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Family Day at WIU
Make your plans now for Family Day 2016! No Registration needed. Below is the list of events
Family Day Activities for Saturday, September 10 2016
Chair Massage by Tammy
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
On-site, licensed massage therapist, Tammy Jo Miller offers soothing massage for $1.00/minute; cash, check, debit or credit, or Rocky Dollars accepted at Spencer Student Recreation Center, Colgate Room.
Call the Campus Recreation Office at (309) 298-1228 ext. 221 or 222 to schedule an appointment.
Leatherneck Game Day Tailgating
Southwest corner of Q Lot
10:00AM – 4:00PM.
Enjoy socializing with the Leatherneck Nation! Spots are first-come, first-served. No glass containers. Clean up is required.Family Day T-Shirt Sales Table
Hanson Field grounds, near the tall flags
12PM – 3:00PM.
Information, directions and t-shirt sales with the University Union Board, sponsors of Family Day. See t-shirt sample in the Family Day main page listing.
T-shirt prices: Youth-XL $10/2XL-3XL $12
Leatherneck Football: WIU Leathernecks vs. Northern Arizona
Hanson Field
Time TBD
If you would like to purchase football tickets in advance, please visit goleathernecks.com or contact the ticket office at: (309) 298-1190.
Purchase Football Tickets Online
Suggested Activities for Sunday, September 11
Brunch in the Halls!
Thompson or Corbin/Olson Hall dining centers.
See Campus Map for locations.
11:00AM – 1:30PM
Cash and student cards accepted ONLY.
Sodexo Campus Services provides an a la carte Sunday brunch with something for everyone. Family Day menu
Macomb Area Restaurants serving Breakfast:
Macomb Family Diner, West Jackson Street, serving from 7AM-3PM
The Red Ox, 1302 West Jackson Street, serving from 11AM-2PM
Rocky’s Bar & Grill, 1402 West Jackson Street, serving from 7AM-2PM
Sunrise Family Restaurant, 307 East University Drive, serving breakfast from 6AM-11PM
Ball Fore Family Fun
US HWY 136, west of Macomb.
Call 309-836-9741 for hours.
Offering mini-golf at $5 per person; batting cages at $1 per token for 12 pitches; golf driving range at $5 per bucket of balls; free sand volleyball court and basketball court. All equipment available.
Spring Lake Park On Your Own Activities
Located 2 miles North of Macomb & Western Illinois University on Route 67 West. Take a left on Spring Lake Road and go 1.8 miles. Entrance is on the right.
5:30AM – 10:00PM
Enjoy the quaint setting by a 230 acre lake stocked with numerous fish and where you don’t need a reservation to camp. Amenities include: two boat launches, bait, ice, firewood, canoe, row boat rentals, horseshoe pit, hiking/biking trails, and playground.
