WEEKEND: Things to Do
<p dir="ltr">RENDEZVOUS SCHEDULE
<p dir="ltr"><span>This is one of the largest Rendezvous in the Midwest and features 18th Century historically dressed participants, camps, crafts, music, entertainment, food, and shooting matches.</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>This event is presented by Les Coureurs des Bois de Fort de Chartres and Sponsored by Les Amis du Fort de Chartres.</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days and there is a $5 parking fee per day.</span>
<p dir="ltr">Scheduled Events Both Days
<p dir="ltr"><span>10:00A - Opening Ceremony and Posting of Colours w/ Malcolm Duncan, Drum Major</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>10:00 - Noon - Primitive Archery Competition (West of food court)</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>10:30 - The Lewis and Clark Fife and Drum Corps St. Charles, Missouri (Parade ground)</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>11:00 - French Marine Drill (Parade ground)</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>11:30 - Great River Fife and Drum Corps Godfrey, Illinois (Parade ground)</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>12:00 - The Booneslick Strings (Stage)</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>12:00P-2:30 - Knife and Hawk Throw, open to the public (West of food court-see map)</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>1:45 - Tippecanoe Ancient Fife and Drum Corps Lafayette, Indiana (Parade ground)</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>2:30 - Dr. Theophrates von Gelach (Stage)</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>3:00 - 42nd Royal Highlanders Band of Pipes, Fifes, & Drums Lafayette, Indiana (Parade ground)</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>3:30 - Prairie du Rocher La Guiannee Society (Stage)</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>3:45 - 18th Century Fashion Show hosted by Becky McClelland and Ted Mueller (Stage)</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>5:00 - Retreat Ceremony</span>
<p dir="ltr">Scheduled Events on Saturday and Sunday Only
<p dir="ltr">Saturday, June 4
<p dir="ltr"><span>10:00A-2 - Rifle and Smoothbore Competition (Shooting Range)</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>8:00P-10:00P - A dance for all participants and visitors will be held inside the Fort. Music provided</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>by Booneslick Strings</span>
<p dir="ltr">Sunday, June 7
<p dir="ltr"><span>8:00A - Mass (Stage) Protestant Service (Food Court)</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>12:00P-2:30 - Skillet Toss, open to the public west of the Food Court</span>
<p dir="ltr">Both Days
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Peacocks Band, The Booneslick Strings, The Camp Followers Band, and the Clockwork Clown will perform at various times during the day.</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Eighteenth century swordplay will be demonstrated by Robert Bruce Sikes of the Black Knights Fight Group of St. Louis. Cannon firing demonstrations will occur on the hour.</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The fort's master gardener will interpret the site's historic kitchen garden.</span>
<p dir="ltr">Music and Entertainment
<p dir="ltr"><span>Throughout both days a number of groups will perform periodically:</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Peacocks Band -Traditional music</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Booneslick Strings -Traditional music</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Camp Followers Band -Traditional music</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Clockwork Clown - Eighteenth Century street performer</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Rendezvous is presented by Les Coureurs des Bois de Fort de Chartres and sponsored by Les Amis du Fort de Chartres, with additional event site support by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.</span>
<p dir="ltr">CANNED FOOD FLY
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Breezy Hill R/C Flyers Canned Food Fly will take place on Saturday, June 4, starting at 8 a.m.</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>This event is to benefit the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry. Pilot registration and open flying begins at 8 a.m. and lasts until ?? Attendance prizes will be drawn all day.</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>A 50/50 drawing (made at 3 p.m.) will also be available and concessions will be on-site.</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Spectators are welcome and free introductory flights are offered. Donations are encouraged, but not required.</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>For more information, visit Breezy Hill RC Flying Field on Facebook, or contact Club President Ronnie Shemonic (615-1774) or Club Secretary Steve Jany (615-1950).</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>There is a landing fee of five canned or non-perishable items.</span>
<p dir="ltr">SUMMER FUN
<p dir="ltr"><span>A summer fun water event will take place at the Cohen Complex on Saturday, June 4, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Six inflatable water slides will be featured with $5 armbands. For more information, contact Chester Recreation Director Patti Carter at 826-1430.</span>
<p dir="ltr">EAGLEFEST
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Chester Eaglefest takes place Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4.</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>On Friday, Scattergun Jack will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight. On Saturday, the double-elimination Eaglefest Bag Tournament starts at 4:30 p.m. (registration at 4 p.m., $20 per team and limited to the first 12 teams in each division).</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>After the tournament, the Avery Hill Band will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight.</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Also Saturday is a CHS Basketball Hoopshot Challenge at 3 p.m. Free throw, 3-point shot and partner shoot competitions will be featured with the winners to receive awards.</span>
<p dir="ltr"><span>For more information, see the advertisement in this week's print and online editions of the Herald Tribune.</span>
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