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: Feeding Our Neighbors

When: Thursday, October 15th 4:30p-6:30p

Where: The Federated Church,

122 East 2nd South Street, Carlinville

Etc. Chicken Tenders, mac & cheese,

green beans and sugar cookie.

What: Nokomis City Wide Yard Sale 

When: Friday, October 16th &

Saturday, October 17th, most sales start at 8a

Where: Nokomis

Etc. Maps available at UJ's & Casey's   

What: Fall Rummage Sale

When: Friday, October 16th 8a-5p

& Saturday, October 17th 8a-Noon

Where: St. Louis Parish Center,

523 East Union, Nokomis

Etc. Saturday Specials 

Benld Adopt-A-Pet Shelter needs your help. 

Our shelter in experiencing a flock of new arrivals.

At this time we are in urgent need of the following:

Pedegree Small dog, chicken & rice (1/4 bag left)

Purnia small bites Dog Chow, Purina One Puppy Chow complete (1 bag left)

only one case of Fancy Feast Kitten wet (can) left.

For a complete list of our needs , please call 217-835-2538

Also have an urgent need for foster parents to help ease the

strain on the crowded shelter. 

Benld Adopt-A-Center, 807 Stewart Drive   

What: Lake Ka-Ho 6th Annual Halloween Party

When: Saturday, October 17th 5p-9p

Where: Lake Ka-Ho 

Etc. Professor Longhair @ 5p

Costume contest @ 6p

Hayrides @ 6:30p

S'mores, music, and more! 

You'll find Putt Putt, a Bubble Party, a Bounce House and Photo Booth at Witt City Park.  It's all sponsored by Breakaway.  Lipe's Lunchbox will have free lunches for the youngsters and grown ups can get in on the fun for $10 per person. 

What: Puzzle Swap

When: Saturday, October 17th 9a-11a

Where: Gillespie Methodist Church, 900 Broadway

Etc. You don not have to bring a puzzle to swap.

Just come pick up  a puzzle or two.  

 

What: Coal Country Sports Complex Cookout 

When: Saturday, October 17th @ 10a 

Where: Randy's Market, 403 South Macoupin, Gillespie

Etc. Pork burgers, butterfly porkchops, hot dogs,

water & soda will be sold. Please come out and support

the continued developemnt of the area's sports complex.  

Who: Knights of Columbus & St. Agnes Parish

What: Fall Chicken Dinner

When: Sunday, October 18th 11:30a-2:30p

Where: St. Agnes New Parish Center,

212 East Tremont, Hillsboro

Etc. Chicken, mashed potatoes & white gravy, green beans,

bread & butter, homemade noodles, homemade dessert,

tea or lemonade, $15. Children 5-12, $8 under 5, FREE.

Dine in, drive thru or carryout.   

Who: The Sara Circle Women's Group

of the Carlinville Methodist Church 

What: Fundraiser Cookout

When: Sunday, October 18th 11a-1p

Where: Carlinville Square 

Etc. America's Cut pork chops and pork burgers

prepared by the Macoupin County Pork Producers

as well as soda, drinks and chips

What: Free Coat Drive

When: Friday October 23rd 4:30p-8p

Saturday, October 24th 10a-2p

Sunday, October 25th 1p-5p

Where: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 

501 East Nobbe Lutheran, Farmersville

Etc. Distributing FREE coats ! 

If you are unable to attend at these times,

please contact Pastor Strong at 217-725-1717

for a time to come in and get your coats. 

Sizes subject to availabilty.   

What: Free Coat Drive

When: Friday October 23rd 4:30p-8p

Saturday, October 24th 10a-2p

Sunday, October 25th 1p-5p

Where: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 

501 East Nobbe Lutheran, Farmersville

Etc. Distributing FREE coats ! 

If you are unable to attend at these times,

please contact Pastor Strong at 217-725-1717

for a time to come in and get your coats. 

Sizes subject to availabilty.   

What: Weiner Roast

When: Friday, October 23rd @ 6p

Where: All Nations Worship Center

1200 Est Union Ave., Litchfield 

Etc. Food, fellowship and fun!

Invite people and bring a lawn chair!   

What: Banga Basket Event

When: Saturday, October 24th @ 2p

Where: American Legion Hall, Palymra

Etc. There will be 9 basket games and

one grand prize basket. Everyone is invited.  

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.

 

What: Annual Pancake & Sausage or Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast 

When: Saturday, October 31st 6a-Noon

Where: Vandalia Moose Lodge, 328 South 3rd Street 

Etc. $10 tickets, good for one adult or two children 12 & under.

Tickets at the door and everyone is welcome!  

 

9 am start and 8am registration on November 7 for the legendary run in Raymond.  

Deadline October 23rd.  Registration can be completed online at https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=145314 

 

What: Wills for Warriors

When: Wednesday, November 11th 

Where: Law Offices of West & Ginos,

413 North State Street, Litchfield &

320 West Central Street, Nokomis 

Etc. Military veterans will receive a FREE Last Will

& Testament. Bring photo ID and proof of veteran status

such as DD Form 214  or a VA ID Card.

Must Call For an Appointment 

217-324-7777 or 217-563-777  

Who: Coal Country Sports Complex Foundation &

Minor Soccer Association 

What: Trivia Night & Silent Auction 

When: Saturday, November 14th @ 6p

Where: Gillespie Civic Center, 115 North Macoupin

Etc. Doors open @ 6p, trivia starts @ 7p

$10 per person, with 10 people max per table

Silent Auction & 50/50 drawing. 

Call 217-320-5770 or 217-710-0487 to reserve a table.   

GRS Foundation invites local nonprofits and community helpers to our Masquerade Gala on November 14, 2026, for an evening of dinner, live music, and networking. This community give-back project will bring us together to build a stronger network of support. We’ll compile everyone’s mission, services, and contact information into a community resource sheet—helping people find assistance and connecting them with another organization when one cannot meet their needs. We would love to have your organization represented! Please bring your mission statement and contact information. Doors open at 5 PM • Dinner at 6 PM • Band at 7 PM 14265 East 2nd Road, Litchfield, IL $320 per table of eight Call Jennifer at 217-246-7496 to register.

What: Authors and Artists Shopping & Showcasing Event 

When: Saturday, November 14th, 10a-2p

Where: Litchfield Public Library, 1205 State Street

Etc. Activities and events for kids and adults.

Book readings, book sale and creations 

from local artists!