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Table of Contents
Community Directory ................................................................................................................... 1 Welcome .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Index of Advertisers ........................................................................................................................ 3 Business Notes .....................................................................................................................................4 Report Card ...........................................................................................................................................6 To Your Health ...................................................................................................................................8 Play & Explore................................................................................................................................... 11
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ABOUT This book is published by CommunityLink and distributed through the Carlinville Community Chamber of Commerce. For advertising information or questions or comments about this book, contact CommunityLink at 800-455-5600 or by e-mail at info@CommunityLink.com FOR INFORMATION Carlinville Community Chamber of Commerce, 112 North Side Square, Carlinville, IL 62626, Telephone 217-854-2141, Fax 217-854-8548, www.carlinvillechamber.com Š 2010 Craig Williams Creative, Inc., 4742 Holts Prairie Road, Post Office Box 306, Pinckneyville, IL
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Community Directory Area code is 217 unless otherwise noted. For emergencies, dial 911 to summon police, fire, and ambulance. CITY OF CARLINVILLE City Hall 550 North Broad Carlinville IL 62626 854-4076 • www.carlinville.com
City Council Mayor Robert Schwab....................................................... 854-5053 Alderman John Koster, 1st Ward ...................................... 854-3532 Alderman JR Levora, 1st Ward Alderman Tim Coonrod, 2nd Ward.................................. 854-8879 Alderman James Suter, 2nd Ward Alderman Wesley Loveless, 3rd Ward ............................... 854-6021 Alderman Dave Steiner, 3rd Ward .................................... 854-8205 Alderman Sonny Albertine, 4th Ward............................... 854-3371 Alderman Brian Mitchell, 4th Ward .................................. 854-3965 Alderman Joe Direso, 5th Ward ........................................ 854-3971 Alderman Randy Ober, 5th Ward ..................................... 854-8687 City Clerk ............................................................................ 854-4076 Economic Development ....................................................... 854-4076 Planning/Zoning................................................................... 854-4076 Public Works Director.......................................................... 854-5239 Treasurer .............................................................................. 854-4076 MACOUPIN COUNTY Macoupin County Courthouse 201 E. Main Street Carlinville IL 62626 854-3211 • www.macoupincountyil.gov
Animal Control .................................................................... 854-4024 Assessment Office .......................................................854-8281 ext. 3 Circuit Clerk ........................................................................ 854-3211 Coroner ......................................................................... 618-372-8979 County Board ....................................................................... 854-3341 County Clerk ....................................................................... 854-3211 Crime Stoppers Tip Line ............................................... 800-352-0136 Economic Development ....................................................... 854-7727 Emergency Management Emergency ........................................................................ 854-3135 Non-emergency ................................................................ 854-3352 Highway Department ........................................................... 854-6416 Housing Authority ............................................................... 854-8606 Public Health ....................................................................... 854-3223 Sheriff .................................................................................. 854-3135 States Attorney ..................................................................... 854-8311 Treasurer .............................................................................. 854-4014 Veterans Assistance .............................................................. 854-5249 Education Blackburn College ................................................................ 854-3231 Carlinville Community Unit School District #1 ................... 854-9823 Carlinville Public Library ..................................................... 854-3505
Lewis & Clark Macoupin County Education Center............ 854-5400 Regional Office of Education................................................ 854-4016 University of Illinois Extension ............................................ 854-9604 Health Carlinville Area Hospital ...................................................... 854-3141 Public Health ....................................................................... 854-3223 Information and Development Carlinville Community Chamber of Commerce..............854-2141 Carlinville Job Center........................................................... 854-9753 Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.......................................... 312-814-7179 Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation ............. 839-4431 Macoupin County Economic Development Office ............... 854-7727 Macoupin County Enquirer ................................................. 854-2534 Macoupin County Farm Bureau ........................................... 