Saturday was one Busy Day

Had quite the busy day yesterday, I attended my sixth consecutive Round Lake High School Graduation. Saw lots of kids that I have met over the years graduate, which was very exciting. Trustee Dale Multerer, Don Newby and Brian Brubaker were on hand, along with just a handful of other elected municipal officials.

I then went over the street of summer grounds to judge the Car Show and award my Mayor's Choice trophy. Which rather then award to a Ford Mustang as I always seem to do, I gave it a 1950's Ninety Eight Oldsmobile (I think that's what it was) which had the biggest trunk I ever seen in my life!

I then went and raced sailboats on Long Lake, and candidly I should have stayed at the Fest, we were terrible 8th out of 10. A bad day on the water usually means you are soaked, and I was.

So after that I went back to the Fest and watched Denny Diamond, the Jimmy Buffet look-a likes, and then the Ides of March.

Before the main event I got on stage and thanked our committee who put together the festival, and out trustees who were intimately involved as well.

I forgot my reading glasses, and I had scratched out my notes for my talk on the back of 3 business cards so I almost forgot to introduce Brian Brubaker and Dale Multerer, because I could barely see the cards in my hand with the spotlight shining in my face. So sorry about that guys!

The Streams of Summer--- or Friday at the Streets of Summer

The Streets of Summer kicked off last night with a drizzle followed by a deluge! Most people were hiding under the beer tent or some of the food tents, at the height of the storm, I took this picture! Which approximates what it was like, except it was cold and wet!

Once the storm blew past, the bands and the carnival rides got going again and people started to "re-arrive"!

The highlight of the evening was the headline band ARRA, who cranked out about 15 songs from the 80's and 90's to great effect. They had some capable assistants at the end as well.

Two of the Round Lake Area Queens came up on stage and danced with the lead singer on the last song which was quite entertaining!

Overall a great, if not wet, night, which ended moments before curfew at 11:30 an hour late because of the rain!

Many thanks to our vendors and volunteers who came out and did a fantastic job! It never ceases to amaze me how good the fest is every year thanks to these volunteers!

Streets of Summer Kicks off Tonight at 5!

Starting at 6pm tonight will be the following bands The House of Normandie and then Inspector Owl at 7pm will be followed by Sky Box at 8 and closing out the night will be ARRA at 9pm. Click the picture to hear some music by ARRA.

The carnival will be open at 5pm with some great rides from one of the best carnivals companies in Chicagoland, Windy City! All this and a beer tent as well!

Plan your weekend here! Streets of Summer is on top of us!

The Complete Guide to the Streets of Summer

The date for this year’s event is June 1,2,3 2007

Round Lake Streets of Summer 2007 Schedule

Each year, this event gets bigger and bigger with more being added on. The entertainment starts on Friday night with ARRA head-lining the main stage playing all your favorite rock hits.

On Saturday night, Round Lake welcomes the original recording artist, Ides of March. All original members are back, after 40 years of being together including Jim Peterik of Survivor

The main stage entertainment is now extended to Sunday evening with the Kimi Hayes band. The artist wraps up the fest with a mix of original rock, blues and country which spans over four full length CD’s. The Kimi Hayes Band is best known for upbeat pop flavored girl tunes.

In addition to the entertainment on Sunday evening, the Mayor is hosting a run/ walk race through the Village. Following the race, the Round Lake Area Spartans are sponsoring a pancake breakfast. Be sure to stick around on Sunday for the family events including a pet parade along children’s favorite rock band, ScribbleMonster! They will have you singing, “I Love Chocolate Milk” by the end of their performance.

As always, a full carnival operated by Windy City Amusement including games and fun food.

The Streets of Summer will be held behind Magee School at the intersection of Cedar Lake Road and Hart Road. The main parking will be held at the Metra parking lot. We will be posting more information on parking as well as times for all events including a car show, Mayor's Race and pet parade so please check back often. The entrance to the Streets of Summer is free. The event is being sponsored by the Village of Round Lake and local area businesses.

Streets of Summer Line Up

Friday 6/1	6:00 pm	House of Normandy
	7:00	Inspector Owl
	8:00	Sky Box
	9:30	ARRA
Friday 6/1	2:00 pm	Bar Stool Soldiers
	4:00	Belly Dancers
	5:00	Denny Diamond & The Family Jewels
	7:00	Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band
	9:30	Ides Of March
Sunday 6/3	12:30 pm	Scribble Monster (family friendly kids band)
	1:30	Police K9 Demo
	2:30	TBA
	3:30	DJ Galaxy Dancers
	5:00	Michael Charles
	6:30	Kimi Hayes Band

Fest Hours

Friday: 5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm
Sunday: 8 am - 8 pm

Carnival Hours

Friday: 5 pm - 11 pm
Saturday: 1 pm - 11 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 8 pm

Family Entertainment (non-main stage)

Sat	9:00	Car Show Registration
	11:00	Round Lake Fire House
	3:00	Car Show Trophies (main stage)
Sun	8:00	RL Spartans Pancake Breakfast (till noon)
	9:00	Beat The Mayor Run/Walk
	10:00	Vaccination and Microchip Clinic (till noon) Save-A-Pet Adoption Center (till 2:00PM)
	11:00	Round Lake Fire House
	NOON	Pet Parade

If you are interested in volunteering for the 2007 Streets of Summer, please send an e-mail to rlfest@eroundlake.com.

