The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery meet the third Thursday each month at 7 p.m. at the Niles Law Enforcement Center, located at Main St and Silverbrook Ave.

In addition to discussing progress made with our restoration and education projects, we feature a Guest Speaker. Past speakers have given talks about the history of Niles, gravestone restoration, and biographies of leading citizens. Many of our members also have interests in genealogy and local history. Members, nonmembers, and guests are always welcome to attend at no cost.

January 2012 Open House

The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery will host an Open House at its Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 19th from 6-8 p.m. at the Law Enforcement complex, 1600 Silverbrook Ave. in Niles.

Guests will be Katie Rohman, Editor of Niles Daily Star-Leader Publications and freelance writer Kathie Hempel.

Niles Daily Star: "Tell us about you!"
In preparing for their Annual Horizon magazine, the Niles Daily Star is seeking readers submissions.

  • Photos of your favorite parks, church, trail, businesses, lakes, schools, etc..
  • Photos of Old/defunct businesses.
  • Your favorite recipe.


Refreshments will be served. Tell us about you!

 

November 2011 Monthly Meeting

 

The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery will meet 7 p.m. Thursday November 17 at the Law Enforcement Complex in Niles near Silverbrook Ave and Main Street. As always, there is no charge to attend.

Our featured speaker  Bob Nightingale will discuss his book Camp Letters: 1942 - 1945.

Upcoming meetings:

 

  • December - No meeting due to Christmas festivities.
  • January 19, 2012 - Friends of Silverbrook Open House

 

 

October 2011 Monthly Meeting

The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery will meet 7 p.m. Thursday October 20 at the Law Enforcement Complex in Niles near Silverbrook Ave and Main Street. As always, there is no charge to attend.

Our featured speaker Barb Cook will tell us about her world travels and sailing adventures.

Upcoming meetings:

  • November 17 - Bob Nightingale discusses his book Camp Letters: 1942 - 1945
  • December - No meeting due to Christmas festivities.
  • January 19, 2012 - Friends of Silverbrook Open House

September 2011 Monthly Meeting

The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery will meet 7 p.m. Thursday September 15 at the Law Enforcement Complex in Niles near Silverbrook Ave and Main Street. As always, there is no charge to attend.

Upcoming meetings:

  • October 20 - Barb Cook
  • November 17 - Bob Nightingale discusses his book Camp Letters: 1942 - 1945
  • December - To be determined
  • January 19, 2012 - Friends of Silverbrook Open House

August 2011 Monthly Meeting

The Friends of Silverbrook Cemetery will meet 7 p.m. Thursday August 18 at the Law Enforcement Complex in Niles near Silverbrook Ave and Main Street. As always, there is no charge to attend.