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Good morning, Princeton. I’ve got some really cool news to tell you about this newsletter. Like, really cool. Outrageous, really. But you’ll have to wait. Let me just say, exciting things are ahead for my favorite subscribers in the world (you).

Onward.

—Justin Bullington

📬IN THIS ISSUE

💡What You Should Know
🎟️Overdrive Monster Truck
🌤️Princeton Weather
⛽️Princeton Gas Prices
💼Princeton Businesses
☀️Princeton Summer Camps
👷Princeton Job Opportunities
🥁Princeton Music
🗓️Princeton Events

💡WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• BE ADVISED: This man has been accused of using counterfeit money at multiple Princeton establishments, including Beetz Me, True Leaf Bookshop, and Walmart.

• Second Story Youth Center will officially begin digging and preparing for construction of their new building today on South Main Street. Donate here.

• WOAH: PHS Junior Basketball and Football standout Noah LaPorte received an offer from Northwestern University to play football.

• Princeton Community Band's 20th Season Concerts

  • Sundays at 6:00 pm: June 2, 16, 30; July 7, 21, 28

  • Location: Soldiers & Sailors Park, Princeton

  • Bring lawn chairs

  • Free admission

  • Refreshments available

  • Rain location: Pannebaker Gym, Logan Jr. High!

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🎟️OVERDRIVE MONSTER TRUCKS

The Overdrive Monster Trucks are set to perform at the Bureau County Fairgrounds with events starting at 10am and 4:30pm on July 20th. Attendees can enjoy two large shows featuring more action, more shows, and a variety of monster trucks starting at a ticket price of $10. Highlighted trucks include Amp'd Up driven by Ryan Holman, Block Head driven by Daron Basl, and others, with a new addition called Overdrive Wildcards.

The event offers a Track Party Experience where fans can meet the drivers and get a close look at the 12,000lb trucks. For added excitement, spectators can take a ride in a real monster truck. VIP tickets provide additional perks such as early access, a tour poster, a lanyard, and a free truck ride experience. Tickets are limited and available for pre-purchase online to guarantee entry to this high-energy monster truck event.

⛅️PRINCETON WEATHER

Today: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high of 66°F and southwest winds blowing at 15 to 25 mph. There's a slight chance of showers late in the day. The evening will bring cloudy skies and a low of 53°F, with the chance of rain remaining slight.

Tuesday: The day starts with cloudy skies early, then clearing in the afternoon to partly cloudy conditions. The high will be around 66°F with winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph. The evening's low will drop to 38°F, under partly cloudy skies and NNW winds at 10 to 20 mph.

Wednesday: A mostly sunny day awaits, with a high of 57°F. Winds will be from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. By evening, expect partly cloudy skies and a low of 33°F, with east winds at 5 to 10 mph.

Enjoy the sunshine and don't forget a jacket for those cooler evenings!

⛽️PRINCETON GAS PRICES

Regular

Amoco, 720 N Main St: $3.71
Sullivan’s Foods: $3.79
Casey’s West/North: $3.82
Beck’s West/North: $3.82
Road Ranger, N Main St: $3.82
Shell, 2225 N Main St: $3.82

Diesel

Beck’s West/North: $3.99
Road Ranger, N Main St.: $4.05
Casey’s West/North: $3.95
Amoco, N Main St: $3.99
Sullivan’s: $3.99

💼PRINCETON BUSINESSES

• Twine and Twig Home offers home organization solutions for those looking to declutter, arrange, or organize their living spaces. They aim to create a more comfortable and functional home environment, ensuring areas for work, rest, and play are optimized for peace of mind and usability

• Dessert Your Loved Ones is selling a Mother's Day Cookie Set for $20. The cookies come sealed and boxed with a tag, ready to delight any special mother. Orders must be placed by today, and the pickup is on Saturday, May 11th.

• Boek-el-ZOO is enticing the community with a collection of intriguing new items this week. They’re offering a special 10% discount for those who commit and pay online. Make sure to tune in for Walk About Wednesday to spot some HUGE deals and unique finds. From vibrant decorative pieces to exotic pets, there’s an array of interesting products to discover. Remember, this is a time-sensitive offer, so act fast to grab your favorites from Boek-el-ZOO’s latest selections.

• The Apollo Theater announced an early access showing of "UNSUNG HERO" with exclusive bonus content available on Wednesday, April 24th. This special screening is a one-day event, and audiences are encouraged to mark their calendars. Tickets for this unique opportunity are on sale now.

• Made by Nana Faye is now making customized hats for small businesses, organizations, hosting fundraisers, or individuals.

• True Leaves Bookshop is offering a promotion of 10% off on all special orders through June 30th. Customers are encouraged to place orders either by visiting the shop or by emailing their requests to [email protected].

• Flower’s by Julia has some beautiful flower arrangements for Mother’s Day.

• The Tailholt Trading Post is selling a vintage dining set including a table and six chairs, with the table measuring 36 x 48 inches. This classic furniture piece offers a nostalgic touch to any dining room.

• Sayler's General Store is excited about the unbeatable combination of cheese and garlic bread with their cheesy garlic beer bread mix. The mix is praised for its delicious flavor and simplicity—just add beer, club soda, or ginger ale and butter! You're invited to visit from 10-4 to get your own mix and experience this tasty creation.

• Grandma Rosie's Sweet Treats Princeton is back offering their popular homemade pork tenderloins, made fresh for an enjoyable meal. They invite customers to come in and savor these delicious offerings.

