The Greenville Comets baseball team will play at Busch Stadium Sunday, April 15 immediately following the Cardinals / Cubs game which starts at 1:15 p.m. Outfield Loge Reserved tickets are $30.00 each and are good for both the Cardinal’s and Comet’s games. For more information or to order tickets, call Joe Alstat at 664-5580.
A Gospel Sing is scheduled for Sunday, April 15, at 1:30 p.m. at the American Farm Heritage Museum in the east end of the big red building. Bring your family and enjoy Tammy Renee Harris and the Fourgiven Quartet. There is no admission charge. For more information, call Bob at 292-5887.
Early registration forms are available for the third annual Shriner’s Shuffle 2K or 5K fun run/walk. The race is Saturday, April 14 at the JC Park and all proceeds support the Bond County Shrine Club. The early registration fee is $15.00 and registration the day of the event is $20.00. For more information, call Nathan at 977-2348.
The Veterans Tribute Committee is accepting items for its benefit auction Sunday, April 22 in conjunction with Kleeman’s Auction and Appraisal of Centralia. Proceeds from the auction will go toward the tribute project to honor servicemen and women. To schedule a pick-up of items or for more information, call Jim at 292-4461.
February 2012
4th, Saturday
The Bethalto Church of God is hosting a southern gospel concert featuring “Four Fold” Saturday, February 4 starting at 7:00 p.m. There is no charge but an offering will be taken. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Tom or Sharon at 259-0065.
A benefit for Greg McCray of Greenville, who has cancer, is planned for Saturday, February 4, from 5:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m., at the Greenville VFW. The cost is $25.00 per couple or $15.00 per single. There will be a live auction at 6:00 p.m. and the Chapman Brothers will entertain starting at 8:00. For more information, call 315-7911.
First United Methodist Church youth will be selling Krispy Kreme Donuts Saturday, February 4, from 7:30 a.m. – noon in the Thrift Shop parking lot on the corner of Third Street and Harris Avenue. Proceeds from the sale benefit the mission trip in July.
The Pleasant Mound Community Center pinochle and domino party is Saturday, February 4. A potluck supper starts at 6:00 p.m. and game play starts at 7:00.
The Shoal Creek ABATE regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 5, at 1:00 p.m., at the Taylor Springs VFW.
5th, Sunday
6th, Monday
The First Christian Church in Greenville is hosting a Red Cross blood drive Monday, February 6, starting at 2:00 p.m. The blood drive is in the Family Life Center. For more information, call the church.
The Greenville Junior High Baseball Camp is February 6, 7, 9, & 10. This is a pitching and hitting camp and students in grades 2-4 may attend from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Students in grades 5–8 should attend from 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. For more information, call 664-1226.
7th, Tuesday
The Greenville Chamber of Commerce annual New Faces and Places breakfast is Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30 a.m. at the Bradford Community Building. For more information, call the Greenville Chamber of Commerce office.
The St. Joseph Breese Women and Infants Center is offering a prepared childbirth refresher class, Tuesday, February 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. To register or for more information, call 526-5464.
The next Caregiver Connection seminar is entitled “Guidelines for Better Communication.” The seminar is Tuesday, February 7, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the conference room at Brookstone Estates of Vandalia. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 283-9825.
The 15th annual Smithboro Fire Department pancake and sausage supper is Tuesday, February 7 in the Mulberry Grove School cafeteria. Serving is from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. and the cost for adults is $7.00 and for children $3.50.
The Greenville High School Music Boosters are having a chili and soup supper Friday, February 7, from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The cost is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children age six and under. Tickets are available at Watson’s Drug Store and from GHS Music Boosters members.
8th, Wednesday
The Bond County Humane Society membership meeting is the second Wednesday of each month starting at 7:30 p.m. The meetings will now be in the Bond County Housing building and the next meeting is Wednesday, February 8.
9th, Thursday
The HealthPlex at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese is offering a six-week session of Zumba, the Latin-inspired dance-fitness class, Thursdays, February 9 – March 15, at 6:00 p.m. Registration is required and the cost is $30.00. For more information or to register, call 526-5628.
10th, Friday
The Greenville Regional Hospital Auxiliary bake sale is Friday, February 10, from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the hospital. They will be accepting baked goods in the hospital gift shop Thursday, February 9, from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Avon Theatre, at 535 N. 2nd in Breese, presents “Charlotte’s Webb,” February 10, 11, 12, and 17, 18, 19. Show times are at 8:00 p.m. with a matinee February 19 at 2:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $10.00 and tickets for students, senior citizens, and active military personnel are $9.00. Call 526-2866.
The St. Rose Development Club has scheduled a fish fry for Friday, February 10. The menu includes fish, shrimp, fries, onion rings, and slaw. The meals are at the St. Rose Park with serving from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. For more information or to place an order, call 401-6061.