854-2571 Organizations/Civic Clubs Carlinville Area Ladies Association....................................... 854-8944 Carlinville Business & Professional Women ......................... 854-2746 Catholic Charities................................................................. 854-4511 Christmas Market Foundation ............................................. 854-3552 Elks Lodge #1412 ................................................................ 854-3557 Knights of Columbus #663 .................................................. 854-8324 Lions Club ........................................................................... 854-4110 Macoupin County Historical Society .................................... 854-2850 Our Town Hospitality Service .............................................. 854-2037 Rotary Club.......................................................................... 854-2674 Summer Repertory Theatre at Blackburn College ................ 854-3522 www.carlinvillechamber.com 1
Welcome H
istoric Carlinville, Illinois, has been called one of the “Best Small Towns in America.” Warm and welcoming, the community of Carlinville is centered on its picturesque town square, home to historic buildings, quaint shops and restaurants, and a beautiful gazebo. The city is also the seat of Macoupin County and is home to the majestic Macoupin County Courthouse, one of the largest in the country. Carlinville offers small-town Americana at its best. Residents gather for summer concerts in the town square, cheer on top high school athletes, and gather to celebrate and share at the annual Christmas Market. A walk along shaded streets will introduce visitors to neighborhoods of Victorian manses, stately brick Federals and, unique to the American dream of home ownership, retro Sears homes. Visitors can even retrace the original path of the Mother Road, Route 66. And, at just 1.5 hours from St. Louis and an hour from the Illinois state capital, Springfield, Carlinville is at the heart of regional metropolitan action. We welcome you to take a short tour of our community in the following pages — we think you’ll be inspired to explore further in person. Welcome to Carlinville!
One of the Best “ Small Towns in America”!
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Index of Advertisers
ADVERTISER..................................................PAGE NUMBER 5th Dimensions Salon ....................................................................11 Bent-E-Gas ...................................................................................................5 Best Western Carlinville Inn ...................................................13 Blackburn College ..............................................................................3 Carlinville Area Hospital ..............................................................9 Carlinville Catholic Charities ...................................................3 Carlinville Southern Baptist Church ..................................................................................13 Country Financial – Jan Geninatti .......................................7 Dairy Queen ..............................................................................................7 Denby, Meno, Bloomer & Denby..........................................5 Fit Club ..........................................................................................................3 Friendship Home .................................................................................5 Goodman Agency Inc. ....................................................................3 H&H Construction Services Inc.............................................7 Heinz Furniture ...................................................................................11 LeMarr Plumbing Inc......................................................................3
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Business Notes Labor and Employment
INCOME – MACOUPIN COUNTY
POPULATION
Median household income........................................................$46,521
Carlinville.........................................................................................................5,962
Median family income ................................................................$58,750
Macoupin County .....................................................................................48,138
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006–2008 American Community Survey
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008 estimates
EDUCATION
Distance to Major Cities (Highway Miles) Springfield, Ill. ............................................................................................... 54 St. Louis, Mo. ...................................................................................................65 Indianapolis, Ind. ....................................................................................... 233 Chicago, Ill. ....................................................................................................249 Kansas City, Mo. .........................................................................................305
87% of Macoupin County residents age 25 and older have achieved a high school diploma and/or have completed some higher education
Louisville, Ky.................................................................................................310 Milwaukee, Wis. ........................................................................................... 332 Cincinnati, Ohio..........................................................................................339 Nashville, Tenn. ......................................................................................... 340 Des Moines, Iowa .......................................................................................344 Memphis, Tenn. ..........................................................................................347
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006–2008 American Community Survey
