Bulletin Board
04/18/2014 - Lenten Fish Fry List
The following is a list of fish fries around the area during Lent or on select dates: Every Friday during Lent: -St. Read more...
04/18/2014 - Litchfield Southern Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt
Litchfield Southern Baptist Church will have an Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 18th at 5pm. Children ages 12 and under are invited to participate. Read more...
04/18/2014 - Calico Twirlers Monthly Square Dance
The Calico Twirlers Square Dance Club will host their monthly square dance on Friday, April 18th at the Litchfield Community Center from 7:30 to 10pm. Richard Fear will be the caller and the public is invited. Read more...
04/18/2014 - Carlinville Moose Steak Nugget Dinner
The Carlinville Moose will have a steak nugget dinner on Friday, April 18th at 6:30pm. Read more...
04/18/2014 - "Fishing for a Cure" Bake Sale
The Montgomery County Cancer Association Team "Fishing for a Cure" will hold its first bake sale of the season on Friday, April 18th during the Friday night fish fry at Indian Grove Campground. Thereafter, the bake sales will be on the third Friday of each month thru October. The sale starts at 4:30pm. Read more...
04/19/2014 - Mobile Pet Adoption and Easter Egg Hunt
Friends of Montgomery County Animal Control will be hosting a mobile pet adoption at Walton Park in Litchfield on Saturday, April 19th from 1 to 3pm. The adoption will be in conjunction with the Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Litchfield American Legion. Read more...
04/19/2014 - American Legion 436 Easter Egg Hunt
American Legion Post 436 will have an Easter Egg Hunt and Silent Auction on Saturday, April 19th at 2pm at Walton Park. There will also be a balloon artist as well as live rabbits to see. The egg hunt will begin with babies at 2pm. Read more...
04/19/2014 - Quarter Auction for Habitat for Humanity
There will be a quarter auction fundraiser to benefit the Bond County Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, April 19th. The fundraiser will be held at the Sorento Municipal Building at 7pm. The doors will open at 6pm. For more information, call Barb File Schuster at 217-851-5457. Read more...
04/19/2014 - Walleye Fish Dinner in Oconee
There will be a walleye fish dinner on Saturday, April 19th from 4 to 7pm at the American Legion Post 317 in Oconee. Read more...
04/19/2014 - Girard Easter Egg Hunt
Girard Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 19th from 11am to 1pm at the town square. Read more...
04/19/2014 - Annual Spring Benefit Auction and Banquet
The Macoupin County Animal Control and Adoption Center will have their annual spring benefit banquet and auction on Saturday, April 19th at 5pm at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds in Carlinville. For more information, call 556-9941. Read more...
04/20/2014 - Cross Timbers Cowboy Church 1st Anniversary Celebration
Cross Timbers Cowboy Church will have their First Anniversary Celebration on April 20th at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. The celebration will begin at 10:30am. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks will be served and games will be available. Read more...
04/20/2014 - St. Matthew Lutheran Church Easter Sunrise Service
St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Fillmore invites the public to their Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 20th at 7am. Breakfast and fellowship will follow the service. Read more...
04/20/2014 - Easter Sunrise Service at Charity Souther Baptist
There will be an Easter sunrise service at Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield on April 20th at 6:30am. Breakfast will follow the service. Read more...
04/20/2014 - Hillsboro UMC Easter "Son Rise" Service
Hillsboro United Methodist Church will have their community "Easter Son Rise" service and breakfast on Sunday, April 20th at 7am. The public is welcome to attend. Read more...
04/20/2014 - St. Matthew Lutheran Church Easter Sunrise Service
St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Fillmore will have an Easter sunrise service on Sunday, April 20th at 7am. Breakfast will follow the service. Read more...
04/20/2014 - Sunrise Easter Morning Service in Virden
The North Mac Ministerial Association will have their Sunrise Easter Morning Service at First Christian Church in Virden on Sunday, April 20th at 7am. Read more...
04/21/2014 - Blood Drive - Shipman Community Center
The Shipman Masonic Lodge will have an American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, April 21st from 1 to 6pm at the Shipman Community Center. Donors must have a valid photo ID. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code "ShipmanMasonic" or contact Sam at 618-729-2077. Read more...
