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Celebration for opening 4th Avenue Bridge and the one and only Halloween Spooktacular Parade

By Kim Mitchell Redstone Review

LYONS – It’s October in Lyons, signifying the season when local parades, creative expression and community spirit meld together.

On Friday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m., we encourage the entire community to come together and join in the celebration of the Safe Route to School and 4th Avenue Pedestrian Bridge.

Nothing too formal, but rather a chance to reflect, mingle, celebrate, dance, strut across the bridge, be happy and share in the “I love Lyons” community vibe. It’s been a long journey to replace this community connection since the September, 2013 flood.

Later that evening, the Lyons Regional Library hosts the inaugural performance of Local Community Theatre. The first performance is at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 21. Be prepared to be thoroughly entertained by local superstars and performers for a nostalgic trip to the bygone days of radio theater with episodes of Dragnet and Burns and Allen performed before a live audience. The multigenerational volunteer cast is ready to entertain you and make you laugh. Admission is free but donations are appreciated with all proceeds to Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission and the Friends of Lyons Library.

Can’t make it on Friday evening? There will also be a matinee performance on Saturday, October 22 at 3 p.m. Adult beverages and soft drinks will be available for the Friday evening performance with soft drinks only for the Saturday matinee.

Opportunities for creative expression roll into the next weekend with the Rave to the Grave benefit for the Lyons Emergency Assistance Fund (LEAF) on Friday, October 28 at 6 p.m. in Lavern Johnson Park. Rave to the Grave is LEAF’s signature event and fundraiser. It’s also a chance to dress up, dance and share in creative expression. Over 21 only please.

Save Saturday, October 29 for the Spooktacular Celebration. Activities and events for the kids will be held again this year at the Lyons Elementary School Playground from 4 to 5:30 p.m. In addition, the Lyons Elementary School Choir will perform with Halloween-themed music outside at the school.

Line-up for the Halloween Parade begins at 5:45 p.m. with the Lyons Middle/Senior High School Band leading the parade. The Halloween Parade starts at 6 p.m. This is a foot parade only. No vehicles. Line-up starts outside the elementary school along High Street and the parade heads west bound along Main Street to 5th Avenue and rounds the corner back to High Street. Costumes are encouraged and all ages are invited to share in the spooky season spirit.

We are looking for a few volunteers to help with the kids’ events and activities. Please contact Kim Mitchell, kmitchell@townoflyons.com if you can volunteer in the afternoon for a few hours on Saturday, October 29.

On a final note of community creative expression and local talent, the Clarifier Community Mosaic will be having an interpretive sign installed in the next few months to share information about the project and the artistic community who came together to make their vision a reality. Stay tuned for more details.

Michael and James Brighton show their enthusiasm for the return of the 4th Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, out of comission since 2013. Photo by their dad, Ian Brighton.

Kim Mitchell is Director of Communications and Community Relations for the Town of Lyons. She has called Lyons home since 2009.

Lyons Garden Club Chili Cook-Off set for October 29 at MainStage Brewing Co.

By Sara Erickson Redstone Review

LYONS – October 29 will be chili in Lyons. The Lyons Garden Club, which will be spicing things up at the annual Spooktacular Halloween Parade with its first cook-off since 2019, is excited to partner with MainStage Brewing for this Lyons tradition. Come to enjoy the parade, and then come to MainStage for good eats, drinks and music.

Do you have a chili recipe that can’t be beat? Enter it in the cook-off and win a great prize. Winners in the red, green, and vegetarian categories will receive gift cards from a local restaurant. Remember, there is no entry fee.

Register online at the LGC website (www.lyonsgardenclub.com.) or register in person on October 29. Bring your chili to MainStage Brewing starting at 3:30 p.m. Bring a labeled crockpot and ladle and complete the ingredients card, which can be downloaded from the LGC website.

Judging and sales will begin at 4:30 p.m. The cook-off will end at 7 p.m. or until we run out of chili, which happens.

Tastes are available for $1 each, $5 for five tastes, or purchase a bowl for $5. Past participants often purchase several tastes and then settle in on a bowl of their favorite. Beverages will be available for purchase at MainStage. Many thanks to MainStage for its support of this event. Plan now to make and enter your chili. The more entries, the more chili, the more fun.

Please contact Sue Wratten at 720-5802475 or Sara Erickson at sarae403 @gmail.com. for more information. Messages can also be sent through our website. All proceeds go to Lyons Garden Club nonprofit projects. Check out our website to see our projects and events.

Cook and compete or just come to eat.

Sara Erickson is a member of the Lyons Garden Club.

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