Contact Village Clerk Barb Ostrowski (618-374-1568) or Mayor Mike Pitchford (618-616-4948) for Elsah government matters. Zoning Board and Trustees meet monthly, open to public. Trustees include Connie Davis and others. Agendas are posted outside the Post Office. Visit Civic Center at 51 Mill Street; Darr Hall available for rentals.
The Historic Elsah Foundation presents the Hosmer-Williams Lecture Series, featuring free talks on local history and culture at Farley Music Hall. The 2024 lineup includes topics on mammoth excavation, Chautauqua, the Semple family, and the Great River Road, aimed at preserving and sharing Elsah's heritage.
Elsah will soon upgrade to high-speed internet through a Connect Illinois grant awarded to Grafton Technologies for fiber optic installation, at no cost to residents. Led by Susan Young and Connect Elsah!, the project aims for completion by summer's end, enhancing connectivity in Joywood, Elsah Hills, and part of Lockhaven.
Associate Professor Shannon Carney, Women’s Tennis Coach at Principia College, recently won the 2023 U.S. Tennis Association’s National Senior Women’s 65 Singles and Doubles Championships.
The Elsah Home for the Holidays House Tour on December 2, 1-5 p.m., features eight private homes and public buildings, with local pianists, carolers, a brass quartet, and holiday treats, available at www.historicelsah.org/tickets. Residents are reminded to display traditional Elsah-style holiday decorations by December 2.
The St. Louis Post Dispatch featured an article on November 13 about the historic 1857 "Parsonage" in Elsah, cared for by Steve and Cindi Hall, complete with a digital version showcasing interior photos and a video of the couple discussing their home and community.
Join the Treehouse Wildlife Center for an all-you-can-eat chicken dinner fundraiser on December 3rd, 11 am - 3 pm, at Edwardsville Moose Lodge, featuring raffles, door prizes, and a dessert table, with tickets available online or at their gift shop.
This year's joint Christmas celebration by the local churches, featuring carols, music, and Sunday School participation, starts at the Christian Science church at 2:30 pm, moves to the Methodist church, and concludes with refreshments at Farley’s, organized by Pastor Alan and Mary Bevans.
The Village of Elsah Museum invites local photographers to contribute to a visual record of village life, focusing on "Historical Abstractions" and "Native Species," with details available at EscapetoElsah.com.
The book group will discuss "No Ordinary Assignment" by Jane Ferguson on January 11, exploring her experiences as a journalist in challenging environments.
