November 22nd, 2023 🍕🌧️🚨🛍️

In Today’s Issue

🚨What You Should Know

🛍️Local Black Friday Deals

🍕 Places to Go

❓Subscriber Survey

🌧️Weather

📚Some Princeton History

I’m impressed by consistency, especially at this stage of my life. It is easy to find things that are "Spectacular" on social media, but finding consistent results day after day is rare and should be appreciated. On Monday, a friend and I had lunch at the Big Apple. I’ve eaten there many times over the years and have never had a bad meal or a bad experience with a waitress. In fact, I don't remember anyone complaining about their food or service. It is consistently good. You always get exactly what you order, with no surprises. They may not be spectacular, but they are consistent. Also, as someone who knows a lot about French fries, I think they may have the best fries in town.

What You Should Know

• The Princeton Animal Care Clinic is hosting an Up Dog competition November 24th-26th. Friday it will begin at 1 pm and go until 5 pm. Saturday/Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. $10/run. Location: Field behind Princeton Animal Care Clinic. 1616 N Main St Princeton, IL. Beginners and Junior Handlers are encouraged to come and have fun!

• Diego Schirmer, a Logan Junior High student and an MMA fighter representing Combat-Do, fought on NBC Sports Live Monday night.

• Princeton High School graduate Drew Knipper was named the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation 21st Century Scholar on Thursday.

• Princeton native Seth Wooley took his oath as a new police officer at Monday night's city council meeting.

• 10-year-old Jaxon Cruse from Princeton raised more than $3,000 for St. Jude, completing 31 laps on a dirt bike at Sunset Ridge.

• 50/50 tickets are now on sale in support Shadows of the Blue and Grey. $1 each or 6 for $5. Drawing will be held at The Blue and Gray Ball on April 13th at the Fairgrounds in Princeton, IL.

• A message from the City of Princeton Street Department: Due to the following holidays, garbage & recycling routes will be as follows: Thursday, November 23rd routes will be picked up on Monday, November 27th. Friday, November 24th routes will be picked up on Tuesday, November 28th.

Some Local Black Friday Deals

• Prime Quarter: For every $100 in gift certificates you purchase, PQ will give you an extra $20.

• Little Blue Dress: 50% off Scarves.

• Four Seasons: 50% off Rae Mode French Cherry Pants.

• Princeton Family Therapeutic Message/Health and Wellness: Deal on Cozy Chai Replenishing Body Butter.

• There will be a Black Friday sale at the Boek-el-Zoo — and a kids movie with popcorn on Saturday. Bring your own beverage.

• Technically Saturday, but: 50% off everything at Finder’s Keepers because they are thankful for all of their customers.

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Places to Go

• Flo’s on Pulaski will be at the Princeton Inn today from 4-8pm.

• Philly Factory will be at Barrel Society today from 3-8pm.

• Not Petty is back at The Black Rose Saloon, tonight at 7pm. Come kick off the holiday weekend in style with America's favorite Tom Petty Tribute duo.

• The Evangelical Covenant Church is providing a Thanksgiving meal for all in the community on Thursday— pickup and delivery only. 11am-1pm. RSVP here.

• Downtown Pub and Event Center an escape from the awkward political debates with a night of laughter and games at their “Dysfunctional Family Detox", Thanksgiving night at 6pm.

• Sauk Trail Gun Collectors Show & Sale at Bureau County Fairgrounds. Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. $5 admission. Buy, Sell or Trade. Guns, accessories, ammo.

• Home for the Holidays Christmas Light Drive Thru: Friday, Nov 24, 2023 - Sunday Nov 26, 2023. Friday and Saturday: 5 pm-9 pm, Sunday 5 pm-8 pm @ the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

• PHS Boys Varsity Basketball will play Newman Central Catholic at 7pm @ home on November 28th.

• The Princeton Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at Veteran’s Park on Friday, December 1st, 6:00pm-6:30pm.