04/22/2014 - "Indian Arrowheads and Artifacts" at Gillespie Library
Friends of the Gillespie Public Library are presenting a free program for teens and adults. "Indian Arrowheads and Artifacts" will be held at the Gillespie Public Library on Tuesday, April 22nd at 6:30pm. The featured speaker will be Jerry Grandone. Read more...
04/22/2014 - LHS 10th Invasives Removal Event
The Litchfield High School Environmental Studies classes will have their 10th invasives removal event on Tuesday, April 22nd from 8:15 to 10:15am and 12:45 to 2:45pm. Read more...
04/22/2014 - United Methodist Women's Salad Luncheon
The United Methodist Women's Sarah Circle will have a salad luncheon on Wednesday, April 23rd from 11am to 1:30pm at the United Methodist Church in Carlinville. Tickets must be purchased in advance. They are available at the Carlinville Public Library or the church office. Carry-outs will be available. Read more...
04/23/2014 - Carlinville UMC Annual Salad Luncheon
The Carlinville United Methodist Church will have their annual salad luncheon on Wednesday, April 23rd from 11am to 1:30pm. Carry-outs will be available. Advance tickets only. Tickets are available at the church office, the Carlinville Public Library, or by calling Chris Powell at 854-3929. Read more...
04/24/2014 - Reception for Jim and Dawn Cherry
The Girard Chamber of Commerce will host a reception for Jim and Dawn Cherry at Doc's Soda Fountain on Thursday, April 24th between 5 and 7pm. Formal presentations will be made to the Cherrys at 6pm. Read more...
04/25/2014 - St. Paul's Lutheran Church Spaghetti Supper
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hillsboro will have an all-you-can-eat spaghetti supper on Friday, April 25th from 4 to 8pm. Carry-outs will be available. For more information, call 532-2353. Read more...
04/25/2014 - Spaghetti Supper in Raymond
The Community of Faith Fellowship Hall in Raymond will have a spaghetti Supper on Friday, April 25th from 4:30 to 7pm. Carry-outs will be available. Read more...
04/26/2014 - MARF Cycling for Meso Event
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation will be hosting the 2014 Cycling for Meso event on April 26th. The event will kick off at the N.O. Nelson Campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Edwardsville. Registration will be at 7am with cycling being held from 8am to noon. Read more...
04/26/2014 - MCDD Presents: Memories of Elvis
The Macoupin Center for the Developmentally Disabled presents: "Memories of Elvis" starring Steve Davis an the Mid-South Revival Band on Saturday, April 26that the Carlinville Elk's Lodge. Doors open at 5pm with dinner being served from 6 to 7:30pm. The show will begin at 8pm. Read more...
04/26/2014 - Living Alternative Pregnancy Res. Walk for Life
Living Alternative Pregnancy Resource Center will have their annual "Walk for Life" on April 26th. The walk begins at 9am but participants are encouraged to come earlier to register. Participants will also meet at Carlinville Immanuel Baptist Church. Read more...
04/26/2014 - The Gospel Sing in Greenville
The Gospel Sing at the American Heritage Museum in Greenville this year will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 6pm. "The Liberty Belles" from Columbia, Missouri along with "Sons of the Father" from West Frankfort, Illinois will be performing. "The Liberty Belles" have been together since 1997. Read more...
04/26/2014 - Hillsboro Moose Trivia Night
The Hillsboro Moose Lodge will have a trivia night on Saturday, April 26th. Doors open at 6pm with trivia beginning at 7pm. To register your team, contact Tobin Ott at 618-580-3383 or TobinOtt@consolidated.net. Read more...
04/26/2014 - Lewis and Clark Radio Club Hamfest
The Lewis and Clark Radio Club will host the 2014 Hamfest on Saturday, April 26th from 7am to noon. Hamfest will be at Riverbend Arean at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. For additional information, contact the Lewis and Clark Radio Club Hamfest Committee at hamfest@k9ham.org or call Jacques at 618-401-5558. Read more...