Columbus, Ohio.........................................................................................407 Little Rock, Ark. .........................................................................................407
EMPLOYMENT – MACOUPIN COUNTY
Omaha, Neb. ..................................................................................................432
Civilian employed population, 16 years and older ........23,099
Source: Rand McNally
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006–2008 American Community Survey
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES INDUSTRY..........NUMBER OF ESTABLISHMENTS.................RECEIPTS ($1,000)
Accommodation and food services.....41 .................................... 2,158 Administrative and support / waste management and remediation ..........................................222 ....................................3,465 Arts, entertainment, and recreation ..92 .................................... 2,317 Construction .....................................................508 ................................. 16,933 Educational services .......................................31 ....................................... 277 Finance and insurance .................................96 ....................................2,892 Health care and social assistance......217 ....................................2,827 Information ...........................................................23 .......................................487 Manufacturing ....................................................33 ....................................1,505 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction.......................4 ........................................127
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Professional, scientific, and technical services............................245 ...................................5,020 Real estate and rental and leasing ...182 ....................................7,281 Retail trade ......................................................... 421 .................................13,989 Transportation and warehousing .....208 ..................................16,517 Utilities ....................................................................— ......................................... — Wholesale trade ................................................38 ....................................1,982 Other services (except public administration) ........517 .................................10,248 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006–2008 American Community Survey; data originate from tax return information from the Internal Revenue Service
Bent-E-Gas Propane Gas Service
1-800-864-9083 Budget Billing • Lock-in Pricing
Macoupin County Enterprise Zone
The 2-square-mile Macoupin County Enterprise Zone covers portions of Carlinville, Gillespie, and unincorpo-
Since 1928 Propane, Water Heater & Furnace Rebate GET CASH BACK OF $150-$500
rated Macoupin County. Benefits of locating within the Enterprise Zone include: • Jobs Tax Credit • Property Tax Abatement • Sales Tax Deductions
For more information on the Macoupin County Enterprise Zone, contact: Macoupin County Economic Development Nora Feuquay 217-854-7727 • noraf@macoupincountyonline.net
Economic Characteristics COST OF LIVING*
Carlinville
U.S. average
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
Overall
Food
Utilities
Miscellaneous
*U.S. value for all indices is 100. Source: Sperling’s BestPlaces, 2009
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Report Card Blackburn College www.blackburn.edu
Office of Career Services helps students with undeclared majors find their focus by matching their strengths and interests with a degree. 6 Carlinville Community Chamber of Commerce
• Independent Presbyterian four-year liberal arts college, founded in 1837. Eighty-acre campus in Carlinville. • Coed, 643 undergraduate students: 55 percent women, 45 percent men. Student-to-faculty ratio: 12-to-1. • Moderately difficult entrance level; 56% of applicants were admitted. Average high school grade point average: 3.22/4.00. Average ACT composite score: 22. • More than 30 majors offered. Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts. • Seventy-three percent of faculty members hold a terminal degree. • Ranked among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the nation by Washington Monthly and named a Barron’s “Best Buy.” • Least expensive private higher education institution in Illinois. • One of only seven work colleges in the United States, Blackburn is supported by the weekly commitment of 10 work hours from all students. Blackburn is the only U.S. college with a student-run work program. • Office of Career Services helps students with undeclared majors find their focus by matching their strengths and interests with a degree. The office also assists with resumes, career searches, graduate school research, and internships. • Participates in NCAA Division III athletics.
Lewis & Clark Macoupin County Community Education Center www.lc.edu
• Lewis & Clark is a two-year community college with its primary campus in Godfrey, Illinois. Its Carlinville campus, the Macoupin County Community Education Center, opened in 2006 at 18400 Shipman Road. • The center includes a computer lab, two classrooms, four offices, and a testing room. • In addition to higher-education courses through Lewis & Clark, programs offered at the center include dual-credit courses for high school students, non-credit personal interest courses, and GED instruction.
Carlinville Community Unit School District #1 www.carlinvilleschools.net
• In 2009, Carlinville Community Unit School District #1 became the first district in Illinois to earn “District Accreditation” from the AdvancED Association, an organization dedicated to advancing excellence in education. AdvancED audited district practices and services and awarded accreditation based on such district strengths as an exceptional faculty and staff, quality and upkeep of facilities, community involvement, and grade-to-grade transition programs. AdvancED will continue to work with the district to help maximize student success.
