October 2012 Volume 12, Issue 2

Board of Directors 2012­2013 Officers

President: Michelle Cheline Vice President: Dee Bersell Secretary: Laura Nordstrom Historian: Emily Stahl

Volunteer Coordinator: Melissa Fox

Board Members Michelle Cheline Dee Bersell

Laura Nordstrom Emily Stahl Melissa Fox Karin McIntire Greg Percifield Sue Youngstrom Shannon Murray Sarah Hahn

Rose Humphrey

Treasurer Roger Luft

Newsletter Editor Paula Luft

Volunteers Needed

You don’t have to be “artsy” to be a Galva Arts Council vol­unteer. We always have bunch­es of fun things going on. It’s a great way to meet new people, develop new interests, and get involved with an organization that works hard to have a posi­tive impact on our community. Please contact Melissa Fox at

309­337­3412 to volunteer to help with any activity!

GALVA ARTS COUNCIL

Inside this issue:

Make and Take ......................... 2 Mini Tree Festival...................... 2 July 4 Art Jam .......................... 2 Chicago Cultural trip ................. 3 Photo Show Winners ................. 4 Calendar of Events .................... 5 Ongoing Activities ..................... 5 Garden Walk ....................... 6 & 7 Reservation Procedure ............... 8 Membership Information ............ 8

Michelle Cheline, President Phone: 309­883­0919 lcmc92@frontier.com

GAC Has Gone Electronic! * Visit our GAC Website * Become our Facebook Fan *

* Receive your Newsletter via E­mail *

T he Galva Arts Council now has our own Website as well as our own Facebook page, thanks to Greg Percifield and Bill Craig. 1. Read about GAC events on our Website at: http://www.galvaartscouncil.com/. 2, Become a GAC Facebook Fan at: http://www.facebookcom/pages/Galva­Arts­Council­Galva­Illinois/352047895084. 3. Receive your GAC Newsletter via e­mail instead of snail mail by sending an e­mail to Paula Luft at pdl@mchsi.com.

T he Galva Arts Council held its second annual "Spring in Bloom" luncheon on Saturday, May 12, 2012. We had a crowd of about 60 guests in attendance. The menu for they day was chicken salad sandwiches or ham sandwiches accompanied by many delicious salads and decadent, homemade desserts. The drawing was held for all the beautifully decorated wreaths, straw hats, birdhouses and clay pots. This year we added watering cans, and they were a "crowd favorite." All of these items were cleverly decorated by local artisans. Chances were sold on a few different occa­sions to try to win one these items. Michelle Cheline captured the most votes for her watering can with Anne Kaiser coming in second for her grapevine wreath. Paula Luft's watering can won third place. The Arts Council building was transformed once again into a quaint little eatery. Hand­made, antique quilts covered the walls; and the tables were set with colorful fabrics and center­pieces of clay pots that were painted and potted by Nancy Anderson. Guests enjoyed a leisure­ly afternoon of food and fellowship.

Galva Arts Council Second Annual "Spring in Bloom”

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Galva Arts Council Make and Take

O n Saturday, November 24, the Galva Arts Council will be sponsoring our annual “Make and Take” holiday craft event. It will be held in conjunction with the Old Fashioned Christmas

weekend and mini­tree festival. Children can make an assortment of Christmas ornaments which are geared for ages ranging from 2­12 years old. The event is planned from 9­11 a.m. in the Arts Council building. Hours may be adjusted, so watch the Galva News for an exact sched­ule. A suggested donation of $1­$2 is appreciated. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. If you have any questions or would like to help, please call Melissa Fox at 309­337­3412.

Mini Tree Festival Returns for 13th Season

T he Galva Arts Council sincerely thanks you for your past entries in the Mini Festival of Trees. As hard as it is to believe , it is time to start thinking about the 2012 Festival. We hope that you will once again consider participating in this holiday event. Due to the positive response to the wreaths, we have decided to offer them again in 2012. Assorted sizes of Mini Trees and wreaths will be available for pickup beginning Octo­ber 17 at Hathaway’s True Value. We are asking that all trees and wreaths be lit. The decorated item(s) should be brought back to the Arts Council building between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, or by appointment by calling Nancy Anderson at 932­3437. GAC would gladly accept undecorated mini trees or wreaths from the past if anyone wants to recycle them instead of getting rid of them another way. They can be droppped off at the

Galva Arts Council any time the building is open for Yo­ga on Tuesdays from 5­6:30 p.m., or Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. You can also set up another time by calling Nancy Anderson at 932­3437. The trees will be on display during the “Old Fashioned Christ­mas Celebration” on Saturday, November 24. Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and during the Holiday Coffee House that evening. Additional display hours are Saturday, December 1, from 9 a.m.­5 p.m. and Sunday, December 9, from 11 a.m.­1 p.m. The drawing will be at 1 p.m. on December 9 in conjunction with the GAC soup luncheon, which runs from 11a.m.­2 p.m . Raffle tickets will continue to be $1 each or 6 for $5. Without your help, the Festival of Mini Trees would not have become the success that it is. It is due to the creativity and talents of the artisans in our commu­nity that we are able to present one of the most eagerly awaited events of the holi­

day season. Thank you for your contributions, and we hope to see you again this year.