• Eclectic Joy encourages adding a splash of color to your living space with a vibrant bundle of flowers, promising that these blooms will bring joy into your home. The post features an assortment of bright tulips and other charming flowers.

• Sophisticuts Salon and Spa offers beautiful blending, inviting bookings on their website. Interested parties can also reach out via private message for appointments.

• Rachel Rene is running a limited-time sale with a 'Buy 2 Get 1 Free' offer on clearance apparel and slippers, in addition to discounts of 40% or more. Customers can visit the store Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and on Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm.

• Cafe Grace is introducing new Lunch Loyalty Punch Cards to reward regular customers. Starting Tuesday, for every nine lunches purchased, the customer can enjoy their tenth lunch at half off. They are encouraging patrons to spread the word and continue to support local businesses.

☀️PRINCETON SUMMER CAMPS

• Princeton Girls Basketball is announcing a girls' basketball camp scheduled for Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20. It's open to all girls entering grades 2 through 12 in the fall of 2024. The camp timings are divided by grades: Grades 2-5 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am, Grades 6-8 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, and Grades 9-12 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Flyers with more information will be available at each school soon.

• The PHS Boys Basketball Camp is scheduled for June 3-7, 2024, focusing on basketball fundamentals, guided by PHS Head Coach Jason Smith and his team. Registration is open for boys from 3rd to 8th grade in the mornings and 9th to 12th in the evenings, costing $50 per camper.

• Princeton Tigresses Volleyball is hosting a three-day volleyball camp from June 10th through 12th for 3rd through 12th graders. Participants need to register by filling out an online form for each athlete and sending payment by May 20th, either online or via Venmo.

• Beyond the Banners Youth Show Clinic, a free educational event for youth hosted by the Bureau County Farm Bureau, will be held on May 11, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. The clinic offers advice on feeding, daily grooming, show preparation techniques, and does not require participants to bring animals. Registration is available online until May 3rd, and the event will include breakout sessions for various animals, a Master Showmanship explanation, and required YQCA training. The University of Illinois Extension is involved, and more information can be obtained by calling their office. The event supports youth engagement in agriculture, providing practical education to the community.

• Camp 56, organized by Learning Stage of Princeton Theatre Group, offers a two-week summer day camp for youth entering third grade up to 2024 Junior High graduates, focused on various aspects of live performance production. Camp directors Jenna Tremblay-Reilly and Reid Tomasson will lead activities in song, dance, makeup, and more, with a special onstage chorus ensemble appearance in Festival 56's production of "Urinetown." The camp runs weekdays from June 24 to July 5, costs $125 per child with scholarships and family discounts available, and is supported by several community sponsors including the Sun Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council. Registration forms are obtainable from the theater, via email, or online with additional service fees for online payments.

👷‍♂️PRINCETON JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Gamma Team Security | Ollie’s Bargain Warehouse | Full, Part-time, $18/hr | [email protected] 

• Dishwasher/Server/Bartender/Line Cook | Wild Ginger Bistro | [email protected] 

• General Laborers | Empire Acoustical Systems | 815-261-0072

• Animal Shelter Worker | Friends of Strays | $12/hr

• Barista | Scooter’s Coffee | Part-time

• Help Needed | KS Lawn & Snow | 815-878-6126

• Receptionist | Aperion Care | Full, Part-time

• Sandwich Artist | Subway | Full-time

• Transporter | Penske | Full, Part-time

• General Construction Helper | Build-Rite Home Pro’s LLC | $15-23/hr

• Seasonal Maintenance | Beck’s Oil | $16-18/hr

• Sales Floor Associate | Dollar Tree | Full-time

🎸PRINCETON MUSIC

• Joe Rian and AM Drinkers | Hollywood & Vine | April 27th, 7pm

• Brushville | Hawg House Saloon | April 27th, 9pm

• Joseph Huber Band | Barrel Society | May 3rd, 7pm

• Sheafor and Simes LIVE | Barrel Society | May 18th, 7pm

• Not Petty | Black Rose Saloon | May 24th, 7pm

• Miles Over Mountains | Barrel Society | May 24th, 7pm

• Brushville | Hollywood & Vine | May 27th, 2pm

• Flash in A Pan | Barrel Society | June 1st, 7pm

• Blue Iris Rocks | The Black Rose Saloon | June 1st, 6pm

• Yakuza and Nequient | Barrel Society | June 15th, 7pm

• The Wise Guys | Princeton Inn | June 22nd, 5pm

• Seventh Day Slumber | New Hope Church of the Nazarene | June 25th, 6pm

🗓️PRINCETON UPCOMING EVENTS

• Magician David Casas | Grace Theater | April 27th, 7:30pm

• Cars-N-Coffee 50/50 to Benefit Coats for Kids | Scooter’s Coffee | April 27th, 8am-11:30am

• PHS Prom | Bureau County Courthouse | May 4th

• Fair Queen’s Golf Tournament | Fairgrounds | May 11th, 8am

• Nellie Becker: A Titanic Story | Venue 450 | May 11th

• Mother’s Day Flea Market | Fairgrounds | May 12th, 8-2pm

• Logan Junior High Band/Choir Concert | LJH | May 6th, 6:30

• Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony | PHS | May 18th

• Logan Jr. High 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony | PHS | May 21st

• Princeton Band Concert | Soldiers and Sailors Park | June 2nd, 6pm

• John Elvis Lyons & The Jailhouse Hound Dogs | Grace Theater | June 8th