the Staunton Knights of Columbus Council 2197 is hosting their annual Tootsie Roll drive to raise money for those with intellectual disabilities.  All of the money collected goes to the South Macoupin Co-op for Special Education students located in the Staunton High School.  Help support this worthy cause by making a donation no later than Sept. 12, to the Staunton Knights of Columbus.  The Knights will be armed with Tootsie Rolls on the streets of Staunton soliciting donations from individuals on Saturday, Sept. 12.

What: GMC Pumpkin Patch 

When: Wednesday-Friday 5p-7p

Saturday 9a-4p and Sunday Noon-4p

Where: Gillespie Methodist Church, 900 Broadway

Etc. Choose from an assortment of sizes and colors!

Proceeds stay in your community.  

What: Gillespie Fish Fry

When: Friday, September 4th @ 4p

Friday, September 11th @ 4p

Friday, September 18th @ 4p

Friday, September 25th @ 4p

Friday, October 2nd @ 4p

Where: Gillespie Fire Department, 901 Springfield Road

Etc. White Fish, Buffalo Fish, Popcorn Shrimp, Hush puppies,

fries and coleslaw are available.    

What: Panama Mulligan 

When: Sunday, September 6th, Noon - 'til gone  

Where: Panama   

Etc. Serving Mulligan & hot dogs Noon til gone 

What: Raymond High School Class of '61 65th Reunion 

When: Sunday, September 6th 1p-4p

Where: The Well on Main, 301 West Main, Carlinville

Etc. ALL Raymond High School Alumni are welcome! 

What: Honor Labor Sunday

When: Sunday, September 6th, 9:30a, 10:30a & 5p services

Where: Mt. Olive First Baptist Church, 410 West 3rd North Street

Etc. Everyone welcome.  

What: Hillsboro Community Blood Drive

When: Wednesday, September 9th 1p-6p

Where: Hillsboro Methodist Church, 537 Rountree

Schedule: 800-747-5401 or bloodcenter.org

What: N.O.W. Seniors Club Meeting 

When: Thursday, September 10th @ 11:30a

Where: Nokomis Methodist Church, 220 South Cedar 

Etc. Serving spaghetti and garlic bread along with a potluck.  

What: Litchfield Area Blood Drive

When: Friday, September 11th 9a-2p

Where: Litchfield High School Gym, 1705 South State

Schedule: 800-747-5401 or bloodcenter.org 

What: IFOR 26th Anniversary Membership Drive & Cookout 

When: Saturday, September 12th @ 11a

Where: St. Peter Sportsman's Club, Gatch Lake, Vandalia 

Etc. Food 11a-1p: Fish, pulled pork, hot dogs, sides & desserts.

Youth Trap Shoot, Horseshoe Tournament,

Kids craft tent and bounce house. Open to the public.

Membership drive for Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources

What: Garden Club Plant Exchange 

When: Saturday, September 12th @ 10a

Where: Walton Park, 10207 Niemanville Trail, Litchfield

What: Family Fun Day

When: Sunday, September 13th Noon-4p

Where: Boston Chapel Christian Church,

29015 North Boston Chapel Road, Girard

Etc. Faith family & fun! Giant Slide & ice cream sundaes.

Who: HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary 

What: Drive thru Dinner

When: Monday, September 14th 5p-6:30p

Where: HSHS St. Francis Hospital,

Franciscan Drive, Litchfield

Etc. Nelson's Catering meal includes:

BBQ chicken breast, baked rigatoni, green beans and roll, $15  

Dinners must be ordered by Noon, Monday, September 7th

Order at stfrancis-litchfield.org/dinners or in the gift shop. 

A wide selection of high-quality reading materials at low prices will be offered at the Carlinville Public Library Book Fair, which will expand to two days this year.

The fair will be held on Friday afternoon, Sept. 18 from noon until 4 p.m., and on Saturday morning, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. All proceeds from the event will benefit the library.

The library will accept a donation of $1 per book. The fair will feature a great selection of reading material, including fiction, biography, cooking, how-to, philosophy, travel, history, sports, and holidays. There will also be many children’s selections, as well as a variety of DVDs.

FALL CLEAN-UP INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

The City of Litchfield will offer FALL CLEAN-UP the week of October 5th. Pick-up will begin in Ward 1 and continue through each of the additional wards accordingly. Residents are asked to have their items at the boulevard by 7:00 am on Monday, October 5th. Appliances will be picked up once staff has completed the rotation through all four wards. NO BUILDING MATERIALS, TIRES, BRUSH, RAILROAD TIES, PAINT, HOUSEHOLD TRASH, CARDBOARD OR ELECTRONICS will be taken.

Items should be placed in a central location; disposable containers should be used and must weigh less than 70 pounds. If trash cans are used, they will be disposed of. Items may be no larger than a household couch or mattress.

Staff will not pick up torn down structures, fire damaged structures or
out of town trash. Crews will make only one pass on each street. All items left on the boulevard that are not eligible for pick-up are a code violation and may be subject to a citation. Items may not be placed on the boulevard before September 28^th as it is a code violation. Residents are encouraged to use their regular trash service to dispose of unwanted items other than larger ones. Most items put out for clean-up can be handled by your regular trash pick-up service provider. The City appreciates the cooperation of the citizens to abide by these guidelines. For questions or clarifications, please call 217-324-5253.

What:  Zion Lutheran Rummage & Bake Sale  

When: Friday, October 9th 9a-1p &

Saturday, October 10th 8a-11p

Where: Zion Lutheran Church,

1301 North State Street, Litchfield

Etc. $3 Bag Sale on Saturday 

What: 100 Years of Route 66

When: Saturday, October 10th 10a-4p

Where: Litchfield 

*Live music on stage at Victory Lane. 

*Classic cars & vendors at Route 66 Drive In and Niehaus Cycle.

*Great food at the historic Ariston Cafe and Jubelt's Bakery & Cafe.

Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center will have giveaways,

door prizes and new exhibits in display!  

BRUSH PICK-UP

Brush pick-up, a service to our citizens, will be offered by the City the week of October 26th weather permitting. Pick-up will begin in Ward 1 on Monday, October 26th and progress through each of the four wards accordingly. The Staff will make a single pass on each street. Once they pass, the staff will not come back. Please have your brush out at the boulevard by 7:00 AM, Monday, October 26th. Brush may not be placed at the boulevard before October 19th for pick-up as it will be subject to a code violation and a citation. Violators may be cited. Yard waste, big logs, whole trees, limbs, or any trees/limbs cut down by a contractor will not be picked up. Residents may also drop off their brush at the City burn area; it is open 24/7. For questions or clarifications on Brush Pick-up, please call 217-324-5253.