July 4th Art Jam

T he annual 4th of July Art Jam was held again this year from 9 a.m.­12 noon at Wiley Park. Twenty 4‘x6’ spac­es were painted. Pictures of each space were taken and post­ed on the GAC facebook page. Feel free to check out the wonderful art work. Thanks to all of the artists who gave the Wiley Park blacktop a patriotic look! We hope you paint with us again next year.

The drawing for the winners of the mini trees will be at 1 p.m. on December 9 in conjunction with the GAC soup lunch­eon, which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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E njoy a carefree, relaxing bus trip to Chicago on March 23 for the day to shop or visit the Art Institute and see the Tony Award winning Best Broadway Musical of the year “The Book of Mormon.” Vogue says, “It's the funniest musical of all time.” And The New York Times says, “It's the best musical of this century.” The Book of Mormon is Broadway’s phenomenon from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q co­creator Robert Lopez. The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary, Elder Price, is an enthusiastic go­getter with a strong dedication to his faith, while his partner, Elder Cunningham, is a socially awkward but well meaning nerd whose tendency to embroider the truth soon lands him in trouble. Upon their arrival in Africa, Elders Price and Cunningham learn that in a society plagued by AIDS, poverty, and violence, a successful mission may not be as easy as they ex­pected. The Book of Mormon is an old­style musical with a modern sensibility. This blockbuster show features sev­eral big song­and­dance numbers accompanied by some old­fashioned Broadway belting. An equal opportuni­ty offender, the show playfully pokes fun at religion, sexuality, poverty and race, while inspiring an after­the­show discussion of religion in general. The charter bus will leave Galva on March 23 at 6:30 a.m. from the Municipal Parking lot and stop for a quick breakfast. Upon arriving in Chicago, students will be visiting the Art Institute. Adults will be free to leave the group to visit friends or shop. The adults will rejoin the group before the musical. We will arrive home at 8:30 p. m. It is very important to sign up early. This show is so popular that the Broadway ticket sales will not let us hold on to these tickets without being sold! Adult reservations will be taken until November 1 with full pay­ment of $98. Fill out form below and send it in with full payment. High school students will sign up and make deposit with art teacher, Beth Russell. She will have a different form for students to fill out. ===============================================================================

Sign me up for the Chicago trip to see ‘The Book of Mormon” Trip includes: bus and theatre tickets

Name Address City/State/Zip Phone# ( ) email

Send $98 by November 1 to Susan Youngstrom, 14276 N 350 Ave, Cambridge, IL 61238

Galva Arts Council Chicago Cultural Trip Returns

Knox­Galesburg Symphony Fundraising Opportunity

I n order to encourage attendance for concerts performed in the Orpheum Theatre by the award­winning Knox­Galesburg Symphony, the Galesburg Symphony Society Board is offering an opportunity for groups like the GAC to raise funds simply by attending the performances en masse. If a group of 10 or more sign up in advance and attends a performance ­ with each person paying full price for each ticket ­ the symphony will recognize the group during the per­formance and then, the following week, will issue a check for 50% of the face value of each ticket purchased by the group. The group can then choose to reimburse the participants or can keep the money as a "donation" by each partici­pant. This offer stands throughout the 2012­2013 season. For more information, contact Karin McIntire at custserv@dixline.com or 309­854­3188.

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Galva Arts Council 2012 Photo Show Winners

T he Galva Arts Council Photo Show, held on July 4 during Freedom Fest, was another great success. There were 111 entries in this year’s competition. The photos were judged by Galva photographer, Roger Luft. Luft has chaired the event for the last 10 years and will pass the responsibilities on to someone else now following the 2012 show. Luft stated, “I have appreciated the enthusiasm and support of the many photographers who have continued to enter and share their work. I have also appreciated the long­time support of Community State Bank, Galva Pharmacy, and State Bank of Toulon.”

Congratulations to all of the Winners of the 2012 Galva Arts Council Photo Show.

