The Greenville Bicentennial Publications Committee is looking for photos of important people, events, or buildings from Greenville’s history. Photos will be used in publishing two Greenville history books available in 2015. Bring black & white or color photos to the Hoiles-Davis Museum Saturdays in June to be scanned. For more information, call John at 593-5325.
The Women and Infants Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese is offering a variety of classes in the next few weeks. Classes include a breastfeeding class, sibling, know your newborn, prepared childbirth, happiest baby, and happiest toddler. For more information or to register, call 526-5464.
The Kaskaskia College Greenville Education Center is offering late-starting classes in the summer 2013 schedule. Classes include Food Service Sanitation and Basic Life Support. For more information or to register, call 664-9394.
June, 2013
19th, Wednesday
First Christian Church Student Ministries is having a trivia night fund raiser Saturday, June 22, at 7:00 p.m., in the Family Life Center. The cost is $120.00 for teams of eight. Please sign up by Wednesday, June 19. For more information or to register, call the church office at 664-0652 and ask for Luke. All proceeds go toward this summer’s Christ in Youth trip.
The Mt. Gilead Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bible School is June 17-21, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The closing program is Friday, June 21 with a potluck supper.
20th, Thursday
The City of Greenville Municipal Band will perform Thursday, June 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the Hoiles-Davis Museum. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the First United Methodist Church on Second Street.
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, June 20th at the Jaycees Building in Albers from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. All presenting donors will receive a St. Louis Cardinals T-shirt while supplies last.
The St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary in Highland annual garage sale and used book sale is Friday, June 21, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., in the cafeteria of St. Paul’s Catholic Church. A special preview day is Thursday, June 20, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. There is a $2.00 entry fee Thursday. For more information, call 651-2980.
The Mt. Gilead Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bible School is June 17-21, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The closing program is Friday, June 21 with a potluck supper.
The Hard Rock Theatre Production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. will be Thursday – Sunday, June 20-23, at the Highland High School Kennel. Performances June 20-22 start at 7:00 p.m. and June 23 at 2:00. Tickets are $7.00 if purchased online or $8.00 at the door. For more information or to order tickets, call 409-6286.
The Bond County Historical Society’s annual homemade pie and ice cream social is Thursday, June 20, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Hoiles-Davis Museum. The Muny Band will play at 7:00.
21st, Friday
The St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary in Highland annual garage sale and used book sale is Friday, June 21, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., in the cafeteria of St. Paul’s Catholic Church. A special preview day is Thursday, June 20, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. There is a $2.00 entry fee Thursday. For more information, call 651-2980.
The Mt. Gilead Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bible School is June 17-21, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The closing program is Friday, June 21 with a potluck supper.
Boy Scout Troop 1057 in Greenville is having a Catfish Tournament Friday, June 21, at Governor Bond Lake. Sign-in is at Buzzard Bay Marina from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. and the tournament is from 6:00 – midnight. The entry fee is $20.00 per person.
The Hard Rock Theatre Production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. will be Thursday – Sunday, June 20-23, at the Highland High School Kennel. Performances June 20-22 start at 7:00 p.m. and June 23 at 2:00. Tickets are $7.00 if purchased online or $8.00 at the door. For more information or to order tickets, call 409-6286.
The Kaskaskia College Veterans Tribute Committee is having an “Over the Top Luncheon” to raise funds to complete phase one of the Veterans Tribute Project. The luncheon is Friday, June 21 at noon in the Life Long Learning Center.
22nd, Saturday
The second annual Open Buddy Bass Tournament will be held at Carlyle Lake’s Allen Branch on Saturday, June 22nd. Take off time is 5:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Entry fee is $130 per two-man team. Lunch will be provided. All proceeds will benefit the Clinton County Relay for Life. For registration information and tournament rules, call Cliff at 792-4611.
The Hard Rock Theatre Production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. will be Thursday – Sunday, June 20-23, at the Highland High School Kennel. Performances June 20-22 start at 7:00 p.m. and June 23 at 2:00. Tickets are $7.00 if purchased online or $8.00 at the door. For more information or to order tickets, call 409-6286.
Highland Leaps of Love Night at the Races is Saturday, June 22, at Highland Speedway. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. and the Grandstand opens at 5:30. General admission is $15.00 per person with $5.00 going to Leaps of Love. For more information, call Traci at 410-7212.
23rd, Sunday
The Hard Rock Theatre Production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. will be Thursday – Sunday, June 20-23, at the Highland High School Kennel. Performances June 20-22 start at 7:00 p.m. and June 23 at 2:00. Tickets are $7.00 if purchased online or $8.00 at the door. For more information or to order tickets, call 409-6286.
24th, Monday
25th, Tuesday
The Kaskaskia College Office of Continuing community Education is offering a Beginning Quilting class at the Greenville Education Center Tuesdays, June 25 – July 9, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. A portable sewing machine is required. The cost for students under age 60 is $45.00. Students age 60 and older may register without charge. Pre-registration is required by calling 664-9394.
26th, Wednesday
Kaskaskia College is offering a Utah concealed carry course Saturday, June 29, from 8:00 a.m. – noon at the KC Vandalia Campus. Training materials, photos, and fingerprint cards will be provided. There will be a $10.00 fee for fingerprinting. The class fee is $100.00. Pre-registration and payment is required by June 26. To register or for more information, call 545-3255.
