Bulletin Board
10/20/2017 - Fillmore Chili Supper
The Fillmore Historical Society will hold a chili/soup supper Friday, Oct. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fillmore Historical Society Museum. The supper is by donation. Read more...
10/20/2017 - Summer Rep Cookout
The Summer Repertory Theatre of Blackburn College will hold a pork cookout on the Carlinville Square Friday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read more...
10/20/2017 - Talapia Dinner
The Carlinville Moose will hold a talapia and catfish fritter dinner on Friday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge. Read more...
10/21/2017 - Carlinville UMC Rummage Sale
The annual rummage sale of the Carlinville United Methodist Church will be Friday, Oct. 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. with admission of $1, and on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 to noon with free admission. Read more...
10/21/2017 - Gillespie Library Book Sale
Friends of the Gillespie Library are collecting used books until Wednesday, Oct. 18, for their annual book sale. Drop boxes are located at Randy's Market and the Gillespie Library. The book sale will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Gillespie on Friday, Oct. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to noon. Read more...
10/21/2017 - Chili & Soup Supper
Masonic Lodge #560 in New Douglas will hold a Chili and Soup Supper Saturday, Oct. 21, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the lodge. Read more...
10/21/2017 - Fall Rummage Sale
St. Louis Parish in Nokomis will hold their fall rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 and 21, at the parish center. Hours Friday are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 to 11 a.m. There will be clothes, dishes, books, toys, jewely, knick knacks and more. Read more...
10/21/2017 - Trivia Quest
Highland Masonic Lodge will hold a trivia quest on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $10 per person with a maximum of eight people per table. For more information, call 618-651-3421. Read more...
10/21/2017 - Trinity Rummage Sale
Trinity Lutheran Church in Nokomis will hold a fall rummage sale on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Read more...
10/21/2017 - Fall Outreach Event
Jay C White Cleaning will hold fall outreach community event on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 806 6th St. in Coffeen. There will be a chili dinner, hot dogs, bonfire, games, and music. For more information, call Junior or Sarah White at 618-202-9846. Read more...
10/21/2017 - Sarah Circle Rummage Sale
The annual Sarah Circle Rummage Sale will be held Friday, Oct. 20, from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Carlinville United Methodist Church. Admission is $1. Read more...
10/21/2017 - Frighton Brighton Festival
The Brighton Park Committee will hold Frighton Brighton Halloween Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Betsey Ann Park.There will be a haunted house hayride and train car, children and adult costume contest, chili cook-off, and much more. Read more...
10/21/2017 - Walleye Fish Dinner
A walleye fish dinner will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at American Legion Post #317 in Oconee. There will be fish, fries, slaw, bread, and drink. Read more...
10/22/2017 - Mason's Fall Festival
Mt. Moriah Lodge #51 in Hillsboro will hold their first annual Mason's Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 9 to 3. The lodge is looking for vendors. To sign up, call Daniel Robbins at 217-369-1134. Read more...
10/22/2017 - Delhi Baptist Fall Festival
Delhi Baptist Church in Jerseyville will hold their annual fall festival on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. This free family event will include food, activities, and entertainment. Read more...
10/22/2017 - Splart Fundraiser
Mt. Olive Care Center will hold a "Splart" Fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Turner Hall. The cost is $30 and includes all supplies. Bring your own snacks. Read more...
10/22/2017 - Potato/Nacho Bar
The Montgomery County Republican Central Committee will hold a potato/nacho bar dinner on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hillsboro Lions Club. Adults are $8 and children are $4. Read more...
10/24/2017 - Lincolnwood Blood Drive
Lincolnwood High School will host a community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the school's auditorium.A free T-shirt will be given to presenting donors. To donate, contact Will Gunn at 217-229-3496 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 60080 to locate the drive. Read more...
10/26/2017 - Hillsboro Glass Reunion
The annual Hillsboro Glass Company reunion will be held Thursday, Oct. 26, at noon at Maverick in Litchfield. Read more...
10/27/2017 - Fish Fry in Coffeen
Indian Grove Campground in Coffeen will have a fish fry every friday starting Friday, March 24th thru October 27th from 4:30 to 8:30 pm. Read more...
10/28/2017 - Staunton Farmers Market Vendors Wanted
Staunton Farmers Market is looking for vendors for the 2017 Farmers Market. The market will take place beginning on the first Saturday of May through the last Saturday of October. For information call 618-635-8796. Read more...
10/28/2017 - Trunk or Treat
The First Baptist Church of Litchfield will host a Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat on Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be trunk or treating, face painting, games, photo booth, and food. Read more...
10/28/2017 - Ladies' Luncheon
A ladies' luncheon will be held at Living Stones Church in Litchfield on Saturday, Oct. 28, at noon. There will be homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts as well as guest speaker Kathy Manning. RSVP by Oct. 20 by calling 324-4890. Read more...
10/28/2017 - Halloween Parade
New Douglas will hold its fifth annual Halloween Parade and Party at the Park on Saturday, Oct. 28. The parade starts at 5 p.m. Following the parade there will be a costume contest and pumpkin carving contest. Read more...
10/28/2017 - Lunch to Go
Holy Dormition Orthodox Parish in Benld will hold a lunch to go on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be cabbage rolls, cabbage noodle and meat filled crepe. To pre-order, call Sandy Petty at 217-204-7938. Read more...
