COMMUNITY NEWS AND PAST EVENTS

Local Health News:

If you have information on anyone from the community who is ill or just in need of a few well wishes, just come to one of our meetings on the second Saturday of the month, or drop us a line on the Contact Us page.

Mongonquinong Park News:
--On Friday, May 14th the park held the first of 3 movie nights in the park for the summer of 2010. The first movie of the summer was "Avatar". 
--On Saturday, 15th of May the park saw the dedication of our new flagpole sponsored by the Orland Sons of the American Legion. This was part of the full day of activities surrounding the Mongonquinong Run motorcycle fundraiser.
-- There is a weekly signup sheet in the pavilion for volunteers who wish to be in charge of cleaning, mowing, trash emptying, and bathroom cleaning of the park. Volunteers have gotten us our park, and it will take the efforts of all of us to keep it clean. Please feel free to sign up if you have the time and want to help keep our park as beautiful tomorrow as it is today.
-- For information on reserving the pavilion for birthday, anniversary, or any special occasions, contact Rhonda Bartlett at (260) 367-2611. Suggested donation of $25.00 for 4 hours.

Community News:
The community development association will be forming a team to participate in the Relay For Life in 2010. Contact us or come to a meeting for more information!

Pigeon Riverfest Activities by the Mongo Community Development Association:
The Pigeon Riverfest was held on September 12, 2009.  The association held a fall scavenger hunt and sold historical buttons that represent our community.  The MCDA food booth featured pulled pork sandwiches, refreshments, and ice cream.  Our park float for the parade won first place!  All profits went to the general fund of the Mongo Community Development Association.  Join us at a meeting if you would like to help with future events!

Mongo Tractor Pulls:
The 2010 tractor pulls will be held in August. The MCDA will announce at a future date the exact details of this event.  The tractor pulls will be located on 300 North near Sarge's Mongo Tavern.   

ARK Animal Rescue and Adoption Inc:
The ARK animal group raises money by selling books to help care for the homeless animals in our county and to keep LaGrange County Animal Shelter as a no-kill shelter.  They are located in Howe next to the ice cream parlor and are always in need of donated books to sell, blankets, towels, and food for the animals.  Stop by and buy a book or donate some kibble to help out the animals in need!

You can help families in need in our community by contacting the Mongo Community Development Association with your contributions.  Visit the Contact Us page and send us an e-mail with this information and the best way to contact you.

PAST EVENTS:
-- On December 6th we had a gathering at the park at 6:00pm for the lighting of the Christmas tree and lights in the park! We had a small drawing to select one lucky child who got to turn on all of the lights for the first time.   This year's winner was a young cousin of the Bartlett family who was up visiting for the holidays from Texas.
-- Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 10:00am Christmas lights will be hung in the park. Please join us if you can!
-- An American flag will be donated by the Orland American Legion for the park.
-- A well was installed in the park during the month of October. A wishing well and some landscaping will be done around the top of the well to protect it.
-- The park pavilion now has electricity!
-- The park now features a basketball court, pavilion with picnic tables, a large swing set, a may pole, and several bouncy rides for children.
-- The MCDA members Tammy and Larry worked alongside a couple of Amish contractors to build a playset with slides and climbing for the kids shortly before the Pigeon Riverfest this year.  Feel free to join us at a meeting if interested you are interested in helping with park projects.  Stop by and enjoy the park!
-- The Chinese Auction was held in the park on September 26th, 2009 at 4:00pm.  Donated items were auctioned off and proceeds went to benefit the park.  There are still items to be purchased for the park, but the auction definitely helped! 

 Please check back often for updates on association projects, community events, and other fun topics!