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   

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!  

  

Who: Minor Soccer Association & Coal Country Sports Complex 

What: Trivia Night & Silent Auction Fundraiser

When: Saturday, November 14th @ 7p

Where: Gillespie Civic Center, 115 North Macoupin

Etc. Doors open @ 6p. $10 per player with up to 10

players per team. Soda and snacks provided and sandwiches

will be sold. To reserve table call 217-320-5770 or 217-710-0487  

What: Soup Dinner

When: Saturday, November 14th 3p-6p

Where: Sorento Baptist Church, 206 West Taylor

Etc. vegetable, potato, chicken noodle, drink & dessert, $10

All proceeds go to the church for repairs.  

Support our Young Leader Food Drive at IGA in Hillsboro on Saturday November 14 9am-12pm. Food items and cash donations will be accepted! Proceeds of the drive will benefit Harvest of Hope Food Pantry in Hillsboro.

 

What: Pancake & Sausage Breakfast

When: Sunday, November 15th 8a-Noon

Where: St. John Paul II Parish Hall, 705 East Main, Mt. Olive

Etc. Pancake & sausage breakfast, $8   

 

What: Feeding Our Neighbors - A Free Community Dinner

When: Thursday, November 19th 4:30p-6:30p

Where: The Federated Church, 

122 East 2nd South Street, Carlinville

Etc. Turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans,

cranberry jelly, rice crispy treat.

 

What: Annual Deer Hunter's Breakfast

When: November 20-22 & December 4-6th 7a-11a

Where: Langham Outdoors, Rte 127 South of Donnellson 

Re: Adults 10 & over $12, Kids 5-10 years $7, kids under 5 FREE 

All you can eat.   

What: Turkey Basket Giveaway

When: Friday, November 20th 11a-2p or while supplies last. 

Where: Soup n' Share Outreach, 1 Caine Drive, Madison 

Etc. First come, first served. 

What: Annual Christmas Toy Auction 

When: Saturday, November 21st @ 6p

Where: Vandalia Moose Lodge, 328 South 3rd Street

Etc. J&S Wholesale will be selling toys, games, dolls,

metal art & much more! ALL proceeds go to

Vandalia Moose lodge for their upcoming projects. 

 

 

What: Puzzle Swap

When: Saturday, November 21st 9a-11a

Where: Gillespie Methodist Church, 900 West Broadway

Etc. No need to bring a puzzle to swap.

come browse the selection and bring a friend.

Pick out a perfect puzzle for Fall! 

What: 23rd Annual Winter Wonderland

When: Sunday, November 22nd 10a-2p

Where: St. Louis Parish Center, 523 East Union, Nokomis 

Etc. Christmas gifts & crafts, silent auction,

kid's activities, Santa photos and more!  

Food stand with fresh cinnamon rolls, chili, hot dogs,

cheeseburgers, drinks and more! 

What: 35th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner

When: Thursday, November 26th 11a-1p

Where: The Event Center, Route 185, Taylor Springs 

Etc. Everyone who would enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving

with others is welcome at this free meal. Take out is available.

Reservations are NOT required. If you need transportation,

call 217-532-3734 on weekdays 9a-1p before Thanksgiving 

day to make arrangements.   

What: Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner

When: Thursday, November 26th 11a-2p

Where: Soup 'n Share Outreach Program,

1 Caine Drive, Madison 

Etc. All Are Invited! Don't eat alone.

Come eat Thanksgiving dinner with us!

What: Glorious Night...When Christ Was Born

When/Where:

Saturday, December 5th @ 6:30p 

@ Memorial Christian Church, 410 East 1st North Street, Carlinville

during the 2026 Christmas Market

Sunday, December 6th @ 3p

@ Palmyra Christian Church, 100 North Hickory

Sunday, December 6th @ 6:30p

@ Modesto Christian Church, 114 North Main 

Etc. Northwestern Community Choir will perform 

a holiday program "Glorious Night...When Christ Was Born"     

Christmas at Blackburn 

Sunday, December 6, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm in Clegg Chapel at Hudson Hall 

Our annual holiday tradition, Christmas at Blackburn, is a beautiful lessons and carols service featuring many of the most beloved Christmas hymns. The service includes congregational hymns, instrumental performances, and moments featuring Blackburn’s Concert, Campus, and Community choirs, as well as Blackburn’s instrumental ensemble. Join us as we celebrate the holiday season! 

 

Both performances are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Blackburn College’s Music Department at music@blackburn.edu.