Pecatonica Playhouse Theatre
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s 8th annual Mr. Pecatonica High School fundraiser on February 1, 2025 at 6:30 P.M.
Key Club is a high school service organization whose goal is to encourage leadership through serving s event will be raising money for Feeding America, a nonprofit that helps ensure everyone gets the food they need through food banks and food s fundraising goal is $5,000. Over all the years -cash, and a Fishbowl compete in each portion and our five judges (usually teachers, administrators, involved with the pageant) score them individually in each category. The contestants begin fundraising the week before the event, and the amount of money each contestant raises also gives them points. Local businesses donate to the fundraiser and some also donate gifts for the winner.
You might also be interested to know that some of these young contestants live right here in Westlake Village: Eric Rodriguez, Blake Fox, Josh Frank, Blake Scroggins, Calum Scroggins, JR Girardin, Andy Suarez and Logan Connell. This is a wonderful opportunity for an entertaining evening out and to support these young men’s charitable endeavor to give back to our community!
Doors open at 6:00 PM and admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students & seniors.
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The show must go on: Illinois Theater Shows its community spirit after roof collapse.
Pec Playhouse Theater is the 2024 Winnebago County Community Champion. It was one of four people or organizations recognized during the Excalibur & Excelsior Award Ceremony in December for giving back to their communities in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties.
The Pecatonica-based community theater company was founded in 1991. It was started by Pecatonica High School students and recent graduates who wanted to participate in theater even after their school cut its theater program. Since then, it has staged 155 productions featuring more than 1,400 performers. For 23 years it served as its high school's theater program. They’ve staged a high school production each year and exposed generations of students to the art form until the school finally reinstated its own theater program in 2014.
Today, the focus is on community theater with an effort to include all sorts of people. "Anybody of all ages can participate in the shows," , said Laurie Miller, who is leading a capital campaign to raise funds to construct a new theater inside a former industrial building.. "We try to pick shows that if we’re doing a big musical or something that there's roles for all ages."
The roof collapse on 02/24/2021 was due to heavy snowfall while the theater was empty and closed due to the pandemic. Pec Playhouse acquired the former Bennett Construction building, 202 W. 3rd St., in Pecatonica. Plans are for a $1.6 million renovation to turn the roughly 7,000-square-foot building into its new home. It will feature a 108-seat theater with wider seats for greater comfort, a large lobby, dressing rooms and a green room for hair and makeup. It will be paid for through a combination of insurance proceeds and donations.
A capital campaign started Dec. 1 has already collected $427,000 toward its goal of raising $950,000. Some funds have been raised through the sale of naming rights and seat sponsorships.
Donations can be made by logging on to pecplayhouse.org
Bookworms to not Meet in February
Due to the few number of members expected to be available in February, the Bookworms will forego our normal meeting.
However, we hope that residents will start reading the March book, The Story of Arthur Trulove, by Elizabeth Berg. . .
Bookworms to Discuss TheStoryofArthurTruluvin March
Come to the Community Center at 2:00 pm on Thursday March 13 th When the Bookworms will be discussing The Story of Arthur Truluv, by Elizabeth Berg.
This is a moving novel about three people who find their way back from loss and loneliness to a different kind of happiness. Arthur, a widow, meets Maddy, a troubled teenage girl who is avoiding school by hiding out at the cemetery, where Arthur goes every day for lunch to have imaginary conversations with his late wife, and think about the lives of others. The two strike up a friendship that draws them out of isolation. Maddy gives Arthur the name Truluv, for his loving and positive responses to every outrageous thing she says or does. With Arthur’s nosy neighbor Lucille, they create a loving and unconventional family, proving that life’s most precious moments are sweeter when shared.
The Bookworms meet on the second Thursday of each month, at 2:00 pm at the Community Center. One member leads the discussion and brings a light snack. Each participant brings their own beverage. Everyone is welcome. Residents with questions can call Sharon Goldsand at 815 -997-2609.
Stop by the WLV office to Register and obtain your Ice Fishing permit.
The DNR has been out enforcing License and Red Bucket requirements in Westlake
REQUIRED
WLV Ice Fishing Vehicle Mirror Hanging Placards and Red Buckets. New annual rear view mirror hanging registration placards will now be required EVERY YEAR for all resident vehicles used for ice fishing. Red fishing buckets must be visible near all ice fishermen or their shelters while on the lake. WLV vehicle hanging placards and red fishing buckets are available at the WLV office in the community center (check for office hours). Placards will cost $2 each. Buckets will only be given out to adult homeowners.
ENFORCEMENT
If violators are spotted, dated photos of non-placard ice fishing vehicles and license plates taken on our property will be texted immediately to our local DNR officer’s cell phone so he can come out to investigate and issue tickets with a standard $195 fine. Our local DNR officer has been informed of our regulations and will begin increased random patrols of our lake this winter to
“We have some monster crappie in our Westlake! Almost 18” caught Jan 26, 2025. Measured, took pictures and released. Hopefully this thing still has some monster offspring! “ - Bryan Hutting
HEART HEALTH MONTH
February is American Heart Health Month. It is the month in which we are reminded to take the time to focus on our Heart’s Health and Safety.
Get regular checkups to get to know your heart
Follow your Doctor’s advice on medications Example: Cholesterol or High Blood Pressure - if these conditions are present: Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, this applies to the whole family.
Exercise regularly, that physical activity, no matter how you get it, it will help you maintain a healthy heart.
If you knowingly have a risk factor, avoid cold extremes, and ask for help with clearing sidewalks and shoveling snow.
Don’t take a chance!
Extra tip: Invest in a home Blood Pressure Kit and Pulse Oximeter, know your numbers!
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy
Bulletin Board/Calendar
The Communications Committee has revived the Bulletin Board.
We invite all residents, if you have a planned event, a committee meeting, club or social event that will take place in the Community Center, in the current month, write it on the Calendar which is posted in the entrance hallway of the WLV Community Center and updated regularly.
If you have any questions, please contact the office @ 815
You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem. smarter than you think, And loved more than you know.
If you are new to Westlake or you have a special event you would like to share with your neighbors, we would love to acknowledge that in the Villager. Just send the information, with or without a picture, to wlvvillager@comcast.net and we will include in an upcoming newsletter.
Love thy neighbor…
“To love thy neighbor” means to treat the people around you with kindness, respect, and compassion, essentiallyactingasif their needs and well-being are just as important as your own, by actively showing care, offering help when needed, and fostering positive relationships within your community: this concept is often associated with the biblical commandment “Love your neighbor as yourself.”…
Key aspects of “loving thy neighbor”:
Treat everyone in your community with respect, regardlessofdifferences.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE BOARD
President: Julie Nampel: janampel@hotmail.com (920) 319
Treasurer: Jim Klinger: milkman50@comcast.net (815) 742
Secretary: Donna Heffern: donnaheffern@gmail.com (847) 902
Board Members: __________________________________
Eric Moe: moeman4462@gmail.com (309) 333
Cindy Beyer-Rienhardt: beyerrienhardt@icloud.com (815) 988
Next WLV HOA BOARD MEETING:
February 11, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
Westlake Village Community Center 3677 Westlake Village Dr. Winnebago, IL 61088
815-335-4007
Please note that financials are available to all residents at the WLV Office at the Community Center or the Westlake Website: https://www.wlvhoa.com/home.asp or Scan QR Code : If you do not have access to the website, please call WLV office 815-335-4007 to request a log-in.
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