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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1989
Page
6
Schedule of upcoming events in the Rock River Valley invites submissions to the Dixon Telegraph. To be included, send four days prior information by mail to Dixon Telegraph 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021 or call 284 2222 ext 34.
A compact schedule of local group meetings and public activities across Loveland Dixon and surrounding areas for Wednesday March 29. Listings cover art club entries drama board meetings library programs AAUW book group adult children of alcoholics Narcotics Anonymous park district fitness and YMCA swim and gym hours.
Dixon Public Library hosts Memorable Musicals at 6 30 p m. Nash Rec Center offers 2 to 5 15 p m activities. Dixon Park District running and low impact aerobics at Armory Rec Center 5 30 to 6 30 p m. Dixon Family YMCA open swim 1 30 to 4 p m.
Friday events include a men and women bridge group at Lee County Senior Center at 1 p.m. Dixon Moose Lodge serves suppers from 5 to 8 p.m. Oregon Park District offers extra open swim at Nash Rec Center from 1 to 5:15 p.m. Dixon Park District hosts a body recall at Armory. Dixon Family YMCA offers open swim 1:30 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and open gym 1:30 to 5:15 and 6:30 to 8 p.m.
On Saturday April 1 the Annual Faith Christian School hosts a rummage and bake sale at Bethel Activity Center from 9 a.m. to noon. Dixon Family YMCA offers open swim from 1 to 5 p.m. Oregon Park District posts multiple youth classes at Nash Rec Center including Tae Kwon Do guitar ballet tumbling and jazz in morning and afternoon sessions. Noahs Ark Story House in Loveland presents a 2:30 p.m. reading event.
Fashion experts urge natural fabrics like cotton linen and silk for spring while noting rayon and synthetics need careful care. Read care labels, pre soak for whites, wash sparingly, and bring stained garments to cleaners promptly to avoid color bleed and fiber damage.
In 1972 the FTC set a Care Labeling Rule requiring accurate garment care labels. Experts note many garments mislabelled cause issues for consumers and dry cleaners. Tips cover fabrics like rayon silk cotton and common problems with dyes and trims. When damage occurs, consumers should seek retailer or manufacturer remedy.
Catholic Women’s Club potluck and slide talk on Spring Wild Flowers at St. Patrick’s Holloway Center 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Franklin Grove Public Library story hour at 9:30 a.m. Saturday for ages 3 to 6th grade, free and co sponsored. Dixon High School Class of 1974 15 year reunion July 1 at Brandywine Inn. several addresses requested. WIC coupon pickup dates in April at the Lee County Health Department. Noah’s Ark Story Hour at Loveland Community House at 2:30 p.m. Saturday with tales on animals nature health and Bible stories.
Amy Lynch, active in Honor Roll, Foreign Language Club, cross country and track, was chosen March Student of the Month at Dixon High School for strong academics and extensive extracurriculars. She plans to study biology and biochemical engineering at the University of Illinois this fall and aims to work in medical research after graduation.
Dear Ann Landers notes Massachusetts Employment and Training program has placed over 55,000 welfare recipients in jobs with about 75 percent off welfare. Mary Hotz, 32, previously on welfare nine years, trained in high tech secretarial skills and became an administrative secretary at Brandeis earning about $21,000 yearly supporting her 11-year-old daughter. ET turned her life around.
Ann Landers notes the 1988 Family Security Act will expand welfare programs nationwide. The column also prints reader letters about marriage, infidelity, and seeking guidance. A reader requests a booklet on alcoholism with a $3 payment and self addressed stamped envelope.
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