Politics & Government
A New Lieutenant and More: 5 Things You Should Know for Tuesday, Sept. 6
It's also Coffee Ice Cream Day.
If you haven't voted for Pottawatomie Park to be named America's favorite park, today is the deadline. You can find more information below on how to help the win $100,000 from Coca-Cola's Live Positively on-line contest.
Here are five things going on today:
1. The Zonta Club of Geneva, St. Charles and Batavia is a group of business-oriented women who work to improve the lives of women throughout the Tri-Cities. The group is having a -themed gathering starting at 6 p.m. at in Geneva. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
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Tickets are $25 and guests are encouraged to bring a friend. For more information visit, http://www.zontawest-sgb.org/.
2. Members of the can attend study night from 6 to 7:45 p.m. This is a good way to meet up with classmates and do homework together in a safe environment.
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After studying, enjoy pizza and drinks provided by the St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Club. This program is open to all STC Underground members residing within boundaries. For more information on becoming an STC Underground member visit, http://www.stcunderground.com/info.htm.
3. Due to the Labor Day holiday, the will meet tonight at 7 p.m. Topics include the promotion of firefighter and paramedic Allen Wade to lieutenant. A copy of the meeting agenda can be found at http://stcharlesil.gov/meetings/2011/a09-06-11-cc.pdf.
A Government Operations Meeting is scheduled to start immediately following the City Council meeting. The meeting agenda can be found at http://stcharlesil.gov/meetings/2011/a09-06-11-go.pdf
Also, a Plan Commission meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at 112 N. Riverside Ave. The meeting agenda can be found by visiting http://stcharlesil.gov/meetings/2011/a09-06-11-pc.pdf.
4. Today is the last day to vote for in the . The top three winners of the online contest will receive $100,000 for first prize, $50,000 for second and $25,000 for third.
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5. Fun Fact: Java lovers will find delight in today's food holiday— National Coffee Day.
A recipe for coffee ice cream can be found at, http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/coffee_ice_cream/.