• In December 2008, Carlinville High School was awarded a silver medal from U.S. News & World Report in its list of the nation’s best high schools. • Busy Bees, a group of early childhood professionals, was formed to support children served by the community’s early childhood programs. The partnership includes the district’s preschool programs as well as Children’s Garden Learning Center, Headstart, and the St. Paul and Zion Lutheran preschools. The group studies best practices for early childhood education and works to align the schools’ curricula accordingly. • In 2009, the Primary School received the Illinois State Board of Education’s Academic Excellence Award. • Community volunteers participate in the H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Everyone Achieve Reading Triumphs) literacy program at the Primary School and the LINK mentoring program at the Middle School. • Through the Blackburn College Work Program, college students are placed in district schools to provide assistance. • The High School’s World Youth Science and Engineering (WYSE) team won regional and sectional tournaments, going on to compete for a state title. • In cooperation with the city of Carlinville, the district operates the Demuzio Center, which offers a wide variety of athletic opportunities and space.
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To Your Health Carlinville Area Hospital www.cahcare.com
Carlinville Area Hospital is a 25-bed community hospital providing a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. Their medical staff represents specialties in general practice, geriatrics, internal medicine, pediatrics, and surgery, and more than 25 physicians, representing 14 medical specialties, are available to see patients locally through the hospital’s Outpatient Services Department. New Hospital Carlinville Area Hospital will soon be celebrating the opening of a brand-new facility. Ground broke in 2008 on the new hospital, which is scheduled to open in 2010. Features of the new hospital will include:
• Twenty-five private patient rooms. • An environment designed with the patient, family, staff, and community in mind. • Enhanced patient privacy throughout. 8 Carlinville Community Chamber of Commerce
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A high level of technology integration. Improved access. Centrally located nursing support stations. Highly interrelated departments located adjacent to one another. Accommodations for future expansion, if needed.
New Hospitalist Program In August 2009, the hospital announced a new partnership with Illinois Emergency Physicians, LLP. The new relationship partners the hospital with doctors known as hospitalists who are specially skilled in working with patients coming to the emergency room and admitted to the hospital. Carlinville Area Hospital made the decision to work with Illinois Emergency Physicians because they have significant experience providing both emergency and inpatient medicine. The physicians involved will admit and care for those patients who do not have a regular physician who admits at the hospital. Additionally, some staff physicians at Carlinville Area Hospital may also elect to use the physicians in the partnership to assist in managing the care of their own admitted patients.
MACOUPIN COUNTY Public Health Department Main Office 805 N. Broad, Carlinville 217-854-3223 • www.mcphd.net
Carlinville Area Hospital Services • Cardiac rehabilitation • Cardiopulmonary: arterial leg studies, carotid duplex scanning, echocardiograms, EKGs, stress testing • Colonoscopy • Emergency medical services (24-hour) • Inpatient care: medical, surgical, and pediatric; Swing-Bed Program • Laboratory • Lifeline Home Response System • Outpatient Services Department: special procedures, specialty physicians • Pharmacy • Radiology: bone density testing, CT scanning, MRI, mammography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound • Sleep Lab • Surgery: laparoscopy, gastroscopy, cataract, urology, general surgery, plastic surgery, same-day surgery • Therapy services: occupational, physical www.carlinvillechamber.com 9
Built in 1869, the Macoupin County Jail most closely resembles a medieval castle.
