Evelyn Cooley of Wild Thyme Herb Garden hangs poster of students vying for $1,000 scholarshipl. Click on photo to read more.
Learning to skate starts with...
Enjoying the Ice
Nick McDonald was among the volunteers expanding the frame of the bigger and better Community Ice Rink.
Click on photo above to read about the new Main Street Park in The Daily Chrnoicle
Our Thanks to Citizens First National Bank for their generosity since 1996 in providing office space for Genoa Main Street, Inc. |
Open Air Market Saturday, July 31 9 a.m. -2 p.m. While some vendors set up last Saturday despite the weather, all have been invited to return this Saturday, July 31. Come shop for fresh vegetalbles, plants, food by South Moon Barbeque, flea market items and much, much more!!! To join them to sell your wares, call 815-784-6961. Thanks to our Market Sponsors! We appreciate their support!
. ----- Welcome to Genoa Main Street
Genoa is an award winning Illinois Main Street Community located in the heart of the historic and scenic Kishwaukee River Valley. We are approximately the midpoint on the historic Chicago to Galena Stagecoach Trail. Located 60 miles west of Chicago on State Route 72, Genoa is the gateway to scenic northwest Illinois. Downtown Genoa is a premiere destination shopping district and a place for social gatherings. Visit the shops and restaurants, including a Victorian tea room and an award-winning winery. Today Genoa's Main Street retains its rural charm with buildings dating back to the early 1800s. Genoa history can be explored at the Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum housed in the old Milwaukee Railroad depot. Explore Russell Woods Forest Preserve, which offers a nature center, fishing, canoeing and winter sports such as cross-country skiing and sledding. The Oak Club, a premier 18-hole, par-71 golf course, is located one mile south of Genoa. It features rolling topography with the Kishwaukee River winding through the course. NOW AVAILABLE!!!
ings/Events A great gift!! Images of America Genoa & Kingston 175 Years. Now available at > Cattywampus/MCR Framing > Poppy Seed Primitives > Victoria's Crossing > Wild Thyme Herb Garden Compiled and edited by Denise Moran Published by Arcadia Publishing Genoa Main Street Welcomes....Genoa Main Street Welcomes Dan and Matt Harrollr as the new owners of lthe former Genoa Pizza. Watch for new signing and other changes as it becomes Joe's Pub and Pizza. Perfect Fit has moved to its new home at 511 West Main Street as part of the Genoa Springboard. Watch for new signing, but same great alterations, tailoring and dry cleaning . Look and see who are 2010 members.....
Meetings/EventsOur Office hours are
July 5 -- Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day July 6 -- 9:00 a.m. -- Membership & Development Committee Meeting July 7 -- 9:00 a.m. -- Board of Directors Meeting July 8-9 -- Office Closed July 15 -- 8:45 a.m. -- Merchants & Busniesses Breakfast Meeting at Genoa Cafe July 22 -- Noon - Executive Board Meeting July 24 -- 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. -- Open Air Market, Muncipal Parking Lot July 24 -- 7:00 p.m. -- Dinner Before the Movie featuring South Moon Barbeque, hot dogs, etc., Municipal Parking Lot July 24 -- 8:30 p.m. -- Hotel for Dogs/Movie on Main Street in Muncipal Park Lot. July 25 -- Genoa 175th Anniversary Celebration Community Wide Picnic at Citizens Park on Kishwaukee River and Park Avenue. * * * * * * *
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Come Spend a Day in Genoa
Enjoy a day of dining, golfing or shopping with friends. Or take some time to discover the rich history of Genoa by visiting the museum. Join us in one of our community events or celebrations. There is always something exciting to do in Genoa. Come Canoe the Kishwaukee
We have the canoes, paddles and vests thanks to a greening grant from the State of Illinois and the cooperation of the Genoa Park District. Put in on Baseline Road south of Genoa and paddle north along the wood banks of the Knute Oleson, Jr. Forest Preserve, The Oak Club of Genoa golf course, Russell Woods Forest Preserve and finally to the take out point in Citziens Park in Genoa, at Route 72. For more information, contact the Genoa Park District at 815-784-5612.
Visit New Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural
Completed Lincoln Byway Good Roads mural.on west wall of Genoa Public Library .... NEWS OF NOTE..... * * * * * * * * * * 2010 Partnership List Growing... Thank You to our donors and sponsors.... We encourge you to shop their businesses and say thanks to them and our non-business sponsors. Plus, add your name to the list. Just lick on the donate button. Open Air Markets Are Here! Reserve Your Space Now!
Summer means time to visit Open Air Markets Next Market -- July 24 Read about markets in press release. Reserving a space is simple.1. Read the letter of invitation.2. Complete the Vendor Agreement and send it to us by snail mail with your check, or pay on-line.To pay on-line, click on the Donate Button below.
Reserve your space now for September 25, 2010 Back Roads Tractor Run Click on the Tractor Button Above
MOVIES ON MAIN STREET August 28, 2010 Click on Poster for more information Thanks to our sponsors
OPEN AIR MARKETS
May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23 Sponsored by...
'Springboard" to Helps New BusinessesRead about it in Invironments magazine Article begins on page 62.... If you are ready to start a business, Genoa Main Street has an opportunity for you. The organization is taking applications for sports in its new buiness incubator, Genoa Springboard.
'09 Report, '10 Action Plan AvailableGenoa Main Street, Inc's. 2009 Annual Report and 2010 Action Plan outlining our accomplishments and plans for the downtown business district are available in our office. You also may view or download a copy of the 2009 Annual Report to Partners & Volunteers and 2010 Action Plan. Donate to Genoa Main StreetGMS Wins State Awards
Genoa, Govenor Meet in Springfield
During Main Street Day at the Illinois Capitol, Governor Pat Quinn visited the Genoa Main Street, Inc. display and visited with volunteers Gene Bradford (left) and Gordon Jones. It was the largest Main Street Day rally in event history. Click here for details.
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