Children’s Category:

Honorable Mention: Bady Burrow ­ Ashley Werkheiser, Kewanee Third Place: Untitled ­ Megan Nordstrom, Galva

Second Place: Old Church – Ashley Werkheiser, Kewanee First Place: Untitled – Megan Nordstrom, Galva

Theme Category (Urban Decay):

Honorable Mention: Long Forgotten ­ Nancy Anderson, Galva

Third Place: Forgotten – Caron Walter, Laura, IL Second Place: Urban Renewal ­ Denise Fishel, Galva First Place: Fill’r Up – Alice Conner, Kewanee

Beginner Category:

Honorable Mention: Phlox Drop – Caron Walter, Laura, IL Honorable Mention: Secret Garden ­ Cheri Grabbe, Galva

Third: Asnati – Lisa Wendel, Bishop Hill Second: My Neighbor – Bill Hutchison, Galva First: Sunset Post – Caron Walter, Laura, IL

Advanced Category:

Honorable Mention: Raku Firing After Dark – Chuck Orwig, Kewanee Honorable Mention: Mystic March – Angela Pronschinskie, Kewanee

Third: Butterfly ­ Alice Conner, Kewanee Second: Watcha Lookn’ at Guys – Chuck Orwig, Kewanee

First: Foggy Path – Lou Lourdeau, Bishop Hill

Professional Category:

Honorable Mention: Words ­ Heather Frykman, Kewanee Honorable Mention: Evolution ­ Heather Frykman, Kewanee

Third: Taylor ­ Denise Fishel, Galva Second: Unnamed ­ Danny Conner, Kewanee

First: Goose Island in Fog ­ Danny Conner, Kewanee

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Shaolin Kung Fu Classes

J ason Lindstrom is instructing Shaolin Kung Fu classes on the top floor of the Galva Arts Council Building on Mondays and Thursdays. Children ages 5­10 years meet from 4:30­5:30 p.m., and teens and adults meet from 5:30­6:30 p.m. Private lessons are also available by appointment. The first lesson is free. Any­one interested in more information about Shaolin King Fu or in registering for a class should call Jason Lindstrom at 309­883­0192.

Yoga Classes

Y oga classes taught by Christy DeSmit continue to be very popular at the Galva Arts Council on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. Fee schedules may be discussed with Christy at the first class of each new session, or you may call her at 853­1738

for more details. Come join us for an hour of contemplative relaxation and fellow­ship!

Volunteers Needed

T he Galva Arts Council can always use more volunteers to help with activities, events, refreshments, etc. Each year GAC board members rotate off the board of directors, and new members are needed to serve on the board. Please con­sider serving as a GAC board member. It’s fun and very rewarding! Please call or e­mail Melissa Fox at 309­337­3412 or at artteacher130@yahoo.com to help in any way! Membership Renewals

The Galva Arts Council sends a big thank you to those who have renewed their mem­berships since our last newsletter was pub­lished. They are as follows: Rick & Connie Anderson, Paul & Dee Bersell, Glenn &

Sue Busse, Robert & Diana Cardiff, Nancy Sutton Century 21, Alice Conner, Christy DeSmit, Rebecca Duytschaver, Jack & Janet Engelsen, Michael & Vicki Massie, Mary & Don Mitten, Jim & Pat Raley, Rux Funeral Home, Gert Simmons, Randy & Linda Stisser, Carol Townsend, Pete & Linda VanDeVelde, Larry & Patty Varner, Vicki & David Wexell.

Reminder!

P lease check your membership expira­tion date on the mailing label of this newsletter. If your membership has ex­pired, please mail the membership form on page 8 with your check to Galva Arts Council, P. O. Box 29, Galva, IL 61434.

Galva Arts Council Ongoing Activities

Expiration Date Member’s Name Street Address City, State Zip Code

Galva Arts Council Calendar of Events OCTOBER 2012

10/17 Mini­trees and wreaths available at Hathaway’s 10/26 Diana Whitney & Bev Fischer rent­

al 6­10 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2012 11/1 Chicago Bus Trip reservations due 11/4 Galva First Congregational Church

presents the film, COURAGEOUS 4 ­7:30 p.m., public welcome, Glo­ria Wilson

11/6 GAC Board Meeting 7 p.m. 11/12 Ann Smith rental 6­10 p.m. 11/15 Last day to pick up mini­trees/

wreaths from Hathaway’s 11/17 Drop off finished trees/wreaths at

GAC, 9 a.m.­2 p.m. or by appoint­ment: Nancy Anderson 932­3437

11/24 Mini Tree voting 9 a.m.­4 p.m. Make & Take 9­11 a.m. Lunch noon­2 p.m. Ol’ Fashion Christmas Coffeehouse

11/27 Kewanee Garden Club 9 a.m.­noon Nancy Anderson 854­3003

DECEMBER 2012 12/1 GAC Art Show & Mini Tree voting,

9 a.m.­5 p.m. Christmas Market, 10 a.m.­5 p.m. 12/4 GAC Board Meeting 7 p.m. 12/8 Mini Tree voting 9 a.m.­noon 12/9 Mini Tree voting 11­1 p.m., GAC

Soup Luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.& Mini Tree Drawing 1 p.m.

