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Published March 7, 2013 by

Program

We’re in the process of getting the program organized. I’ll begin with a tentative, sketchy schedule so give you an idea where we stand as of today. I will update as decisions are made firm.

Friday, June 21, beginning at 5:00 pm.

  • Casual get-together; time to visit old and new friends
  • FREE admission to Entertainment
  • Beer tent
  • 5K Run
  • Lil’ Miss and Lil’ Lad Contest (limited to Lawler citizens OR children of Lawler descendants)
  • Specials at local establishments
  • Picture gallery

Saturday, June 22, beginning with parade @ 10:30 am

  • 10:30 Parade
  • Volleyball tournament
  • Children’s activities
  • Shanachie — Irish story telling with Bill Sheridan & panel
  • Vendors
  • Picture gallery
  • Beer tent entertainment
  • Lion’s Club barbeque chicken dinner
  • Best legs in kilts (men)
  • 8:00 pm to midnight; Nineteen Pints (Chicago entertainment)

Sunday, June 23, beginning with Mass @ 8:00 am

  • Mass @ Our Lady of Mount Carmel
  • Belgian waffle breakfast with entertainment
  • Bean bag tournament; 1:00 to 5:00
  • Food vendors
  • “Sounds of Nashville” paid dance @ The Starlite Ballroom; 1:30 – 5:30

 

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Comment Page — Questions? Comment?

I moved the comment section to a new page since our first page was getting too crowded.

  • sounds like a wonderful idea..

  • Pat Sheridan says:

    We expect to see a large Croell contingency in attendance, Mabel! ;-)

  • Dave the Golden Son Kuennen says:

    I’m assembling a polka/c&w MP3 player for dad maybe it ‘ll be done for the festivities….!!!!

  • Dave the Golden Son Kuennen says:

    Yeah like I typed

  • Pat Sheridan says:

    We’re looking forward to your creativity, Dave! Actually, though, we’re really looking forward to the O’Kuennen showing up in their kilts. Will we see there? (Pat)

  • Jane McKone says:

    Oh Awesome! Count me in! But, uh, Barbeque Chicken at an Irish Fest?

    • Pat Sheridan says:

      Yup! Barbecue Chicken, Jane. Actually, this is the Lions Club annual affair and you can rely on some great soul food. :-)

      I knew the McKones would show up; I look forward to seeing you guys. (Pat)

    • Amanda Blazek says:

      You just wait Jane. We will be having some Irish food as well:)

  • Jane Milcoff says:

    My sister Joann saw this on facebook and of course told our family about it. Our Mom was a Wichman who grew up in Lawler. She can’t wait. She loves her Irish heritage. We plan to be there. That is her birthday weekend as well so she can also celebrate that. She will be turning 80 on June 24th.

    • Pat Sheridan says:

      We look forward to having the Wichman family with us. I’m wondering if your Mom is Madonna Einwalter and I had you as a student? (Pat Sheridan)

  • John ” Disco ” Kuennen says:

    Please contact me as I would Love us to become a Platinum $ 500.00 supporter in the name of Ron & Kay Kuennen family …. again contact me @ johnkuennen@hotmail.com

  • Pat Sheridan says:

    This is our first online donation, John. Thank you so much. I’ll have Debi Speltz contact you.

  • Teresa Croell Johnson says:

    This has all the earmarks of a fantastic weekend, I am really looking forward to it and hope I get to see all my “old” friends (No pun intended). Pat if you got this all started THANK YOU , and THANK YOU to all who were part of this plan.

  • Pat Sheridan says:

    The plan was devised by Tony and Amanda Blazek and Debi Speltz. I will make sure they see your compliment. They’ve already spent hours and hours on the project. I’m a late participant to the committee.

    • Amanda Blazek says:

      Thank you Teresa and Pat. If it wasn’t for your assistance Pat, we wouldn’t be as far as we are right now!! Deb and Tony have been staying on top of everything. Thank goodness for them pressing on.

  • Jess McKone Powell says:

    Sounds like a lot of fun! Can’t wait!

  • Karla Busta Pisarik says:

    Sounds like a great time—the Czech’s will be celebrating with the Irish that weekend :)

    • Pat Sheridan says:

      Getting Arnie to an Irish Fest twice in one year? Ummmmm . . . maybe we’ll be changing his last name to O’Busta? We’re looking forward to your clan as well, Karla.

  • Jane McKone says:

    History in the making… this is going to be a time to remember! BBQ chicken and all! I will be signing up to volunteer right away! Thanks cousin Pat!

    • Pat Sheridan says:

      We’re in the midst of getting a volunteer sheet designed so it can possibly be completed online. Keep watching, Cousin! :-)

  • Jane McKone says:

    When you guys are getting to making plans for Sunday Mass… can you please let me know who to contact about asking to participate as a reader of 1st or 2nd readings?? Tx! Bless this Frst!!

  • Jane McKone says:

    Thanks cousin… and I apologize for my typo… I meant to say: BLESS THIS FEST!!!

  • Paula Martin Herold says:

    I am not on Face Book, and just got this info from Mark Scally! I will be checking in for information. I hope to be there!!! Thanks to the committee for their work on this! Paula H

    • Pat Sheridan says:

      We’ll be looking forward to seeing lots of “old” Lawlerites, Paula. Make sure Jim and your other siblings get this link. Wouldn’t your old classmate Mike (Sheridan) have been in 7th Heaven with an event like this . . . he loved Lawler, and he loved being Irish!

  • Teresa Croell Johnson says:

    Mike would have loved it, he would have swaggered in with his memorable strut. What great memories, but I am sure he will be watching!

  • Kara Speltz says:

    Looks like it’s all coming together. Can’t wait! We were thinking of entering a “Sheridan” float in the parade. Will be contacting Amanda to see if she would know anyone with extra trailors to use for us to decorate. I’m pretty sure I have a daughter who will want to be part of the LIttle Miss also!

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