04/26/2014 - St. Timothy's Saturday Night Contemporary Service
St. Timothy's United Methodist Church in Litchfield will hold their new Saturday night contemporary service beginning April 26th. The service will be a casual, come-as-you-are type of service each Saturday from 5:30 to 6:30pm in the Solid Rock Center in Litchfield. Read more...
04/27/2014 - The Angels Lighthouse Foundation Open House and Launch
The Angels' Lighthouse Foundation, a non-profit organization geared towards helping with transportation for those with cancer or any chronic disease, is having an open house and launch on Sunday, April 27th. The open house will be held from 1 to 4pm at Turner Hall in Mt. Olive. Read more...
04/27/2014 - Jacoby Arts Center Auction Fundraiser
The Jacoby Arts Center, a non-profit organization in Alton, will be having an auction fundraiser on Sunday, April 27th from 1 to 5pm. Participants are encouraged to bring their own items to have auctioned off. Read more...
04/29/2014 - Harlem Wizards at Hillsboro High School
The Hillsboro High School Athletic Program will be hosting the Harlem Wizards basketball team on Tuesday, April 29th at 7pm. The Harlem Wizards are described as "magicians with a basketball" and are planning on playing teams from different organizations that have been put together. Read more...
04/30/2014 - St. Joseph's Altar Society Salad Luncheon
St. Joseph's Altar Society in Benld will have a salad luncheon on Wednesday, April 30th in the St. Joseph's Church hall from 11am to 12:30pm. Read more...
05/02/2014 - Litchfield City-Wide Spring Clean-up
The Litchfield City-wide Spring clean-up program, originally schedule for Monday, April 21st through Friday, April 25th has been re-scheduled to Monday, April 28th through Friday, May 2nd. Read more...
05/02/2014 - Holiday Shores VFD Annual Fish Fry
The Holiday Shores Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual fish fry and barbecue on Friday, May 2nd beginning at 4pm. White fish, catfish, pork steaks, and foot long hot dogs with slaw and potato salad will be served. Drinks and desserts are also available. Read more...
05/03/2014 - Farmersville Revitalization Committee Fundraiser
The Farmersville Revitalization Committee is sponsoring a fundraiser to support the restoration of the Opera House. The group "Blend" will perform at the KC Hall in Farmersville on May 3rd. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 7pm. Read more...
05/03/2014 - Livingston/Williamson Fire Dept. Chicken Dinner
The Livingston/Williamson Fire Department will hold their annual chicken dinner on May 3rd from 11am to 6pm at the Livingston Fire Station. Read more...
05/03/2014 - "Down East Boys" in Concert
Bethalto Church of God will have a southern gospel concert featuring "The Down East Boys" on Saturday, May 3rd at 7pm. For more information, call hosts Tom and Sheron at 618-259-0065 or email southerngospel4u@aol.com. Read more...
05/03/2014 - Mobile Pet Adoption at Rural King
Friends of Montgomery County Animal Control will be hosting a mobile pet adoption at Rural King in Litchfield on Saturday, May 3rd from 11am to 2pm. Read more...
05/04/2014 - Holy Family Catholic Church Spring Fling
Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield will hold their 18th annual Spring Fling on Sunday, May 4th from 11am to 3pm. There will be a chicken dinner and more. Read more...
05/06/2014 - Trees Forever Treekeepers Class
Trees Forever will have present four opportunities to take a treekeeper class in Montgomery County. Read more...
05/09/2014 - Vote for Aidan Wilbur for Handicap Minivan
Aidan Wilbur, a five year old boy who has dealt with his share of medical issues since he was three weeks old, has a physical handicap which makes him unable to walk. At this point in his life, he has reached a weight that makes it very difficult for anyone to lift him from his wheelchair into his car seat. Read more...
05/09/2014 - Gillespie FFA Greenhouse Plant Sales
The Gillespie FFA Greenhouse will be hosting their annual plant sales. There will be a flower and vegetable sale Saturday, April 26th from 8am to noon; Friday, May 2nd from 3 to 6pm; Saturday, May 3rd from 8am to noon; and May 5th through 9th from 8am to 3pm. The Greenhouse is located behind the school by the ag room. Read more...
