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 Springfield Illinois

       Phone: 217-753-6219 Fax: 217-546-3139  E-mail

JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR

Please join us for the 5th Annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular—already a Fall family tradition for many! This event is a fund-raiser for the Rees Carillon. Come see the area around the Carillon and the Washington Park Botanical Garden surrounded by over 2,000 illuminated hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns, featuring the carving talents of area residents, artists and District 186 students. The 2009 event will include Park & Ride shuttle from SHG West campus, a Tree of Lights, and food vendors.

Carve for the Carillon
Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11, 2009 –

11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.    FREE EVENT!
Please come help us scoop and carve pumpkins for the Jack-O-Lantern event!
Everyone in the community is invited to carve-- artists, families, groups, classes, organizations, and individuals! Bring your favorite patterns and scooping and carving tools to this free event.


We supply the pumpkins.

Rees Carillon, Washington Park – Chatham Road & Fayette Avenue, Springfield.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Friday & Saturday - October 16 & 17, 2009
6:00 - 10:00 P.M.

Admission at Event: Adults: $5; Children 4-11: $3; 3 years and under: Free
Advance Ticket Sales: Save $1 off regular prices. Available at Pasta House Co., The Dublin Pub, and all locations of Pease’s Candy.

Pumpkin give-away on Sunday, October 18, 2009. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Help us find homes for the carved pumpkins! Pumpkins are free—but donations are appreciated.

Sponsors and Volunteers -- contact jols@ameritech.net.

Join the JOLS group on Facebook -- Jack O Lantern Spectacular.

Avoid traffic congestion at Washington Park! Park at Sacred Heart-Griffin (Washington & Amos Streets) and enjoy the free shuttle bus ride to Washington Park.

See you October 10 & 11 and 16, 17 & 18, 2009!!

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