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Play & Explore Historic Attractions* Anderson Mansion www.macsociety.org
Purchased and refurbished by the Macoupin County Historical Society, the Victorian Anderson Mansion is open for tours. Furnished with period pieces, the mansion offers an intimate glimpse at life in the 1800s. The 13-room house features two large double-columned porches, two elaborate bay windows, eight fireplaces, a large stained-glass window, folding window shutters, and solid oak staircases, woodwork, and pocket doors. Outer buildings include an authentic schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, and a print shop. There is also an herb garden. In addition to tours, the grounds are available for weddings and other gatherings. Loomis House Located on the Carlinville Square, the Loomis House was completed in 1870 and designed by E.E. Meyers, the architect who designed both the Macoupin County Courthouse and the Macoupin County Jail. Built by Judge Thaddeus L. Loomis, who had played a major role in the construction of the “Million Dollar Courthouse,” the building first opened as a hotel, with 50 rooms on three floors and a large dining area. The building has been well preserved and is now home to several businesses. Macoupin County Courthouse Completed in 1870 at the-then staggering price tag of $1,342,226.31, the Macoupin County Courthouse was aptly nicknamed the “Million Dollar Courthouse” by area residents. According to legend, city fathers at the time decided to “go big” with the courthouse because they thought
that Carlinville was in the running to become the state capital. Also according to legend, the cost may have been inflated by misappropriation; the Loomis House was constructed of limestone “left over” from the courthouse project, while the county clerk boarded a train out of town one night in 1870, never to be heard from again. One of the two largest courthouses in the nation at the time of its construction, the Macoupin County Courthouse’s 191-foot gleaming dome is visible from across town. The Renaissance Revival masterpiece boasts an exterior constructed from gold-colored blocks of stone and a portico with 40-foot Corinthian columns. Inside you’ll find elaborate woodwork, including finely carved walnut seating; a judge’s bench of Italian marble; and ornately decorated rooms with arched doorways. Abraham Lincoln occasionally practiced law in Macoupin County (although it was at the current courthouse’s less glamorous predecessor). Court documents with his signature are on file in the courthouse. Macoupin County Jail Built in 1869, the Macoupin County Jail most closely resembles a medieval castle. The stone-block structure was built with apartments for the jailer and his family above the jail, a common practice in the 19th century. The cell block’s ceiling, walls, and floor are constructed of one-inch iron plates with 20 inches of solid stone above and below. The structure was retired from use in 1988 after the construction of a new county jail. Standard Addition In 1917, the population of Carlinville grew by one-third when Standard Oil of Indiana opened two new mines in the area. Faced with
A large stone marker at the corner of South Broad and East First South streets commemorates a speech delivered on August 31, 1858, by Abraham Lincoln during his campaign for the U.S. Senate against Stephen A. Douglas.
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the need to house its new employees, Standard Oil officials turned to a uniquely American solution: the Sears & Roebuck catalog. Sears catalog customers could order build-it-yourself home kits, completed with some 30,000 labeled parts, instructions for construction, and even two small trees for the front yard. Standard Oil placed an order for 156 of the kits for Carlinville; within a year, all had been assembled. The kits represented eight varieties of Sears’ “modest”-style homes, including the Carlin, a five-room house named in honor of Carlinville. Standard sold the finished houses under contract for deed to the miners; the cost to purchase was $3,000 for a five-room house and $4,000 for six rooms. Unfortunately, the mines closed just six years later, and the neighborhood was desolate for a time. However, the Standard Addition enjoyed new life in 1935, when Standard Oil sold the houses for $350 (five rooms) and $500 (six rooms) cash each. Even in the midst of the Depression, comparable homes were selling for $4,000, so it was an incredible bargain for lucky buyers. Amazingly, 152 of these homes still stand, making the nine-block Standard Addition the largest single group of Sears Homes in the nation. Many of the families living in the homes have thoughtfully restored and improved their houses in respect of their heritage. Architects and visitors come from around the country each year to view this unique feature of Carlinville. *Sources: Carlinville Community Chamber of Commerce; Illinois State Bar Association; Macoupin County Historical Society; Old House Web
Recreation
Hunters also enjoy the park in season. Spring turkey, archery deer, furbearer trapping, and squirrel hunting is available at Beaver Dam during the regulated seasons. Carlinville Lake and Campground Two lakes just south of Carlinville serve both as sources of water for the community and as recreational sites, offering fishing and camping. Open April–October, the campground is located on Lake #1 and offers RV and tent sites, a playground, two shower houses, a beach, recreational equipment for children, and more. Lake #2 offers fishing in a serene setting. To request information for either lake or the campground, please contact the lake office at 217-854-8931 or 217-854-4076.
