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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1990
Page
6
Readers are invited to submit events to the Dixon Telegraph Lifestyle calendar by calling 284 2222 ext 241 or writing to 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021. Submissions must be received four days before the event to be included.
A collection of upcoming events across Dixon and surrounding towns lists meetings at United Methodist Women and First United Methodist Church parlor, a Hollywood Classic at Dixon Public Library, WIC pickup at Lee County Health Department, a Dixon Christian Singles gathering, preschool vision screenings at Lindenwood, Masonic and bridge clubs, senior center gatherings, VFW auxiliary fish fry, World Day of Prayer events, Narcotics Anonymous, Dorothy Chapter supper, Overeaters Anonymous, Past Matrons Club luncheon, and Franklin Grove Library story hour with times and locations.
Events listed include the Seventh Annual Farm Toy Show at Polo Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dixon Public Library hosts a children's story hour from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dixon Chapter DAR meets Sunday, March 4 in Loveland. Dixon High School hosts Mid Winter Concert in the DHS auditorium at 2:30 p.m. Tri County Animal Shelter open house runs 1 to 1. President's Club plans a trip to Wayne Newton Concert at 5:30 p.m.
A feature on compulsive shopping notes women turn shopping into a coping habit amid stress and loneliness. Therapist Carolyn Wesson highlights root causes such as low self esteem and unhappy relationships and presents guidance from her book Women Who Shop Too Much.
A digest lists library story hours at Franklin Grove and Dixon Public Library for children ages 3 to 8, with crafts and folk tales. Also noted are a Farm Toy Show in Polo, Eastern Star supper in Dixon, DAR meeting, animal shelter open house, and local club outings with venue, times, contacts, and activities.
Senior John Vivian of Franklin Grove was honored as Franklin Center High School January Student of the Month. He ranks second in a class of 35, consistently on the high honor roll, and joins National Honor Society, Academic Bowl Team, French Club and Variety Club while preparing for a University of Illinois broadcast journalism path.
Dear readers share experiences about telling children the real cause of a parent’s death. A 19 year old learns his father died by own action before birth, prompting calls for honesty. Letters discuss parenting duties, personal guilt, and practical guidance on disclosures and family dynamics.
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