Bulletin Board
05/17/2012 - Blood Drive in Greenville
There will be an American Red Cross blood drive at VFW Post #1377 in Greenville on Thursday, May 17th from 3 to 7pm. Read more...
05/18/2012 - Hillsboro KC Dinner
The Hillsboro Knights of Columbus will serve a chicken and fish dinner at their hall on Friday, May 18th from 5 to 7pm. Read more...
05/18/2012 - Calico Twirlers May Dance
The Calico Twirlers square dance club's monthly dance will be held at the Litchfield Community Center on Friday, May 18th from 7:30 to 10pm. Dale McRoberts will be this month's guest caller and strawberry treats will be available. Read more...
05/19/2012 - Shipman Fire Company Meal and Dance
Shipman Fire Company #2 will hold a pork chop meal and dance with live music by "The Woodburners" at the Brittany Shooting Park near Bunker Hill on Saturday, May 19th. Dinner will be served from 4 to 8pm with music from 8pm to midnight. The menu of the dinner will include pork chops, baked beans, potato salad, desserts and drinks. Read more...
05/19/2012 - St John Neumann Maryville Spring Fling May 18-19
Saint John Neumann School - located on Wilma Drive in Maryville - will hold their annual Spring Fling picnic at the school on Friday and Saturday, May 18th and 19th. Friday's fling hours are from 4 to 11pm with Saturday's hours from 2 to 11pm. Friday's featured band will be "Head Game". Read more...
05/19/2012 - Oconee American Legion Fish Dinner
American Legion Post #317 of Oconee will hold an all-you-can-eat walleye fish dinner at their post on Saturday, May 19th from 4 to 7pm. The post holds these dinners on the third Saturday of each month. Read more...
05/19/2012 - Bluegrass in the Park in Greenville
Bond County Habitat for Humanity will hold their 7th annual "Bluegrass In The Park" event at Patriots Park in Greenville - located on Route 127 at Route 140 - on Saturday, May 19th. A jam session will be held starting at noon with the stage show starting at 4pm. Read more...
05/19/2012 - Honor Flight Trivia Night in Highland
There will be a trivia night to benefit the Central Illinois Honor Flight program at the Highland VFW Hall on Saturday, May 19th. Doors open at 6:30pm with trivia to start at 7pm. Read more...
05/19/2012 - Gillespie UMC Breakfast Fundraiser
The Gillespie United Methodist Church will hold an all-you-can-eat pancake, sausage, biscuits and gravy breakfast fundraiser at their fellowship hall - located on Route 16 West (West Broadway St.) in Gillespie - on Saturday, May 19th from 7 to 10am. Proceeds will go toward youth church camping scholarships. Read more...
05/19/2012 - Poppy Days in Litchfield May 18-19
American Legion Post 436 of Litchfield and their Ladies Auxiliary will be offering poppies at the Litchfield Wal-Mart, Capri IGA and Niehaus Cycle Sales in Litchfield Friday and Saturday, May 18th and 19th. Read more...
05/19/2012 - Litchfield American Legion Breakfast
American Legion Post 436 of Litchfield will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast at their post - on the north side of Walton Lake south of Litchfield - on Saturday, May 19th from 7 to 11am. Read more...
05/19/2012 - Hamel Community Yard Sales
The Village of Hamel's community yard sales will be held Saturday, May 19th. A lunch stand will be available at the Hamel Community Building by the Hamel H.C.E. Read more...
05/19/2012 - Holy Family Youth Litchfield Donut Sale Fundraiser
The Holy Family Youth Group of the Holy Family Parish of Litchfield will hold a donut sale fundraiser on the corner of State and Union in Litchfield and the Litchfield McKay NAPA store on Saturday, May 19th from 7 to 11am. Proceeds will go toward a mission trip for the group to Red Lake, Minnesota for community service projects. Read more...
05/19/2012 - Girl Scout 5K Fundraiser in Carlinville
Girl Scout Troop 6588 will hold a "5K Walk to Washington D.C." with the race registration and start to take place at the Carlinville Wal-Mart by the Garden Center on Saturday, May 19th. Registration will begin at 8am with the race to start at 9am. Proceeds will go toward a trip to Washington D.C. Read more...
