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Publication Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008

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Around the Tri-State Area this weekend

Published: Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:56 PM CDT
Today, Friday and Saturday

The 18th annual L-Bird Convention takes place at the Keokuk Municipal Airport/Lindner Field.

The public is invited to come to the airport and see planes that have been used as liaison and spotter planes since World War II.

A pancake breakfast will be held from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The bomb drop and spot landing competition begins at approximately 11 a.m. Saturday.

Crazy Days with the theme “Picture Yourself in Keokuk” occurs in Keokuk with a Mark Twain Look-Alike Contest and other activities.

People may vote for their favorite celebrity, “Mark Twain,” with change, dollars and checks. Voting containers are located at several participating businesses.


The All-Saints Relay for Life team will have a concession stand at Estes Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

Friday and Saturday

The South Lee County American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church in Keokuk.

The event is a time to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember those who have been lost and get inspired to fight back against cancer.

Call Cathie Courtois at 524-5266, Denis Stutes at 526-8746, Mary Ginsberg at 526-8714 or Nancy Kraus at 524-5931 for more information.

Sunday

The Nauvoo Pageant core cast performs “Our Story Goes On” at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Grand Theatre in Keokuk.

The musical story of family is love is highlighted with well known favorite songs from Broadway musicals as well as original works.

Free-will donations will be accepted. All donations will go directly to Main Street Keokuk, Inc. to benefit its community betterment programs.



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