 From my family to yours, we wish you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving! Please stay safe and remember those less fortune than ourselves during this holiday season.
Sincerely, Tom, Becki, TJ and Joshua
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The first Thanksgiving Day celebrated under the new Constitution took place on November 26, 1789, the first year of George Washington’s presidency. President Washington issued this proclamation recognizing November 26 as “a day of public thanksgiving and prayer.” John Adams and James Madison also issued proclamations calling on Americans to observe certain days with fasting, prayer, and thanksgiving, but after Madison no President of the United States issued a proclamation for Thanksgiving until Abraham Lincoln.
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation.
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor-- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.
Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be-- That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks--for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation--for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war--for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed--for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted--for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.
and also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions-- to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually--to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed--to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord--To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us--and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.
President George Washington
Lake Villa Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Lindenhurst Park District Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Round Lake Beach Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
A Village Tradition!
Friday, November 25
6:15 PM - Santa arrives by Fire Truck
6:30 PM - Village Tree Lighting
Join us for an evening of fun as the Village of Round Lake Beach hosts its annual Holiday Tree Lighting! Our evening begins at the Village Hall with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on a Fire Truck at approximately 6:15 p.m. Shortly after, the annual lighting of the tree will begin.
After the tree lighting ceremony, everyone is invited to warm up next door at the Cultural & Civic Center. Children can enjoy a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts and much more!
Invite your friends and family for hot drinks and treats. The first 150 families at the Center will receive a “Round Lake Beach Holiday Shopping Gift Bag” filled with coupons to help you save and keep your Christmas shopping local.
Round Lake Heights Tree Lighting
Have you been naughty or nice? Santa will write back to each child who drops off or mails a letter to the Park District. Letters must be received by Wed, Dec. 7 by 5pm. Don't forget to leave your return address on you letter.
 
Improv Playhouse presents : A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Improv Playhouse is eager to welcome Round Lake Beach to the streets of Victorian London by bringing A Christmas Carol to life on stage! Join Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and three spirits in a classic telling of this beloved holiday story with the whimsical humor of Improv Playhouse!
Seating is limited! Purchase tickets in advance!
December 3
2:00pm Matinee
7:30pm Evening Performance
Illinois Brass Band Free Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 11, 3:00pm
Holiday music and fun for the whole family!
The Illinois Brass Band, winners of 6 North American Band Association awards, returns to the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center for a free concert full of holiday cheer!
Tickets are FREE but reservations are encouraged.
To reserve tickets in advance, click here.
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