TAKE THE PLUNGE

The Polar Plunge, presented by Law Enforcement Torch Run and GEICO, is a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics athletes by taking a flying leap – a leap into the frigid waters of Carlyle Lake. Participants must raise $100 in donations from friends, family and co-workers in exchange for jumping into the icy waters.

Anyone can plunge — young & old.

Attire: Anything but a wet suit; shoes are required; costumes encouraged.

DASH FOR DONUTS

The Polar Donut Dash 5K will be held in conjunction with the Carlyle Polar Plunge. This is the only 5K around that not only tests your speed but your ability to eat donuts! Participants will be treated to multiple donut stops along the route and will receive a minute deduction from their overall time for each donut they consume along the course. Awards will be given to the top three individuals in each age category.

For more details visit our Polar Plunge events page. 

Kaskaskia Watershed Association’s Annual Summit

The 20th Annual Kaskaskia Watershed Summit sponsored by the Kaskaskia Watershed Association, Inc. (KWA) will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mariners Village Convention Center, Carlyle, Illinois. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. This year’s theme “Efforts and Needs for Continued Watershed Progress” will focus on the resources of the Kaskaskia watershed and their importance in the future.

2020 KWA Summit Invitation

Speakers Include:

• COL Bryan Sizemore Commander, St. Louis District, Army Corps of Engineers
• Ted Beier, President, Carlyle Lake Association
• Bruce Henrikson, S.T.A.R. Program Coordinator
• Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy, IL Farm Bureau
• Representatives from the University of IL, Kaskaskia Watershed Research Study
• Steve Stierwalt, Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts
• Steve Jurgens, KWA President
• Federal And State Elected Officials or Representatives

Pre-registration is required by Thursday, February 27, 2020. Registration for the event can be made online at http://kaskaskiawatershed.org  or by mailing the registration form to Mr. Cal Guthrie, 6 Staley Oaks Lane, Belleville, IL 62220, by phone at (618) 901 – 2164 or email to kwa.sec.treas@gmail.com  There is a $15.00 registration fee to cover the cost of lunch and refreshments. Checks should be made payable to the Kaskaskia Watershed Association. Credit card payment may be used for advanced registration.

For more information please contact the Carlyle Lake/Kaskaskia River Project Office at (618)594-2484 or email carlylelake@usace.army.mil

The Library Board will meet every 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Case-Halstead Public Library located at 550 6th Street, Carlyle, IL 62231.

Please see the agenda for more details…02 03 2020 Library Board Meeting

Past board meeting Agendas & Minutes can be found on the Board Meetings Page.

Information on our board members can be found on the Appointed Board Members Page.