Formerly Old Fashioned Day, Eureka Fest will feature an opportunity to run or walk to benefit Heart House, the county's shelter for the homeless and victims of domestic violence. In addition, gumbo with rice will be served up by the board of Heartline, an aid, an education and referral agency which is the parent organization of Heart House. Board member, Junius Rodriguez will prepare the dish familiar to his native Louisiana. Also on hand will be information about the two organizations. Heart House will begin construction of an addition next month, which will provide indoor play space for children staying at the shelter and room for Heartline's monthly educations classes and annual fund raising events.
Forms are available at local businesses.
Send completed forms to Stowell at Investment Center, P.O. Box 148, Eureka, Ill. 61530. He said he wants to create a carnival atmosphere. Toward that end, he has persuaded the Eureka High School cheerleader and band to be on hand throughout the route to encourage the walkers and runners. He also would like homeowners along the route to turn on their lawn sprinkler on that morning. The four mile trek takes runners through the park and brings them back to town.