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• Annual Election of Officers Meeting

  The 2011 Election of Officers Meeting was held February 23, 2011 at the Staunton MEDP Office.  Refreshments were served beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The election of officers began at 7:00 p.m. with two board positions up for re-election, namely, Linda Prante and Karen Frey.  In addition, a vacancy seat on the board needed to be filled.  Both Linda Prante and Karen were re-elected to the board and Dianne Schweppe was added to fill the vacancy seat.  Dana Allen was then elected to fill the position of President, Linda Prante was elected to fill the position of Vice-President, Karen Frey would fill the position of Treasurer, Marilyn Herbeck, the position of Secretary.
  

• Annual Yard Sales and City Wide CleanUp

  The 9th annual yard sales and city-wide cleanup will be held Friday and Saturday, June 10th and 11th, in 2011. The sales will be held from 8:00am - 5:00pm.  To register your sale, contact City Hall, 304 W Main St, Staunton.  $5 fee required at registration.  Deadline for registration is Friday, June 3. Maps will be available at Casey's, Circle K, Bill's IGA and City Hall by Thursday, June 9.
  

• Tour DeDonut Bike Race

  The Annual Tour DeDonut Bike Race will be held Saturday, July 9th beginning at the Staunton Firemen's Park, 901 E. Montgomery Street in Staunton.  This event attracts visitors from all over and is sponsored by the Boeing Employees Bicycle Club. The 2010 race hosted 1,086 bikers. There is free overnight camping available at the park on Friday night.  Staunton also hosts their Annual Rib Cook-Off the same day as the Tour de Donut.  This event will be held in downtown Staunton and will have live bands, food and drinks. 

   

  Race Information and Registration

  2010 Race Results

  Tour de Donut History

  Boeing Employees Bicycle Club

  
  

• Staunton Rib Fest

  The Annual Staunton Rib Fest will be held on Saturday, July 9th, 2011.  The Rib Fest is an all-day event held on Main Street in downtown Staunton.  Over 40 rib cookers will compete for a cash prize.  Rib meals will be available beginning t 5:00 p.m.  Other food vendors, live entertainment, and activities will be available throughout the day. 
  

• Snack with Santa

  The Annual Snack with Santa will be held the first Saturday in December at the Zion Lutheran School on Henry Street in Staunton.  This free event is open to children of all ages and begins at 10:00 a.m.  Children will receive a snack, visit with Santa, and get to play on the giant indoor, inflatable slide. 
  

• Annual Christmas House Tour

  The Annual Christmas House Tour is held the first Sunday of December in the afternoon.  Each year, several Staunton area residents open their homes for this guided tour.
  

• Walk for the Cure

  The Annual Walk for the Cure is held in September. This event is co-sponsored by the Staunton Chamber of Commerce and Community Memorial Hospital.  Registration begins at 8:30 am the day of the event and costs $20.00 with a t-shirt or $10.00 without a t-shirt.  All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society/Patient Services.

   

   

  Event Route:  Begins at Bike Trail / south water tower to Rte 4 junction and back
  
  Key Note Speaker:  To Be Determined

   

  Information will be available regarding breast health.  The hospital will provide beverages for participants. All participants are encouraged to wear pink and show their support.  First - Third place trophies will be awarded by time.

   

  
  

• Miss Staunton Contest

  The annual Miss Staunton competition will culminate with the queen crowning on Friday evening, July 8th at the Staunton Fireman's Park at 6:00 p.m.  The 2011 competition has four candidates who will compete for the 1st place award of a $1000 scholarship and 2nd place award of a $500 scholarship.  Miss Staunton will then go on to compete in the Miss Macoupin County Pageant.