Fall is open for discussion.

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By East Central Reporter Reports

City of Mattoon Tourism Department recently issued the following announcement.

We're thinking of you on your special day.

Mattoon Tourism and Arts September 22, 2021

September 22 Broadway Bolt 3 Mile Race & FREE 1 Mile Fun Run /Walk, just prior to MHS Homecoming Parade Downtown Mattoon

This event follows the historic Mattoon Invitational Cross Country Course dating back over 50 years. Participants will be running down crowed-lined streets as this run/walk leads our MHS Homecoming parade! Both the 3 mile and 1 mile run/walk finish at Peterson park so participants can still watch the parade. For more information and to sign up please visit the race website. https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Mattoon/bolt
Race begins at 5:15 with parade at 5:30.

September 24 Mattoon Chamber Lobster Boil

Reserve your spot for dine in or carry out today. Reservations are required for lobster purchase. No sales are available the day of the event. The reservation flyer is available to print or download at www.mattoonchamber.co.
Dinner Includes: 1 cooked or live 1.25 - 1.5 lb. lobster served with new potatoes and 1/2 ear of corn, 1 drink ticket of choice, and live music. Only $50 per person. Mattoon Eagles Club 1917 Oak Avenue.

The Coles County Council on Aging is proud to announce that Felix and Finger's Dueling Pianos will perform at our fundraiser. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and dinner is served at 6:15 pm. Dinner is provided by Niemerg's Steak House and is included in the price of the ticket. Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos of Chicago will bring non-stop musical entertainment where the crowd will be laughing, dancing and singing. Tickets available through Eventbrite. Visit our website http://lifespancenter.org/dueling-pianos.html for more information on the event. Tickets are $50 each or two for $75.

September 25 Tour de Charleston Bike Race

The Annual Tour de Charleston Bike Race, presented by the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce, offers a 12.5, 25, or 50 mile bike race. The 3 cycling courses begin at the historic Coles County Courthouse Square in Charleston, Illinois and travel through scenic rolling hills and rural landscapes in Coles & Clark Counties. Timed bicycle races-12.5, 25, and 50 miles. The event will be held rain or shine. https://www.charlestonchamber.com/.

September 24-25 Lincoln Log Cabin annual Harvest Frolic

Come celebrate the arrival of autumn at the Harvest Frolic on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You won't want to miss this experience of 19th-century life on the farm. The event is free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to take part in mid 19th-century activities - games, crafts, cider pressing, and more - on the Lincoln and Sargent Farms. Artisans will be demonstrating their 19th-century crafts, and performances will take place throughout the weekend. For a full line up of events check them out on Facebook.
Every Saturday afternoon Coles County Historical Society Museum located on the track level of the Mattoon Depot 1-4pm
Every Wednesday Charleston Farmers Market on the Square 7-10a
Every Wednesday Midweek Celebrate Downtown Mattoon Farmers Market at DeBurhs 4:30-6p
Every Friday 8a-noon Mattoon Farmers Market in Lytle Park
Every Friday throughout the summer, lunch and music in Heritage Park 11:30am-1pm each Friday.
Every Saturday Charleston 18th St. Farmers Market 8-11am

Looking ahead:

September 30 '21 Taste of Something Special, Special Olympics Illinois - Region I fundraiser
October 1 ClassE golf outing at Meadowview Golf Course
October 2-3 9th Annual Donny Howell Fall Classic/College Showcase, hosted by the Mattoon Cobra's
October 3 Mattoon YMCA Last Chance Tri
October 9 Knights of Columbus Casino Night Fundraiser
October 10 1st Annual Happy Day Memorial 5k Run/Walk
October 14-16, 22-23 Fall Follies: Pure Imagination production at the Lone Elm Room Mattoon Depot
October 22-23 Douglas Hart Nature Center Haunted Hike
October 23 Eastern Illinois University Homecoming weekend
October 28 United Way Auction, Mattoon Golf and Country Club
October 29 Mattoon Trunk or Treat downtown Mattoon
October 30 Ghouls in the Pool at the Mattoon YMCA
November 4 Mattoon/Charleston Chambers Community Update Breakfast Unique Suites Hotel
November 18 Lightworks opening night walk thru
November 19-20 Holiday Art and Craft Sale Burgess Auditorium
November 19- December 28, Lightworks in Peterson Park
November 25 Mattoon YMCA Turkey Trot
December 3 Celebrate Downtown Mattoon Christmas
December 27-29 MHS Girls Basketball Holiday Tourney
December 28 Last day of Mattoon Lightworks