McKay's would like to invite everyone to the 2023 McKay NAPA Auto Parts Farm Dinners.They will have many things on display such as batteries, filters, hydraulics, tools (including Milwaukee, Carlyle, Craftsman, and more), and so much more. Reps will be on hand to demo and answer any questions that you may have! Doors open at 5pm and Dinner will be served at 6pm with a small presentation to follow! 

4-H Art SPIN Club being Offered

Macoupin County 4-H will be offering a six week art special interest club. Suzi Humphreys will be guiding youth through a variety of projects with the focus being on sculpture. Classes will be Saturday mornings from 10-11:15am starting January 21 and running through February 25 at the Extension office in Carlinville. Participants will enhance art skills, create their own masterpieces, have fun and meet new friends!

This ART SPIN Club is open to youth ages 10 and above and the cost is $10 for 4-H members and $20 for non-members. Register by January 6 by calling the Extension office at 217-854-9604 for more details.

For more information on 4-H in Macoupin County contact Kate Harding, Macoupin County 4-H Program Coordinator at harding@illinois.edu or by calling 217-854-9604.

What: American Red Cross Blood Drive

When: Tuesday, February 7th 11a-5p

Where: Litchfield Moose, 221 North Monroe

Etc: to schedule http://redcrossblood.org

The Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District along with the City
of Hillsboro will be sponsoring an informational meeting to discuss the resource
planning project for the watersheds of Old Hillsboro Lake and Lake Glenn Shoals. The
informational meeting will be held on Thursday, February 9th at The Abbey on Broad,
202 S. Broad Street in Hillsboro at 6:30 pm. Speakers at the meeting will include
Hillsboro Mayor Don Downs, Kris Reynolds, who farms within the Glenn Shoals
watershed, and Jeff Boeckler of Northwater Consulting in Springfield who was hired by
the city to develop the watershed plan. A cash bar will also be available following the
meeting. Attendees are asked to call the SWCD office at 217-532-3361 Extension 3 to
RSVP by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3rd.
The Montgomery County SWCD is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

What: Litchfield Blood Drive

When: Thursday, February 9th 2p-5p

Where: Pizza Man, 301 West Union, Litchfield 

Appointments required. To schedule http://bloodcenter.org 

or 800-747-5401

What: Chicken Strip Dinner

When: Friday, February 10th 5:30p - 'til sold out

Where: Carlinville Moose, 801 Pine 

Etc: Chicken Strip Dinner w/cheesy potatoes, green beans, $12

Dine in, carry out, drive thru 

What: Valentine Steak Dinner

When: Saturday, February 11th @ 6p

Where: Gillespie United Methodist Church, 900 Broadway

Etc: For tickets, call Brenda at 217-719-1364

What: Senior Sweetheart Dance

When: Sunday, February 12th, 5p-8p

Where: Litchfield Community Center, 1100 South State 

Etc: For anyone 55 and over. music from "The Trailblazers"   

Drinks provided, but please bring finger food to share. 

What: Carlinville Blood Drive

When: Monday, February 13th 11a-2:30p

Where: Donor Bus, 20733 North Broad, Carlinville 

Etc: appointments required

to schedule, email Vicki Walker at vwalker@cahcare.com   

What: Hillsboro Blood Drive

When: Tuesday, February 14th 10a-3p

Where: Fusion Gym, 1210 E Tremont

Etc: Appointments required.

to schedule: http://bloodcenter.org 

What: Farmersville Blood Drive

When: Wednesday, February 15th 2p-6p

Where: KC Hall, 104 South East Street, Farmersville 

Etc: appointments required 

to schedule: http://bloodcenter.org 

What: Garden Club Meeting 

When: Thursday, February 16th @11a

Where: BG's, 110 East Warren Street, Bunker Hill 

Etc: next meeting will be a luncheon. Meet to carpool/caravan

at the southwest corner of the Litchfield WalMart parking lot at 11 A.M.

What: Pork Fritter Dinner

When: Friday, February 17th 5:30p- 'til sold out

Where: Carlinville Moose, 801 Pine

Etc: Pork Fritters w/ butter sauce & fries, $8

dine in, carry out, drive thru 

What: Rummage Sale Fundraiser 

When: Friday, February 17th Noon-6p

Saturday, February 18th 8a-Noon 

Where: Elks Lodge, 201 West Main, Carlinville

Etc: fundraiser to benefit the Elks roof building project.    

The big event is back as Big Papa G spins the tunes and brings you a one of a kind  trivia night experience for a great cause, helping Crimestoppers help you solve crimes and generate more reward money for tipsters

Who:  Mt. Olive Knights of Columbus Council 8716

What: Pancake & Sausage Breakfast

When: Sunday, February 19th 8a-Noon

Where: Saint John Paul Parish Hall, Mt. Olive

Etc: $10 adults, $5 ages 4-12, children 3 and under Free 

Biscuits & gravy also on the menu. Coffee, milk & OJ will be provided.   

