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Around the Tri-State Area this weekend

Published: Thursday, October 9, 2008 1:44 PM CDT

Today

The Keokuk County Field Day is set for 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

The 28th annual drive through the villages of Van Buren County features a variety of activities in Farmington, Bonaparte, Bentonsport, Milton, Cantril, Lebanon, Douds, Selma, Stockport, Birmingham and Keosauqua.

The event kicks off with the Autumn Jamboree from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Indian Lake Park in Farmington.

For more information, go to www.villagesofvanburen.com/scenicdrivefestival.htm.

Friday and Saturday

A haunted house for younger children is held from 5 to 11 p.m. at the intersection of Argyle Road and Highway 61 north of Keokuk.

Saturday and Sunday

A Lincoln-Douglas Debate Sesquicentennial in Quincy, Ill., featuring the 1st Brigade Band from Wisconsin provides entertainment for the entire family.

The weekend also will include a riverfront welcome, Ride the Circuit bike ride, fair on the square, debate site dedication, riverfront fireworks and the Reunion Tour ‘08.

Brochures with a schedule of events, storyboard information, map and points of interest are available at the Villa Kathrine, Oakley-Lindsay Center and City Hall in Quincy.

Saturday

The Mississippi Rat Pak Car Club and Kathy's Pumpkin Patch offers the 2008 Family Toy Cruise In from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kathy's Pumpkin Patch one mile east of Donnellson on Highway 2.

In addition to the cruise itself, all bikes and club cars will be displayed at Kathy's Pumpkin Patch.

Call Ray Papp at 319-372-2181 or visit www.kathyspumpkinpatch.com for more information.

The Collver Family Winery Mystery Dinner Theatre is set for 6 p.m. in Barry, Ill.

Call 217-335-3279 for more information.

"An Intimate Evening With Elvis Wade" concert is at 7 p.m. at the Grand Theatre in Keokuk.

During intermission a black and white Fender Stratocaster guitar, autographed by Elvis Wade, will be auctioned off.

All proceeds go to the Southside Boat Club for rebuilding costs.

Sunday

The National Wild Turkey Federation Super Fund Banquet will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Clark County Middle School in Kahoka, Mo. The event will include games, an aution and a catered meal.