March 2010
12th, Friday
The Pleasant Mound Community Center will hold its monthly meeting on Friday March 12 at 6:30PM. A potluck supper with ham salad will be served.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will be having a cookout fundraiser at Capri IGA in Greenville on Friday & Saturday March 12 & 13 from 9:30AM – 1:30PM. The BBQ will benefit youth activities.
The Greenville VFW Men’s Aux will be having a fish Fry for all the Euchre Players at the Greenville VFW on Friday March 12.
St. Lawrence Catholic Church will be having a Lenten Fish Fry every Friday Except Good Friday from 4pm to 7pm. Prices are $8 for adults and Children under 122 $3.50.
The twenty-ninth annual Highland Historical Society’s Quilt Show will be held on Friday and Saturday March 12th and 13th at the Faith Countryside Apartments in Highland. Friday times are 10am to 4pm and Saturday from 9am to 4pm.If you have a quilt of interesting design or a family quilt you would like to display call Sharon at 651-8271.
13th, Saturday
The Greenville Fire Fighters are having a trivia night on Saturday March 13th at 7pm at St. Lawrence Church. Snacks will be provided. Teams can only have 8 people per team and the cost is $100 per team.
Shoal Creek friends of NRA will have their annual Dinner & Auction on Saturday March 13th the Cunettos. It will benefit hunting & Shooting sports locally and in Illinois. Dinner tickets are $25 call 669-2401 for more information.
14th, Sunday
First Baptist Church of Mulberry Grove will be holding a spring revival Sunday March 14th to Wednesday March 17th. Times are Sunday the 14th 10:45am & 6pm. and Monday through Wednesday 6:30pm. The Revival will feature John Phillips and music from Greg Sapp.
St. Dominic Church in Breese is having a Spring Chicken and Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday March 14th from 11am to 6pm at the Parish Center Cafeteria. Meal prices are $8 for adults, Children $4 and carry-outs will be available.
15th, Monday
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese will host a CPR class Monday, March 15th at 6pm at the Hospital. The cost is $30 and class size is limited. Call 526-5353 to reserve a seat
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17th, Wednesday
Western Clinton County Seniors will host their monthly card party on Wed March 17 at 1:30PM. Cost is $1. The card party will be held at 520 N Main in Trenton.
18th, Thursday
The Greenville High School will be presenting their 2010 Spring Musical “Les Miserable’s” on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday March 18, 19, and 20th at 7PM each evening. Advance tickets are available at Watson’s Drug Store or at the High School office. Adult’s $6, and Children 12 and under, $4. Tickets will be $1 more at the door.
The next meeting of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group will be held on Thursday March 18 at the Senior Services office at 109 South 5th St in Vandalia from 3-4PM. For more info call 283 – 4122
The Ladies Sodality will be sponsoring Spring Quilt Bingo on Thursday March 18th at 7:30pm to St. Cecilia Parch Center in Bartelso.
19th, Friday
St. Lawrence Catholic Church will be having a Lenten Fish Fry every Friday Except Good Friday from 4pm to 7pm. Prices are $8 for adults and Children under 122 $3.50.
20th, Saturday
American Legion Post 1180 will have a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Saturday, March 20th from 7am to 11am at the Mulberry Grove Cafeteria. The cost is $7 for adults and children under the age of 12 $3.
A chicken and beer dance will be held Saturday, March 20th at Highland KC Hall to benefit the Highland and Highland-Pierron Fire Departments. The doors open at 7pm and the Double D’s Band will provide the entertainment. The cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple.
The Pocahontas Sports Booster’s will being having a breakfast on Saturday march 20th from 7am to 10am in the cafeteria. The prices are adults $5, and $2.50 for kids 10yrs and under. All proceeds will go to the athletic fund.
21st, Sunday
The Germantown American Legion Post 325 will host an all-you-can-eat chicken and pork roast dinner Sunday, March 21st from 11am to 6pm at the Legion with homemade dressing and desserts. Carryouts will be available.
22nd, Monday
Pocahontas school will have a book sale and open house on Monday March 22nd from 5pm to 6:15pm and will be follow by a reading is magic presentation in the Gym.
23rd, Tuesday
24th, Wednesday
Our Common Ground presents local author Elenor Pennington for a series of creative writing classes to the public. The lessons begin Wednesday, March 24th at 1pm at the Firehouse Emporium. The cost is a one time fee of $5. Students should bring a notebook.
A group of Greenville College students are hosting “Without Ceasing” an all night communal worship experience in LaDue Auditorium on GC’s campus on March 24. The event will start at 9PM on Wed March 24 and ends at 9AM Thursday March 25. You may come and go as you please.
25th, Thursday
26th, Friday
St. Lawrence Catholic Church will be having a Lenten Fish Fry every Friday Except Good Friday from 4pm to 7pm. Prices are $8 for adults and Children under 122 $3.50.
Bond County Transit will be going to Alton Square & Alton Belle Casino on Friday March 26th. The Bus will leave the Bond County Senior Center at 9am. For more information call 664-9844.
27th, Saturday
The Highland Civic Woman’s Club is again sponsoring a Bunny Trail. The Bunny Trail will be held Saturday, March 27th at the Evangelical United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall from 9am to 1pm. The fee is $5 that includes games, face painting, crafts and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
The Pleasant Mound Community Center will host a trivia night on Sat March 27. All proceeds will be donated to the Mulberry Grove High School Post Prom Committee. Doors will open at 6:30PM and the match begins at 7PM. Teams may consist of 5 to 8 players with a cost of $10 per person. For more info call 664-0588.
The Village of Pocahontas and the Pocahontas-Old Ripley Fire Department are going to be sponsoring a fundraiser dance on Saturday March 27th from 7pm to Midnight at the VFW Post 1377. Ticket prices are $20 per person or $30 per couple of tickets are purchased in advance or $25 per person or $35 per couple at the door. Tickets are available at the Village Hall, Kalous Market, Funderburk’s 66, and the Pocahontas-Old Ripley Fire House-Station #1. For more information call Kathy at 530-7115.
Highland Bulldogs Hockey Club will be holding a fundraiser chicken dinner dance on Saturday March 27th at the Highland VFW Hall, from 6pm to 12:30am. Ticket prices are $20 each in advance, and $25 at the door. There will be a silent auction and music by Smokin Aces. Tickets are available through any bulldog hockey player or you may call Pat at 654-7962.
28th, Sunday
St. Felicitas Church, Beaver Prairie, will have host a chicken dinner, Palm Sunday, March 28th from 11am to 5pm with homemade bread, dressing and desserts. Carryouts will be available. To get to the church just follow the signs on Route 127 or new Route 50
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APRIL 2010
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The Bethalto Church of God will host a Southern Gospel Concert featuring “The Redemptions” Saturday, April 3rd at 7pm. Everyone is invited to attend and an offering will be taken.
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18th, Sunday
There will be a benefit for Austin Kirk at the Vandalia Moose Lodge on Sunday April 18 from 1- 7PM. Austin has been diagnosed with Batten’s Disease, a rare genetic neurological disorder that is terminal. For more info call 339-0083.
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The Breese Chamber of Commerce will hold a 9 hole Golf Scramble Tuesday, April 27th after their 11:30am meeting at Bent Oak Golf Course. The Golf Scramble for members will begin at 1pm.
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MAY 2010
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22nd, Saturday
Illinois 4-H members, parents, volunteers and alumni will gather at Busch Stadium on Saturday, May 22nd for the ninth annual 4-H day with the Cardinals. 4-H members and others will parade around the stadium before the game. Tickets are $22 and to purchase tickets or for more information, call the U of I Extension office at 664-3665.
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