05/20/2012 - Holy Family Parish Litchfield Spring Fling
The Holy Family Catholic Church of Litchfield will hold their annual "Spring Fling", featuring a chicken dinner and other activities and events, at their Parish Center on East Columbia in Litchfield on Sunday, May 20th from 11am to 3pm. Carry-outs will be available for the chicken dinner. Read more...
05/20/2012 - St James Baptist Hillsboro May Day Celebration
The Saint James Baptist Church of Hillsboro - located on East Seward Street - will hold their annual May Day celebration with a morning worship service featuring guest speaker, Pastor Jessie Williams of the First Community Baptist Church in Shipman, on Sunday, May 20th. Read more...
05/23/2012 - Blood Drive in Sorento
There will be an American Red Cross blood drive at the Shoal Creek Fire Department building in Sorento on Wednesday, May 23rd from 1 to 6pm. Read more...
05/24/2012 - Blood Drive in Mulberry Grove
There will be an American Red Cross blood drive at the Mulberry Grove Community Building on Thursday, May 24th from 2 to 6pm. Read more...
05/26/2012 - Berryman Benefit Event near Pana
A benefit event for Paul "Bear" Berryman will be held starting at Straight Shooter's MC Clubhouse on West Route 16 outside of Pana on Saturday, May 26th. Sign-up is at 1pm and the event will include food, entertainment, auctions and more. Proceeds will go to "Bear" and his family for expenses related to his medical care. Read more...
05/26/2012 - Woodburn Yard Sales May 25-26
The Village of Woodburn's annual community yard sale will be held Friday and Saturday, May 25th and 26th from 8am to 4pm each day. Maps will be available, and for more informatio, please call 618-278-4531. Read more...
05/26/2012 - U of I Extension Master Gardeners Plant Sale in Carlinville
The University of Illinois Extension of Macoupin County's Master Gardeners will hold a plant sale at the Macoupin County Historical Society on West Breckenridge in Carlinville on Saturday, May 26th from 9am to 2pm. For more information or special accomodations, please call the Extension office at 217-854-9604. Read more...
05/27/2012 - Coal Miners Memorial Breakfast in Panama
A "Coal Miners Memorial" all-you-can-eat breakfast will be held at the Panama Community Center on Sunday, May 27th from 7am to noon. The menu will consist of homemade biscuits and gravy, sausage, pancakes and your choice of a drink. Carry-outs will be available and fresh rope and bulk sausage will be sold at the breakfast. Read more...
05/27/2012 - First Community Baptist Royal Lakes Anniversary Service
The First Community Baptist Church of Royal Lakes - located on West Shipman Road - will hold a 51st anniversary celebration at the church on Sunday, May 27th. Morning worship will be followed by a dinner, and at 3:30pm, the special anniversary service will be held featuring special guests, "The Golden True Lights" of Alton, IL. Read more...
06/02/2012 - Lovsey Benefit Event in Staunton
Family and friends of Robert L. "Bob" Lovsey will hold a benefit event featuring a silent auction and food at the Staunton Firemen's Park on Saturday, June 2nd from noon to 4pm. Proceeds from the event will go to Bob to cover expenses related to his medical care. Bob was diagnosed with colorectal cancer late last year. Read more...
06/02/2012 - Honor Flight Can Drive in Highland May 25 to June 2
There will be a Central Illinois Honor Flight aluminum can recycling drive at the Highland VFW Hall from Friday, May 25th to Saturday, June 2nd. Read more...
06/02/2012 - Honor Flight Banquet in Highland
There will be a Central Illinois Honor Flight banquet dinner and auction at the Highland VFW Hall on Saturday, June 2nd. Doors open with a social hour at 5pm with dinner and events to start at 6pm. Read more...
06/02/2012 - Bethalto CoG June Gospel Concert
The Bethalto Church of God - located on the northeast corner of Route 140 and Moreland Road - will hold their monthly southern gospel concert, this month featuring "The Kelly's", at the church on Saturday, June 2nd at 7pm. Read more...
06/02/2012 - The Barn near Pana June Concert
The Barn will host a concert by the Crystal Valley Quartet at their location on Saturday, June 2nd starting at 7pm. To get to The Barn, take Route 16 between Tower Hill and Pana, turn south at Dollville Road, drive two miles, turn east and look for a large gold machine shed. Signs should direct you to the location from Route 16. Read more...
