New Beloit Events

Saturday, September 11, 2010 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Heritage Days-Heritage River Run

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Leisure Services will again be holding their "Heritage River Run". Due to construction on Riverside Drive, their Heritage Run will be moved to an alternate location, Leeson Park on Milwaukee Road. 5K and 10K runs and a 5K walk are events you can register for. All ages welcome! Contact Leisure Services at 608/364-2890 for more information or to sign up. Check in time will begin at 7:00am.

Sunday, September 12, 2010 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Heritage Days-Voyageur Paddle Trip on the Rock River

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Two Hour Paddle Trip from Beloit to Macktown. Native American Indians and Voyageur Fur Traders were the first people to occupy the lands of Beloit. Joseph Tebo, a French trapper & fur trader was the first white settler in Beloit. Stephen Mack was a trader who established a trading post in Macktown (now Rockton). Join us for a FREE group outing with Paddle and Trail of Loves Park as we re-create a voyageur paddle trip down the Rock River such as the Voyageurs would have taken to bring their furs to trade for goods. As we come ashore at Macktown, we’ll be welcomed by costumed greeters, enjoy a taste of Burgoo Stew and have a tour at the Stephen Mack Trading Post.

TRIP NOTES: For experienced paddlers, reservations required.

There is an portage at a dam in Rockton requiring you to drag or carry your boat for about 25 ft.; bring your own paddle craft & PFD; arrange for your own pick up at Macktown, 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton (Paddle and Trail will offer free shuttle service for a limited number of paddlers). As a participant of this outing you assume all risks. Contact Walter Loos at Paddle and Trail to make your reservation for this free group trip (815-636-9066.The trip is contingent on weather & safe water levels on the Rock River-check for updates on www.visitbeloit.com.

Monday, September 13, 2010 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM - Chamber Golf Classic-26th Annual

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:30:00 GMT

Please join us for the 26th Annual Chamber Golf Classic. This year's event will be played at the beautiful Country Club of Beloit. This 18-hole scramble is the perfect place to reward colleagues, thank customers and network with fellow Chamber members! Cost is $100 for members and $125 for non-members per player or $400 per foursome. Cost includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, dinner, two drink tickets, gifts, games and more! If you can't join us for golf, consider joining us for dinner for only $35. 608-365-8835 www.greaterbeloitchamber.com