Bulletin Board
09/21/2017 - Basic Computer Skills Class
Lincoln Land Community College in Litchfield will hold a basic computer skills class from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays only from Sept. 21-Oct. 5. Read more...
09/21/2017 - German Ancestors Presentation
The Montgomery County Genealogical Society is sponsoring a presentation by Ray Litzau entitled "German Ancestors: How to Determine Where They Lived?" on Thursday, Sept. 21, at the MCGS Research Center in the Litchfield Museum. Read more...
09/22/2017 - Bob Price Golf Outing
The fifth annual Bob Price Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing will take place Friday, Sept. 22, at Timber Lakes Golf Course in Staunton. Registrations is at 8 a.m. followed by shotgun start at 10 a.m. Read more...
09/22/2017 - Chicken Dinner
The Carlinville Women of the Moose will host a chicken dinner on Friday, Sept. 22, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. Read more...
09/23/2017 - Bremer's 40th Anniversary
Bremer Sanctuary in Hillsboro will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Sept. 23 in the morning. A variety of displays, information events, trail hikes and a bird banding are planned. Read more...
09/23/2017 - CCCC Fall Festival
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce will hold their 19th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Benld City Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more...
09/23/2017 - Tour de Coal
The 12th annual Tour de Coal will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, beginning at the Benld Civic Center. Registration is from 6:30 to 9 a.m.. Read more...
09/23/2017 - Band of Brothers Rodeo
Band of Brothers X-Ray Co. will hold a rodeo Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Mt. Olive VFW. Gates open at 12 p.m. and games start at 3 p.m. Read more...
09/23/2017 - Robinson Brothers Concert
HSHS St. Francis Foundation will host the Robinson Brothers Homecoming Concert on Saturday, Sept. 23, on the lawn between the hospital and Litchfield Family Practice Center at 7 p.m. Read more...
09/23/2017 - Model A Day
The ninth annual Model A Ford Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, at Fred B. Johnson City Park in Nokomis from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Nate Ruppert at 217-827-1777. Read more...
09/23/2017 - Holy Dormition Cookout
Holy Dormition Orthodox Parish in Benld will serve food at the CCCC Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Benld Park. They will serve cabbage rolls, cabbage noodles, gyros and nut rolls, and will have frozen ready to cook pelmeni and pierogies. Read more...
09/23/2017 - Montgomery Co. Fair Events
The Montgomery County Fair Board will host a Junk Jamboree Saturday, Sept. 23, from noon to dusk at the Butler Fairgrounds. Other events that evening include a Power Wheels Derby at 6 p.m. and Demo Derby at 6:30 p.m. Read more...
09/23/2017 - Lions Fish Fry
The Coffeen Lions Club will hold their fish fry Saturday, Sept. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Washington Park in Coffeen. Read more...
09/24/2017 - St. Peter's Chicken Dinner
St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Prairietown is holding their 59th annual chicken dinner on Sunday, Sept. 24, from noon to 6 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Read more...
09/24/2017 - Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Faith Family Church of Illinois will hold a golf tournament fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 24, at Woodlands Golf Club in Alton. Registration/lunch is at 11 a.m. with shotgun start at 1 p.m. Read more...
09/24/2017 - Shipman Chicken Dinner
The Shipman Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual chicken dinner on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 11 to 2 at the Shipman Grade School. Carryouts are available. Read more...
09/24/2017 - Donnellson Spaghetti Dinner
Donnellson Lodge No. 255 will hold their annual spaghetti dinner on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 11 to 2 at Langham Outdoors on Route 127 South in Donnellson. Adults 12 years and over are $8, children five years to one year are $5, and children under five years are free. Read more...
09/30/2017 - Veterans Memorial Event
A Veterans Memorial Event will be held Sept. 30 at Veterans Memorial Park in Bunker Hill. Proceeds will benefit veterans assistance and USO. Read more...
09/30/2017 - Women's Wellness Event
St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton will hold a Women's Wellness Event at the church on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 4:30 p.m. There will be hearing, blood pressure and eye screenings, as well as a yoga class. Food will be provided. The cost is $15. Read more...
