Bulletin Board
06/12/2019 - Gillespie Library Summer Reading
FRIENDS of the Gillespie Library will begin summer reading programs on Wednesday, June 12. Storytime for kids 3 years to second grade starts at 9:30 a.m. ARTVentures for kids third grade to sixth grade begins at 10:30 a.m. Read more...
06/12/2019 - Cops n' Bobbers
The Fraternal Order of Police Illinois Secretary of State Police Lodge #95 and the Illinois Law Enforcement Education Foundation will sponsor the 13th annual Cops n' Bobbers event Wednesday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Pond on Pleasant Dale Road in Girard. The event is for children 6-12 years old in Macoupin County. Read more...
06/13/2019 - N.O.W. Seniors Club
The N.O.W. Seniors Club will meet Thursday, June 13, at 11:30 a.m. at the Nokomis Methodist fellowship hall. Nokomis Rehab will furnish BBQ on a bun and members will furnish a potluck. Read more...
06/15/2019 - Gillespie Class Reunion
The Gillespie High School classes of '88 and '89 will hold a 30 year reunion on Saturday, June 15, from 4 p.m. to midnight at the Wilsonville Progressive Country Club. Cost is $35 per person for early purchase special and $45 per person afterwards. For more information call Tracey Ann Hildebrand-Helmy at 310-402-6654. Read more...
06/15/2019 - Glenn Shoals Kayak Race
The Glenn Shoals Lake Club will hold their third annual kayak race on Saturday, June 15, at Glenn Shoals North Marina. Race begins at 1:30 p.m. with check-in at 11 a.m. For more information contact Kendra Wright at 217-556-6890. Read more...
06/15/2019 - Fishing Tournament
Pack 89 will hold a free fishing tournament in honor of Harrison Turley on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walton Park. Read more...
06/15/2019 - Veteran Support Run
Band of Brothers MC and X-Ray Co. will hold a veteran support run on Saturday, June 15, at Ted's Harley in Alton beginning at 10:30 a.m. For more information contact Spud at 217-710-4985. Read more...
06/15/2019 - Midway Trailer Car and Tractor Show
Midway Trailer Sales in Litchfield will host their first annual car and tractor show Saturday, June 15. Trucks and bikes are welcome. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with awards at noon. Read more...
06/16/2019 - Father's Day Breakfast
The Carlinville Moose Lodge will hold a Father's Day breakfast on Sunday, June 16, from 8 to 11 a.m. Fathers eat free. Read more...
06/18/2019 - Free Summer Concert
Coal Country Chamber of Commerce will hold a free summer concert on Tuesday, June 18, at Benld City Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Matt Taul Trio will perform. Read more...
06/18/2019 - Home & Community Education Assn.
The Marine Unit of Home and Community Education Association will meet Tuesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizen's building. Read more...
06/19/2019 - U of I Dudley Smith Farm Field Day
The Dudley Smith Farm in Christian County will be the site for a field day on Wednesday, June 19th. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about soil health, beef cattle management, and water quality. The farm is located off Route 29 between Taylorville and Pana, Illinois (2200 E. 600 North Rd.). Read more...
06/22/2019 - Sorento Yard Sales
The village of Sorento will hold their town-wide yard sales Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23. Call 217-272-4379 to have your name on the list. Flyers may be picked up at the Municipal Center. Read more...
06/23/2019 - Museum Tour
The Montgomery County Genealogical Society will meet in the parking lot behind the Litchfield Museum Sunday, June 23, at 12:30 p.m. for a tour of the Irving Area Museum, Witt Area Museum and the Bottomley-Ruffing-Schalk Baseball Museum in Nokomis. Read more...
06/24/2019 - Rep. Wilhour Town Hall Meeting
Rep. Blaine Wilhour will hold a town hall meeting Monday, June 24, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sorento Municipal Center. Read more...
06/25/2019 - Free Summer Concert
Coal Country Chamber of Commerce will hold a free summer concert on Tuesday, June 25, at Benld City Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Big Shake Daddies will perform. Read more...
06/26/2019 - Reno Baptist Church VBS
Reno Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School June 26-28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for children ages pre-K through seventh grade. Commencement is Sunday, June 30. Read more...
06/27/2019 - Union Avenue VBS
Union Avenue Christian Church in Litchfield will hold Vacation Bible School Thursday, June 27 through Saturday, June 29. VBS is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Read more...
06/27/2019 - Botanical Gardens Bus Trip
The Montgomery County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a bus trip to the Missouri Botanical Gardens on Thursday, June 27. Departure is at 8:15 a.m. with return at 4:15 p.m. Cost is $35 for members and $60 for non-members. Registration deadline is June 13 by calling the farm bureau at 217-532-6171. Read more...
07/02/2019 - Free Summer Concert
Coal Country Chamber of Commerce will hold a free summer concert on Tuesday, July 2, at Benld City Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bill Forness, a tribute to Johnny Cash, will perform. Read more...
07/04/2019 - Wilsonville Centennial/July 4 Celebration
The village of Wilsonville will hold a centennial and July 4th celebration on Thursday, July 4, beginning at noon. There will be children activities, corn hole and washers tournament, vendors, magician, live band and fireworks. Read more...
07/09/2019 - Free Summer Concert
Coal Country Chamber of Commerce will hold a free summer concert on Tuesday, July 9, at Benld City Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rock a Billy Revival will perform. Read more...
07/16/2019 - Free Summer Concert
Coal Country Chamber of Commerce will hold a free summer concert on Tuesday, July 16, at Benld City Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Steam Roller Band will perform. Read more...
07/23/2019 - Free Summer Concert
Coal Country Chamber of Commerce will hold a free summer concert on Tuesday, July 23, at Benld City Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Fundamentals will perform. Read more...
07/30/2019 - Free Summer Concert
Coal Country Chamber of Commerce will hold a free summer concert on Tuesday, July 30, at Benld City Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Steve Davis, Memories of Elvis, will perform. Read more...
08/31/2019 - Auburn Class of 1978 Reunion
The Auburn High School class of 1978 will hold a reunion Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Springfield Motor Boat Club. The gathering will feature a cocktail hour and dinner with hours and prices to be determined. More info may be found on the Auburn Illinois Class of 1978 Facebook page or gap809@royell.org. Read more...
