November is a month of thanksgiving and a transitional month marked by decreasing temperatures and the beginning of the holiday season. It’s a time when nature prepares for winter, and the community focuses on both outdoor and indoor activities suitable for the cooler weather. There are still amazing opportunities for hiking, biking, or taking scenic drives. Birdwatching at the observation tower on the riverfront picks up as migratory birds pass through the area on their way to warmer winter locations. 

One notable November event is our Christmas Parade taking place November 18th. Following the parade will be Santa at the Fire Station, Carriage Rides from City Park, and a Tree Lighting. Look for the Chamber’s ad with more details.

Be sure to support the local businesses throughout the year and especially on Small Business Saturday taking place November 25th. Take time to get to know the business owners who reinvest into the community. 

At the October 9th City Council Meeting the Council:

• Approved a Payment of $9,127 to Hawkins, Inc. out of the ARPA fund for Chlorine Feed Materials
• Approved a Payment of $2,317 to the Illinois State Police, Asset Forfeiture Section
• Approved a Payment not to exceed $1,500 to Gracie Survival Tactics for Defensive Tactics class training
• Approved a Special Event Request by Gilmore’s for Octoberfest Block Party on October 14th from 4-11pm.
• Approved a Special Event Request from the Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce for “Nightmare on Second Street” from Noon - 5pm (Parade, Zombie Walk fundraiser, pumpkin carving, spooky story time, and after party at MoonTower)
• Approved Live Entertainment Requests from American Legion Post #9 on October 14th 7-11pm and October 29th from 2-6pm

City Council Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7pm at City Hall. The Public is welcome to attend.

November Events 

01-30 Annual Community Needs Agency fundraiser and food drive

04 Hills & Hollow 5k Trail Run Coal Hollow Park, 5pm with after party at Castaways

05 LIVE MUSIC–War Road Gypsy–MoonTower Bar & Grill, 7pm

10 Vino and Vinyasa–Pearce Community Center, 6pm-Public Welcome

11 Holiday Makers Market-Three Sisters, 9am-3pm

11 Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Triangle, 11am

11 Chillicothe 2nd Saturday–Retail Businesses on 2nd, 4th and Santa Fe, 10am

18 Christmas Parade on 2nd Street–Chillicothe Chamber, 3pm

18 Bingo Bash Benefiting Epilepsy Advocacy Network–Three Sisters Park, 4-11pm

18–Dec 24 Bell Ringing for Community Needs Agency–Kroger (sign up on sign up genius)

24 Black Friday Fitness Bash–Pearce Community & Fitness Center–Public Welcome

25 Small Business Saturday–SHOP LOCAL

25-Dec 09 Countdown to Christmas Retail Contest

Come on out and see what’s happening in Chillicothe!

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