The St. Mary Church Trenton Ladies Sodality card party is Wednesday, June 26, at 1:00 p.m., at the parish center. They will be playing Pinochle, Euchre, and Bunco. Desserts of homemade pies and drinks will be served.
27th, Thursday
The City of Greenville Municipal Band will perform Thursday, June 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the Bond County Courthouse. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the First United Methodist Church on Second Street.
28th, Friday
The Lesters of St. Louis will be in concert Friday, June 28, at 7:00 p.m., at the First Church of Christ in Mulberry Grove. Everyone is invited. There is no admission charge but a love offering will be taken. Doors open at 6:00. For more information, call Pastor Randy at 326-8238.
The Kaskaskia College Foundation annual golf tournament and dinner will be Friday, June 28, at Governor’s Run Golf Course in Carlyle, with at 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. The entry fee for the 4-person scramble is $125.00 per golfer which includes lunch, golf with a cart, drinks on the course, and special gifts and events. For more information or to register, call Suzanne at 545-3069.
The Greenville Women’s Club is hosting a fund raising benefit Friday, June 28, at the home of John Donnell. The casual festive evening starts at 5:30 p.m. with food and entertainment. The cost is $12.50 per person and tickets are available at Watson’s Drug Store, Bradford Bank, and Sweetest Things. Proceeds go to the courthouse lighting project. For more information, call 664-0431.
29th, Saturday
30th, Sunday
The Lutz Family Reunion will be held Sunday, June 30th at 1:00 p.m. at Louie and Doris Steiner’s home on Trapper Avenue in Mulberry Grove. For more information, call Doris Lutz Steiner at 326-7189.
The First Baptist Church in Greenville is sponsoring Praise and Picnic at Patriot’s Park Sunday, June 30. Worship is at 10:30 a.m., there is a free lunch from 11:30 – 12:30 and a music program by the Southern Gospel group “4 His Glory” starts at 12:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs. There will be a bounce house and obstacle course for elementary age kids. For more information, call 664-1062.
July, 2013
1st, Monday
2nd, Tuesday
The St. Nicholas Church in Pocahontas is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive Tuesday, July 2, in the church hall. The drive hours are 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. If you plan to donate blood, remember to bring proper identification such as a Red Cross donor’s card or driver’s license.
The Grandparents Raising Children Support Group will meet Tuesday, July 2, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., at the Evans Public Library in Vandalia. For more information, call 1-888-560-8805, ext. 1062.
The next Caregiver Connection monthly meeting is Tuesday, July 2, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., in the conference room at Brookstone Estates of Vandalia. The topic of this month’s seminar is “Compassionate Communication.” For more information, call 283-9825.
3rd, Wednesday
4th, Thursday
The City of Greenville Municipal Band will perform Thursday, July 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Fourth of July Celebration at the Bond County Courthouse. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the First United Methodist Church on Second Street.
5th, Friday
6th, Saturday
The next Saturday Story Time at the Greenville Public Library will be held Saturday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m. The theme will be “Summer Nights.” For more information, call the library at 664-3115.
You are invited to a Bluegrass Gospel concert featuring The Harper Family, Saturday, July 6, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bethalto Church of God. A $7.00 or more donation per person is requested and an offering will be taken. For more information, call Tom at 259-0065.
7th, Sunday
8th, Monday
9th, Tuesday
10th, Wednesday
The Kingsbury Clippers Swim Team has a meet against Trenton Wednesday, July 10, at Greenville. Warm-up time is 5:30 p.m. The parents’ club is having a concession and Wes Pourchot will be cooking. Proceeds go to the Clippers Swim Team.
11th, Thursday
12th, Friday
13th, Saturday
14th, Sunday
15th, Monday
16th, Tuesday
17th, Wednesday
18th, Thursday
19th, Friday
The Comet Golf Scramble is Friday, July 19, at the Greenville Country Club. Tee times are at 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. This is a four-person scramble and the cost is $75.00 per person. The fee includes golf, a cart, and meals and drinks on the course. For more information or to register, call Todd at 410-4959.
20th, Saturday
21st, Sunday
22nd, Monday
23rd, Tuesday
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25th, Thursday
26th, Friday
27th, Saturday
28th, Sunday
29th, Monday
30th, Tuesday
31st, Wednesday
Upcoming Events:
A Mulberry Grove ACES Golf Scramble is Saturday, August 17, at Twin Oaks Golf Course in rural Keyesport. Shotgun starts are scheduled for 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The cost is $70.00 per person and the fee includes golf, one mulligan per player, three drink tickets, and lunch. The registration deadline is August 2. For more information or to register, call 267-3913.
The next Saturday Story Time at the Greenville Public Library will be held Saturday, August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. The theme will be “Dragons and Daring Deeds.” For more information, call the library at 664-3115.
The Greenville Education Center is hosting a Kaskaskia College New Student Orientation event Tuesday, August 13, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. The free program introduces students to information and contacts important for a successful start of their college experience. Reservations are requested for all persons attending including guests. For more information or a reservation, call 545-3063.
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