ZIP Code Day: 61414 on 06/14/14
The following photo's were taken from Altona's Zip Code Day Celebration held on June 14, 2014, the date when our zip code of 61414 matched the date on the calendar. Altona was the only community in the country to celebrate this event on this day of the year. Photos were taken by and are used on this website for public viewing by Felicia Appell Photography. All of these images are property of Felicia Appell Photography and should not be used for personal use unless permission is granted.
Zip Code Day 6-14-14
June 14, 2014 is Zip Code Day. Zip Code Day is the day that a municipality celebrates their zip code in relationship to the date on the calendar. The Village of Altona has many things planned for this day. Events start at 3 p.m. at the Village park located behind the Cenex gas station.
The days planned events include:
-"More on 34" yard sales. All day long, yard sales along US Highway 34 from Galesburg - Aurora, Illinois. Bring your money and plan on finding bargains.
-Ransom Memorial Public Library 125th birthday celebration (From 3pm - 7pm)
-Ice Cream Social
-Lunch sold by the Altona Fire Protection District
-History of the town (walking tour, stop by the businesses in town for a history lesson)
-Flag Day
-Community Photo
-Antique Tractor Display
-Community softball game (7pm at the grade school. Altona Fire Dept. vs. the community team)
-Duct tape the Village Board President
-Fireworks at Dusk (weather permitting). Located at the former grade school property along U.S. Highway 34
June 14, 2014 is Zip Code Day. Zip Code Day is the day that a municipality celebrates their zip code in relationship to the date on the calendar. The Village of Altona has many things planned for this day. Events start at 3 p.m. at the Village park located behind the Cenex gas station.
The days planned events include:
-"More on 34" yard sales. All day long, yard sales along US Highway 34 from Galesburg - Aurora, Illinois. Bring your money and plan on finding bargains.
-Ransom Memorial Public Library 125th birthday celebration (From 3pm - 7pm)
-Ice Cream Social
-Lunch sold by the Altona Fire Protection District
-History of the town (walking tour, stop by the businesses in town for a history lesson)
-Flag Day
-Community Photo
-Antique Tractor Display
-Community softball game (7pm at the grade school. Altona Fire Dept. vs. the community team)
-Duct tape the Village Board President
-Fireworks at Dusk (weather permitting). Located at the former grade school property along U.S. Highway 34