05/14/2014 - WE-CI Monthly Meeting
The Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 14th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Yellow Rose Banquet and Conference Center in Dawson. For more information, call Cherrill Lewis at 217-622-0189. Read more...
05/24/2014 - "Lace up for Leukemia" 5K and 1-Mile Run
Hoot for Hunter and Community of Faith will be sponsoring "Lace up for Leukemia," a 5K/1Mile Run on May 24th. All proceeds will benefit Hunter Niehaus and Faith Hartzell. The 5K and 1 Mile begin at 9:30am and the 400 meter kids run begins at 10:30am. The event will be held at Litchfield High School. Read more...
05/31/2014 - Al Pritchett Memorial Bass Tournament
The Al Pritchett Memorial Bass Tournament will be held Saturday, May 31st at Otter Lake. Sign-in starts at 6am with two people per boat. Applications are available at Otter Lake. Call the Carlinville Elks Lodge for more information at 217-854-3557. Read more...
06/01/2014 - 45th Annual Chicken Dinner
St. Gertrude's Church in Grantfork will have their 45th annual buffet-style chicken on Sunday, June 1st. Dinner will be served from 11am to 5pm. For carry-outs, call 675-3384. Read more...
06/07/2014 - Zion Ladies Aid Rummage Sale
The Zion Ladies Aid of Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield will have a rummage sale in the Zion Gym on June 6th and a $3 bag sale on June 7th. The rummage sale will be from noon to 5pm on June 6th and the $3 bag sale will be from 8 to 11am on June 7th. Lunch will be served on June 6th from 11am to 1:30pm. Read more...
06/07/2014 - Driving for the Upside of Downs
The 4th Annual "Driving for the Upside of Downs" golf scramble will be held at Timber Lakes Golf Course in Staunton on Saturday, June 7th. Registration begins at 9:30am with tee-off beginning at 11am. To pre-register, call 217-710-1883. All profits will go to the St. Louis Down Syndrome Association. Read more...
06/14/2014 - Edwardsville Annual Route 66 Festival
The Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the annual Route 66 Festival in beautiful City Park in downtown Edwardsville. The festival will begin on Friday evening, June 13th and continue through Saturday at midnight on June 14th. Read more...
08/01/2014 - "Make-It" Summer Food Service Program
"Make-It," a part of Litchfield Community Unit School District #12, will conduct a summer food service program during the summer. They will be serving breakfast and lunch to children at Madison Park School. All children ages 18 and under are eligible, except infants. Adults are also welcome for a small fee. Read more...
09/06/2014 - 65th Secretary of State Vehicle Show
The 2014 Secretary of State 65th Vehicle Show will be held on Saturday, September 6th in Springfield's downtown area at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Second Street. For a brochure including registration information, please call 217-557-7220 or write to the Secretary of State's office. Read more...
09/13/2014 - Otter Lake Bass Tournament Series
The Otter Lake Tournament Series will be holding its first bass tournament of the year on April 6th beginning at 7am. Registration will begin at the Otter Lake Boat Ramp at 6am on the day of the tournament. Read more...
10/04/2014 - Blackburn College Annual 5K Paint Run
Blackburn College in Carlinville will host their annual 5K Beaverthon Paint Run on October 4th at 8am. There is a race for every age group. Read more...
10/05/2014 - Blackburn College Homecoming
Blackburn College will have their carnival-themed Homecoming on October 3rd through 5th. There will be rides, bounce houses, games, and much more. The event is family-friendly and for all ages. Tickets for the carnival are available for purchase in the bookstore at the Demuzio Campus Center at Blackburn College. Read more...
12/06/2014 - PAWS Care Mobile Pet Adoption
PAWS Care of Montgomery County will have a mobile pet adoption on the first Saturday of every month at Tractor Supply Company in Litchfield. Hours of adoption will be from 11am to 2pm. Read more...
12/20/2014 - PAWS Care Mobile Pet Adoption - Springfield
PAWS Care of Montgomery County will have a mobile pet adoption on the third Saturday of every month at Petsmart in Springfield. Hours of adoption will be from noon to 3pm. Read more...