Race Registration Form is Here Now!

I have created the race/walk flyer for everyone to sign up for the race/walk. There are two distinct parts the race, and the walk. Both get a T-shirt and the opportunity to beat me like a drum.

You can register online until
Friday at midnight.

To register at the race or beforehand here is a PDF of the registration form

I must confess I have been horrible in my fitness program and will more then likely walk the route, although I may jog very slowly for awhile.

Here is the race route, we will more then likely start behind the village hall (park in the train lot) then run downhill the whole way! There are two trains we have to be aware of a 8:56 and a 9:56 so the race starts after the the 8:56 pulls out of the station, and hopefully all of us will be done by 9:56, at least the runners will be.

Race Registration Heats Up!

Registration is open for the first Annual Beat the Mayor 5K Run or Walk on Sunday June 3rd at 9:00 am. The race will be starting near the village hall, more then likely behind the village hall. You can Park in the Metra Lot adjacent to the Village Hall.

I have signed up with Active.com to take race registrations as they make it very easy...so if you are running signup below on the link.

If you want to register please click this link and register the cost is $22.50 per person, this includes a race day T-Shirt.

I have no idea how many people will show up and participate but I am hoping it will be quite a few! There will be trophies to the first 3 finishers in both the Men's and Women's categories.

Here is the tentative course map courtesy of my friends of at mapmyrun.com.

The Round Lake Spartan Football team will be conducting a Pancake Breakfast starting at 8:30 am and continuing until after the race is complete. So bring the whole family.

Summer Fest Schedule

Click here for the link via PDF

Fest Volunteers Needed

The Fest is looking for volunteers to pitch in an help selling tickets and the like at the Streets of Summer Fest. If you are interested please contact Trustee Sherry Perkowitz to sign up!

Beat the Mayor 5K Run and or Walk

Registration is open for the first Annual Beat the Mayor 5K Run or Walk on Sunday June 3rd at 9:00 am. The race will be starting near the village hall, more then likely behind the village hall. You can Park in the Metra Lot adjacent to the Village Hall.

I have signed up with Active.com to take race registrations as they make it very easy...so if you are running signup below on th link.

If you want to register please click this link and register the cost is $22.50 per person, this includes a race day T-Shirt.

I have no idea how many people will show up and participate but I am hoping it will be quite a few! There will be trophies to the first 3 finishers in both the Men's and Women's categories.

Here is the tentative course map courtesy of my friends of at mapmyrun.com.

The Round Lake Spartan Football team will be conducting a Pancake Breakfast starting at 8:30 am and continuing until after the race is complete. So bring the whole family.

Save the Date---- Streets of Summer Festival

The date for this year’s event is June 1,2,3 2007. Each year, this event gets bigger and bigger with more being added on. The entertainment starts on Friday night with ARRA head-lining the main stage playing all your favorite rock hits.

On Saturday night, Round Lake welcomes the original recording artist, Ides of March. All original members are back, after 40 years of being together including Jim Peterik of Survivor

The main stage entertainment is now extended to Sunday evening with the Kimi Hayes band. The artist wraps up the fest with a mix of original rock, blues and country which spans over four full length CD’s. The Kimi Hayes Band is best known for upbeat pop flavored girl tunes.

In addition to the entertainment on Sunday evening, the Mayor is hosting a run/ walk race through the Village on Sunday morning. Following the race, the Round Lake Area Spartans are sponsoring a pancake breakfast. Be sure to stick around on Sunday for the family events including a pet parade along children’s favorite rock band, ScribbleMonster! They will have you singing, “I Love Chocolate Milk” by the end of their performance.

As always, a full carnival operated by Windy City Amusement including games and fun food.

The Streets of Summer will be held behind Magee School at the intersection of Cedar Lake Road and Hart Road. The main parking will be held at the Metra parking lot. We will be posting more information on parking as well as times for all events including a car show, Mayor's Race and pet parade so please check back often. The entrance to the Streets of Summer is free. The event is being sponsored by the Village of Round Lake and local area businesses.

If you are interested in volunteering for the 2007 Streets of Summer, please send an e-mail to rlfest@eroundlake.com.

If you are a vendor or entertainer and you would like to participate in the 2007 Streets of Summer Festival, please forward your proposal to:

Village of Round Lake
Streets of Summer Committee
442 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073

OR

Email to rlfest@eroundlake.com

The festival committee is a sub-committee that meets under the Village's Special Events committee. Members of the Streets of Summer Festival Committee are volunteers and currently meet every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. All are welcome to attend as we encourage new committee members.