JANUARY 2013

1/8 GAC Board Meeting 7 p.m. 1/12 Coffeehouse

MARTIAL ARTS­Jason Lindstrom (883­0192), Mondays and Thursdays upstairs; Ages 5­10 = 4:30­5:30 p.m.; Teens & Adults = 5:30­6:30 p.m. YOGA CLASSES ­Christy DeSmit (853­1738), Tuesdays 5­6:30p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays 9­10:30a.m.

October Coffeehouse

At right, the duo Greg Percifield and Jera Farajpanahi, along with the Campbell fami­ly and John Sloan entertained at the season­opener October Coffeehouse.

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Galva Arts Council Garden Walk

M any garden enthusiasts enjoyed the Galva Arts Council Garden Walk which was held on Saturday, June 30. Five beautiful gardens in the Galva and Bishop Hill area were open for display. The gardeners who wel­comed the public into their floral sanctuaries are: 1. Mike and Robyn Terwil­

liger, 304 NE 6th Street, Galva

2. Shelly Sundquist and Al DeCrane, 19022 Bonham Rd., Galva

3. Cheri and Jim Campbell, 201 W. Main Street, Bish­op Hill

4. Janene and Lou Lourdeau, 308 Christina Street, Bishop Hill

5. Beth and Roy Magnuson, 508 W. Main St., Bishop Hill

Tour participants also enjoyed light refreshments served by PEO while they purchased their tickets at the Galva Arts Council. All participants were able to register to win donated garden items created by local artisans Roger Luft, Beth Magnuson, Best Manufacturing, Robyn Terwil­liger, Ryan Werkheiser, and Jeff Goard. The winners of the raffle items were Holly Hennenfest, Nancy Patterson, Wanda Kieft, Christy DeSmit, Nancy Carlson, Judy Middleton, and Kay Iniges. The Garden Walk committee of Bev Fischer, Diane Gibson, Paula Luft, Michelle Cheline, and Nancy Anderson would like to give a big thanks to all the gardeners, volunteers, and partici­pants for making the walk a big success. Funds raised from the walk will be used for student scholarships, community activities, and future musical and artistic events held at the arts council.

At left, gardeners Mike and Robyn Terwilliger, 304 NE 6th Street, Galva

Below, gardeners Shelly Sundquist and Al DeCrane, 19022 Bonham Rd., Galva

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Galva Arts Council Garden Walk

At left, gardeners Beth and Roy Magnuson, 508 W. Main St., Bishop Hill

At right, gardeners Janene and Lou Lourdeau, 308 Christina Street, Bishop Hill

At left, gardeners Cheri and Jim Campbell, 201 W. Main Street, Bishop Hill

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Galva Arts Council Membership P. O. Box 29, Galva, IL 61434

Circle One: Student: $5 Individual: $15­$24 Family: $25­$49 Friend: $50­$74 Patron: $75­$99 Benefactor: $100 or more

Name: __________________________________________ Date: _______________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________________________________________ E­mail: ______________________________________________________________

_____ I would like my name added to the Volunteer List.

Membership Renewals

Y our membership renewal date is printed on your mailing label.

The Galva Arts Council depends on your membership dues to pay our ex­penses. Please use the form on this page to renew your membership when it expires. — Thank You!

The Galva Arts Council was established in November of 1989 and has been providing a venue

for the arts for the past 22 years.

Galva Arts Council P. O. Box 29

Galva, IL 61434

T he Galva Arts Council building is available for special events. Please follow these reservation procedures to ensure that the building will be available to you at the requested time: 1. Contact Karin McIntire at custserv@dixline.com or 309­854­3188 or contact Michelle Cheline at lcmc92@fronteir.com or 309­883­0919. to reserve the GAC building and to get the reservation agreement form.

2. Return the form and payment to Karin or Michelle to reserve the building for set­up and clean­up times and for the actual event.

3. Check the calendar posted on the GAC building window to make sure your event is scheduled and that set­up and clean­up times are also available.

Arts Council Building Reservation Procedures

Expiration Date Member’s Name Street Address City, State Zip Code