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Shelbyville Rotary Club Hears About Upcoming Balloon Fest at Lake Shelbyville

The Shelbyville Rotary Club had their weekly meeting at the Shelbyville Memorial Hospital. Kevin Bernson, Shelby Electric Cooperative Vice President for Public Relations and Community Communication was this week’s guest speaker.

 

Bernson presented information about Shelby Electric Cooperative, which started powering homes in Shelby County Rural areas in 1939, and now provides energy for 9 Central Illinois Counties. Bernson also discussed Touchstone Energy, which coordinates with 750 electric cooperatives across the country. Touchstone’s icon is a hot air balloon, and with that, informed everyone of a Shelbyville Lake Balloon Fest that’s being planned this fall. The tentative dates are October 7th through the 9th.

 

The event will also feature several other attractions including a breakfast fundraiser, music, and several attractions for the kids, including a bounce house. All balloon fest events are free and open to the public, although donations are appreciated. Also all events are subject to weather conditions, and balloon pilot’s discretion.

 

You can follow the event on Facebook by searching balloonslakeshelbyville, on the events page at lakeshelbyville.com. You can also get more information by calling 217-774-3986.

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