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Thu, February 23rd
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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!
Today
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Sat, February 25th
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
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.
Location: Carlinville
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Tue, February 7th
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What: American Red Cross Blood Drive
When: Tuesday, February 7th 11a-5p
Where: Litchfield Moose, 221 North Monroe
Etc: to schedule http://redcrossblood.org
Location: Litchfield Moose Lodge
Thu, February 9th
6:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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.
Location: The Abbey on Broad, 202 S. Broad Street in Hillsboro
Phone: 217-532-3361 Extension 3
Thu, February 9th
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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
Location: Pizza Man, Litchfield
Fri, February 10th
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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
Location: Carlinville Moose
Sat, February 11th
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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
Location: Gillespie United Methodist Church
Sun, February 12th
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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.
Location: Litchfield Community Center
Mon, February 13th
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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
Location: Donor Bus, 20733 North Broad
Tue, February 14th
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What: Hillsboro Blood Drive
When: Tuesday, February 14th 10a-3p
Where: Fusion Gym, 1210 E Tremont
Etc: Appointments required.
to schedule: http://bloodcenter.org
Location: Fusion Gym, Hillsboro
Wed, February 15th
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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
Location: KC Hall, 104 South East Street
Thu, February 16th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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.
Location: BG's - Bunker Hill
Fri, February 17th
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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
Location: Carlinville Moose
Fri, February 17th
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Sat, February 18th
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
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.
Location: 201 West Main, Carlinville
Sat, February 18th
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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
Location: Gillespie Civic Center
Phone: 217-556-2327
Sun, February 19th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
Location: Mt. Olive KC Hall
Sun, February 19th
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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
Location: Highland Masonic Temple
Mon, February 20th
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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.
Location: Blackburn College, Carlinville
Mon, February 20th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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.
Location: HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield
Tue, February 21st
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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
Location: KC Hall, 510 East Sparks
Tue, February 21st
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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
Location: HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield
Tue, February 21st
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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
Location: United Methodist Church, Carlinville
Wed, February 22nd
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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.
Location: Corner of 1st and Rte. 16
Fri, February 24th
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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.
Location: St. Louis Catholic Church, Nokomis
Fri, February 24th
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Fri, March 31st
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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.
Sat, February 25th
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Soup's On. Great comfort food as always in Sorento.
Location: Sorento Fire Hall, 101 North Main Street
Sat, February 25th
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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
Location: Gillespie High School Cafeteria
Fri, March 3rd
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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.
Location: St. Louis Catholic Church, Nokomis
Sun, March 5th
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
What: Spaghetti Dinner
When: Sunday, March 5th 11:30a-1p
Where: Trinity Lutheran, 204 North Pine, Nokomis
Etc: Proceeds benefit Nokomis/Witt Ambulance Service
Location: Trinity Lutheran
Tue, March 7th
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Thu, March 9th
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Montgomery County Health Department in Hillsboro is sponsoring an 8-hour course for Certified Food Protection Manager Certification. Classes will be held at the Montgomery County Health Department in Hillsboro on March 7th and 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Students must attend both days to be eligible to take the exam. The exam is included and will be administered on March 9th at 12:00 p.m. Cost for the course is $25.00 and pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Classes are filled on a first-come first-served basis. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. |
Location: Montgomery County Health Department, Hillsboro
Fri, March 10th
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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.
Location: St. Louis Catholic Church, Nokomis
Fri, March 17th
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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.
Location: St. Louis Catholic Church, Nokomis
Tue, March 21st
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Who: National Alliance on Mental Illness
What: Monthly Meeting
When: Tuesday, February 21st, 5:30-7p
Where: 205 Oakland Ave., Carlinville
Location: 205 Oakland Ave., Carlinville
Fri, March 24th
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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.
Location: St. Louis Catholic Church, Nokomis