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A Day in the Country

Location: Dekalb and surrounding area

Monday, October 14 (Columbus Day)

A Day in the Country

For chlidren ages 5-12

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The DeKalb District invites our kids in the Chicago Metro Districts to experience life in the country with them on Columbus Day. Enjoy apple donuts, barnyards and animals, pumpkins, tractors, and so much more!

7 am Check in at bus pick-up sites (determined by the number/location of participants)
7:30 am Buses depart from pick-up sites
9 am Arrive at Jonomac Orchard https://jonamacorchard.com/
2:30 pm Depart DeKalb 
4:30 pm Return at bus pick-up site

Mandatory permission slips signed by parent or guardian due at bus check-in location. Questions? Debbie Rogers drogers@umcnic.org; 312-334-0732

Sponsored by “Food for Sharing,” a Rainbow Covenant project of the DeKalb District. 

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