Special Events Macoupin County Fair www.macoupincountyfair.org
Every July, the fun of a traditional county fair comes to Carlinville. Billed as the “Oldest County Fair in Illinois” and celebrating its 157th year in 2010, the fair is a true slice of Americana, featuring such traditional attractions as livestock and 4-H shows, arts and crafts exhibits, horse racing, tractor pulls, a demolition derby, pageants, and a carnival for the kids. The fair also offers great concerts on the Grandstand stage as well as free live entertainment on the grounds. And of course, there is also a large array of food vendors for an annual fix of “fair fare.” Admission is free; there is a minimal cost for parking.
Beaver Dam State Park
Carlinville Christmas Market
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R4/beaver.htm
www.carlinvillechristmasmarket.com
Just seven miles southwest of Carlinville is Beaver Dam State Park, a 750-acre wooded preserve that boasts a variety of activities for the whole family. The oak-hickory forest is home to a multitude of wildlife, and visitors may catch glimpses of deer, foxes, raccoons, grey squirrels, and wild turkeys. Bird watchers gather here to view hawks, owls, and woodpeckers, as well as a variety of songbirds, including bluebirds, orioles, finches, cardinals, titmice, nuthatches, chickadees, peewees, and cuckoos. Waterfowl visit the lake seasonally. The centerpiece of the park is, of course, the lake, which covers 59 acres and offers boating and fishing. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, and channel catfish, and a free boat launch and docks are available for public use. No gas engines are allowed. A concession stand on the lake is open April through October, offering food, live bait, tackle, fishing licenses, and boat rental. On land, enjoy hiking on eight miles of trails, leading both through forested areas and around the lake. Picnic areas and playgrounds make the park a great destination for a day of family fun. A trailer camping area has electricity at each pad, a sanitary dump, and showers and restrooms; tent camping is also an option.
The first full weekend of December, the Carlinville square is transformed into a holiday wonderland. First held in 1990, the Carlinville Christmas Market was originally managed by the Chamber of Commerce. Since 2006, planning has been overseen by the Christmas Market Foundation, a nonprofit group of local civic leaders. To step into the Christmas Market is to step into a nostalgic holiday ideal. Visitors can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides; trolley tours of historic sites; costumed carolers and street performers; drama, music, and dance presentations; artists and craftsmen showing their wares; and children’s activities. The delicious aromas of holiday favorites and hearty fare from food booths fill the air as you stroll past elegant ice carvings. And it all takes place amidst the perfect charm of historic downtown Carlinville. The event attracted more than 11,000 visitors in 2008, becoming the county’s only million-dollar event. The Christmas Market has been featured on St. Louis television news broadcasts as well as in the nationally circulated Midwest Living magazine.
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PARK NAME
Walking Trails
Swimming Pool
Soccer Fields
Sledding Hill
Skate Park
Sand Volleyball Courts
Playground
Picnic Area / Pavilion
Open Play Area - Pets Welcome
Fishing Pond
Batting Cages
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American Legion Ball Park 462 Oakland Avenue
GET YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE 66
Basketball Courts
Baseball/Softball Fields
Carlinville Park District Facilities
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www.illinoisroute66.org Historic Route 66 passed through the heart of Carlinville. In 1995, the Illinois Department of Transportation posted historic markers along its length of the Mother Road. Visitors to Carlinville will find it easy to retrace the original Route 66 pathway. Macoupin County is home to several sites in the Route 66 Hall of Fame, including the Coliseum Ballroom, the DeCamp Junction Roadhouse, the Mother Jones Miner’s Memorial, Fassero Oil Company, and Soulsby’s Shell Station.
ON WITH THE SHOW http://blackburnsummerrep.org Blackburn College sponsors the annual Summer Repertory Theater to encourage and develop the dramatic talents of community members. Family-friendly favorites are specially selected to include all generations on stage, behind the scenes, and in the audience. Past shows include You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Oliver!; Peter Pan; and School House Rock Live!
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