“Through the Garden Gate” Garden Walk

“Through the Garden Gate”
Come to Chenoa for “Through the Garden Gate,” a self-guided walk of 8 lovely gardens. It will be on Saturday June 25, 10 to 3, rain or shine. Tickets are available now for $15 each. In Fairbury, purchase tickets at Fairbury Pharmacy. In Chenoa, they can be purchased at Chenoa Pharmacy, Blessings From Above, Butler’s Pantry, Crossroads Café, or Verclare Boutique. By mail, send a check to Chenoa Women’s Club Box PO 103 Chenoa, IL 61726. Make check payable to CWC by June 10th.
On June 25th, 1st stop at the Chenoa downtown gazebo (Veto and Green streets) to exchange your ticket for a booklet. The booklet includes directions and will admit you to each garden. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event.
This garden walk is sponsored by Chenoa Women’s Club. Proceeds from the walk support community projects.

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