11th, Saturday
Kaskaskia College is offering a Microsoft Publisher class at the Greenville Education Center Saturdays, February 11 and 18, from 10:00 a.m. – noon. The fee is $20.00 for students under age 60 and students age 60 and over may register at no cost. Call 664-9394.
The First United Methodist Church in Greenville is having a spaghetti dinner Saturday, February 11, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Proceeds go toward the mission trip in July.
The American Farm Heritage Museum pancake and sausage breakfast is Saturday, February 11, from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Bond County Senior Citizen Center. The cost is $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 4-10, and children age 3 and under may eat free. Carry-outs will be available for $6.00.
You are invited to join the Kaskaskia College Alumni and friends for the second annual Mardi Gras evening Saturday, February 11 at the Bretz Wildlife Winery in Carlyle. Activities start at 7:00 p.m. and the Jorrell’s will perform. Tickets for alumni members are $10.00 per person, $15.00 per couple, or $60.00 for a table for eight. General admission tickets are $15.00 per person, $25.00 per couple, and $100.00 for a table for eight. Call Debbie at 545-3226.
12th, Sunday
13th, Monday
The St. Joseph Breese Women and Infants Center is offering a “Happiest Toddler” session Monday February 13, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the hospital HealthPlex. To register or for more information, call 526-5464.
A Relay for Life Team Captains Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the First Christian Church Family Life center. This is the last night for half price team registration. For more information, call Jennifer at 339-0969.
14th, Tuesday
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese is hosting a free blood pressure check Tuesday, February 14, from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m., in the Heritage Room. There are no dietary restrictions and those attending will receive a free gift. For more information, call 526-5698.
15th, Wednesday
16th, Thursday
17th, Friday
18th, Saturday
19th, Sunday
The Highland Masonic Lodge 58th annual Old Swiss Sausage Supper is Sunday, February 19, from 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., at the Highland Masonic Temple on Ninth Street. The cost is $9.00 for adults, $4.00 for children age 6 – 12, and children five and under may eat free. Carry-outs will be available for $9.00 and bulk sausage will be for sale after 10:30 a.m. For information, call 654-8000.
20th, Monday
February is American Heart Month and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese has a full slate of “Heart2Heart” events planned starting February 8. Activities include a CPR class Monday, February 20, at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $40.00 and registration is required. For information on all the February activities, call 526-5353.
21st, Tuesday
The St. Joseph-Breese grief support group is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the Managers Conference Room. Registration is required by 3:00 p.m. Monday, February 20. Call 526-5698.
22nd, Wednesday
The St. Rose Development Club has scheduled a fish fry for Wednesday, February 22. The menu includes fish, shrimp, fries, onion rings, and slaw. The meals are at the St. Rose Park with serving from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. For more information or to place an order, call 401-6061.
23rd, Thursday
24th, Friday
The St. Rose Development Club has scheduled a fish fry for Friday, February 24. The menu includes fish, shrimp, fries, onion rings, and slaw. The meals are at the St. Rose Park with serving from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. For more information or to place an order, call 401-6061.
Kaskaskia College presents “Seussical the Musical,” a romp through the Seuss classics, Friday, February 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the Jane Knight Auditorium. Tickets are $18.00 for adults and $10.00 for youth age 18 and under and are available by calling 545-3223. Tickets will also be available at the door.
There will be a consignment auction Friday, February 24, at the Vandalia Moose Lodge starting at 5:00 p.m. 10 percent of the gross auction sales will benefit the fund raising efforts for digital mammography equipment at Fayette County Hospital. For more information, call Brian at 699-1036.
25th, Saturday
You are invited to “Crazy Bowl Shelter Style,” Saturday, February 25, from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., at the 4th Street Lanes in Greenville. The cost for three games and shoes is $20.00 per person, $36.00 per couple, or $65.00 for a family package of four. Proceeds benefit the Bond County Humane Society. For more information, call 664-4068.
26th, Sunday
27th, Monday
28th, Tuesday
29th, Wednesday
March 2012
The St. Rose Development Club has scheduled fish fries for all Fridays in March. The menu includes fish, shrimp, fries, onion rings, and slaw. The meals are at the St. Rose Park with serving from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. For more information or to place an order, call 401-6061.
1st, Thursday
2nd, Friday
3rd, Saturday
The Donnellson Masonic Lodge #255 is sponsoring a ladies self-defense class Saturday, March 3, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the lodge building. The fee is $30.00 per person or $25.00 per person if two or more sign up from the same family. All proceeds go to the Lodge Scholarship Fund. The contact number is 217-537-3801.
4th, Sunday
5th, Monday
6th, Tuesday
An Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) pre-course review class is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Heritage Room at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. The cost is $20.00. Registration is required. Call 526-5353.
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8th, Thursday
9th, Friday
10th, Saturday
11th, Sunday
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