Apple River State Bank First Community Bank of Galena


	Swing Out with Hunter Fuerste	Sunday, October 28
Tickets are available for Hunter Fuerste’s Swing Out on October 26th at 2:00pm at the Grand Opera House in Dubuque. The price per ticket is $17.00. Don’t wait to sign up for this ever popular event.

	Halloween Euchre Party	Friday, October 31
Time for our Halloween Euchre Party. Come in costume and win a prize! Reservations Required!

	Ozark Jubilee... Branson Country Christmas	Saturday, November 8
The Jubilee features some of the best entertainers in the country! Headlining the Ozark Jubilee is Branson's funniest comedian and champion fiddler player--Doofus Doolittle. Doofus will have you rolling in the aisles with his unique style of "Hillbilly Humor." You can expect some of the best fiddle music anywhere! He has performed as a special guest of Porter Wagoner at the Grand Ole Opry! In the second half of the show Doofus throws off the Hillbilly hat and tie and comes out as alter ego Randy Newman in one of his $5,000 custom tailored suits. Randy Newman, is a World Class Violinist, and has established himself as such not only in Branson, but across the country. He has preformed with such acts as Ronnie Milsap, Jimmie Rogers, Johnny Rodriguez, Mel Tillis and many, many, others. Newman has assembled some of the very best musicians in the business to start our Christmas out Branson Country!

	Thanksgiving Bingo	Wednesday, November 12
Today we play bingo for all of the fixings for Thanksgiving Dinner. You could win a turkey, pumpkin pie, cranberries or one of the many other delicacies that make the holiday what it is! Bring your fiends and enjoy an afternoon of fun, games and special treats. Reservations are requested!

	Investments with Rick	Wednesday, November 19
Rick, from our Trust and Investments department, will share with us his thoughts on the economy, where he thinks it may be going and what may by safe investments at this point in time. This educational program will be held at our Galena location at 9:00 am. Contact one of our locations for reservations.

	Thanksgiving Potluck & Euchre	Monday, November 24
You are invited to our third Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner at the Scales Mound Town Hall. The hall will be open and ready by 12:00. The Community Club will furnish the meat, potatoes, beverages, and table service. Bring a dish to pass. A Euchre Party will follow the potluck. Reservations required!

	It's A Wonderful Life	Wednesday, December 03
It's a Wonderful Life is regarded as a classic Christmas story. It takes place in the fictional town of Bedford Falls shortly after World War II and features George Bailey, whose attempted suicide on Christmas Eve gains the attention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody, who is sent to help him! Clarence helps George find a new appreciation of his accomplishments. George realizes how many lives he has touched and the difference he has made to the town and despite all his challenges, he really has a wonderful life. It's a Wonderful Life was nominated for five Oscars and recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made, and placed number one on their list of most inspirational American films of all time.

	Community Club Christmas Party	Wednesday, December 10
Our Eighth Annual Christmas Party will be held December 10 at Happy Joe's in Galena at 12:00 pm. Lunch, many other holiday surprises and treats are in store for you! To participate in this event, when you make your reservation, we are asking everyone to take the name of a needy individual from our Christmas Tree and to purchase a $15.00 gift for that individual. We will have the needs of the children/adults available after November 12.

	Snowbiz: A Whole New Cool Yule	Sunday, December 21
This fun-filled Christmas spectacular features an exceptional group of talented singers, various holiday celebrities (perhaps Santa, Frosty or Rudolph) and and outstanding seven piece orchestra. You will delighted with some of your all-time Christmas favorites, the mood will be festive, food delicious, mouthwatering desserts and drinks cold! This old-fashioned Christmas variety show is perfect for all ages and anyone who enjoys the magic of the season.

	Mexican Riviera	February 6-14, 2009
A late morning flight to San Diego, upon arrival we check in San Diego Mission Valley accommodations with the balance of the afternoon and evening free to relax, enjoy quaint shops or catch the trolley to the San Diego Marina. Lunch at hotel then on to the board the Five Star Holland America ms Oosterdam for Bon Voyage actives. Day three we enjoy a full day at sea to explore the luxurious ms Oosterdam. Spacious and airy -, this new Vista class ship offers elegant two-tired dining rooms, two outdoor swimming pools, complete library, internet cafe, Greenhouse Spa and Salon, fitness center and a golf simulator. Entertainment abounds with state of -the-art show lounge, casino, nightclub, movie theatre, the Crow Nest, lounges for your every mood. If it is peace and quiet you want, then just look around the corner for your favorite hide-away! At the tip of the Baja Peninsula where the blue pacific mingles with the Sea of Cortez lays the port of Cabo San Lucas, teaming with marlin, swordfish, and tuna, this is a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. Take in the annual migration of the gray whale, feast your eyes on the black coral and enjoy shopping. Our next port of call , Mazatlan, is the home of the largest shrimp fleet in the world, this cosmopolitan resort city temps you with every variation of this tasty crustacean. Other temptations include miles of uninterrupted sandy beaches, busy markets, and sleepy mining towns tucked in the Sierra Madre. On day six our port of call is Puerto Vallarta, which is one of the most poplar destinations in Mexico. It still retains the essence of the quaint fishing village it once was. The Old Town with cobblestone streets, red-tiled roofs, and busy markets is a place you want to investigate. So much to do, from an experience with a Dolphin, a visit to the “Beverly Hills”, a chance to sample Tequila, so little time! Stop by or contact one of our locations for a complete brochure!

	Johnny Cash Musical "Ring of Fire"	Wednesday, March 18
From the heart and songs of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. Ring of Fire features over 30 of the music legend's songs such as "Country Boy," "A Thing Called Love," "Five Feet High and Rising," "Daddy Sang Bass," "Ring of Fire," "I Walk the Line," "I've Been Everywhere," "The Man in black," and his final hit, "Hurt."

	Running of the Sap	Thursday, March 26
Winter is almost over and spring is just beginning, it is what many call the mud season, but it is an exhilarating time as it is the season of the running of the maple sap. We visit the Gudgeon farm today where they have been making maple syrup for over four generations. Many memories of the operation will be shared with us as we travel through the sugar bush to get a look at the process first hand. Then a sample of the maple syrup in the sugarhouse when it is finished. We travel on to the historic Public Market at Main Street Station. This 12,000 square foot building listed on the National Register of Historic places houses a bustling 6,000 square foot public market with over 100 local merchants, entrepreneurs, artists, and craftsmen. Lunch will be at Sibby’s Organic Zone. Then on to tour an Ice Cream Factory where they use only organic fair-trade ingredients!

	Church Basement Ladies	Wednesday, May 06
The church basement kitchen throughout much of America is often the heart and should of the church. Like any great kitchen problems are solved here as well. We see four women handle a lutefisk Dinner, a funeral, and Easter Fund Raiser, a wedding and a pastor in this hilarious new musical!

	The Witnesses--Seeing is Believing	Saturday, July 11
This new musical, The Witnesses is part two of The Rock & Rabbi trilogy. The Witnesses tells the story of the birth of the church as seen through the eyes of Peter and Paul. Through music and storytelling, the audience will experience what it was like to live though those exciting times. The Witnesses features a stage full of acoustic and percussion instruments - from guitars, accordions and cellos to African and Irish drums. Talented musicians and singers from New York, Nashville, Orlando and Tampa Bay bring the rich score to life in a very theatrical manner. A storyteller shares his first person experiences with the dangers and wonders that comprise life in the first century.