MAY
9th, Friday
The Nomads will hold a benefit concert on Friday, May 9th at 7pm at the Free Methodist Church in Greenville. The Nomads is a versatile quartet that performs music from the 60’s, 70’s, and gospel music. Admission is free and an offering will be received to benefit the Community Benevolence Fund of the Bond County Ministerial Alliance.
The Pleasant Mound Community Center will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, May 9th at 6:30pm with a potluck dinner to be served.
St. Mary’s Parish in Trenton is hosting a rummage sale at the Parish Center on Wednesday, May 7th from 6pm to 8:30pm, Thursday, May 8th from 8:30am to 3pm and from 6pm to 8:30pm with items being half price, and Friday, May 9th from 8:30am to 7pm with a $2 brown bag sale all day.
10th, Saturday
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Greenville is hosting an all-you-can-eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast and a Yard Sale on Saturday, May 10th from 7 to 1pm. The cost for the breakfast is $7 for adults, $4 for children 4 through 11 and those 3 and under eat for free. For information about advance breakfast tickets, call 664-0223.
The Highland Community School District PTO is hosting a Child Safety Fair on Saturday, May 10th from 10am to 2pm at the Highland Middle School. There will be speakers and booths on various subjects for both children and adults.
The Highland letter carriers will be having a food drive this Saturday, May 10th for the local food pantry HCSM (hack-sum). All you have to do is put food donations out for the letter carriers to pick up this Saturday.
The Coffeen Antique Tractor Show will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 10am at the Coffeen City Park. The fee to enter a tractor is $5. Games begin at 1pm. Proceeds to the Montgomery County Cancer Association.
11th, Sunday
The Aviston Cub Scout Pack 255 All You Can Eat Mother’s Day Breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 11th from 8 to 11:30am at the Aviston American Legion Hall. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children, and those under 6 eat for free.
12th, Monday
The Kingsbury Park District invites all interested skateboarders and parents to attend a public input meeting about designing a local skate park on Monday, May 12th from 7:30 to 9pm at the Greenville Municipal Building. If you have a favorite place to skate, take a picture and bring it to the meeting either as a picture or preferably as a digital format burnt to a disk.
The Bond County Health Department is hosting a Women’s Walk Event called “It’s Your Time, Get Inspired, Get Healthy!” on Monday, May 12th from 5 to 6pm starting at the health department in Greenville. The actual walk will last about 30 minutes and the course is adaptable to all ranges of ability. The program is free, but pre-registration is required by calling 664-1442 extension 134. The first 20 women registered will receive free step counters and all participants will receive informational packets.
13th, Tuesday
The Fine and Performing Arts Council of Greenville is holding auditions for this summer’s community theatre show, Blithe Spirit. They are looking for an adult cast of 5 women and 2men. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 13th from 6 to 9pm at Greenville College’s Ladue Auditorium. For more information, call 664-1941.
Ride for World Health, a national, nonprofit organization which advocates for improvements in the quality and accessibility of global healthcare, will be stopping at the Greenville First Christian Church during its cross country charity bicycle tour on Tuesday, May 13th at about 1pm. For more information, visit www.rideforworldhealth.org.
14th, Wednesday
The Bond County Humane Society has its membership meeting on the second Wednesday of every month starting at 7:30pm at the Gateway Conference Center in Greenville, on the corner of Chicago and Idler. The next meeting will be May 14th.
15th, Thursday
16th, Friday
The Bond County Humane Society is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, May 16th from 4:30 to 8pm at the Greenville VFW. The cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children 5-12, and those under 5 eat for free. Takeouts will be available. All proceeds go to care for stray, homeless and unwanted animals.
17th, Saturday
The Okaw Music Festival will beheld on and Friday and Saturday, May 16th and 17th at the Okaw Valley Kampground in Brownstown. The two-day music festival will feature the Sampdaddies, Similar Features, Erin O’Toole, Rural Rights Revival and the Old Capitol Square Dance Club. Bands start at 7pm on Friday and 5pm on Saturday. The cost is $10 per day or $15 for a 2-day pass. For more information, call 427-5140.
18th, Sunday
There will be a decorated Wooden Chair Auction on Sunday,May 18th at 2pm at the First Christian Church Family Life Center in Greenville. Proceeds will benefit Relay For Life.
The Shoal Creek Volunteer Firefighters Association is hosting an All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, May 18th from 11am to 3pm at the Sorento Firehouse. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children under 12, and those under 4 eat for free. Carryouts will be available.
The St. Jacob UCC Strawberry Festival and Trail Net Bike Ride will be held on Sunday, May 18th from 10am to 4pm at the St. Jacob Park. Festival will feature strawberry desserts, brats, hot dogs, entertainment, events for children, and craft booths.
19th, Monday
20th, Tuesday
Kaskaskia College will offer a free G.E.D. class at the Greenville Education Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9pm starting on Tuesday, May 20th. The free course helps prepares students to pass the GED test. Students can register at the first class. For more information, call 545-3112.
The Greenville Amvets meet at the Greenville American Legion on the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm. The next meeting is Tuesday, May 20th.
The Greenville Elementary 5th Grade Talent Show will be held on Tuesday, May 20th at 6:30pm at the school’s gym. There is no admission charge. In conjunction, the Parent Club will sell popcorn, candy, soda, and bottled water during the show.
There will be a Senior Citizen’s Dance at the Patoka Service Center on the third Tuesday of every month. The next dance is Tuesday, May 20th. The music starts at 7pm and the cost is $5 per person.
21st, Wednesday
The Greenville VFW meets on the third Wednesday of every month. The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 21st at 7pm at the Greenville VFW.
22nd, Thursday
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25th, Sunday
The 19th Annual KC Car Show will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Gillespie on Sunday, May 25th. Registration is from 8am to 12:30, Professional judging will be held from 12:30 to 3pm and trophies will be presented at 3:30. The registration fee is $12. Proceeds will go to mentally handicapped children.
26th, Monday
27th, Tuesday
The Greenville Regional Hospital Education Department is offering an American Red Cross First Aid and CPR course on Tuesday and Thursday evening, May 27th and 29th in the hospital’s Education Conference Room. The fee for the program is $50. Registration is required. For more information, call 664-1230 extension 3551.
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