Bulletin Board
08/18/2017 - Pork Chop Cookout
The St. Paul United Church of Christ youth group will hold a pork chop/burger cookout on Friday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Carlinville Square. Read more...
08/18/2017 - Grantfork Homecoming
The Grantfork Volunteer Fire Department will host the 69th annual Grantfork Homecoming Friday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 19. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. both nights and live music follows at 8 p.m. Read more...
08/18/2017 - Karaoke at Litchfield VFW
Karaoke with R&J will be held at Litchfield VFW Post #3912 on Friday, Aug. 18, beginning at 8 p.m. Read more...
08/19/2017 - Piasa Memorial Cemetery Fish Fry
The Piasa Memorial Cemetery Association will hold a fish fry on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church in Piasa. Read more...
08/19/2017 - Chesterfield Chicken & Fish Fry
The annual Chesterfield "all you can eat" chicken and fish fry will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, in Chesterfield. Serving starts at 4 p.m. and Scrap, Iron and Gold will perform from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Carry-outs are available. Children activities include a bounce house, facepainting and free snow cones. Read more...
08/19/2017 - End Of Summer Party
The Carlinville United Methodist Church will hold an end of summer fun and fundraiser parking lot party on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free wristbands for all kids fifth grade and under include free hot dogs and popcorn all day. There will also be pork burgers, snow cones, games and activities, including a bounce house. Read more...
08/19/2017 - Taylor Springs Meeting
The village of Taylor Springs will hold a special meeting on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 8:30 a.m. at the Taylor Springs Village Hall to discuss a possible property lease. Read more...
08/20/2017 - Homecoming Gospel Choir Concert
The Southern Illinios' Homecoming Gospel Choir will be appearing in concert at Bethel Baptist Church in Vandalia on Sunday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. Read more...
08/20/2017 - Back to School Blast
Girls are invited to the annual Back to School Blast parks and recreational team tournament for fifth and sixth grade girls and seventh and eighth grade girls. The event will be held Sunday, Aug. 20, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Coal Country Sports Complex in Gillespie. Read more...
08/20/2017 - Jam Out at Litchfield VFW
Jam Out #2 will take place at Litchfield VFW Post #3912 on Sunday, Aug. 20, beginning at 2 p.m. Musicians are invited to come jam during open mic. Mark Jarman will host with sound and lots of gear. Read more...
08/20/2017 - Total Eclipse Messages
Mt. Olive First Baptist Church will have a special series of messages on "What Does the Bible Say About the Sun, Moon, and Stars As We Approach the Total Eclipse?" on Sunday, Aug. 20, at 9:30, 10:30, 5, and 6. For more information, call 217-299-0508. Read more...
08/21/2017 - HAH Blood Drive
The Central Illinois Community Blood Center will hold a blood drive on Monday, Aug. 21, at Hillsboro Area Hospital from 10 to 3. All presenting donors will receive a voucher for a free football themed t-shirt in addition to being entered into a drawing for a $2,500 vacation package. Read more...
08/23/2017 - Farmersville Blood Drive
The Central Illinois Community Blood Center will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 23, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Farmersville Knights of Columbus Hall. Read more...
08/23/2017 - FLASH Club Resumes
F.L.A.S.H. after school kids club at the Carlinville United Methodist Church resumes Wednesday, Aug. 23. All kids kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to attend this afterschool club. Call 217-854-4446 for more information or stop by the church. Meetings run from 3:05 to 5:15 p.m. Read more...
08/23/2017 - Blood Drive in Carrollton
The Carrollton First Baptist Church will hold a Central Illinois Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 23, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. Read more...
08/26/2017 - St. Patrick's Picnic
St. Patrick's Church in Grafton will hold a picnic August 26-27 at the church. Read more...
08/26/2017 - Bremer Work Day
Bremer Sanctuary in Hillsboro will hold a community work day on Saturday, Aug. 26. Meet at the barn at 8 a.m. for three to four hours of work. Read more...
08/26/2017 - McKendree Chapel Cemetery Picnic
The McKendree Chapel Cemetery Picnic located off Keyesport Road will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, at the cemetery grounds starting at 4:30 p.m. There will be chicken, ice cream, a cake walk, bingo and a live band. Read more...
08/27/2017 - Kleinik Family Reunion
The 89th annual Kleinik family reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 27, at Greenville Patriot's Park Main Pavilion. A potluck will be at 12 p.m. Those attending should bring a covered dish, table service, and lawn chair. Read more...
09/02/2017 - Soccer Tournament
The Coal Country Sports Complex in Gillespie will hold a one day soccer tournament for third and fourth grade boys and third and fourth grade girls teams on Saturday, Sept. 2, beginning at 10 a.m. Read more...
09/02/2017 - Witt All School Reunion
The Witt All School Reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Witt Lions Building. Doors open at 4 p.m. and a catered meal will be served at 6 p.m. The price is $20 per person and reservations are required. RSVP by Aug. 28 by calling Barb Golitko at 594-2883 or Sally Meyer at 594-7777. Read more...
09/03/2017 - Fourgiven Quartet in Concert
The Fourgiven Quartet will perform in concert on Sunday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Witt Labor Day Celebration on the main stage. They perform 50s and 60s rock and roll in addition to other genres. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Witt Lions Building. Read more...
09/07/2017 - Scholastic Book Fair
A Scholastic Book Fair will be held at Beckemeyer Elementary School in Hillsboro on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Beckemeyer Gym. The fair will raise money to purchase books for the library. Read more...
09/09/2017 - Art Spectacular
The 12th annual Art Spectacular at the Carillon will be held Sept. 9-10 at Rees Memorial Carillon at Washington Park in Springfield. There will be an art fair, Kids' Place, music, food truck and a silent auction. Read more...
09/09/2017 - Veteran's Caravan
A Veteran's Caravan will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, on main streets in Macoupin County, followed by a lunch reception at the Carlinville American Legion at 1 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Macoupin Military Support Group. Read more...
09/09/2017 - Ben's Bluegrass, BBQ & Beer Bash
The Benjamin Stephenson House in Edwardsville will hold Ben's Bluegrass, BBQ and Beer Bash Saturday, Sept. 9, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. There will be bluegrass music, food and drink. Read more...
09/09/2017 - Bunker Hill Fall Fest
Bunker Hill's Fall Fest will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, from 12 to 8 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 159 and Warren streets. There will be live stage activities and bands, tractor and car show, washers tournament, kids activities, and more. Read more...
09/10/2017 - Chicken Dinner
St. Lawrence Church in Greenville will hold their annual chicken dinner on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be fried chicken, side dishes and dessert. Read more...
09/10/2017 - Sacred Heart Fried Chicken Dinner
Sacred Heart Church in Virden will hold their 25th annual fried chicken dinner on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the K of C Hall in Virden. There will be fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and more. Read more...
09/14/2017 - Quarter Auction
A quarter auction will be held Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Collinsville VFW. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the auction starts at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Dee at 618-741-9893. Read more...
09/16/2017 - Joe Arview in Concert
Singer, musician, and songwriter Joe Arview will perform Saturday, Sept. 16, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Union Chapel Church, located north of Sunset Lake in rural Girard. Light refreshments will be offered following the service. Read more...
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...
09/23/2017 - 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...
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...
10/14/2017 - 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...
10/27/2017 - 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...
11/11/2017 - 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...
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...