Who: Highland Masonic Lodge #583  

What: 69th Annual Old Swiss Sausage Supper 

When: Sunday, February 19th , 10:30a-3p

Where: Highland Masonic Temple, 721 9th St

Etc: sausage, sauerkraut, green beans, potatoes & gravy, $12 

drive thru, carryout. info: 618-654-8000 

What:  Blackburn College Open House

When: Monday, February 20th @ 9a

Where: Blackburn College, Carlinville 

Etc: The winter event is designed to be an engaging opportunity for prospective first-year and transfer students to gather important information about the college application process. For students who bring their official transcripts, it may be possible to get an instant admission decision and find out immediately if they can attend Blackburn in the fall.

Throughout the day, students and families will tour the beautiful 80-acre campus.  In addition to a complimentary lunch, they will see first-hand Blackburn’s unique approach to education as the only student-managed Work Program in the nation and discover how graduates build full resumes that will give them a four-year head start launching their future careers.

The Admissions and Financial Aid team will be available to answer all of your questions, including about opportunities like the Macoupin Promise – where qualified graduates of Macoupin County high schools can go to Blackburn tuition-free. 

For more information and to register for an event, go to blackburn.edu/visit or email admissions@blackburn.edu.

Who: HSHS Home Care Illinois

What: Diaper & Baby Wipe Drive

When: Tuesday, February 21st 10a-2p

Where: HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield

Etc: Community members are invited to “cram” a Home Care car by donating diapers and baby wipes. A HSHS Home Care Illiniois Car will be parked on the St. Francis Hospital campus outside the main entrance of the hospital accepting donations of items or monetary contributions. For more information about the drive, contact Valerie Engelbart, volunteer/bereavement supervisor for HSHS Home Care Illinois, at 217-685-0702. 

What: Raymond Blood Drive

When: Tuesday, February 21st 3p-7p

Where: KC Hall, 410 East Sparks, Raymond

Etc: Appointments required 

to register: http://bloodcenter.org

What: Litchfield Blood Drive

When: Tuesday, February 21st 11a-3:30p

Where: HSHS St. Francis Hospital 

2115 Franciscan Drive, Litchfield

Etc: to schedule http://bloodcenter.org

Who: Carlinville Methodist Men 

What: John Kirkland Memorial Fat Tuesday Pancake & Whole Hog Sausage Supper 

When: Tuesday, February 21st 4:30p-6:30p

When: Carlinville United Methodist Church, 201 South Broad

Etc: Adults $10, Childern under 12 $5, Children 3 and under FREE 

Dine-in or Carry-out 

What: Ash Wednesday Fish Fry

When: Wednesday, February 22nd, 11a-7p

Where: corner of 1st & Route 16 in Shipman

Etc: $13 includes Fish w/ 2 sides, water or tea.

What: Nokomis Fish Fry

When: Friday, February 24th 4:30p-7p

Where: St. Louis Catholic Church, 311 South Elm Nokomis 

Etc: $15 per meal or Box of Fish for only $25.

Dine in or carry out.    

The Fish Fry events are coming back full force and one of the essential stops is at the St. Louis Catholic Church Parish Center.  Dine in or carryout options are available. 

Soup's On.  Great comfort food as always in Sorento.

What: FFA Alumni Annual Pancake Breakfast 

When: Saturday, February 25th 7a-10a

Where: Gillespie High School Cafeteria, 612 Broadway

Etc: Pancakes, sausage, biscuits & gravy 

adults $9 , 12 + under $6

What: Nokomis Fish Fry

When: Friday, March 3rd 4:30p-7p

Where: St. Louis Catholic Church, 311 South Elm Nokomis 

Etc: $15 per meal or Box of Fish for only $25.

Dine in or carry out.    

What: Spaghetti Dinner

When: Sunday, March 5th 11:30a-1p

Where: Trinity Lutheran, 204 North Pine, Nokomis 

Etc: Proceeds benefit Nokomis/Witt Ambulance Service 

What: Nokomis Fish Fry

When: Friday, March 10th 4:30p-7p

Where: St. Louis Catholic Church, 311 South Elm Nokomis 

Etc: $15 per meal or Box of Fish for only $25.

Dine in or carry out.    

What: Nokomis Fish Fry

When: Friday, March 17th 4:30p-7p

Where: St. Louis Catholic Church, 311 South Elm Nokomis 

Etc: $15 per meal or Box of Fish for only $25.

Dine in or carry out.    

Who: National Alliance on Mental Illness

What: Monthly Meeting 

When: Tuesday, February 21st, 5:30-7p 

Where: 205 Oakland Ave., Carlinville 

What: Nokomis Fish Fry

When: Friday, March 24th 4:30p-7p

Where: St. Louis Catholic Church, 311 South Elm Nokomis 

Etc: $15 per meal or Box of Fish for only $25.

Dine in or carry out.