09/30/2017 - Legion Benefit Shoot
The first annual American Legion Post 554 benefit shoot will take place Saturday, Sept. 30, at Jokers Wild Sporting Clay Range south of Chesterfield. Shoot time is from 9 to 3, with lunch from 11 to 1. Proceeds benefit the legion's scholarship fund and building fund. Call 217-854-2769 for more information. Read more...
09/30/2017 - Women's Conference
The Carlinville United Methodist Church will host the Eliminate Heart Clutter and Live Free women's conference on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8 to 2. Early registration deadline is Sept. 25 at $15. Fee at the door is $20. Call 854-4446 for details. Read more...
09/30/2017 - Pork Chop Lunch
St. Louis Catholic School in Nokomis will hold a pork chop lunch on Saturdays, Sept. 23 and 30, at Jachino Auto Sales on the corner of Cedar and State Street. The $7 meal includes a butterfly pork chop sandwich, bag of chips, drinks and dessert. Read more...
09/30/2017 - Electronics Reycling Drive
BLH Computers is having an electronics recycling drive at Montgomery County Recycling in Litchfield from 9 to noon Saturday, Sept. 30. For more information, visit www.blhcomputers.com or call Mark Stevens at 309-826-5201 or Ben Bishop at 217-851-0816. Read more...
10/01/2017 - Stephenson House Auction
The 15th annual Stephenson House Antique and Collectible Auction is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 1, starting at 9 a.m. at the Stephenson House in Edwardsville. Read more...
10/06/2017 - Zion Rummage Sale
Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield will hold a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7, at the church. The sale on Friday will take place from noon to 5 p.m. with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On Saturday, there will be a $3 bag sale from 8 to 11 a.m. Read more...
10/07/2017 - Harvest Market
Imagine Hillsboro is having their annual Harvest Market on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse Square in Hillsboro. There will be handmade antiques, craft and produce vendors, live entertainment, a chili cook-off and scarecrow contest. Read more...
10/07/2017 - Apple Fest
Jersey County Historical Society will hold their Apple Fest on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 601 N. State St. in Jerseyville. Read more...
10/08/2017 - Octoberfest
St. Michael Parish in Staunton will holds its 38th annual Octoberfest on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 on the parish grounds. Read more...
10/08/2017 - Family Fall Festival
Oconee Sacred Heart Church will host its annual Family Fall Festival on Sundays, Sept. 24, Oct. 1 and Oct. 8, on the church grounds. The festival is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more...
10/14/2017 - Edwardsville Township "Touch-a-Truck" Event
Edwardsville Township will have a "Touch-a-Truck" event on Saturday, October 14th at the Edwarsdville Township Community Park from 10am - 4pm. The event is open to the public and those interested in volunteering can contact the township office at 618-656-0292. Read more...
10/14/2017 - Owl Prowl at Bremer
Bremer Sanctuary's annual Owl Prowl will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, with a weiner roast and owl release. Meet at the barn at 5 p.m. Read more...
10/15/2017 - Leclaire Parkfest
The 26th annual Leclaire Parkfest will take place Sunday, Oct. 15, from noon to 5 p.m. at Leclaire Park on Hale Avenue in Edwardsville. Read more...
10/17/2017 - Domestic Abuse Awareness Walk
The Elizabeth Ann Seton Program in Litchfield will hold their first annual Domestic Abuse Awareness Walk Tuesday, Oct. 17, with registration at 5 p.m. There will be an opening ceremony, walk to the hospital, speakers, refreshments, and fun for the children. Read more...
10/17/2017 - PRC Life Banquet
The Montgomery County Pregnancy Resource Center will host their annual Life Banquet on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hillsboro. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with the program following. Reservations may be made by calling 217-532-2241 or emailing Allison@hopeforafuture.com. 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...
10/27/2017 - 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...
11/04/2017 - Music Trivia Night
The Macoupin and Montgomery counties Crime 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. 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...
11/15/2017 - 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...
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...