10/28/2017 - Free Shredding Day
A free shredding day will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, at Olive Township Building in Livingston from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Terry Wray at 618-637-2630. Read more...
10/28/2017 - Halloween Trivia Night
St. Louis Catholic School in Nokomis will hold a Halloween-themed Trivia Night Saturday, Oct. 28, at the St. Louis Parich Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and play begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per person with a maximum of eight people per table. Proceeds benefit SLS. Call 217-563-7445. Read more...
10/28/2017 - Trunk or Treat
St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Litchfield will hold a Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church parking lot. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Solid Rock Center directly behind the church. Read more...
10/28/2017 - Harvest Festival
St. James Baptist Church in Hillsboro will hold a Harvest Festival on Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28. Friday's event starts at 6:30 p.m. with Bible trivia, games, food, bonfire and fellowship. Saturday's event begins at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast, hay ride, and Bible trivia. Read more...
10/28/2017 - Harvest Festival
Envision Witt will hold a Witt Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Witt City Park. Read more...
10/29/2017 - Anniversary of Lutheran Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church of Mt. Olive will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran church on Sunday, Oct. 29. Festivities begin at the 10:30 a.m. worship service, followed by a free fellowship dinner and video presentation. Read more...
10/29/2017 - Trinity Sausage Supper
The 67th annual Trinity Lutheran Church Sausage Supper will be held Sunday, Oct. 29, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Lutheran Parish Hall in Worden. Adults are $10, children are $4, and carry outs are $10. Read more...
10/29/2017 - Public Auction
The Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation will hold a public auction on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. at the Benld Civic Center. Auction items are from Thomas Factory Outlet. Lunch items will also be available for purchase. For more information, contact auctioneer Dennis Aumann at 217-563-2143 or 217-825-6384. Read more...
10/31/2017 - Witt Trunk or Treat
Envision Witt will hold a Trunk or Treat Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Witt Lions Club. Halloween Parade line-up will be at Security National Bank at 4:45 p.m. prior to the Trunk or Treat. Read more...
11/04/2017 - Music Trivia Night
The Macoupin and Montgomery Counties Crimes Stoppers will hold their fourth annual Music Trivia Night on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Litchfield Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., followed by trivia at 7 p.m. The cost is $100 per table with a maximum of ten people. Reserve a table by Oct. 20 by calling Victory Lane Ford at 217-324-3965. Read more...
11/04/2017 - SS. Simon Chili Dinner
SS. Simon and Jude Parish in Gillespie will host its annual Chili Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 4, with take-out meals only from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 5, with take-out meals from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and eat-in meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $6 per meal. There will also be a bake sale and craft bazaar. Read more...
11/05/2017 - Baked Turkey Dinner
St. Maurice Catholic Church in Nokomis will hold its annual Baked Turkey Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Morrisonville. Serving will be from 3 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Carry outs are available. Read more...
11/05/2017 - Trap Shoot
The 84th annual Trap Shoot will be held Sunday, Nov. 5, seven miles south of Pana on U.S. 51, starting at 8:30 a.m. Prizes include turkey, ham, and whole hog sausage. There will also be a lunch stand. The event benefits Oconee Sacred Heart Church. Read more...
11/05/2017 - Sausage Breakfast
The New Douglas Fire Department will hold their eighth annual sausage, pancake and more breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the firehouse. Adults are $8, children ages 5-10 are $5, and children four and under are free. Read more...
11/05/2017 - Taylor Springs Clean-Up Days
Taylor Springs Fall Clean-Up Days will be held Nov. 3, 4, and 5 at the Taylor Springs Fire Department. Times are 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 11/3 and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 11/4 & 11/5. For more information, call 217-532-3354. Read more...
11/08/2017 - Soup Supper
A soup supper will be held at the South Fork United Methodist Church in Nokomis on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. There will be chili, oyster stew, sandwiches, chips, desserts, and drinks. Donations will be accepted. Read more...
11/11/2017 - Veterans Day Ceremony in Litchfield
VFW Post 3912 will have a Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, November 11th. The ceremony will be held at the Litchfield Veterans Memorial Garden at 11 am. Read more...
11/11/2017 - DAR Trivia Night
The Christiana Tillson Chapter of the DAR will hold their third annual Trivia Night Saturday, Nov. 11, with doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia beginning at 7 p.m. The event will be held at the Hillsboro Moose Lodge. Teams of eight are $80. Money raised will provide scholarships to area students. Read more...
11/15/2017 - Branson Christmas Trip
The First United Methodist Church of Gillespie will host a Branson Christmas Trip Nov. 16-18. For more information, call Bob at 217-313-3317. Read more...
12/31/2017 - Flea Market & Fish Fry
A flea market/fish fry will be held the first and third Sunday of the month at JR's Mini Mart in Donnellson. Vendors may set up any time after 5 a.m. and stay as long as they want until closing. No fee to vendors. The fish fry is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read more...
08/26/7016 - Shoal Creek A.B.A.T.E. Summer Bash
Shoal Creek A.B.A.T.E. will host a Summer Bash on Friday, August 26th and Saturday, August 27th starting at noon at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. The bash will include a washer tournament, human foosball, bike show and entertainment. For more information call 618-267-9817, 217-533-4428 or 618-292-8443. Read more...
