park. Good conversations, picnic dining, Mayor De Graff and the Trustees will be on hand to encourage the participants in all the activities.

Sunday - September 2
"PRAISE, PRAYER AND MUSIC" CELEBRATION IN THE PARK 6:00pm	Enjoy an outdoor Ecumenical Service with family and friends at Veterans Park. In case of rain, the service will be held at First Reformed Church. Featured Speaker: Senator Rev. James Meeks

Monday - September 3

PAARLBERG HERITAGE FEST
9:30am to 4:00pm

Presented by the South Holland Historical Society at Paarlberg Historical Farm - 172nd Place and Paxton Avenue.
History buffs will appreciate Paarlberg farm, settled in 1847 by the Widow Antje Paarlberg, who is fictionalized in the novel "So Big" by Edna Ferber. Enjoy historical tours, pioneer craft displays, antiques, ethnic food, and entertainment. Midwest Carvers and South Suburban Heritage Quilters Guild will demonstrate. The Klompen Dancers will perform. Civil War re-enactments and the South Holland Municipal Band will close the day with a grand performance.
This is an event for the entire family!