2008 Calendar Dates in Red
| Date | Event | Description |
| February 3, 2008 | Larry Brylski Masonic Pancake Breakfast | At Prophetstown High School --You will not go away hungry from this event and no one will need to be hungry as you watch the SuperBowl that day. 8am-1 |
| February 6, 2008 | Community Ash Wednesday Service | 7 p.m. Lyndon-Leon Church |
| March 9, 2008 | Coon Creek Men's Club Breakfast | 8am to 1 pm at Prophetstown High School |
| March 21, 2008 | Community Good Friday Service | 2p.m.@ GoodSamaritan 7 p.m. at Lyndon Leon |
| March 23, 2008 | Community Easter Sunrise Service | 6:00 a.m. Congregational Church |
| March 15, 2008 | An Unforgettable Evening with Johnny Kaye and his Orchestra. | Tickets available at Dee's, Farmers National Bank, and Drummet's Hardware Hank ($20)--Doors open at 7 Dance begins at 8 at the High School tickets at door $25 |
| April 26, 2008 | Main Street Plant Sale | Sale of bulbs and roots by Whiteside Master Gardner's. 8 AM till sold out. Mr. G's lot. |
| April 26, 2008 | City-Wide Garage Sale | Contact the Echo for sign up |
| May 1, 2008 | National Day of Prayer | Eclipse Square 7:00 Ministerial Association |
| May 18, 2008 | Baccalaureate | Advent Christian Church |
| May 26, 2008 | Prophetstown Memorial Day Parade and Service | American Legion Color guard forming in front of the Legion Hall The parade is scheduled to start at 10:00 with the service immediately following @ Riverside Cemetery The Legion will also have a service in Lyndon at 9:00. |
| May 31, 2008 | Girls' Day Out | Champaign Brunch and Shop at Home |
| May 31, 2008 | Asa Crook House Open | 10am-4 pm |
| June 7, 2008 | Prophetstown--Illinois Main Street Day | Thank you for community support! |
| June 13 14 15, 2008 | Mini Kids Day | Sesquicentennial Committee |
| June 14, 2008 | Prophetstown-Lyndon Alumni Dinner | Held at the Ptown Jailhouse Dinner@7 (Pam Shaner) |
| June 21, 2008 | Main Street Golf Outing | Prophet Hills |
| June 28, 2008 | Main Street Bake Sale | |
| July 3, 2008 | Streetscape | Paint the Street before the 4th of July |
| JULY 4th, 2008 | Prophetstown Lions Fireworks | 12,000--15,000 spectators will witness the beautiful fireworks on the banks of the Rock River in the Prophetstown State Park. The 3 on 3 basketball tournament (Registration) will be held in the morning. The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor kids games |
| July 20 , 2008 | Asa Crook House open 2-5 String A Longs Dulcimer Group --Cookies, Ice Tea and Lemonade | Prophetstown Historical Society |
| July 22-26 , 2007 | Community Vacation Bible School | Hosted by First Lutheran Church 5:30-8 |
| July 26-29 , 2007 | Dud Drummet Little League Baseball Tournament | Little League Baseball tournament. Double elimination. Donations. Call 815-537-2881 Park District |
| August 3, 2007 | 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run | Prophetstown Park District Call 815 537-2093 for Information |
| August 2&3, 2008 | Native American Pow Wow | Prophetstown State Recreation Area |
| August 2&3, 2008 | Asa Crook Home | 9-11am on the 2nd--1-3 on the 3rd. |
| August 22, 2007 | Prophetstown Lyndon Ministerial Association--Welcome Back to School | 6:00pm Free Hot Dogs and BBQs 6:45pm Worship and Prayer Service At Eclipse Square |
| August 31, 2008 | Prophetstown Fireman's Breakfast | Fundraiser at the Fire station 7am to 1 pm Fire Department |
| September 4, 2008 | Girls Day Out | |
| September 21, 2008 | Prophetstown Historical Society Cemetery Walk | Visit the Riverside Cemetery and listen to portrayal of Prophetstown's founders from 2-4 p.m. Museum will be open 1:30-4:30 |
| September 20, 2008 | Harvest Day | Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, |
| September 20, 2008 | Historical Society | Museum will be open 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Root Beer Floats & ice cream sundaes will be available. |
| October 14, 2007 | Crop Walk | 2:30 p.m. Meet at Congregational Church |
| October 18, 2008 | Antique Appraisal
Day Sponsored by the Prophetstown Historical Society |
At the St. Catherine's Catholic Church beginning at 9 a.m. Karen Holland will be our appraiser. There is no prior registration necessary, just bring your items that morning, anytime after 8 a.m. The fee will be $5.00 for each item or 3 for $12. Cookies and drinks will be served. It is always a fun and interesting event! . |
| October 19, 2008 | 23rd Annual Coon Creek Men's Club Farm Toy Show | Farm toys and collectibles displayed & sold at the high school. Display of antique farm equipment. Admission 9 AM--3 PM. 815-537-2881 |
| November 1, 2008 | Prophetstown Main Street Banquet | Annual Meeting to recognize volunteers and nominate and elect new board members and officers. |
| November 22, 2008 | Masonic Lodge Homemade Chili & BBQ Supper | Held at the Fire Station beginning at 4:30 on Parade night. |
| November 22, 2008 | Chamber of Commerce Annual Lighted Christmas Parade | Starts at 6p.m. and travels down Washington Street from south to north |
| December 6, 2008 | Main Street's Charity Event Auction and Wine Tasting | At 6:00 trees, wreaths and swags are to be auctioned off with the proceeds ( less 25% for administration) going to the local charity of the winning bidders choice. The Auction will be preceded by a wine tasting from 4:30 to 6. |
| December 13, 2008 | Annual Candy and Cookie Sale | The Prophetstown Area Historical Society will have their annual candy and cookie sale from 9 a.m.-? (whenever we are sold out). |
| September 12, 2009 | Peder Eide Concert | In Eclipse Square from 4-8 Christian Rock and Roll |
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