September 2023 Newsletter

Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

6:00 pm

Oglesby Elks Lodge

Member Spotlight

Heartland Bank & Trust

Location:

501 W. Walnut St.

Oglesby, IL 61348

Upcoming WAO Events

We Are Oglesby

2nd Annual Scarecrow Harvest Contest

We invite all businesses, clubs, families, individuals, organizations and schools to decorate Oglesby with Scarecrows during the month of October!

Awards for best scarecrow in each category!

You can find all the details and sign up link here.

We Are Oglesby 2nd Annual Winter Parade

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Would you like to be in the parade?

Taking entries now!

Member Corner

Oglesby American Legion Post #237

Taco Night

Wednesday, September 13

4:30-7:00pm

Steak Fry

Thursday, September 28

5:00-9:00pm

Bulldogs Bar

Wild Card

Friday, September 22nd

8:00-11:00pm

Customer Appreciation Party

Saturday, September 30th

6:00-11:00pm

Music by Nicodemus with

Art by April 8:00-11:00pm

Free food & give-a-ways!

Community Events

City of Oglesby

Boots, Brews, & BBQ

Saturday, September 16, 2023

5:00pm-10:00pm

More details here

Harvest Fest

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Winter Event

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Follow the City of Oglesby Facebook page for updates.

Welcome New Members

Oglesby American Legion Post #237

Want to join?

Congratulations!

Oglesby is the home to several establishments voted in the top 3 of the Readers' Choice Awards!

Readers' Choice Awards

Find a complete list of commercial members here.

If you are a member and would like your events, important information, or specials posted in the Member Corner, please email details to weareoglesby@outlook.com.

Volunteer Opportunities

Would you like us to notify you of upcoming volunteer opportunities?

Non-members are welcome to volunteer too.

Have a Suggestion?

We want to hear from you!

Your suggestions are important to help us continue to grow and revitalize Oglesby.

Click here to submit your suggestion!

We Are Oglesby is a non-profit organization made of

residents and business owners.

Our mission is community improvements and economic growth.

Our vision is to revitalize Oglesby, highlight existing businesses, welcome new businesses, and to host and promote events.

We Are Oglesby Officers (L-R): Angie Partridge - Marketing, Nick Nosalik - Treasurer, Brandy Day - President,

Erin Quick - Secretary, & Jay Querciagrossa - Vice President