06/03/2012 - St Gertrudes Grantfork Chicken Dinner
Saint Gertrude's Church in Grantfork will hold their 43rd annual buffet-style chicken dinner at the church on Saturday, June 3rd from 11am to 5pm. The menu will include chicken, dressing and homemade pies. A country store will be available, and carry-outs will be available by calling 618-375-3384. Read more...
06/03/2012 - St Maurice Morrisonville Strawberry Social
Saint Maurice Catholic Church of Morrisonville will hold their annual strawberry social at the Morrisonville KC Hall on Sunday, June 3rd from 3 to 6:30pm. The menu will consist of chicken, chicken salad, ham and Italian beef sandwiches; potato salad; baked beans; cole slaw; cake; strawberries; homemade ice cream; coffee and tea. Read more...
06/08/2012 - Christian Church of Witt VBS June 3-8
The Christian Church of Witt will hold their annual Vacation Bible School - open to children age three thru the sixth grade - at the church Sunday thru Friday, June 3rd thru 8th from 6:30 to 8pm each evening. This year's VBS theme is "Adventures On Promise Island". Read more...
06/09/2012 - Ramsey Lions Club Tractor Pull
The Ramsey Lions Club will hold a tractor pull at the Ramsey Lions Park on Saturday, June 9th beginning at 9am. There will be categories for antiques, farm stock tractors and semi trucks at this pull. Read more...
06/09/2012 - The Chosen Ones at Gospel on the Farm near Litchfield
The 6th annual "Gospel Music Concert on the Farm" - featuring an appearance by "The Chosen Ones" - will be held at the Jim and Della Niemann farm, which is located south of Litchfield, off the Niemanville Trail to North 8th Avenue, on Saturday, June 9th at 6pm. Jim's antique Allis Chalmers equipment will be on display at this concert. Read more...
06/14/2012 - Movie Showing and Matchbox Car Show in Litchfield
The City of Litchfield will host a free showing of the Disney-Pixar film "Cars" and a matchbox car show for kids at Library Park in Litchfield on Thursday, June 14th. The car show will start at 7:30pm with the movie to start at dusk. Read more...
06/15/2012 - Southside Church Litchfield VBS June 11-15
The Southside Church of Litchfield - located on South Illinois Avenue - will hold a Vacation Bible School themed "Inside Out & Upside Down On Main Street" at the church Monday thru Friday, June 11th thru 15th from 6 to 8pm each night. The VBS is open to children age 4 thru those who have completed the 12th grade. Read more...
06/16/2012 - Couples Bowling for Autism Event in Carlinville June 15-16
A "Bowling for Autism" couples bowling fundraiser will be held at Bowlero Lanes in Carlinville on Friday and Saturday, June 15th and 16th. Those planning to participate must register in advance, and all proceeds will go to the Autism Society of Illinois. Read more...
06/30/2012 - Honor Flight Trap Shoot in Highland
There will be a Central Illinois Honor Flight trap shoot derby at the Highland Pistol and Rifle Club on Saturday, June 30th. Registration will start at 9pm with the shoot to start at 10am. Read more...
07/08/2012 - Honor Flight Quarter Auction in Highland
There will be a Central Illinois Honor Flight quarter auction at the Highland VFW Hall on Sunday, July 8th. Doors open at noon with the auction starting at 2pm. Read more...
07/15/2012 - Big Dawg Dare 5K Obstacle Course Race in Litchfield July 14-15
"Big Dawg Dare", a not-for-profit organization focused on the betterment of the City of Litchfield, will hold their first-ever 5K obstacle course race in Litchfield on Saturday and Sunday, July 14th and 15th. Read more...
08/29/2012 - IMPACT Luncheon and Auction in Alton
IMPACT, a not-for-profit independent living services firm, will hold their annual luncheon and auction in their East Room on East Broadway in Alton on Wednesday, August 29th from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Read more...
12/31/2012 - Ladies Bible Study in Marine every Thursday
Sozo Lighthouse Ministries Chaplain, Teresa Abert, is hosting a ladies' Bible Study at 208 North Duncan Street, Apartment B in Marine, every Thursday at 7pm. All ladies are invited to attend. Read more...
12/31/2012 - Respiratory Clinics in Litchfield Every Tuesday
An in-store respiratory clinc will be held at Vono Medical Supplies in Litchfield every Tuesday from noon to 4pm. Appointments will be accepted but walk-ins are welcome. Read more...
